Author: Rhys Gregory

Lynn Griffiths of Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili has been recognised as the Gold Winner of the Award for Lifetime Achievement in the 2025 Pearson National Teaching Awards, considered the ‘Oscars’ of the teaching profession. The exclusive reveal was mentionedon Friday’s BBC’s The One Show, ahead of a glamorous awards ceremony taking place on the weekend. Lynn Griffiths is an inspirational educational leader who has dedicated his entire career to Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili. He has championed bilingualism through innovative language immersion techniques, ensuring hundreds of pupils leave as confident Welsh speakers. Lynn’s work has been recognised regionally and nationally, with Estyn, EAS,…

A North Wales baker is rocketing to the top after scooping two major awards and landing an out-of-this world wedding cake featuring Star Trek and Doctor Who. Helen Searle-Jones, who runs Searle Jones Cake Design in Hope, Flintshire, has been crowned Best Cake Company at the North Wales Wedding Awards – a title decided entirely by votes from couples she has baked for. The mum-of-of three also impressed judges at the world-famous Cake International Show at Birmingham’s NEC, returning home with a bronze in the wedding cake category and basking in the honour of being asked to give a demonstration…

People in Wales concerned that they have cancer symptoms are being urged to seek information and support while they shop. This comes as Tesco and Cancer Research UK are working together to raise awareness in Wales of possible symptoms of cancer, break down barriers people may face to speaking to healthcare professionals, and help customers feel more confident when communicating with their doctor. A new survey by the charity and YouGov shows that there are a number of barriers that make people in the region delay or put off having potential cancer symptoms checked*. The top four are – thinking…

Last week marked a historic milestone for Wales as it hosted the WorldSkills UK National Finals for the first time, with the highest number of competitors the nation has ever fielded. Following the inspiring Team Wales Torch Relay, which travelled the length and breadth of Wales, uniting colleges and communities in celebration of skills, the WorldSkills UK National Finals brought together over 400 of the UK’s most talented apprentices and learners to compete for the title of best in their trade. From 26th – 28th November, competitions took place across five venues in South Wales, covering over 40 skill areas from engineering…

A grandmother says she “almost died” during a gruelling 730-mile, four-month long charity coastal walk, becoming trapped in a ditch in filthy water up to her neck for around an hour. Janet Baldock tackled the entire Wales Coastal Path between April and August, missing out Anglesey but completing her 730th and final mile on her 68th birthday. The grandmother-of-four’s trek was in aid of the national Support Dogs charity and her epic efforts didn’t go unnoticed as she was named Fundraiser of the Year during the charity’s annual Graduation and Awards ceremony, held in Sheffield earlier this week. As well…

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Mae rhaglen gyllido sylweddol gan Brifddinas-Ranbarth Caerdydd (PRC) yn trawsnewid tir diffaith i fod yn gymunedau newydd, sy’n darparu 2,500 o gartrefi gan gynnal mwy na 3,000 o swyddi, ac yn adennill yr hyn sydd gyfwerth â 132 o gaeau pêl-droed o leoedd gwag ledled De-ddwyrain Cymru. Mae’r Gronfa Bwlch Hyfywedd Tai (HVGF) gwerth £35 miliwn hyd yn hyn wedi cynorthwyo 14 o ddatblygiadau tai ledled naw awdurdod lleol, gan fynd i’r afael ag un o’r rhwystrau mwyaf rhag adfywiad: cost waharddol adfer safleoedd tir llwyd fyddai fel arall…

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. A major Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) funding programme is transforming derelict land into new communities, delivering 2,500 homes, supporting more than 3,000 jobs, and reclaiming the equivalent of 132 football pitches of space across South-East Wales. The £35 million Housing Viability Gap Fund (HVGF) has so far supported 14 housing developments across nine local authorities, tackling one of the biggest barriers to regeneration: the prohibitive cost of remediating brownfield sites that would otherwise remain undeveloped, and addressing housing need. Nine projects have already fully drawn their funding allocation, with…

A man from Swansea has been jailed after pleading guilty to his involvement in the supply of Class A drugs. 36-year-old David Davies, from Loughor, was subject of a warrant at his home address in July. Large quantities of drugs, paraphernalia and cash were found during the warrant. Following this, intelligence led officers to a self-storage unit being used by Davies, in which a significant amount of further drugs and other materials were discovered. Davies pleaded guilty to possession of criminal property, possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis, being concerned in the supply of cocaine, ketamine and ecstasy,…

A 33-year-old woman has been jailed after attempting to frame her partner’s ex-partner. Rebecca Louise Jones, of Trem Engan, Penygroes, appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court on 20 November after admitting to perverting the course of justice. In March 2023, Jones and her partner reported that they were being harassed by his ex-partner, saying they were receiving multiple offensive and threatening messages each day. The man’s ex-partner was arrested for these allegations, but she claimed they were malicious, and she was being framed. However following police investigations, it was discovered that it was Jones herself that was sending the abusive messages…

Transport for Wales (TfW) and Edwards Coaches have taken a step towards building a greener public transport network across Wales by converting two existing diesel buses into fully electric vehicles. With trials underway, the bus repowering project represents a significant step forward in building a more sustainable, reliable, and efficient public transport network across Wales. Bus repowering involves removing the diesel engine and fuel system from a bus and replacing them with a modern electric drivetrain and battery system. By choosing to repower rather than replace, TfW is extending the lifespan of buses and reducing waste, making the programme both…