Author: Rhys Gregory

Sport Caerphilly has been awarded accreditation as an Autism Understanding and Accepting Organisation by Neurodivergent Wales, underscoring its commitment to inclusive and empathetic delivery of sport and physical activity to autistic people and their families. Development officers and coaches have completed specialist eLearning in Understanding Autism and Effective Communication, ensuring the team is well equipped to support neurodiverse participants with genuine understanding and respect. This accreditation supports the aims of the Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2019-2029, which sets out a long-term vision for making sport across Caerphilly accessible, inclusive and rooted in community needs. To build on this achievement,…

Cheers and pride filled the Metropole Theatre in Abertillery this week as Blaenau Gwent Youth Service officially unveiled its Girls’ Football Team set to represent Wales at the Street Child World Cup in Mexico City next year. The event, hosted by the Youth Service, introduced the 10 remarkable young women, aged 14 to 17, who have been selected to take part in the international tournament organised by Street Child United. The evening brought together families, supporters, local leaders and representatives to celebrate the team’s journey and the powerful message behind the campaign ‘every child deserves a voice, a team, and a future.’ “This…

The publicly owned renewable energy developer for Wales, Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, has announced proposals for three new wind farms with the potential to generate up to 400 MW of clean electricity – enough to power 350,000 Welsh homes’ annual average electricity needs. That is around a quarter of the homes in Wales. In the first project announcement since Trydan’s launch in 2024, the schemes outlined today will help meet the growing need for clean energy in Wales with electricity demand projected to nearly triple by 2050. It marks a significant step towards Trydan’s ambition to develop 1 GW of new…

You should feel proud of yourself for being able to turn your idea into a product or service that consumers want to purchase. It can be very rewarding to be your own boss and see what you’re able to achieve over time. You likely have a lot of questions floating through your head about where to focus your time and energy in the beginning stages of your career. It’s important to prioritise your initiatives and avoid letting distractions get in your way. Review some of the most essential elements your new business will need so you can thrive long-term.  Business…

Wales is becoming a popular destination for live streamers, content producers, artists, and musicians, thanks to its vibrant creative scene and friendly people. The area is ideal for shareable moments that look amazing on camera, from the vibrant arcades of Cardiff to the stunning seascapes of Tenby and the dramatic backdrops of Snowdonia. Streamers may capture Wales’ soul in real-time, from lively street scenes to cosy cafés tucked into medieval towns. The local populace, however, supports their favoured celebrities and welcomes participatory content.  Social Gaming and Casino Streaming Gains Traction Wales is a prime example of the global trend of…

By Sophie Marlowe We live in a world where trends come and go at an unhealthy and exceedingly quick pace. If you’ve been browsing social media for interior design inspiration, you’ve probably stumbled across a new trend with every other scroll. Or worse, you’ve found a trend you like only for the next video to explain why it’s suddenly not on trend. One week, everyone’s decorating with stripes, and the next, stripes have been replaced by polka dots. But amid the constant “must-haves” and fleeting aesthetics, you need to ask yourself whether it’s worth it. Should you be designing your…

Two Swansea business leaders have given the thumbs-up to a new office development that’s recently been officially opened in the city centre. Adam Gibbons and Carwyn Davies say the 71/72 Kingsway scheme will complement others to create more city centre footfall and spending while also meeting the need for more high-quality office accommodation in Swansea. Three tenants have already been named for the development – financial company Futures First, flexible workspace provider IWG, and travel and leisure company TUI. Tenant fitouts will now take place at the development ahead of staff moving in. Developed by Swansea Council, the 104,000 square…

Footwear retailer shoezone reopens its store in Llandudno on Saturday, 12th July. A new space at Unit 9b, Conway Road, Llandudno, LL30 1PX offers a bigger selection for customers and an exciting range of new brands. To celebrate the relaunch of the store, shoezone has a number of special offers for customers, including savings on a selection of various styles and seasonal opening offers. From Monday to Friday, the store will open 9 am – 8 pm, 9 am – 7 pm on Saturday and 11 am – 5 pm on Sunday. In the weeks following the launch, the relocated…

Friday 13th turned out to be the luckiest day ever for a band of 16 almost-strangers from Bridgend, as they bagged a life-changing £3,613,997 on EuroMillions. The ‘West Is Best Syndicate’ received an incredible sum of just over £212k each. Rhian Owen (44), formed the syndicate with a handful of her work colleagues at Bridgend Council where she worked in the West Hub – where the syndicate got its name. Continuing the syndicate once she left the job, she posted on Facebook looking for new members – and that’s when the group blossomed into an eclectic mix of people, including…

Wales’s top bard will be reading an “uplifting poem” she wrote to cheer people up during Covid at a music festival Mererid Hopwood, the Archdruid of Wales, will be among the star attractions of the fringe events at the North Wales International Music Festival in St Asaph, from September 11 to 20. The festival is being made possible thanks to the backing of headline sponsors, the Pendine Park care organisation via the Pendine Arts and Community Trust which supports community and arts activities. Support is also being provided by main grant funders the Arts Council of Wales, Arts & Business…