Author: Rhys Gregory

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. Community groups can now apply for grants of up to £300,000 to improve local buildings, secure valued facilities and support spaces where people can come together. Since 2015, more than £70 million has supported nearly 500 community projects across Wales. This funding has helped keep important spaces open, repair ageing buildings, update community rooms and maintain facilities used for meetings, activities and local services. One community that has benefited from this support is Llandyrnog in Denbighshire. When the Post Office faced closure, local people stepped in to save it…

WITH growing pressure on GPs and rising demand for preventative personal healthcare, a new service is bringing back the family doctor for families across North Wales. Launching this month ahead of its full opening in January, West End Health is set to redefine local private healthcare. Founded by lifelong friends Aaron Ferguson and Andy Boyd, and Dr Trevor Ferguson, the Colwyn Bay-based service will provide the region’s first premium GP and preventative health membership. West End Health is designed to provide unlimited GP access, same-day appointments, and comprehensive annual health and dental assessments, all without the need to travel to…

Whether you’re looking to hang onto your current car longer or improve its resale value, motorists will face the age-old dilemma of OEM vs aftermarket car parts. The choice can greatly impact how a car performs, its reliability, and even its resale value. While the Welsh drive a mix of urban, country, and coastal landscapes, their vehicles often bear the ugly brunt of wear and tear. By choosing the right car parts, they can help prolong the life of their vehicle. Understanding OEM Parts OEM, or Original Equipment Manufacturer, parts are those created by the same company that supplied the…

Anyone who’s done a proper long-distance drive in the UK knows that it isn’t as simple as topping up the tank and hoping for the best. Motorways can feel endless, the weather changes whenever it feels like it, and half the journey is spent hoping nothing starts making any new noises. For people setting off from Worksop, where most long trips involve at least a couple of hours on the road, getting the car ready beforehand becomes more of a necessity rather than just a formality. Before You Set Off: The Little Things That Matter  Most people do the same…

The UK Gambling Commission has announced new rules for so-called “deposit limits.” These are intended to provide clarity for players and providers. The changes are set to take effect on June 30, 2026, and apply in particular to online providers. The new rules clearly define which types of limits may be referred to as “deposit limits” and which may not. According to the UK Gambling Commission, only those limits that exclusively cover the actual amounts deposited over a certain period of time may be referred to as such. To protect customers, operators must give their customers the option to set…

Looking to do an overseas deal from your base in Wales? There’s a good chance you’ll benefit from hiring (or even need to hire) a process agent.  If you’re only now learning that a person with this job title exists, let alone understanding why you might need to appoint them, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’re getting down to the nitty gritty of what point agents do, when you might need one, and what to consider when you’re appointing an agent for your business.  What a Point Process Agent Does To put it simply, a process…

The Cardiff Business Awards has revealed the winners for 2025, shining a spotlight on the vision and ambition driving the city’s business scene. Now in its 11th year, the event drew a record number of finalists and filled the Holland House Hotel, marking its most successful ceremony yet. A standout moment saw Nick Saunders of the DEPOT Group receive the Outstanding Contribution Award in recognition of his work transforming Cardiff’s live events scene and helping put the city on the UK live music map. BESL/CMB Engineering took centre stage, securing the top title of Cardiff Business of the Year as…

A 33-year-old man has pleaded guilty to selling a substance online to assist with the suicide of others. Mold Crown Court yesterday, Tuesday 18 November, Miles Cross, of Wrexham city, admitted four charges of intentionally doing an act capable of encouraging or assisting the suicide of another, contrary to Section 2(1) of the Suicide Act 1961. Two deaths are being investigated in connection with four packages containing a substance sold online. He was arrested in Wrexham in January 2025 following a North Wales Police investigation into a business selling a substance via an online forum to assist with suicide. Cross…

A man from Swansea has been jailed after he was found sleeping in a car full of illegal drugs. 34-year-old Jason Grove, from Clase, was arrested in June as officers attended a report that he was intoxicated while asleep in the driver’s seat of his vehicle. Upon searching Grove and his vehicle, quantities of Class A drugs (heroin), two mobile phones, scales, foil and other drug paraphernalia were found. Also found in the car was a lock knife. Grove later confessed during interview to possession of amphetamine for personal use. However, he denied having any involvement in the sale of…

Drivers are facing steady delays on several key routes this morning, according to Traffic Wales. On the M4 eastbound, traffic is slow from J28 Tredegar Park through to J23A Magor. Commuters are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys. The A470 southbound is also busy between Nantgarw and Coryton, with congestion building as morning traffic peaks. Further west, the A4232 northbound is seeing delays from Culverhouse up to J33 Capel Llanilltern. Motorists are urged to plan ahead and check for updates before setting off.