Author: Rhys Gregory

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…

A new initiative is launching this autumn in Cardiff to help young people discover and celebrate the city’s rich local history. As part of a UK-wide pilot, Cardiff has been selected as one of only five areas to host a Local History Hub, a teacher-led project designed to connect schools, historical sites, and community organisations through storytelling and place-based learning. The Cardiff hub is spearheaded by Elizabeth Berry, Headteacher of Bryn Celyn Primary School, and aims to make history more accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for learners and their communities. Elizabeth Berry, Headteacher of Bryn Celyn Primary Schoolsaid: “I’m thrilled to…

Swansea’s Dylan Thomas Exhibition at the Dylan Thomas Centre has been shortlisted in the Best Small Museum category at the prestigious Kids in Museums Awards 2024. Operated by Swansea Council, the Love the Words Exhibition and its accompanying engagement programme offer an immersive introduction to the life and work of Dylan Thomas, one of the 20th century’s most iconic literary figures and a proud native of Swansea. This recognition celebrates the exhibition team’s dedication to creating welcoming, engaging, and educational experiences that resonate with children and families. Councillor Elliot King, Cabinet for Culture, Human Rights & Equalities at Swansea Council welcomed…

Get ready for a summer of fun at The National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, as tickets for the school holidays are released! Rain or shine, Lido Ponty will be open seven days a week, offering two early morning swims and then six family fun/casual sessions daily. Tickets for all sessions from July 18 to the end of the school holidays will be on sale from 9am on Monday, June 30. Get yours on the Lido Ponty Website. Some 42,274 people of all ages have already enjoyed the open air pools at Lido Ponty since the New Year’s Day swim…

Newport City Council is asking for the public to give their feedback on the priorities in its developing tree strategy which aims to significantly increase the city’s “urban forest”. Councillor Yvonne Forsey, cabinet member for climate change, said: “In 2016, Natural Resources Wales identified Newport as having the greatest tree canopy area of any city in Wales at 18 per cent. “We want to increase this urban forest by 2032 to 25 per cent, more than a quarter of the city. We also need to manage and maintain what we already have as well as work with private landowners. “Funding…