Author: Rhys Gregory

Spring weekends in South Wales feel different this year. Families are skipping the airport and looking closer to home. Coastal paths, historic landmarks, and open space are pulling people in. A short journey now feels more appealing than a long-haul trip. Busy city centres are losing their appeal when compared with fresh air and quieter surroundings. The region stands out for its variety. Coastal towns offer wide beaches, while inland valleys provide peaceful walking routes. Castles, nature reserves, and small villages sit within short distances of each other, making it easy to plan a full day without long drives. Families…

A loose board on a scaffold does not look dramatic at first glance. Neither does a ladder set on soft ground, or a worker reaching too far during a quick repair. Yet those small details sit behind many serious incidents on sites, in warehouses, and around commercial buildings. In Great Britain, falls from height remained the leading cause of worker fatal injuries in 2024/25, with 35 deaths recorded by HSE. Start With The Job, Not The Equipment Too many height related jobs begin with a rush to fetch a ladder or tower. A safer approach starts earlier, with the task…

Running a manufacturing business can be a deeply rewarding experience. And, it’s easy to see why. But, there’ll come a point where you’ll want to grow a manufacturing business. As obvious as this is on paper, it takes a lot more to put into practice. You’ll need to balance your growth strategies with your daily operations so you can run your business properly as it grows. This can be difficult to do. It’s far from impossible, though. Taking the right steps should be more than enough to start off with this, even if it’ll still take time and effort. Some…

Slot games continue to be among the most widely recognised forms of digital gaming for adult audiences. Their accessibility, straightforward mechanics, and broad variety contribute to their enduring popularity. One reason for the continued appeal of slot games is their simplicity. Unlike table games, which often require knowledge of strategy or complex decision making, slots generally involve selecting a stake and spinning the reels. This straightforward process allows newcomers and experienced players alike to engage with the game easily, without needing prior expertise. Clear instructions and intuitive interfaces make it simple for adults to understand the rules and enjoy the…

A man has sadly died following a collision in Pwllheli over the weekend. Emergency Services attended the A499 between Llanaelhearn and Y Ffor at around 10.10pm on Saturday 28 March following reports of a collision involving a black Ford Fiesta and a red Audi A3. Despite the best efforts of those who responded, the 20-year-old driver of the Ford was sadly pronounced dead at scene. His next of kin and the coroner have been informed. Three other people were seriously injured and remain in hospital at this time. The road was closed overnight whilst enquiries were conducted at the scene.…

Transport for Wales (TfW) has confirmed additional rail services to support fans travelling from North Wales to the JD Welsh Cup Final between Caernarfon Town and Flint Town United. The Welsh cup final held at Rodney Parade, Newport on Sunday, 12 April is one of the most celebrated dates in the domestic football calendar. With both finalists from North Wales, thousands of supporters are expected to make the journey to Newport. To meet the demand, TfW has introduced dedicated rail services to make sure fans can travel to and from the game: 08:20 Holyhead – Newport 18:09 Cardiff – Holyhead…

Ahead of the 2026 Senedd election on 7 May, ACCA Cymru/Wales (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is calling on all political parties to commit to four priorities that will underpin Wales’ future prosperity. The global professional accountancy body, which has a thriving community of over 6,400 members and students in Wales working in all sectors of the economy, has set out its calls to action for the next Welsh Government and Senedd in its pre-election prospectus launched today (30 March). Understanding the challenges facing governments, policymakers and businesses, ACCA Cymru/Wales’ four priorities call on the incoming parliament to: Build…

A pioneering rural education centre that’s transforming the lives of unemployed people and youngsters excluded from school is expanding its reach into new areas. The Agri-cation centre near Bangor-on-Dee in North Wales has been hailed for achieving “life-changing” results with support from animal bedding firm Platts Agriculture helping to drive its growth. Based on a working family farm, the project teaches practical life and employability skills to those facing barriers to jobs or training, with many responding  far better than in traditional school or college settings. Run by Cheryl Reeves and a small team, the initiative blends hands-on farm work…

More than 60 students from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) Motorsport and Motorcycle Engineering programmes took part in an exclusive test day at Pembrey Circuit, gaining hands-on experience in a live motorsport environment while collecting essential data for both second‑year and final‑year academic projects. Throughout the full-day event, students worked with a range of vehicles including a Sports 2000 race car, a Citroën C1 race car, and three motorcycles. The testing sessions provided an opportunity for learners to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, using industry-standard methods and equipment. Students gathered a wide array of performance and…

MORE than £870,000 has been pumped into Denbighshire’s voluntary sector through the DVSC Key Fund, backing 51 organisations and helping services on the ground grow, adapt and reach more people. The funding programme, one of the most in-demand DVSC has delivered, drew 99 applications from across the county. An incredible £871,620 was awarded in the last year, including £212,114 in capital funding for buildings, equipment and long-term assets, and £659,506 in revenue funding to keep services running or expand on what’s already working. Of the projects supported, six were capital and 45 focused on day-to-day delivery. The impact of that…