Author: Rhys Gregory

A new strategy to ensure Wales operates at the forefront of the global space sector, helping create high-quality jobs across the country is being launched today by the Welsh Government. Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething has today unveiled the Welsh Government’s National Space Strategy for Wales, Wales: A Sustainable Space Nation, during a visit to Cardiff University, which has a track-record of being involved in world-class space research. The strategy highlights the unique physical and business environment Wales offers companies that are revolutionising capabilities in the space sector, and sets out how Wales could become the world’s first sustainable space nation…

Fancy learning how to cultivate trees and edible plants, or sketching nature in Newtown’s green spaces or learning new conservation skills? A new, Welsh Government funded project, using nature, art and food growing to enhance the health and wellbeing of the local community, has been launched this week. The Wellbeing in Green Spaces Project is being co-ordinated by Open Newtown, an independent development trust and social enterprise which manages 130 acres of green spaces in Newtown. The 19-month project is running a series of free, six-week, structured workshops, focusing on understanding nature on our doorsteps to improve wellbeing, led by…

Welsh rugby legend Scott Quinnell is coming out of retirement to join the world’s most popular rugby podcast The Good, The Bad And The Rugby as it heads out on tour. Joining the podcast’s regular hosts England heroes James Haskell and Mike Tindall, Scott Quinnell will be on the panel for The Good, The Bad And The Rugby – LIVE when it comes to St David’s Hall, on Wednesday, May 4. The LIVE tour will be the first ever outing for the hit podcast which, since launching in summer 2020, has grown to become the UK’s top sporting podcast, with…

Swim Wales has launched the Early Years Swim Start project, funded by the Welsh Government’s Winter of Wellbeing programme. The initiative will provide babies and young children from disadvantaged areas of Wales the opportunity to learn to swim. In collaboration with Flying Start and 23 facility operators across the nation, the Early Years Swim Start project will provide swimming and aquatic opportunities for babies, toddlers and their responsible adults. This project aims to facilitate taster sessions to encourage people into local swimming facilities and provide subsidised blocks of lessons to start their aquatic journey, to develop skills for life and…

A REMARKABLE young fundraiser from Denbigh is gearing up for a mammoth challenge during the school half term and will climb to the summit of Yr Wyddfa /Snowdon for Save the Children. Eight-year-old Molly Holmes came up with the idea for the fundraiser after she saw TV adverts highlighting the charity’s work and decided to donate her Christmas and birthday money as well as some of her new toys to help other children. She then set her sights on climbing Wales’ highest peak for the first time and organised a sponsored walk. Molly, who has a condition called Idiopathic Toe…

Last week (17 February), 5G Wales Unlocked — the innovation project demonstrating the opportunities for 5G in rural and valleys communities in Wales — launched a live 5G service which includes coverage of Cadw’s Raglan Castle in Monmouthshire. One of the first live 5G trials in rural Wales, the 5G network, provided by BT, will power a series of exciting projects across Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent — showcasing the potential for 5G to transform rural businesses and services across tourism, education, transport and farming. At Raglan Castle, the 5G network is bringing Welsh history to life with Augmented Reality (AR)…

Two ‘drive-thru’ COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil will open this week. The ‘drive-thru’ sessions will run from Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2022 and are for anyone aged 12+ who is due a booster, first, second, or third, dose. From Monday afternoon next week, anyone living in Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taf, or Merthyr Tydfil can drive up to any of our drive-thru clinics at Kier Hardie University Health Park, Merthyr Tydfil and Ysbyty’r Seren, Bridgend. No appointment is necessary and all those eligible aged 12+ can attend the ‘drive-thru’ between 1:30pm-4:00pm. CTM UHB would urge…

Wales Week London, the largest annual programme of events promoting and celebrating Wales, kicks off this weekend, with some 90 different activities and events taking place in London up to 9th March. Held for around a fortnight over the period of St David’s Day each year, 2022 is the sixth successive annual programme, and includes events covering business, social enterprise, life sciences and tech, architecture, art, music, film, government and international relations, sport, food and drink, celebrity interviews, entertainment and more. The 2022 Wales Week London programme builds on the success of the last five years, where a multitude of…

New research carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce of more than 1000 businesses has highlighted a host of issues with the UK’s trade deal with Europe. The BCC believes urgent steps should be taken to address these problems so the UK Government’s ambition to increase the number of firms exporting can be met. Overall, just 8% of firms agreed that the Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA) was ‘enabling their business to grow or increase sales’, while 54% disagreed. For UK exporters, 12% agreed that the TCA was helping them while 71% disagreed. There is similar discontent with the…

Cockapoos have dramatically risen in popularity in the UK due to their hypoallergenic coat, good health and friendly nature – they are the perfect family dogs. This is the first event of its kind in Wales for cockapoos – great if your puppy or dog is a ‘lockdown dog’ that needs that added bit of socialisation to boost their confidence. On Sunday 20th March, organisers will be transforming Revolucion de Cuba into a Cockapoo paradise. It’s a chance to spoil your Cockapoo, socialise (safely), meet lots of fellow ‘poos and dog lovers and be part of an exciting, buzzing experience.…