Author: Rhys Gregory

As the days get longer and lighter evenings return, the clocks are set to change this weekend across the UK. The move marks the start of British Summer Time (BST), meaning people will lose an hour in bed but gain brighter evenings in the months ahead. In 2026, the clocks will go forward by one hour at 1am on Sunday, March 29, jumping straight to 2am. The change happens every year on the last Sunday in March, with the UK then remaining on BST until the clocks go back again in October. For those unsure which way the clocks move,…

Barry Island is set for a lively May Bank Holiday weekend, with three free events taking place as part of the Glastonbarry Fringe Community Arts Festival 2026. The events will be held under the Eastern Shelter from Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3, offering a mix of live music, local talent and family-friendly entertainment across the three days. The weekend kicks off on Friday evening, with local band Black Jam Circus taking to the stage from 5pm. The group will be joined by a number of special guests for what promises to be a quirky live performance, with free…

Wales full-back Liam Williams has announced his retirement from professional rugby, bringing an end to a decorated career spanning more than a decade at the top level. The 34-year-old won 93 caps for Wales across the wing and full-back positions and featured in five Tests for the British & Irish Lions across two tours. He played a key role in some of Wales’ most successful recent campaigns, starting all five matches during the 2019 Grand Slam-winning season and three games in the 2021 Six Nations triumph. Williams’ decision comes after a frustrating period with injuries, which have limited his appearances…

One of the narrowest homes in the UK has gone up for auction in South Wales, and it’s so compact you might need to be fairly slim to live there comfortably. The one-bedroom cottage at 118 Llewellyn Street in the village of Pentre, Mid Glamorgan, is listed with a guide price of just £23,000. Despite its narrow footprint, the quirky property packs in everything you’d expect from a home, making it a unique opportunity for buyers looking for something a little different. Sean Roper, of Paul Fosh Auctions, said: “This is a really unusual cottage. It’s compact to say the…

Langstone Vale Crematorium has re-opened its doors as the first funeral SuperVenue in Wales, enabling bereaved families to experience immeasurable personalisation to their loved ones’ services. The chapel closed recently in order to undergo a full renovation which included the installation of state-of-the-art technology to allow funeral services to be more uniquely personal than ever before. Langstone Vale Crematorium, just outside Newport, is part of Westerleigh Group, one of the UK’s largest independent owners and operators of crematoria and cemeteries, with 42 sites in England, Scotland and Wales, and which is trusted by more families than any other provider to…

Three Wales based business will compete alongside innovative UK SMEs and family businesses at this year’s British Business Awards, which feature special guest George Clooney. The shortlist for the British Business Awards 2026, in association with Natwest, has today been revealed, with 150 companies from across the UK competing for the top spot at the star-studded ceremony in Edinburgh on 30 April 2026. The Welsh-based organisations on the shortlist include, Iceland Foods recognised in the Socially Responsible Business of the Year category; Rural Finance Ltd in the Financial Services Company of The Year; while Storage Giant’s Simon Williams is nominated…

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…