Author: Rhys Gregory

While there were many reasons to oppose Brexit, some of the biggest fears were surrounding the entertainment industry. And the reason for this is manifold. From the lack of funding, issues with touring and access to European markets, there are many reasons why there’s been a drop in the Welsh entertainment sector. EU funding disappears The first, most impactful reasons for the Welsh entertainment industry being impacted is, of course, the funding from the EU. Once Brexit was finalised, huge amounts of funding coming from the EU just dried up. Historically, Wales has heavily relied on EU funding for cultural…

LANDOWNERS on Anglesey are being asked to come forward and help map the future of the island. Cadnant Planning is working closely with landowners and developers following the county council’s ‘Call for Sites’ – a key step in shaping the new Local Development Plan (LDP), which will guide future growth and development through to 2039. The council is inviting submissions of land that may be suitable for housing, employment, community, or recreational use, as well as sites that should be protected for their environmental or cultural value. All submissions must be made using the local planning authority’s standardised form before…

To honour fearless journalist Gareth Jones, one of Barry’s finest sons, a call is being made to name a Waterfront square after him by Philip Colley, his great nephew and a leading authority on his life. The announcement will be made at a commemorative event, The Amazing Gareth Jones: A Life in Pursuit of Truth at 7pm on Wednesday, August 13th, at the Barry War Museum & Heritage Centre, Barry Island. “We hope Gareth’s memory and true story can finally be celebrated in his beloved hometown,“ said Mr Colley. “Barry is the place to which he returned after each of…

As thousands flock to Wales’ stunning beaches, parks and beauty spots this summer, Keep Wales Tidy is launching its ‘Make Memories, Not Mess’ campaign to combat rising litter levels. The national initiative urges everyone – residents and visitors alike – to take responsibility for their litter, especially when bins are full or unavailable. The message is simple: take your rubbish home and leave no trace behind. Litter continues to blight communities, threaten wildlife and damage our precious natural environment. Recent figures reveal that fast food packaging was found on 26.4% of streets and drinks litter on 43.6% – a clear…

A larger than life Cofi chef is aiming to be big Down Under and in a former Soviet bloc country. BAFTA Cymru winner and fire-chef Chris ‘Flamebaster’ Roberts’s BBC Wales series, Chris Cooks Cymru, which was shown earlier this year, has been sold to broadcasters in Australia and Georgia. In the meantime, Chris, a proud Cofi from Caernarfon, has gone viral on social media with his recipes for Welsh Rarebit and Conwy mussels getting more 5.5 million hits. The six-part series sees Chris travel across the country, tasting what each region has to offer and cooking up tasty meals in…

After experiencing a turn-over of over £100,000 and 13,000 customers in its first year, Studio Tarw, Wales’ first luxury class-only studio announces its plans for expansion to a second site in Wales. The Cardiff city-centre based studio, which was established in late July 2024 by founder Alex Bull, is not only planning to expand into Wales’ second biggest city Swansea, but it is also launching a round of investor funding to help support its growth plans. Studio Tarw will formally invite investor funding on the anniversary of its launch on the 27th of July, and the investor strategy will mirror that…

TUI UK&I has announced the launch of its magical Lapland day trip programme for Winter 2026, which now includes flights from 11 regional airports across the UK. The magical ‘Search for Santa’ day trips gives families the ultimate Lapland experience with the chance to meet the real Santa Claus in his snowy homeland and be back in their own bed the same night. Starting from £750 per person, the package includes return flights with in-flight meals including a roast dinner on the flight home, a private meeting with Santa Claus and a gift for every child. Christmas lovers will also…

A Welsh Government funded project that provides technical support to Welsh food and drink manufacturers has delivered over £676 million impact since it launched in 2016. Project HELIX has been one of the Welsh Government’s key programmes for supporting the Welsh food and drink industry over the last decade, providing a range of assistance, including help with food safety certification scheme compliance, innovative new product development, and improving process efficiencies. The announcement of Project HELIX’s total impact coincides with the launch of the Project HELIX Annual Report 2024-25, which focuses on the period 1st July 2023 – 31st March 2025.…

A mature student has achieved first-class honours at Cardiff Metropolitan University and secured national recognition as an ’Undergraduate of the Year’r finalist. Warren Abraham, 52, made the decision to retrain as a teacher following the death of his wife during the Covid-19 pandemic, having previously worked as a teaching assistant. Determined to build a new future for himself and his young son, he enrolled at Cardiff Met and quickly stood out for his academic strength and resilience. Throughout his time at Cardiff Met, Warren immersed himself in opportunities to develop professionally and connect with peers, including mentoring younger students. As…

Ceredigion County Council is to carry out works to improve the path that links with the National Library of Wales (NLW) following the appointment of a local contractor. This path section starts next to the Gorwelion building on Llanbadarn Road which connects with the NLW building. The Welsh Government grant funded scheme will improve the current path which is narrow and has an uneven surface by widening and resurfacing it with a new smooth bound surface making it suitable for shared use by pedestrians and cyclists. The scheme will also remove gates and other features which currently restrict access along…