Author: Rhys Gregory

As the summer holidays draw to a close, the return to school can be a source of anxiety or stress for many children. The shift from the long, unstructured days of summer back to the routine of school life can be a significant adjustment. To help ease this transition, High Speed Training offers practical advice for parents and educators on supporting children’s mental well-being as they head back to the classroom. Dr Richard Anderson, Head of Learning & Development at High Speed Training, said: “Schools can be stressful and scary places for children, especially when moving to a new school,…

Six weeks of publicity and a new online awards platform attracted an unprecedented 101 entries to the Social Business Wales Awards 2025. Director of Enterprise at Cwmpas, Glenn Bowen, said: “The quality and quantity of entries to this year’s Awards demonstrates the depth, breadth, and diversity of the social enterprise sector in Wales, and has left me excited and optimistic about the future of our communities.” We’re delighted to present the full list of this year’s finalists. The One to Watch Award Category 1, the One to Watch Award, is for innovative start-ups which are making a mark in their…

His name may not be familiar to many, but his work certainly is. From the striking Glynn Vivian Art Gallery in the city centre to the YMCA on St Helen’s Road, Glendinning Moxham helped shape the face of Swansea – one building at a time. Now, his contribution to the city’s architectural heritage has been formally recognised by Swansea Council with the unveiling of a blue plaque at the Bristol Channel Yacht Club on Mumbles Road – one of his most characteristic designs. The plaque, installed just to the left of the club’s main entrance, was officially unveiled by Cllr…

Principality Building Society has surpassed £2 million in grants with the launch of its fifth Future Generations Fund to empower young people alongside the second Retrofit for the Future Fund to strengthen community facilities across Wales. This new £500,000 contribution will provide up to 20 grants to community organisations across Wales. Previous recipients have included groups that support young people to access vital mental health resources, healthy food and essentials, financial education, careers, and skills support, and living more sustainably. This reflects Principality’s ongoing commitment to supporting young people with the aim of helping to build a better, more inclusive…

The iconic “It Could Be You” advertising tagline, which was used to launch the UK’s first ever National Lottery in November 1994, is making a comeback this Autumn. The slogan, along with the giant gold hand, has not been seen on screens for more than 26 years. They have been reimagined to reach new audiences to support the nation’s millionaire-making game, Lotto. As The National Lottery’s flagship game, Lotto has created over 3,500 millionaires since the first draw in November 1994. Allwyn, the operator of The National Lottery, will be using the ad to showcase real people winning and support…

SNC Mission Systems UK’s (SNC MS UK) Managing Director, Hywel Baker, has been appointed to the Board of Manufacturing Wales, a collaborative consortium, as its first defence supplier representative. Mr Baker will use his extensive experience in UK defence and security to optimise and strengthen his home nation’s contribution to Britain’s manufacturing capability with a “whole-of-society” approach, directly supporting a key priority highlighted by the UK government’s recent Strategic Defence Review (SDR). He will work with consortium colleagues to build a stronger, more agile and future-ready defence ecosystem within Wales, beginning with establishing an approved suppliers list, and encouraging others…

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to market Pentre Farm, a rural site with the potential to create an exclusive high-end lifestyle retreat. The site has lapsed planning permission for the development of luxury accommodation, food and beverage offerings, and spa facilities, nestled within a unique spot in the South Wales countryside. The site offers the potential for a new owner to develop a premium rural retreat, with a range of uses from holiday lets, hotel stays, spa days, retreats, weddings and private functions. Sam Roberts, Senior Agent at Christie & Co, commented, “Pentre Farm offers…

The Morriston Orpheus Male Voice Choir is set for a busy September, with a special BBC Radio 4 feature and two unmissable concerts celebrating the best of Welsh choral music. On Sunday, 14 September, the internationally renowned choir will appear on Sunday Worship on BBC Radio 4, broadcasting live from the Calon Lân Centre at Mynyddbach Chapel, Swansea, at 8:10am. The service, themed “The Invitation of Heaven”, will showcase a blend of hymns and choral pieces performed by the choir. Although the service is not open to the public, listeners across the UK will be able to tune in and…

A South Wales Police led operation has seen over 100 illegal e-bikes seized from the streets of Cardiff, making town centres safer this summer. Following concerns in the community and local intelligence, the local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) applied for and received additional funding from Police and Crime Commissioner to tackle the issue in Canton and Cathays. The multi-agency operation between police, Cardiff Council, and Immigration, had eight operations deployed throughout August, aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour. In total, 135 illegal MPVs have been seized and will be safely destroyed by Cardiff Council. On average, the confiscated bikes were adapted…

A woman has sadly died following a collision on the A55 at Ewloe, Deeside, on Monday 1stSeptember. North Wales Police officers attended the area following a report of a single vehicle collision at around 10.45am. Sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the 70-year-old woman died at the scene. The woman’s next of kin have been informed. The coroner has been made aware. Sergeant John Prichard of the Roads Crime Unit said: “Our thoughts remain with the woman’s family at this difficult time. “Our investigations into the incident are ongoing, and I would ask anybody who witnessed the…