Author: Rhys Gregory

Elan Catrin Parry from Wrexham has achieved an incredible feat by completing the Chester Triple Challenge, culminating in the Chester Marathon, all in support of Nightingale House Hospice, a charity close to her family’s heart. Elan’s journey to the finish line has been one of determination, recovery, and resilience. In February 2023, after suffering two years of pain, Elan underwent surgery to repair the labrum in her hip. Unfortunately, the damage was so severe that the labrum had to be removed entirely. During the operation, her hip flexor was overstretched, leaving her unable to lift her left foot, even to…

Blaenavon Co-op re-launches with a fresh new-look and enhanced range and choice following a five-week programme of improvements. The Ivor Street store – which supports 12 local jobs – has been ‘transformed’ with a brand new look and layout which includes an in-store bakery, Costa Coffee Express and new refrigeration which not only cuts Co-op’s carbon footprint, but also enhances the store’s fresh, chilled and frozen range. Blaenavon’s Co-op is welcoming members and customers back into their local store, where they will see an extended range and choice including fresh and healthy products; food-to-go and meal deals; Fairtrade goods; pizzas;…

This November, Llandovery Community Cinema is turning up the volume with a special screening of the acclaimed Welsh-language documentary Ffa Coffi Pawb. With English subtitles and an infectious soundtrack, this time capsule of 80s and 90s Wales is a must-see whether you’re a die-hard music fan, a lover of Welsh culture, or simply looking for a unique evening out. Before the film rolls, we’ll be gathering for one of our much-loved community meals. Bring a dish to share and settle in for an evening of good food, good company, and great film. Ffa Coffi Pawb dives into the story of…

A team of dedicated charity fundraisers donned sunblock and hiking boots to successfully complete a demanding 100km trek across the Sahara Desert, raising over £43,000 for St David’s Hospice. The 14-strong team undertook the challenge to raise vital funds for the hospice, which provides essential care for people across Conwy, Gwynedd, and Anglesey living with terminal illnesses. Navigating the Moroccan part of the desert, the group walked across hot sand, tackling formidable obstacles including ancient riverbeds, towering sand dunes, and intense heat to complete the gruelling route. Among the trekkers was Sophie Morris, a long-time supporter and dedicated fundraiser for…

Cardiff-based electric vehicle (EV) provider FleetEV has welcomed Ralston Wild as its new Regional Public Sector and Commercial Account Manager to help expand its EV offerings across the UK. Ralston joined FleetEV in early November, bringing extensive experience from his previous role as Business Development Manager at KINTO UK. In his new position, he will promote FleetEV’s comprehensive range of EV products and services to public and private sectors across the North of England, helping them overcome barriers to adoption. Ralston will also work across FleetEV’s sister company PLUG Charging, enabling him to offer fully integrated EV fleet solutions, along…

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Aberystwyth fydd yn cael sylw yr wythnos hon wrth i Rwydwaith Cymunedau Mwy Diogel Cymru gynnal digwyddiad blynyddol Gwobrau Cymunedau Mwy Diogel ym Mhrifysgol Aberystwyth am y trydydd tro. Mae’r gwobrau yn dathlu gwaith, prosiectau, partneriaethau a phobl sydd wrthi’n gwneud cymunedau yn fwy diogel ar hyd a lled Cymru.  Ddydd Iau 27 Tachwedd, bydd gweithwyr diogelwch cymunedol ac arweinwyr lleol yn cwrdd yng nghalon Ceredigion i anrhydeddu’r prosiectau, partneriaethau a phobl sy’n gwneud gwahaniaeth go iawn wrth gadw ein cymunedau’n ddiogel. Fe fydd y gwobrau’n cael eu cyflwyno…

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. Aberystwyth will take centre stage this week as the Wales Safer Communities Network brings the third annual Safer Communities Awards to Aberystwyth University. The awards celebrate the work of projects, partnerships and people actively making communities safer across Wales. On Thursday 27 November community safety professionals and local leaders will gather in the heart of Ceredigion to honour the projects, partnerships, and people making a real difference in keeping our communities safe. The awards will be hosted by TV presenter John-Paul Davies. Before his career in journalism John-Paul spent…

A Mold-based PR agency is celebrating after winning two accolades at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Cymru awards. Outwrite PR has been named the Best Small Agency for the second time in four years, while its managing director took home the Hall of Fame award. The achievements follow the firm’s recent series of client wins which include Welsh Government-owned Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, a UK-wide solar panel maintenance firm, and a Wrexham-based fintech company. Investing in the skills and knowledge base of its team also helped the agency secure the award, with company staff successfully completing the last annual…

Learning Welsh can feel like a warm conversation among friends when you bring games into the mix. Games make language learning vivid and playful, helping you internalise new words through repetition, action and social interaction. No matter if you are a parent, teacher or adult learner, games offer low-pressure opportunities for speaking, listening and remembering. In Wales, education policy under Cymraeg 2050 (the Welsh Government’s strategy to reach a million Welsh speakers) emphasises creating fun, everyday chances to use Cymraeg in social and community settings. Games do exactly that: they help you practise real, conversational Welsh while feeling like you’re…

There is something special about a cold Saturday at a lower league ground. The pies, the shouting, the uneven pitch – it feels more real than the polished spectacle of top-flight football. Fans in these stands often know their club’s story by heart. That local knowledge, often overlooked by larger audiences, hides opportunities for sharp bettors who watch closely. For those who understand rhythm and form at this level, betting becomes part of the same ritual as cheering from the terrace. 1xBet Ireland Football Bet offers examples of how this connection between local understanding and data can build consistent logic.…