Author: Rhys Gregory

A North Wales manufacturer is celebrating a major transformation after moving to a purpose-built facility — unlocking massive growth potential and creating dozens of new jobs. Continental Diamond Tool (CDT), has successfully relocated to a new 30,000 sq ft factory in Kinmel Bay after what managers described as a “logistical challenge on par with a military operation.” The operation involved transporting more than 100 metric tonnes of machinery and equipment to the new base that’s nearly three times the size of its old premises less than half a mile away on the Tir Llwyd Industrial Estate. The move is part…

A 24-year-old woman from Caerphilly will be taking on the Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon in memory of her mum who tragically lost her life to sepsis. Lauren Morgan will be raising money for UK Sepsis Trust and said: “Mum would be laughing at me now, as I’m a complete beginner when it comes to running and exercise”. The mum-of-two said the pair had started a weight-loss journey together just before the pandemic hit – but her mum Gemma soon started feeling unwell. Lauren said: “At the end of July 2020 mum started feeling unwell. She was a very proud lady,…

The National Lottery has celebrated the landmark achievement of over £2.5 billion being distributed to more than 75,000 Good Causes in Wales with a giant, hope-inspired Fingers Crossed sand sculpture on popular tourist destination Tenby beach. From grassroots sports, heritage projects, and arts initiatives to vital health and wellbeing services, The National Lottery funding has made a significant difference to the lives of people across Wales since funding began in 1994. To mark this incredible £2.5 billion milestone, The National Lottery joined together with Tenby Surf Lifesaving Club, one of 75,000 projects that has received National Lottery support, to celebrate…

A report from eBay UK has revealed that 71% of Wales-based e-commerce businesses feel confident about business growth in the next 12 months, with 31% describing themselves as ‘very confident’. The Censuswide research, commissioned by eBay, polled 1,000 UK small businesses selling via online platforms to spotlight a new generation of entrepreneurs that are building full-time businesses on their own terms. A combined 63% said they felt excited (24%) or curious (39%) about the potential of AI, with a third (31%) using it to list products faster and more easily, 27% to experiment with new products or ideas and 27%…

Dementia specialist Admiral Nurses will host clinics at Nationwide branches in Cwmbran, Llanelli, Colwyn Bay and Newport to offer tailored support and guidance to anyone affected by the condition Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide branches in Wales this September, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia. Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals in the area. Appointments can be booked via Dementia UK’s website. The clinics will offer…

Welsh scientists have mapped the hidden microbes thriving in south Wales’s abandoned coal mines, helping to overcome obstacles to using mine water to heat Britain’s homes. With an estimated one-quarter of UK properties located above abandoned coal mines, the potential for geothermal heating is vast. A pioneering heat exchange system set up in 2023 warms 350 homes and several businesses in Gateshead using naturally heated mine water. A larger project is underway in County Durham, where 1,500 homes will be heated entirely by this method. The groundwater in flooded former coal workings is heated by natural geothermal processes and is…

Sinfonia Cymru, Wales’ most exciting under 30’s orchestra, is bringing Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent winner, N’famady Kouyaté to the Riverfront in Newport to perform a unique and dynamic concert this September. Blending N’famady’s West African roots and Sinfonia Cymru’s incredible young talents, audiences at the Riverfront will experience a beautiful fusion of classical, folk and West African rhythms, including N’famady’s own music. They will also experience his powerful vocals, and get to see why he’s known as the best balafon player on the planet! Being raised in a well known Griot family, famous for their incredible storytelling and musical talents, N’famady…

Dogs Trust, which has rehoming centres in Bridgend and Cardiff, has revealed that dog owners dedicate more than two hours a day to their dogs, Dachshunds are on the up, and if you have a Labrador named Poppy or Alfie, you may not be as creative as you think… The results from Dogs Trust’s 2025 National Dog Survey are in! Hot off the press data from the UK’s largest dog poll, Dogs Trust’s National Dog Survey, reveals that Labradors named Poppy or Alfie are the most ‘popular’ dog in Wales, while Labradors named Poppy and Teddy are the most average…

A new four part BBC drama , The Guest, has received production funding support from the Welsh Government via Creative Wales, the economic development agency that supports the creative industries in Wales. The Guest shines a spotlight on Welsh talent, both in front of and behind the camera. Created by Welsh screenwriter Matthew Barry (Men Up), the four part thriller was filmed at Dragon Studios near Bridgend and on location in Cardiff, Newport and Rhossili with a largely Welsh cast, led by Eve Myles (Keeping Faith) and Gabrielle Creevy (In My Skin). Behind the lens, 65% of the employed crew were based in Wales, while…

New businesses across Bridgend County Borough are continuing to receive support to help with their start-up costs thanks to the Bridgend County Borough Council’s Economic Development and Enterprise Team. Through a partnership with UK Steel Enterprise, the grant provides financial assistance to new micro-businesses that are located, or are planning to locate, to Bridgend County Borough. Two fine examples of these businesses were recently visited by Councillor Huw David, Mayor of Bridgend County Borough and Councillor John Spanswick, Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council. RB Club, based in Maesteg, has been one of the businesses who have been supported through…