Author: Rhys Gregory

Welsh Government Ministers have been in West Wales this week, visiting communities, hearing from local people and holding their weekly Cabinet meeting in Aberystwyth. It is part of the Welsh Government’s commitment to holding Cabinet meetings across Wales. Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers have visited a range of communities and projects, meeting local residents, businesses and volunteers and hearing their priorities. The Cabinet meeting that followed focussed on the economy of rural Wales and how it impacts local people. First Minister Eluned Morgan said: “Bringing Cabinet to Aberystwyth demonstrates our commitment to govern for the whole of Wales. These meetings are…

Over £44m is being awarded to projects to support key priorities in education in Wales, focusing on areas including literacy, numeracy and science over the next three years. Grants have been awarded to a range of organisations from the third and public sector, universities, and private companies to give schools and settings the expertise, training and materials they need. Support is prioritised around a range of key areas, including: Helping children make better progress in maths and numeracy Boosting science teaching Empowering schools to design an engaging and challenging curriculum for their learners Continuing the National Music Service, providing music…

Hidden away in the heart of North Wales, nestled beneath the towering trees of Snowdonia National Park, lies a gem of a place: GreenWood Family Park. On a recent trip up north, we were invited to come and explore it for ourselves. Truthfully, we weren’t sure what to expect—but we left genuinely impressed, slightly knackered, and with memories that’ll stick with us for a long time. Getting there was a breeze. Just head in the direction of Y Felinheli, and once you’re close, follow signs for Greenwood Forest Park—same place, different name over the years. But don’t let that fool…

Street Food Circus has launched a new event, The Pleasure Gardens, a weekend celebration of food, family, circus, and good times, set to take place over the Summer Equinox, 21 & 22 June at Pembrey Country Park. Street Food Circus has created a culinary journey with a lineup of award-winning street food traders representing cuisines from across the globe. Visitors can enjoy their meals at communal tables inside the Circus Big Top Diner or spread out on the lawn for Wales’ biggest picnic blanket. The event will also host this year’s Welsh Street Food Awards, where visitors can vote for…

Wales Tech Week is proud to announce Thales as a Silver Partner, bringing the global technology leader’s expertise in innovation, digital security, and regional growth to Wales’ largest international tech summit, taking place from 24 to 26 November 2025 at the ICC Wales. Building on the success of 2023, which attracted over 4,000 attendees, with 23% from outside of Wales, Wales Tech Week will connect, promote and position Wales on the global stage as a centre of expertise and opportunity for enabling and emerging technologies, and their applications for today’s business and society. Thales’ presence in Wales is anchored by…

The number of overdue invoices on the books of Welsh businesses hit a 26-month high in April 2025, according to new research from R3, the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body. R3’s analysis of data provided by Creditsafe shows there were 156,775 overdue invoices on the books of Welsh businesses in April 2025 – the highest on record since February 2023’s figure of 161,860, and a 19.2% increase on April 2024’s total of 131,272. Overdue invoice numbers have risen consistently since November 2024, and April’s figures were 1% higher than March’s total of 155,279. Bethan Evans, Chair of R3 in…

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s 2025 feature county, Caernarfon, is set to showcase the very best of hill farming with a special event at the iconic Hafod y Llan Farm, Beddgelert, at the foot of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), on Thursday, June 12. This unique event, supported by Hafod y Llan farm team, promises a day packed with engaging activities and displays for farmers, families and visitors alike. More than 100 trade stands are already booked in, offering everything from local produce and crafts to farming equipment and rural services. Event highlights include: Machinery displays and demonstrations showcasing the latest agricultural…

St David’s Cardiff has announced the signing of a brand-new sporting superstore along with the comeback for a much-loved watch brand. Sports and fashion retailer JD will open a new 31,936 square foot store at the city shopping destination in spring 2026. Relocating from its current spot on Cardiff’s Queen Street, the new JD store at St David’s is set to be bigger and better at its new prime position on the lower level of the Grand Arcade; close to Size and LEGO. St David’s has also confirmed that iconic Swiss watchmaker Swatch will return to the city this summer.…

Gareth Neale, aged 47, of Cathays was sentenced to 30 months on May 29 at Cardiff Crown Court after pleading guilty to burglary dwelling and theft. This followed an incident on January 17, 2025, at 3.50am, when the victim called 999 from her bedroom reporting she could hear someone downstairs in her house. Officers attended the address in Llandaff within minutes and entered through the back door. They observed the lights were on inside and found a black rucksack on the floor outside an open window. Officers searched the house and Neale was located swiftly in the front porch area.…

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has approved the use of the eastern lake at Cosmeston Country Park to pilot an outdoor water park for the remaining summer months. The new attraction – in partnership with the Aqua Park Group – will feature an inflatable obstacle course, including climbing walls, trampolines and giant slides. It is expected that the Aqua Park will be open in time for the school summer holidays on Saturday 5th July 2025, and will remain open until mid-September. Cllr Bronwen Brooks, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Sustainable Places, said: “We are delighted to welcome the Aqua…