Author: Rhys Gregory

4theRegion, the South West Wales membership alliance dedicated to collaborative regional growth, is delighted to announce its landmark conference It’s Your Swansea 2026, taking place on Thursday 12 March 2026 at the Swansea Building Society Arena. Now in its 6th year, the It’s Your Swansea conference returns with an exciting new and inclusive format designed to put people at the heart of the conversation. The event is free to attend and welcomes individuals, community organisations, businesses and public sector leaders from across Swansea and the wider region. The conference will open with a keynote session, bringing together senior leaders from…

Dafydd Wyn Morgan, founder of Serydda, has just celebrated a successful first year in business, welcoming star-struck visitors to Mid Wales to experience the wondrous Dark Skies. Here he explores what astro tourism means to him. When people hear the words astro tourism, they often imagine a telescope, a clear night and a quick look at the stars. In Mid Wales, especially in and around the Cambrian Mountains, it means something far deeper, wilder and more meaningful.This is where astro tourism becomes an experience, not just an activity. It’s about travelling to places where the night sky still rules -…

The spotlight will be on the Senedd election in May and the development of a new Apprenticeship Programme for Wales, starting in August 2027, when work-based learning practitioners gather for their annual conference in March. ‘Shaping Skills for a New Era’ is the theme of the conference organised by the National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW), which represents work-based learning providers across the country, at Cardiff City Stadium on March 10. Bookings are now open for the conference which marks a pivotal moment for the future of apprenticeships, with the Senedd election and the next phase of the new apprenticeship…

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council has unveiled its 2026 events calendar, promising a packed year of family favourites alongside a brand new headline event. The council says the 2026 programme features something for everyone, from large scale music events and food festivals to community celebrations and seasonal attractions across the county borough. New for 2026 is the RCT 90’s Summer Party, which will take place at Ynysangharad War Memorial Park on Saturday 22 August. The event will celebrate some of the biggest hits of the decade, with a line up including Heather Small, Kenny Thomas, East 17, Whigfield and…

Browne Jacobson has strengthened its presence in Wales by moving into a new, larger city centre office in Cardiff. The UK and Ireland law firm has signed a 10 year lease for 9,500 sq ft of space on the fourth floor at One Central Square, a 10 storey building located between Cardiff Central railway station and the Principality Stadium. The firm was previously based in a temporary office at St Andrew’s Crescent. The move marks another milestone in Browne Jacobson’s continued growth, following a record £137m annual equivalent turnover in 2024 to 25, representing a 16 per cent increase on…

Blank firing guns are imitation firearms which are commonly and innocently used for a number of reasons, including as props in film and theatre productions and as starter pistols to signal the beginning of races. However, criminals are converting blank-firing weapons such as top/side-venting firearms, to fire live or modified ammunition and this month, South Wales Police is supporting a national four-week amnesty coordinated by the National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NABIS) and the National Crime Agency (NCA). The amnesty will run from Monday, February 2, to Friday, February 27 and its purpose is to remove top/side-venting blank firearms (TVBF) to…

It has been one year since missing man Mark Kinson was last seen in Cardiff. South Wales Police have renewed their appeal for information as the anniversary approaches, saying their thoughts remain firmly with Mark’s family and friends. Mark, who was 53 at the time of his disappearance, was last seen on Friday 31 January 2025 at around 9.45pm on Uphill Road in Llanrumney. He was then spotted approximately 15 minutes later, at around 10pm, on Captains Walk, walking in the general direction of Braunton Crescent. Despite extensive enquiries, there have been no confirmed sightings of Mark since that evening.…

Wales is set for an unsettled few days, with further spells of rain, low cloud and strong winds according to the latest forecast from the Met Office. Today will start on a murky note for eastern parts of Wales, where low cloud and drizzle are likely to linger through the morning. Further west, conditions will be brighter, although some fog and icy patches may form early on before clearing fairly quickly. Through the afternoon it will remain mostly cloudy, with occasional showers moving through. There will be some brighter spells at times, especially in the west. Temperatures will reach around…

Jobseekers across Denbighshire are invited to join the Working Denbighshire Jobs Fair on Wednesday, 25 February, from 10am to 2pm at the 1891 Bar & Restaurant, Rhyl Pavilion. Held in partnership with Job Centre Plus, this free event will bring together a diverse mix of local and national employers who are actively recruiting for a wide range of roles across multiple sectors. Building on the success of previous fairs — which have welcomed over 40–50 employers and attracted hundreds of attendees — this February’s accessible event continues Working Denbighshire’s commitment to breaking down barriers to employment and connecting people with…

RBC Brewin Dolphin’s Cardiff office has appointed Emily Tarrant as a wealth manager. Emily will work with private clients, families and business owners to help them with their financial planning goals. She is passionate about building long-term relationships with clients and helping them to navigate the different stages of their lives through financial planning and advice. Emily started her financial services career over a decade ago, and prior to joining RBC Brewin Dolphin, she worked as a financial planner at a partner practice of M&G Wealth Advice and as an investment executive at the Development Bank of Wales. RBC Brewin…