Author: Rhys Gregory

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…

The FAW has pledged £50,000 in grant funding to support the development of girls’ football clubs. The Amser Ni fund is part of its commitment to building a lasting legacy from Cymru’s participation in UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. The FAW is aiming to double female participation in football by 2026, with current figures showing a record high of over 19,300 women and girls actively involved in the sport across Wales. As outlined in its Grassroots Strategy, the FAW has also set an ambitious target to increase participation among girls aged 5 to11 by 50% by 2030. To help achieve this,…

A 28-year-old man has been jailed after violently assaulting and controlling a woman. Callum Huw Owen O’Marah, of Gwernydd, Bethesda, appeared at Mold Crown Court on Monday 7th July after admitting engaging in coercive and controlling behaviour, two counts of intentional strangulation and threatening to share an intimate photograph. Over several months, O’Marah subjected the woman to a continuous stream of domestic abuse. He controlled the use of her phone and social media and punched, slapped and strangled her on multiple occasions. O’Marah continued to call and message her every day even after he was arrested and given conditions not…

To celebrate its grand opening on Thursday 10th July, the new Queen’s Market in Rhyl will be hosting a packed weekend of free to attend events and entertainment, running from the opening day on Thursday 10th July to Sunday 13th. The Market will be open from 10am-10pm every night for the opening weekend, with vendors showcasing their delicious food and drink all weekend long. Featuring a variety of free entertainment offerings throughout the weekend, opening night will host a night of music, which will feature Mike Andrew as Robbie Williams and spotlight local artists Sarah Price and Marney Bailey from…

An innovative Human Library that aims to create fresh connections in rural areas between school children and older people in their communities is being boosted by a grant from Swansea Council. The Human Library initiative run by Bantani Cymru CIC aims to create new connections where older people and younger children in rural communities can share stories and learn from each other. The project is one of 13 schemes to have benefited from grants worth £200,000 as part of the council’s rural anchor project being funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Hazel Israel, a director…

Cabinet has approved proposals for school improvement in Milford Haven including preferred options for redevelopment and establishing a new 3-11 Welsh medium school. A combined new primary and secondary school building is proposed on the existing secondary school site, with some sharing of services such as kitchen and sports areas, along with a 40 place Flying Start centre and 36 place secondary Learning Resource Centre. This replaces previous options for refurbishment of both Milford Haven School and Milford Haven CP School. A Strategic Outline Case (SOC) will be submitted to Wesh Government for the development of a 3-11 Welsh medium…

An unscrupulous dog breeder who caused suffering by the barbaric “cropping” the ears of puppies was successfully prosecuted by Newport City Council. Moheiz Adam of Newport, pleaded guilty to four offences of carrying out a prohibited procedure, four charges of causing unnecessary suffering and one fraud offence of possessing canine passports. At Cardiff Crown Court, he was given a two-year suspended prison sentence, 240 hours community service and 15 hours rehabilitation. He was banned from owning animals for 15 years and ordered to pay £2,000 costs. At a previous hearing, Adam pleaded not guilty to participating in a fraudulent business,…