Author: Rhys Gregory

Xplore! Science Discovery Centre in Wrexham has secured a further £1 million from the Moondance Foundation to launch Phase Two of its redevelopment, following the success of Phase One which will soon deliver a new fixed planetarium. Located in the heart of Wrexham, Xplore! offers over 85 interactive, hands-on exhibits and, thanks to UK Government Shared Prosperity Funds, will soon feature a fixed planetarium—making it a perfect day out for families and science enthusiasts alike. As an educational charity dedicated to inspiring curiosity and learning through play, Xplore! is set to expand even further with ambitious plans to enhance early…

Cygnet, which supports men and women hospitalised with their mental health in Flintshire, has produced a practical new resource designed to help recognise the signs of back-to-school anxiety and provide strategies for both young people and parents. Returning to school after the summer break can be an exciting milestone, but for many children and young people, it can also bring feelings of worry, stress and uncertainty. To support families during this transition, Cygnet, a leading independent provider of health and social care services, has produced an informative guide written by Dr Laurie Van Niekerk, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at…

Dacia has signed six-time Bog Snorkelling champion and world record holder, Neil Rutter, as the sport’s first ever professional athlete. Following his win at this year’s Bog Snorkelling World Championships 2025, held in Llanwrtyd Wells in Wales, Bath-based schoolteacher Rutter, is officially signed by Dacia. He takes away funding and a first-of-its-kind professional contract, inducting him into the coveted Dacia Adventure Community. This signifies Neil’s ongoing role to embody the brand’s core value of adventure as he looks to inspire others to try out this spirited sport. Neil, who is the world record holder, won again with an impressive time…

The National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty has celebrated its 10th birthday. And all the staff at the beloved attraction want to thank the 850,000 visitors – of all ages and from all four corners of the globe – who have visited since its official re-opening. From the early morning swimmers who arrive every day even when the sky is dark and the rain is heavy, to the families and community groups that have the best of times splashing in the sun on weekends and in school holidays. The cold water dippers, the daytime lane swimmers,the Boxing Day and New…

Litter bins in several Cardiff neighbourhoods are getting a colourful makeover to encourage people to use them properly and keep the streets clean. The bins in Grangetown, Riverside, Adamsdown, Splott, Canton, Butetown, Cathays and Plasnewydd will be wrapped in eye catching designs with fun messages to remind everyone to put their rubbish in the bin instead of dropping it on the ground. The scheme, funded through a £10,000 grant from McDonald’s and supported by the environmental charity, Hubbub, will upgrade the litter bins in these wards to improve the street scene and encourage people to use them. The campaign is…

A trial programme of mental health support delivered via a virtual reality headset is underway in Wales. The programme developed by mental health charity New Horizons in partnership with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) utilises mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) techniques to target improvement in an individual’s mental wellbeing. A VR headset can be provided on loan to a person in their own home offering an accessible supplement to wider care that is non-stigmatising and tailored towards an individual’s lifestyle. 1 in 6 young people in Wales have a diagnosed mental health problem according to Health and Care…

Applications are now open for the prestigious Welsh Law Awards 2025, celebrating excellence across the legal profession in Wales. Applications will be accepted unitil the closing date of Friday 5th September 2025. Nominees will be announced on Monday 8th September 2025, with the full list published at 9am on the awards website blog, as well as nominees being notified directly by e-mail. How to apply Application packs and information guides are available to download from www.welshlawawards.co.uk. If you experience any difficulties, please contact [email protected] and they will send an application pack directly to you. All completed applications should be sent to:[email protected]…

Cardiff city centre is set to come alive this autumn as the 2025 City of Arcades campaign launches a 70-day celebration to make 70 years since Cardiff became the capital of Wales. Now in its 8th year, the campaign will bring together businesses of all sizes and sectors to shine a spotlight on the city’s historic Victorian and Edwardian arcades, alongside St David’s Dewi Sant. City of Arcades is delivered by FOR Cardiff – the Business Improvement District (BID) of Cardiff city centre, a private, not-for-profit membership organisation voted for by the businesses of Cardiff city centre in June 2016.  These businesses pay a levy to FOR Cardiff and invest over…

With just 12 months of trading behind them, the founders of cult Cardiff pie & coffee brand Donald’s Pies have acquired and opened their first dedicated production kitchen in the Welsh capital. The major milestone will allow the business to increase pie production tenfold, expand partnerships, and meet growing demand from fans, stockists, and stadiums across Wales and the South West. Founded by two friends and inspired by a shared love of food, grassroots sport, and travel, Donald’s Pies started as a nod to founder Gareth Owens’ travels around New Zealand, and his late, pie-loving grandad, Donald. Teaming up with…

Caerphilly-based IT and technology solutions specialist Team Metalogic has been ranked 187th in the prestigious MSP 501 list of the world’s top managed service providers. The firm is the only Welsh business to make the 2025 list, placing 11th in the UK and Europe. The MSP 501, compiled by Channel Futures, recognises the most successful and innovative managed service providers globally, based on performance indicators including revenue growth, recurring revenue, service innovation and client outcomes. This recognition is particularly significant given the scale of the industry; there are estimated to be more than 150,000 managed service providers worldwide, and the…