Author: Rhys Gregory

Whether it’s a quick city break to Europe or a long-haul escape further afield, millions of people across the UK are expected to head abroad over the Easter holidays, marking one of the busiest travel periods of the year. With airports set to be busier than usual and demand for flights remaining high, passengers are being urged to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys. Travellers could face longer queues at check-in and security, while popular routes and destinations are likely to be operating at near capacity. In response, consumer experts at the UK Civil Aviation Authority are…

Chris Flamebaster Roberts brings the community together as he recreates a historic 1954 whole‑cow feast in Llanberis – a 30‑hour cookout that brings a village’s history back to life 70 years on.  Chris first discovered the power of cooking while working as a support worker in north Wales, using food to bring joy and connection to people with additional needs: Chris says: “Working as a support worker for people with learning disabilities in Caernarfon for over 17 years, I saw the transformative power of food firsthand. From making ingredient lists to visiting local butchers, fishmongers, and farmers, I watched how cooking brought people together…

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, and the UK Government have agreed the terms for government funding, alongside further ABP investment in the development of port infrastructure for floating offshore wind (FLOW) in the Celtic Sea, subject to final clearance by the Competition and Markets Authority. The agreement was marked by a visit by the Secretary of State for Wales, Jo Stevens, and Minister for Energy Consumers Martin McCluskey, to Port Talbot. The visit marked a major milestone in plans to transform Port Talbot into a strategic industrial hub for floating offshore wind, providing the large-scale manufacturing, assembly and marshalling capacity required to deliver gigawatt-scale FLOW projects. The development will ensure the region plays a central role in enabling projects awarded through the recent Celtic…

The Vale Food Trail is back this spring, inviting residents and visitors to discover, taste and celebrate the very best food the Vale of Glamorgan has to offer. Running from Sunday 24 May to Sunday 7 June, the two-week trail brings together local producers, growers, cafés, restaurants and independent businesses for a celebration of food that is good for people, place and planet. Designed to shine a spotlight on the Vale’s vibrant and diverse food culture, the trail showcases seasonal produce, locally sourced ingredients, and businesses that put community and sustainability at the heart of what they do. From farm open days and tasting sessions to…

Caerphilly county borough council is seeking to appoint a Chairperson to head a special Board which will determine how £20million of funding will be invested in the local community. The UK Government’s ‘Pride in Place’ Programme will see neighbourhood areas across the country receive up to £20 million of funding and support over the next 10 years to make long-term improvements that residents want. The communities of Aberbargoed, Bargoed and New Tredegar have been selected as the combined qualifying neighbourhood to receive the funding within Caerphilly county borough. An independent Neighbourhood Board will now be established to agree how the…

South Wales Police are continuing their investigation into the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on Penarth Road at its junction with Clare Road, Grangetown, on Wednesday, March 25, at 12.27pm. The collision involved a red SsangYong Tivoli motor car and a bike. A 16-year-old boy from Grangetown, who was on the bike, died at the scene despite the efforts of the emergency services – his family are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers. The driver of the SsangYong Tivoli is assisting officers with their enquiries. Detective Sergeant Debbie Hobrough is leading the investigation. She said: “Our investigation…

Residents across Wales will see their town centres transformed as an additional £12.6 million is invested in regeneration projects from Swansea to Newport. The new funding was announced yesterday (Thursday, 26th March 2026) by the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, during a visit to the Biophilic Living project at Mowbray Yard, Swansea. The extra funding will support projects such as the redevelopment of 1 Oxford Street and Phase 2 of the Potters Wheel project in Swansea, the redevelopment of the Grade II listed Merthyr Synagogue, and the development of Placemaking Plans for Adamsdown, Splott, Butetown and Cardiff Bay. Since its launch in 2020, the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns…

The digital connectivity of 1,000 properties across Wales has been transformed thanks to the Welsh Government’s relaunched Access Broadband Cymru (ABC) grant scheme. The ABC programme provides grant funding to support the installation of a fast, reliable broadband to homes and business properties in Wales that are unable to achieve a connection via any other means. Funding of up to £800 is available per property, with grants for both equipment costs and installation costs. The scheme was relaunched last year after a pause to review its operations. Since then, more grants are being processed more quickly. The cost of the…

First Minister Eluned Morgan and Health Secretary Jeremy Miles have this week toured the site of the new £120m Llantrisant Health Park, which will speed up access to tests and treatment for people across South East Wales. The first phase of the health park, located near the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, will establish a state-of-the-art community diagnostic hub, providing MRI and CT scanning, ultrasound, X-ray and endoscopy services. Developed to meet the growing and increasingly complex healthcare needs of the local population, it will include a dedicated training centre for the future NHS workforce. It is the first major capital investment…

FinTech Wales, the independent membership association for the fintech and financial services industry in Wales, has reached 200 members as it continues to welcome new organisations from across Wales, the UK and internationally into its rapidly expanding network. The milestone follows the publication of its 2024/25 Annual Report, which highlighted continued investment resilience, employment growth and world-first innovation across the Welsh fintech sector. Recent new members include Oxyile, Valart, Bipsync, Alerte, Amino, CalonAI, OpenMoove and InnovAItive Solutions – businesses spanning AI, data, payments, research technology and fintech innovation. Their arrival reflects the strength and diversity of the Welsh ecosystem, with…