Author: Rhys Gregory

Wales, often celebrated for its rich history and stunning landscapes, is steadily carving out a significant niche in the global gaming industry. Far from being a mere spectator, the nation boasts a burgeoning ecosystem of talented game developers who are not only creating captivating experiences but also putting Wales firmly on the interactive entertainment map. A Growing Hub of Creativity and Innovation The Welsh gaming sector has experienced considerable growth in recent years, fuelled by a vibrant community of passionate developers and increasing support from governmental bodies like Creative Wales. This concerted effort aims to nurture local talent and provide…

A young woman who found a lifeline in care as a child is championing local authority fostering as she heads to the finals of Miss Universe Great Britain.   Mary Ainsworth, who lives in Wrexham, will be competing in the national event at The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, on July 26 with the winner going on to represent Great Britain at the global Miss Universe pageant.   The 31-year-old is an Alumni and Advancement Officer at Wrexham University and spearheads numerous fundraising efforts, including her most recent support of Miss Universe’ A-Sisterhood, which funds numerous women’s charities such…

New research by Start Up Loans, conducted by YouGov, reveals less than half (46%) of small businesses use AI at work. Furthermore, a third (34%) of small business leaders only have a ‘basic understanding’ of AI tools. On average, only 12% would refer to themselves as an ‘expert’ in the technology, when thinking about their proficiency in five core pillars of AI: Generative AI, chatbots and virtual assistants, speech to text and vice versa, text analysis and summary, and AI-powered text editing. The biggest barriers to further AI adoption were found to be IT security issues (25%) and a lack…

Paralympian athlete, media commentator and successful businesswoman, Elizabeth Johnson, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by Cardiff Metropolitan University this week. Elizabeth, who is a British swimmer, has won gold medals at the Paralympic Games, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Championships and European championships. Since retiring as an athlete, Elizabeth has gone on to have a successful career as a media commentator – working as a presenter for the 2024 Paris Paralympics and a sport commentator for the BBC and Channel 4. Elizabeth is also a board member for Disability Sport Wales and an athlete mentor for the Youth Sport Trust and…

Dogs Trust is urging dog owners across Wales to take extra care around bodies of water this summer following concerns of an increase in blue-green algae due to the prolonged hot weather. Blue-green algae is a type of bacteria found in lakes, ponds, and rivers, and it can be highly toxic to dogs. In periods of warm sunny weather like we are currently experiencing, the number of blue-green algae can increase, leading to potentially dangerous algal blooms. Ingesting even small amounts of blue-green algae, either by drinking contaminated water or licking their fur after swimming, can cause serious illness in…

When pupils return to Mary Immaculate High School in Cardiff in September, they will be among the first in Wales to have access to a state-of-the art Esports Suite designed not just for competitive gaming, but for developing a wide range of academic, technical, and personal skills. The purpose-built suite, which is currently being constructed, will contain 25 gaming PCs and two Formula 1 Simulators. While students will have access to popular titles such as Overwatch 2, League of Legends and Minecraft, the suite’s primary aim is to support learning in areas such as teamwork, communication, strategic thinking, digital literacy,…

Leading voices in the film and television industry will outline the transformative impact of emerging technologies at the Wales Screen Summit 2025. Taking place at The Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff, on October 7 and 8, the premier event for the screen sector will bring together leading professionals to shape the future growth of the industry in Wales. Following high acclaim for the Wales Screen Summit in 2022 and 2023, the 2025 summit promises to be the most ambitious yet, positioning Wales firmly at the centre of the global conversation around screen content production. Delegates will explore how emerging technologies are transforming…

A Swansea-based accountancy firm has taken on a Llanelli counterpart, following a six-figure loan from the Development Bank of Wales. Unity Accountancy bought Quotanet supported by a £280,000 loan from the Wales Flexible Investment Fund. The deal allows former Quotanet owner Roger Bowen to pursue other business interests, while bringing seven members of staff and a local client base of more than 700 businesses under Unity’s management. Unity was launched by digital accounting expert Cerith Williams and co-director Ben Ruddle in January, 2023. It uses AI technology and cloud-based accounting software to provide business customers long-term financial and tax advice…

A man has been jailed for causing death by dangerous driving, following a collision in 2023. Christopher West, 42 years old, from Ely, Cardiff first appeared at Cardiff Magistrates Court on April 8, 2025 where he pleaded guilty to causing death by careless/ inconsiderate driving and causing death by driving a vehicle whilst unlicensed/ uninsured. Yesterday (July 17) at Cardiff Crown Court he was sentenced to one year and four months in prison. This followed an ambulance report of a road traffic collision on Heol Trelai at 9:30pm on Monday May 1, 2023. The black Vauxhall Astra driven by West…

A series of concerts have been held at Principality Stadium this summer – with the last two remaining concerts taking place on July 19thand August 1st. To ensure that all those attending the concerts can get into and out of the stadium safely, roads around the Principality Stadium will close at the following times for the remaining concerts: Kendrick Lamar – July 19th – 3pm until midnight Catfish and the Bottlemen – August 1st – 3pm until midnight The gates to the stadium will open at 5pm for these concerts. The M4 motorway is expected to be very busy for…