Author: Rhys Gregory

Cardiff Bay was full of festive colour today as hundreds of runners and supporters came together for the annual Calon Hearts Santa Dash. The popular 5K event, which set off from Roald Dahl Plass, brought a lively mix of families, friends and seasoned runners all dressed in bright red Santa t-shirts for a fun day with a serious purpose. Despite a damp start, the rain cleared just in time for the warmup. The atmosphere quickly lifted as crowds gathered, children compared Santa outfits and volunteers handed out free gifts for the little ones. Adults also picked up their event t-shirts…

Mary Poppins has swept into the Wales Millennium Centre for a Christmas run that lasts until 10 January 2026, and this spectacular production brings with it all the charm, heart and imagination that generations have loved.  For families looking for a festive treat or adults wishing to dip back into their childhood, this is a production that feels both comforting and invigorating, blending classic storytelling with impressive technical theatre. For those unfamiliar with the background of the story, Mary Poppins began in print in 1934, created by P. L. Travers as a magical yet firm and mysterious figure who went…

Cymru now know what awaits them at the 2026 FIFA World Cup should they make it through the play offs in March. The tournament draw was made today in Washington DC at the John F Kennedy Center, where the winners of Wales play off path were placed in Group B. If Cymru qualify, they will face Canada, Qatar and Switzerland. Craig Bellamy’s side must first get through a tough play off route. Cymru will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina for the semi final, with the winners going on to meet either Italy or Northern Ireland in the final. The 2026…

The First Minister Eluned Morgan welcomed political leaders to Wales today for the British-Irish Council, to discuss unlocking the potential of the creative industries. The First Minister chaired the summit, which included: Deputy Lindsay De Sausmarez, Chief Minister of Guernsey Micheál Martin, Irish Taoiseach Simon Harris, Irish Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Helen McEntee, Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Minister for Defence Alfred Cannan, Isle of Man Chief Minister Deputy Lyndon Farnham, Government of Jersey Chief Minister Michelle O’Neil, Northern Irish First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, Northern Irish deputy First Minister John Swinney, Scottish First Minister Sir Keir Starmer, UK Government’s Prime Minister Darren Jones, UK Government’s Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Hilary Benn, UK…

South Wales Police are investigating after a man reportedly drove a bulldozer into a pub in Rhigos on Thursday night. Officers were called shortly after 8.45pm on December 4 following reports that a bulldozer had been used to damage a pub on Smiths Avenue. The vehicle is also said to have driven over a parked car that was unoccupied at the time. Police believe the event may have been targeted rather than a random act. An investigation is now under way to establish what led to the incident. A 35 year old man from the Rhigos area has been arrested…

Theatr Cymru are thrilled to be offering Welsh audiences another opportunity to enjoy Huw Fyw – Tudur Owen’s hugely successful stage play – as the production goes back out on tour in 2026. Tudur himself returns to the cast of this new tour, in the titular role of Huw. Directed by Steffan Donnelly, the Huw Fyw tour in 2025 received a phenomenal response from audiences across Wales, with sell-out houses at every performance. Tudur Owen can’t wait to return to his first stage play: “Performing Huw Fyw with Theatr Cymru was one of the highlights of my life, and I’m…

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Mae cydweithrediad sylweddol rhwng y sectorau cyhoeddus a phreifat yn arwain at arloesedd endosgopau defnydd untro a all ddiwallu anghenion gofal iechyd byd-eang. Mae buddsoddiad chwe ffigwr gan Brifddinas-Ranbarth Caerdydd (CCR) wedi bod yn gatalydd ar gyfer datblygiad hollol newydd gwerth miliynau lawer bunnau mewn gofal iechyd gan gwmni IQ Endoscopes o Gas-gwent, i ddatblygu dyfais defnydd untro fydd yn trawsnewid gofal i gleifion ac yn gostwng amseroedd aros y GIG. Trwy’u Cronfa Her, dyfarnodd Prifddinas-Ranbarth Caerdydd £750,000 i Fwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Caerdydd a’r Fro (CAVUHB) i archwilio sut…

A caring couple who have devoted their lives and careers to helping others following a personal tragedy have won a top award. In a glittering ceremony at Cardiff’s Holland House Hotel, Melanie and Daren Stirling were handed silver in The Peter Clarke Award for Promoting Excellence in Services for Children and Young People category sponsored by Morgan LaRoche Solicitors at this year’s Wales Care Awards. Melanie, a former magistrate, and her husband, former HGV driver Daren, from Undy, in Monmouthshire, are foster carers and more recently became Shared Lives Carers for the South East Wales Shared Lives Scheme. The couple…

Small World Theatre is delighted to announce the return of the Cardigan Giant Lantern Parade on Friday 5 December, bringing light, creativity and community spirit to the town. This year’s Eisteddfod y Garreg Las theme promises a spectacular celebration inspired by music, poetry and Welsh cultural heritage. “This year is set to be another highlight of the season,” said Ann Shrosbree, Director and artist at Small World Theatre. “We’ve been busy making lanterns with local schools, shops, businesses and the public throughout the month. We’re creating giant lanterns inspired by the Eisteddfod, so expect to see dancing ravens, musical instruments,…

The ExoMars team at Aberystwyth University has welcomed the UK Space Agency’s renewed backing for the Rosalind Franklin rover mission, a flagship project that will see Europe’s first Mars rover launch in 2028. Scheduled to land on the Red Planet in 2030, the rover will drill up to two metres beneath the Martian surface to search for signs of past or present life, a capability unmatched by any previous rover. The UK Space Agency confirmed a £1.7 billion investment package in European Space Agency programmes at the recent Ministerial Council in Bremen, securing continued support for high-profile missions including the…