Author: Rhys Gregory

The riders competing in the 2026 Lloyd’s Tour of Britain Women will face the longest race in the event’s history, with a total distance of almost 650km, across the five stages. Battling through 635.8km (395 miles) of roads with a total ascent of 8,895m (more than Mount Everest), the riders will travel through the picturesque counties of Cumbria, Lancashire, Flintshire, Denbighshire, Conwy and Powys, before crossing the finish line in Warwickshire. The momentous route will challenge the best riders and take in some of Britain’s most beautiful landscapes such as the Lake District National Park, the Lancashire Fells and the…

Two men who groomed and exploited a vulnerable teenage girl have been jailed following a South Wales Police investigation. The Cardiff-based duo have been sentenced for crimes against a teenage girl in 2021. Azad Ahmed, aged 50, of Grangetown, Cardiff was sentenced to sixteen years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of rape a girl aged 13-15, one count of offender 18 or over engage in penetrative sexual activity with a girl 13 to 15, and one count of arrange or facilitate travel of another person with a view to exploitation. Wasee Shikel, aged 50, of Splott,…

Cardiff Castle’s blockbuster summer concert series shows no signs of slowing down after David Gray delivered a memorable headline performance to a packed crowd on Saturday night. The Welsh capital was buzzing as a capacity audience welcomed the multi platinum selling singer songwriter to TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle as part of his Past & Present World Tour. Set against the spectacular backdrop of the historic castle, Gray treated fans to a career spanning set celebrating more than three decades of acclaimed songwriting during what was his biggest ever Welsh show. The performance featured a mix of…

Leading UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products has celebrated success at the C2S Business Awards 2026, winning the Growth Award in recognition of its landmark period of strategic growth and expansion. The business was also Highly Commended in the Large Business of the Year category, further recognising its outstanding performance and achievements. The annual C2S Business Awards recognises organisations and individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact. These awards celebrate those driving positive change and setting new standards in business and community engagement. The 2026 awards ceremony, held at the Cheltenham Racecourse, recognised achievements in categories such as innovation, growth,…

Hugh James has strengthened its nationally recognised Serious Injury practice with the appointment of two new Partners, Keith Cundall and Lee Hart.  Their arrival further expands the team’s presence across the firm’s UK office network, with Keith joining the Manchester office and Lee joining the team in Southampton. Keith Cundall joins Hugh James with more than 19 years’ experience acting on behalf of individuals and families affected by serious injury and fatal incidents, including traffic collisions, workplace incidents and cycling injuries. Joining from Fieldfisher, Keith is widely recognised for his work on complex and high-value claims, particularly those involving life-changing…

Young players from Penygraig RFC were given rare access to the Welsh Rugby Union’s National Centre of Excellence and a masterclass from rugby legend Dan Biggar alongside current Welsh squad members Jac Morgan, Ben Carter, Ryan Elias and Joe Hawkins, thanks to Go.Compare’s ‘Making a Difference’ competition. Some of Penygraig’s under-12s and under-13s players were taken through drills and mini-games by the players and toured the training rooms, gym and hall of fame. As part of Go.Compare’s WRU sponsorship, the comparison site created a competition to recognise the people who keep community rugby thriving while also giving young players a tangible reason to feel excited about their future in the game. The ‘Making a Difference’ competition from Go.Compare and The Telegraph asked rugby clubs to nominate the…

Leading partnerships developer Lovell recently hosted its 31st annual charity golf day in Cardiff, where a total of £15,000 was raised for three charities. Hosted at Whitchurch Golf Club, near the developer’s regional head office, the event saw 104 employees, subcontractors and partners tee off for a day of friendly competition, socialising and fundraising. During the day, players competed in ‘nearest the pin’ and ‘longest drive’ challenges, before enjoying a charity auction consisting of prizes donated by Lovell clients and supply chain partners. Phil Steele, one of Wales’ most popular sports broadcasters, also attended the event as a guest speaker. Lovell has…

A new composition by internationally acclaimed Welsh composer Paul Mealor will bring this year’s National Eisteddfod to a close, as 150 young people from the Carreg Las area take to the Pafiliwn stage. Côr a Cherddorfa’r Tair Sir (Three Counties Choir and Orchestra) will perform Angerdd a gerdd, a new work specially commissioned from Professor Paul Mealor, with words by celebrated poet Menna Elfyn. The event will bring the Pafiliwn programme for the week to a close on the final Saturday evening of the festival. Now established as one of the highlights of Eisteddfod, the closing ceremony will see young…

A renowned stickmaker from the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides will make one final journey to the Royal Welsh Show later this month as he competes in what he expects to be his last season on the agricultural show circuit. Originally from Halifax in West Yorkshire, David Broadbent moved to the Isle of Harris in 1972 while working as a carpenter. There he met his wife and, after several years living on the mainland, the couple eventually returned to the family croft where she was born. David’s stickmaking journey began in 1976 when he purchased a handcrafted stick…

Warehouse operations often involve repetitive tasks that contribute to significant physical strain and long-term injury risks for employees. Manual lifting, constant bending, and awkward reaching are primary drivers of musculoskeletal issues in busy distribution environments. By implementing ergonomic solutions such as scissor lift tables, facility managers can effectively mitigate these risks while simultaneously boosting operational output. These versatile platforms are designed to bring loads to a comfortable working height, ensuring that materials remain within the power zone where lifting is biomechanically safer. Utilizing professional equipment from Saxlift allows businesses to transform their material handling processes into a more sustainable and…