Author: Rhys Gregory

One of Cardiff’s oldest cherished primary schools, Adamsdown Primary School, has celebrated a remarkable milestone this month – 150 years of education, community, and history. First opening its doors to pupils in 1875, the school continues to thrive at the heart of the Adamsdown community. To mark this significant anniversary, a special celebration has been held, with a range of exciting events to honour the school’s past, present, and future. At the heart of the celebration was the unveiling of a new mural, designed by pupils and brought to life by Wall-Op, a Cardiff-based mural artist collective known for their…

A series of tennis events brought together more than 250 school pupils from across Swansea. The three weeks of Jim Lightbody Swansea Primary Schools Tennis Festivals were hosted at secondary schools and on tennis courts at Sketty’s De La Beche Park. They offered children aged seven to 11 a fun and inclusive introduction to the sport. They were organised by Swansea Council’s sport and health team and delivered by tennis coach Ellinore Lightbody. Council cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies said: “This was a fantastic celebration of youth sport, offering a vibrant and encouraging environment for all.” The initiative aimed to give as many children…

Main roads into Swansea city centre are set to be resurfaced as part Swansea Council’s latest highway maintenance plans. The Council has just published its schedule for road resurfacing schemes for 2025/26, which features more than 30 roads that will be upgraded along all or part of their overall length. Two major routes included in the upgrade will target parts of Carmarthen Road and Fabian Way. Further improvements set to be completed between now and March 2026, will be made along Neath Road, Woodfield Street – Morriston, Mill Street – Gowerton, West Cross Avenue, Gors Avenue and Birchgrove Road. Also…

The Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt, has welcomed the thousands of participants and visitors who have gathered at beautiful Margam Country Park for Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025 (26-31 May). Speaking on the first day of the event, Monday, May 26th, 2025, Cllr Hunt said: “We are delighted to welcome the thousands of people who have come to our county borough for this prestigious event which will have huge benefits for our local economy while at the same time giving everyone in Neath Port Talbot the chance to experience Welsh culture. “It will also form part of…

The extension to Trinity Fields School and Resource Centre has been officially opened before half term with special guests in attendance. The two-storey extension provides additional classrooms to accommodate up to an additional 80 pupils with specialist intervention areas, a new soft playroom and outdoor play spaces together with a relocated memorial garden and school allotment area. This project was jointly funded by Caerphilly Council and Welsh Government through the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, which forms part of the Council’s wider Place Shaping Strategy. The new wing that links seamlessly to the original school was constructed by Willmott Dixon…

Motorists are advised to plan ahead before they travel on the M4 between junctions 37 and 38 near Pyle as major road works to ensure the safety and long-term resilience of the motorway take place for 6 months beginning on 9 June. The work involves refurbishment to 5 bridges on this stretch of the M4 and is essential to maintain safety and prevent deterioration of the road. The motorway will remain open with two running lanes in both directions for the duration of the works. Closures will be limited to overnight only and will be well-signposted in advance. Temporary speed…

Have you ever found yourself staring at the ceiling late at night, struggling to drift off? Many people in the UK face challenges when it comes to getting a good night’s rest. With work stress, screen time, and daily responsibilities, it’s no surprise that sleep often gets pushed aside. However, sleep plays a crucial role in how we feel, think, and perform each day. If you’re waking up tired or feel sluggish throughout the day, your sleep habits might be to blame. In this blog, we will share practical and effective tips to help you sleep better and feel more…

From a plug-and-play to a whole-home backup, Apex 300 redefines portable power, marking a huge leap for BLUETTI’s flagship energy system.  BLUETTI, a leading innovator in portable power and clean energy solutions, today announces the launch of its versatile Apex 300 Portable Power Station on Indiegogo, offering a reliable balance between emergency home backup and portable power solutions for RV travel, off-grid living and beyond A Versatile Power Station, Built to Adapt The Apex 300 features a plug-and-play setup with 2,764.8Wh of storage capacity and a 3,840W output. Designed for scalability, this modular system allows up to three units to…

Many people keep a portable breathalyser in their car, hoping it can help them make safer choices after drinking. The idea is simple: test your breath, and if the number is low enough, you think you are safe to drive. But are these devices actually accurate enough to keep you from facing drink-driving charges? Portable breathalysers can sometimes give inaccurate readings, which means you might still be at risk even if your device says you are under the limit. These small gadgets can be helpful, but they are not always as precise as the ones used by police. Because of…

Wales is experiencing a transformative surge in fitness communities, reshaping not only how people exercise but also how they connect, support each other, and enhance their overall well-being. From grassroots running groups to football clubs and elite swimming centers, these communities are fostering healthier, happier, and more connected lives across the nation. The Fitness Boom: Wales Gets Moving Recent surveys highlight a significant increase in physical activity across Wales. In 2022-23, 56% of Welsh adults participated in at least one fitness activity, and 29% now engage in exercise five or more days per week—the highest rate recorded to date. This…