Author: Rhys Gregory

A new programme of creative workshops and wellbeing activities is launching this summer at Craig Gwladus Country Park in the Neath Valley, aimed at helping people connect with nature, learn new skills, and support their mental health. The Woodland Wellness initiative is the first of its kind at Craig Gwladus and has been made possible thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Open to adults of all experience levels, the programme features a variety of creative and therapeutic sessions set in the peaceful woodland setting of the park. Running throughout the summer and early autumn, activities include creative…

Education reforms in Wales are creating an inclusive education experience where learners with additional learning needs are supported to thrive in mainstream school life. On a visit to Llwyn Yr Eos primary school in Aberystwyth, the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle, got to see first-hand how learners with a wide range of complex learning and medical needs, are being supported within specialist teaching facilities at the mainstream school. The Cabinet Secretary met Gethin, aged 10, who has a profound disability, is non-verbal and uses eye gaze technology to communicate. He takes part in whole school activities such as the…

Work has started on flood prevention measures in Llanhilleth. Earlier this year, the Council approved programmes of work for the communities worst hit by recent flooding events in Llanhilleth, Cwm and Tredegar. Contractors have started to replace the section of Nant Cyffin culvert from the railway boundary to the river and work is expected to take around 18 weeks to complete. During this period, there will be traffic diversions in place, and the side road leading to Railway Street will be temporarily closed. In Cwm, work is progressing well. Work on the main culvert is expected to finish in mid-June…

Markets online are changing rapidly, and businesses today are focusing on expanding internationally as a main approach to succeeding over time. Growing internationally provides companies the chance to find new customers, earn diverse revenue, and boost their recognizability.  This article analyzes how global marketplace expansion depends in part on payment platforms. The Challenges of Global Marketplace Expansion Several actions and marketplace payment solutions can open you to international markets. A business’s development can often be blocked by multiple roadblocks along the way. These include: There are always extra costs and unpredictable changes when companies exchange currency. Unique regulations: Because each…

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published its latest figures regarding the property market of the Welsh capital, Cardiff. The data, which runs to March 2025, suggests the provisional average property value has risen 5.6% year-on-year from £259,000 to £273,000. This represents a bigger increase than the Welsh average, with the country experiencing a national rise in property values of 3.6% year-on-year. However, this provisional figure is lower than the average sale price in Cardiff during the last 12 months, according to Sell House Fast. The portal, which helps homeowners to sell a house fast in Cardiff for a…

SSAS pensions are becoming one of the most sought-after schemes by individuals and businesses in the UK for several reasons. For one,  it comes with better control and flexibility. At the same time, there are some tax benefits, alongside opportunities to explore several investments to grow your pension. Weighing the perks of this program against traditional schemes, which are often rigid and less profitable, it’s easy to see why there’s an influx of new pensioners in the SSAS program. If you want to be a part of those choosing it, here’s a brief guide on what you need to get…

Iceland Foods has announced it will be opening the doors to a brand-new The Food Warehouse store in Parc Fforestfach, Swansea on 10th June, expanding its product offering and giving local residents an-all new shopping experience in the process. The store will be situated at Parc Fforestfach, Portardulais Road, Swansea, SA5 4BB and will officially open to the public on 10th June 2025, bringing with it an estimated 21 additional jobs to the local community. To celebrate the store opening, The Food Warehouse will be giving away £1,500 worth of The Food Warehouse vouchers to the first 150 customers through…

Specialist leisure property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to market The Old Pump House, a development site with planning permission for holiday lets and luxury lodges. Located on Factory Road in Pembrey, on the outskirts of the coastal Pembrey Country Park in Carmarthenshire, the 4.6 acre site presents an opportunity for an operator to establish a brand-new holiday let and lodge business. Planning permission is already in place to create 16 holiday lets within the Old Pump House building, and 23 luxury lodges on the site. Gabriela Williams, Business Agent at Christie & Co, is managing the sale…

GROWTH in STEM subjects and demand nationwide has led to a raft of new roles at a leading college. Coleg Cambria is advertising a range of Engineering education positions at its prestigious Institute of Technology (IoT). Based in Deeside and Wrexham, there are vacancies for Lecturers in Mechanical Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and in Work-based Learning. Reports point to a UK-wide shortage of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) teachers in secondary and higher education, with a focus on attracting workers from industry to join academia and share their skills and experience with the next generation. Nick…

A top baker has been honoured for his “outstanding contribution” to the Welsh food and drink industry. The accolade was bestowed on Robin Jones, who has led the Wrexham-based Jones Village Bakery through a period of spectacular growth, at the Wales Food and Drink Awards. The glittering ceremony to recognise the best of the best in the sector was held at Venue Cymru in Llandudno and was hosted by respected former BBC journalist and TV presenter Sian Lloyd, who also hails from Wrexham. It was the latest in a long line of awards Robin has received having previously been named…