Author: Rhys Gregory

Keen fundraiser Don Wilkes will remember three family members cared for by City Hospice with a daffodil this summer as he supports Forever Flowers. Forever Flowers is an annual campaign, now in its fifth year, which invites supporters to remember cherished family members, friends, colleagues and other loved ones with a unique and lasting tribute. The limited edition flowers will feature in a striking display within the grounds of Cardiff Castle from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 August, with a special Celebration of Life event taking place on Thursday 7 August. The charity’s Forever Flower this year is the daffodil,…

The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre today release the first look rehearsal images for the return of Nye, Tim Price’s (Teh Internet is Serious Business) epic Welsh fantasia, directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island). The production charts the life of Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan and his battle to create the NHS. Michael Sheen returns to play Nye Bevan in this co-production between the National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre. With the return of Nye, the National Theatre will host the immersive sound installation, 100 VOICES NHS by Sound Voice, composer Hannah Conway and writer Hazel Gould. Located within the National…

Ensuring buses and trains provide a practical and affordable alternative to travelling by car is a key priority for the South West Wales regional transport plan. The priority was identified during consultation on a draft regional transport plan that’s set to cover Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea. Close to 900 people gave their feedback on the draft plan, which is aimed at creating a more reliable, connected and accessible transport network throughout the region, allowing residents to access essential services, education and employment while unlocking economic activity in South West Wales. Other priorities identified during the consultation included…

A former magistrate who once met Princess Diana and attended two royal garden parties has died just a few days after celebrating her 100th birthday. The funeral service of Elsie Galley, a former magistrate and respected community figure, was held at Pentrebychan Crematorium, Wrexham, where family and close friends gathered in tribute to her full and active life. Among those who attended were representatives of Pendine Park’s Gwern Alyn care home, in Wrexham, where Elsie spent her final years and became a much-loved resident. For her 100th birthday, staff laid on a party described as “fit for a queen”, with…

iungoworks has lovingly restored one of Cardiff’s most historic buildings into a state-of-the-art coworking space. Fusing modern innovation with architectural heritage, the new space is set to redefine how professionals, startups and creatives work, connect and grow in the heart of the Welsh capital. The new coworking spaces, housed in the Grade II-listed West Bute House on West Bute Street, offer completely flexible solutions for remote workers, start-up, scale-up, SME businesses and satellite operations of larger businesses in Cardiff Bay.   iungoworks is the brainchild of Jessica Leigh Jones and Tom de Vall, who run iungo Solutions, a multi-accredited centre providing…

Music fans are preparing for Cardiff’s brand-new music series Blackweir which kicks off this week with a highly anticipated headline show from US singer-songwriter Noah Kahan. The launch of Blackweir as a new live music hotspot for the city will see four headline shows take place over the next two weeks with a capacity of up to 35,000 people at each show – making them among the largest live music events to take place in the Welsh capital. So, now’s the time to pick your outfit, plan your day, and find out all you need to know in this handy…

Lampeter swimming pool will temporarily close in the summer to undergo essential works to improve the facility. Work will be carried out from 7 July until 11 August 2025 to upgrade the water treatment equipment within the swimming pool’s plant room in an investment worth over £140,000. The works have been scheduled to minimise the disruption to users, with the aim of reopening for the majority of the school summer Holidays. Lampeter Wellbeing Centre will be unaffected by the works. Councillor Catrin M S Davies, Ceredigion Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Customer Services, said: “Lampeter Swimming Pool is popular among people…

A Cardiff man went on a burglary spree in the north of Cardiff before he was spotted by patrolling officers has been jailed. Mark Burnell was arrested by officers on January 6, 2025. The officers spotted him rummaging through a plastic bag on Gillian Road. They had decided to drive through the area after seeing a picture of Burnell which had been circulated by somebody on Facebook – Burnell had been captured by a CCTV camera on a house he had just tried to burgle in Highfields, Llandaff. In the footage, he can be seen approaching the front door -…

Colleagues from across Transport for Wales (TfW) have pedalled their way to success, raising over £1,000 in a static bike challenge supporting Seren Dwt, their 2025 charity of the year. The team collectively cycled more than 220 miles, the equivalent distance from Chester to Cardiff – during events held on 3 June in Cardiff and 5 June in Chester —exceeding their original 198-mile target. The challenge brought out fierce but friendly competition, with colleagues riding solo or in teams, donning superhero costumes, and embracing every opportunity to clock up extra miles. Seren Dwt is a small, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to…

Spaces are filling up quickly at the new Queen’s Market ahead of opening day on July 10th. There are currently 12 vendors signed up to operate from launch day, with the hot food stalls completely filled, and limited spaces left in the cold food/retail stalls. The individual vendors, who will work from the new Queen’s Market facility, will play a crucial role in the launching of the venue when it opens. The list of hot food vendors consists of a high-quality blend of cuisines and flavours, bringing unique tastes right to the heart of Rhyl from launch day. From stone-baked…