Author: Rhys Gregory

Vishay Intertechnology has become the latest leading technology company to partner with the upcoming Wales Tech Week 2025. Established over six decades ago, the US-headquartered firm currently employs 23,000 people and manufactures a wide range of semiconductors at locations across the world, including Germany, Italy, Austria and Newport, south Wales – home to the UK’s largest semiconductor manufacturing facility. Unveiled as a Gold Partner for the upcoming event, which is taking place at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Wales in Newport on 24 – 26 November, the partnership further underlines Wales’s growing reputation as a global hub for compound semiconductor…

20 former national road champions are set to headline the provisional rider list for the 2025 Lloyds National Road Championships, which gets underway on Thursday 26 June in Wales. Cat Ferguson (Movistar Team) will be one to watch in the women’s elite road race and under-23 time-trial. Ferguson is fresh off the back of an impressive 2025 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women campaign where she claimed both the points classifications and best young rider jerseys, the best British rider accolade and a career-first stage win in Kelso. Three-time national road race and 2022’s under-23 time-trial champion Pfeiffer Georgi (Team Picnic…

General entries into the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K have now sold out with one month to go until race day. This means the only way runners are able to take part is through one of the charity spaces available, including with the event’s lead charity Tŷ Hafan, or in one of the supporting junior races. The 10K race will be returning to the popular coastal town on Sunday 6 July and this year is set to be even bigger than ever before with a record 6,200 runners signed up across all races. It ticks off all the highlights in the…

South Wales Police is continuing its investigation into the shooting which happened in Clos Y fynnon, Pontprennau, Cardiff at approximately 8pm on Saturday, June 7. Officers are continuing their appeal for information and in particular are appealing to motorists driving in the area at the time. Anyone who travelled through Pontprennau or Pentwyn, who may have used Church Road or the A4232 (Pentwyn link road) between 7pm and 7.50pm on Saturday, June 7, is urged to submit their dashcam footage. The 15-year-old male victim of the shooting was injured though his injuries are not life threatening or life changing. Detective…

he third annual Vale Food Trail, held from 25th May – 3rd June 2025, brought together an estimated 1000 visitors and locals to explore and celebrate the rich gastronomic heritage and sustainable farming practices of the Vale of Glamorgan. This year’s festival featured more than 20 local businesses, offering a programme of 46 diverse events that showcased the best of local food and sustainability. Key highlights included: Garden tours and growing demos from pioneers like Ali’s Edibles, Coed Organic and Ediculture, sharing low-impact techniques like ‘no dig’ gardening and forest gardening. Live demos & events including a steak cut demo with Farmer’s Pantry at Rosedew Farm, a Children’s ‘Grow Your Own’ demo at Pugh’s…

Indie rock legends Snow Patrol launched a sensational summer of live music at TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle last night (Thursday), setting the bar high for the weeks ahead. The Northern Irish-Scottish band, fronted by Gary Lightbody alongside longtime bandmates Nathan Connolly and Johnny McDaid, delivered a set packed with fan favourites. Kicking off with Take Back The City, the energy soared with Chocolate and Called Out in the Dark, before Lightbody’s soaring vocals filled the castle grounds with the award-winning anthem Run. Other highlights included Open Your Eyes, You’re All I Have, and of course, a…

South Wales Police are appealing for information following a near miss involving an electric bike rider and a jogger on Cowbridge Road West, Ely. The incident took place on the footpath on Wednesday, 11 June, when the rider of an e-bike narrowly avoided colliding with a jogger. After swerving past, the rider crashed into a bin and came off the bike. They then quickly retrieved the e-bike and rode away from the scene. The incident was captured on CCTV and officers are now seeking help from the public to identify the individual on the electric bike. They are also keen…

Two women have died following an incident in Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd on Wednesday, 11th June. Police were called at 21:31hrs following a report that one female had been pulled from the water, and another was reported to be in the water at the pools on the Watkin Path. The Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team were dispatched to the area along with North Wales Police, the Air Ambulance and the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter. The second female was pulled from the water, however, despite the best efforts of all involved both were pronounced dead at the scene. Detective Chief Inspector Andy Gibson of…

Denbighshire County Council is pleased to announce that the new Queen’s Market in Rhyl will officially open its doors to the public on the 10th of July. The Queen’s Market buildings have been an iconic landmark in the centre of Rhyl since 1902 and have provided a variety of uses for the town throughout the years. The new development includes 16 individual food and retail units, a double-sided bar and a large events space, and will be an integral community space right in the heart of Rhyl. To celebrate the opening of the venue, a series of celebratory opening weekend…

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Trading Standards Team are advising consumers to be aware of concerns the Food Standards Agency and Trading Standards have regarding the recent popular confectionary product ‘Dubai Chocolate’ and ‘Dubai-style chocolate’. Many of these imported products have not been made for the UK market, and consequently do not comply with UK food information requirements, meaning consumers could be at risk from: Missing, incorrect or misleading labelling Undeclared allergens or un-emphasised allergen information on labels Authenticity of ingredients Unauthorised food additives Consumer Reports of non-compliance relate to unauthorised additives, chemical contamination, undeclared allergens, allergens not listed in accordance…