Author: Rhys Gregory

CHANTELLE Lacey May is the new face of an award-winning organic beauty range. The South Walian influencer has signed a partnership with the 12,500-acre Rhug Estate, based near Corwen, Denbighshire. The globally renowned Rhug Wild Beauty collection is the first brand she has formally represented, though Chantelle has modelled for fashion companies previously. Hailing from Kenfig Hill, Bridgend, she is “thrilled” to collaborate with the Estate, which holds a Royal Warrant of Appointment from HRH King Charles III. “I love the products, the fact it’s organic and that the ingredients are all natural and many are hand foraged here on…

Rural communities across Wales are invited to apply for a new £20,000 grant to explore ideas that could help shape a better future for their area. The Community-led Action Research Grant will fund up to six research projects and provide training and support from an academic mentor and opportunities to connect with other communities and researchers. The grant is delivered by the Cymru Wledig Local Policy and Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Rural Wales, which is led by Aberystwyth University. Professor Mike Woods from Aberystwyth University, Director of Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales, said: “This programme is about giving rural communities the…

Your garden is one of the more important parts of your home. It affects your home’s curb appeal, gives you somewhere outdoors to enjoy yourself, and more. This is why you’ll have to invest in garden maintenance, but this is often a long and time-consuming process. It’s easy to see why, as there’ll be quite a bit to sort out. But, you can always make garden maintenance easier for yourself once you know what you’re doing. Focusing on the right gardening tips and tricks should have a significant impact on this. Not only should they help you cut down on…

The South Wales Business Awards are thrilled to announce that applications for the highly anticipated 2025 awards are now officially open! Celebrating its seventeenth year, this prestigious event continues to shine a spotlight on the incredible success stories and entrepreneurial spirit driving South Wales’s economy. The 2025 awards ceremony will be held on Friday, 26th September, at the iconic Hilton Hotel in Cardiff, bringing together hundreds of business leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and dignitaries for an unforgettable evening. Returning as host is the much-loved Welsh television and radio presenter Sara Edwards, whose passion for supporting local talent and enterprise brings warmth and energy to…

Business leaders are throwing their weight behind Wrexham’s bid to be crowned the UK’s City of Culture for 2029. Their backing came at a meeting of Wrexham Business Professionals where Ken Skates MS, the Welsh Government’s Minister for North Wales and Transport, struck an optimistic note, saying: “The stars are aligning perfectly for us.” Wrexham came close in a run off with favourites Bradford who are this year celebrating a title that has given the West Yorkshire city an estimated £700 million boost. Now Wrexham County Borough Council, supported by the Welsh Government, is going all out to win next…

Morgan Sindall Construction has marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of the main building phase for the King Henry VIII 3-19 School redevelopment in Abergavenny. A special celebration was held to commemorate this transformative achievement. Representatives from Morgan Sindall, Monmouthshire County Council, and key project partners gathered on site to officially hand over the new school building to the client, ahead of a scheduled year of further external works. Procured via the SEWSCAP framework, the £62.5 million project delivers a purpose-built, all-through school for Monmouthshire County Council. It brings together primary, secondary, and sixth form education on a…

Caerphilly-based visualisation solutions provider, Dynamic X, has made its business goals a reality, as Business Wales support has helped the company access new contract opportunities across the UK public sector. Dynamic X has been a trusted name in 3D visualisation, CGI, and immersive digital media for over a decade. Supporting developers, architects, and housing organisations, the company delivers cutting-edge solutions including interactive walkthroughs, cinematic flythroughs, and real-time rendering. These tools are tailored to enhance planning, stakeholder engagement, and communication for both public and private sector clients. Thanks to expert guidance from Business Wales, the firm has successfully earned a place…

This summer, Wales Millennium Centre presents Monsieur Vincent, a breathtaking virtual reality experience exploring the behind-the-scenes of some of Vincent van Gogh’s greatest work. Running from 21 July to 1 September 2025, the Welsh premiere invites audiences into Van Gogh’s world through immersive 360° visuals, music and narration by acclaimed French actress Rebecca Marder. Set in Auvers-sur-Oise and guided one of Van Gough’s last muses, visitors experience the artist’s story firsthand – with iconic works like Café in Arles, Starry Night and Portrait of Van Gogh brought vividly to life. Inspired by Van Gogh’s final paint palette and set to…

Street Food Circus is set to return to St Donat’s Castle for Fantastic Fȇte, its largest event of the summer across the weekend of Saturday 2 August and Sunday 3 August. The event brings together street food, circus performance, family entertainment, a lido by the sea and after dark DJ sets into a ‘remixed, 21st century village fȇte’. This year, the entertainment features the Artful Dodgems vintage roller rink, bringing roller skate pros and DJs to the roller disco. They are currently touring the UKs biggest music festivals including Big Feastival and Camp Bestival and arriving in Wales for one…

Local organisations and charities joined Principality Building Society to celebrate the launch of its newly relocated Swansea branch on Oxford Street. The branch’s move from Kingsway to a more central part of Swansea reflects Principality’s continued commitment to offering vital cash and in-person services and maintaining its high-street presence until at least the end of 2030. Principality welcomed local organisations and its charity partners to the Oxford Street launch event, including Swansea Bay Health Board, Team Wales, Future Generation Fund recipients Swansea MAD, and educational support service, 2B Enterprising. First established in 1860, Principality Building Society has been a community…