Author: Rhys Gregory

Abertillery has a new way to explore its proud past! Pupils from Abertillery 3-16 Learning Campus helped launch an exciting digital history trail this week, inviting locals and visitors to discover the stories behind the town’s landmarks. Commissioned by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council and funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the trail uses the History Points platform to guide walkers on a circular route featuring 10 fascinating sites—from historic buildings to striking artworks. Along the way, pupils uncovered surprising facts, like the town library’s former life as Trinity Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, where the foundation stone was laid in…

Billions of pounds of investment, supporting thousands of high-quality jobs, have flowed into North Wales in the past year. Investment by a range of companies is helping secure a sustainable future for a region which is primed to build on its rich history in high value manufacturing by embracing generational revolutions in technology and industry. The landmark Wales Investment Summit taking place today will see more than 300 industry and business leaders from 27 countries around the world gather in Newport to explore exciting investment opportunities across Wales, including in North Wales. Of those attending, 150 are new to Wales. Wylfa…

More than ten thousand jobs are planned for Wales after £1.4 billion of extra investment was announced by the First Minister ahead of the Wales Investment Summit. New investments for Wales announced since the Summit was launched total £16 billion. They include international names, such as: Vodafone - £600m investment to bring 5GSA coverage to 99% benefiting an extra 2 million people GE - £19m to modernise its global customer base at Nantgarw site which employs more than 1,350 highly skilled engineers and technical specialists Associated British Ports (ABP) - £42m capital investment in five Welsh ports, including introducing a new deep-water berth at Middle Quay, Newport RWE - £200m to build its largest facility for battery energy storage in Pembroke. This will help to stabilise the UK energy market by storing surplus energy and feeding it into the National…

Wales today marks the 10th anniversary of a radical change to the organ donation laws – becoming the first part of the UK to introduce deemed consent to help save the lives of hundreds of people in need of an organ transplant The Welsh system assumes a person wishes to donate their organs after their death unless they have specifically declined by opting out during their lifetime. Families will always be consulted about organ donation and are more likely to support it if they know it is what their loved one wanted. Since the legislation came into force on 1…

WELSH fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium has completed work on zone one of Pentre Awel, Llanelli, a project which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people in the region. On 15 October, Canolfan Pentre Awel, the largest ever regeneration project of its size in south-west Wales, opened its doors to the local community. It is one of nine major projects under the Swansea Bay City Deal, providing support in health and wellbeing, and offering spaces for developments for businesses, education and training. The project is being developed in four zones and Dudley’s Aluminium worked alongside main contractor Bouygues UK to…

Welsh homes often struggle with a lack of natural light, a challenge amplified by the country’s northern latitude and frequently overcast skies. Many traditional Welsh properties feature small windows and deep floor plans that leave interior spaces feeling perpetually dim and unwelcoming. This darkness can influence the visual appeal of living spaces and may affect how residents feel in their homes. Even minor daylight improvements such as swapping heavy curtains for blinds that fully clear the window, repainting ceilings and key walls with high light reflectance value (LRV) paint, or adding a strategically placed mirror can make a clear difference…

With high costs of living on everyone’s minds, shoppers are always looking for smart saving options, especially during peak spending periods like the holidays. Of course, conscious budgeting doesn’t mean that shoppers have to compromise on quality in order to get the items they’re looking for. Instead, with smart shopping and informed decision-making, households can save consistently throughout the year. This article will cover a variety of shopping tips across all categories, including groceries, household items and seasonal gift-giving. Smart Everyday Shopping Strategies In today’s climate, even day-to-day living expenses have become a lot. Grocery shopping, home essentials and even…

Games of chance may look simple from the outside, but there’s actually a lot going on beneath the surface. Whether it’s a dice roll, a card draw, or a spin of a wheel, these games are full of lessons about making choices when you can’t predict the outcome. They show you how to stay calm, how to handle disappointment, and how to celebrate wins without going overboard. Most importantly, they teach you how risk and reward work together. Even though the results are random, the way you react to them says a lot about how you make decisions in everyday…

Christmas at Bute Park has returned to Cardiff for its fifth year and the popular light trail is bigger and brighter once again. With more than 104,000 tickets sold last year, the award winning event has become one of the capital’s staple festive attractions, and this year’s reimagined route brings a fresh mix of installations, street food and entertainment. From the moment you arrive, the improvements are easy to spot. The food court and bar area at the start and end of the trail has had a major upgrade. There is plenty of cover, much better layout and a proper…

Nando’s at St David’s in Cardiff has reopened after a major makeover, so we headed down to see what had changed and whether it still delivers that familiar comfort we all go back for. Nando’s has always understood its place. It keeps things centred on chicken, chips and rice with a few small twists over time. When new items appear, they fit in naturally, like halloumi, or they add a boost to what people already love. It’s why the chain has stayed popular while others get caught up trying to reinvent everything with unnecessary extras. The Cardiff restaurant now feels…