Author: Rhys Gregory

More than 60 students from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) Motorsport and Motorcycle Engineering programmes took part in an exclusive test day at Pembrey Circuit, gaining hands-on experience in a live motorsport environment while collecting essential data for both second‑year and final‑year academic projects. Throughout the full-day event, students worked with a range of vehicles including a Sports 2000 race car, a Citroën C1 race car, and three motorcycles. The testing sessions provided an opportunity for learners to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, using industry-standard methods and equipment. Students gathered a wide array of performance and…

MORE than £870,000 has been pumped into Denbighshire’s voluntary sector through the DVSC Key Fund, backing 51 organisations and helping services on the ground grow, adapt and reach more people. The funding programme, one of the most in-demand DVSC has delivered, drew 99 applications from across the county. An incredible £871,620 was awarded in the last year, including £212,114 in capital funding for buildings, equipment and long-term assets, and £659,506 in revenue funding to keep services running or expand on what’s already working. Of the projects supported, six were capital and 45 focused on day-to-day delivery. The impact of that…

A major new walking and cycling route through the heart of Carmarthenshire is set to fully open in time for Easter, offering a scenic link between Carmarthen and Llandeilo. Carmarthenshire County Council has confirmed that the flagship Tywi Valley Path will soon be complete, with the final 13-mile stretch between Abergwili and Ffairfach ready to open to the public. This final phase includes the installation of two landmark bridges spanning the River Tywi and River Cothi, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of the project. The route provides a safe, accessible and traffic-free corridor for walkers, cyclists and families,…

Pendine Sands will come alive with the sound of history next month as the legendary land speed record car Babs returns to mark a major milestone in British motorsport. The special event, taking place on Monday, April 27, 2026, will celebrate 100 years since J. G. Parry-Thomas set a world land speed record on Pendine Sands in 1926. The free anniversary event will begin at 12pm, with Babs expected to complete two demonstration runs along the community-owned section of the beach. Visitors are being encouraged to arrive early to allow time for parking and to secure a good viewing spot.…

A magical Christmas experience is set to arrive in South Wales later this year, as THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride makes its debut at the Brecon Mountain Railway. For the first time ever, families will be able to step aboard the festive train journey in the heart of the Brecon Beacons, bringing the much-loved Christmas story to life with an immersive and interactive experience. Running on selected dates between Friday 13th November and Wednesday 23rd December 2026, the attraction promises a fully themed adventure, complete with live performances, festive treats and a magical trip to the North Pole to meet…

A major repair scheme on a key road near Aberdare is set to resume next month, with work continuing throughout 2026. Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council has confirmed that works on the Afon Cynon Bridge on the A4059 near Cwmbach will restart in early April, with initial setup and investigation activity already underway. The bridge, which sits between the Cwmbach and Asda roundabouts and spans both the Afon Cynon and a railway line, is undergoing a significant maintenance programme. Initial works began last year, including blockstone and scour repairs, but the scheme has since been extended into 2026 due…

The Caerphilly Challenge Series will take a break this year, with organisers confirming plans for a refreshed return in 2027. The popular walking event, which has previously attracted hundreds of participants, will relaunch from a new starting point at Ty Penallta. As part of preparations for its return, a trial walk is set to take place in October 2026, with 150 მონაწილants invited to take part. The test event will play a key role in helping organisers finalise the route, logistics and overall event experience ahead of the full return the following year. The Caerphilly Challenge Series has built a…

The historic Old Wye Bridge in Chepstow has been closed to all users with immediate effect following safety concerns. Monmouthshire County Council confirmed the decision was taken after specialist engineers identified new structural issues during a recent inspection. The bridge, which links Bridge Street with Castleford Hill, had already been closed to vehicles for several months while increased monitoring and inspections were carried out. However, engineers this week discovered several new cracks in the cast iron structure, raising concerns about the safety of pedestrians. On expert advice, the council has now shut the bridge بالكامل to all users on safety…

Conservation experts have uncovered the original red paint colour for Castell Coch, the iconic fairy-tale castle, following detailed scientific analysis of paint samples dating back to the 1880s. Cared for by Cadw, Castell Coch is one of Wales’s most popular castles, beloved for its magical “fairytale” appearance. Although it has origins as a medieval hunting lodge, the beautiful castle we see today is the vision of the well-known designer William Burges. Burges worked for the 3rd Marquess of Bute between 1875 – 1881 to create a masterpiece of Victorian fancy. The distinctive red paintwork on the castle’s external timberwork -…

Mind Cymru is calling on the next Welsh Government to invest in anti-stigma programmes after research found the number of people willing to work alongside someone with a mental health problem in Wales continues to fall. The charity is making the call on World Bipolar Day after its latest Big Mental Health Report found the number of colleagues willing to accept someone with a mental health problem within the workplace has declined in the space of four years. A national poll from YouGov published in 2025 also shows a general lack of education and awareness around serious mental illnesses, including bipolar,…