Author: Rhys Gregory

Another milestone has been reached in the construction of the Aberaeron Coastal Defence Scheme which will provide future protection from flood and coastal erosion. Ceredigion County Council is delighted to announce that as well as the flood protection element now concluded, people will once again be able to enjoy Quay Parade and the new Breakwater Walkway in Aberaeron from Tuesday, 07 October 2025, following the reopening of South Beach in August. Surfacing works are being finalised around Pwll Cam, but it is anticipated that the area will also be open during the week commencing 11 October. The project was part funded by…

Scientists from Aberystwyth University are part of a £1.55m project to unravel long-term vaping risks and benefits on lung health for smokers. The project aims to address unanswered questions about the biological effects of vaping on lung cells, immune cells and inflammatory markers and airway microbiome. Unlike previous studies which considered effects on lung health at a single timepoint, this study will examine the effect of long-term vaping on the respiratory system over the course of a year. The first study of its kind, EVALUATE has received £1.55m from the Medical Research Council, part of UK Research and Innovation. The…

Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital Charity Celebrates over £135,000 Raised at Cardiff Half Marathon 2025. GS Verde Group is proud to celebrate the incredible £135,000 raised for the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital Charity at this year’s Cardiff Half Marathon. The funds will help provide vital equipment, services, and support for children and families across Wales. GS Verde Group sponsored the official running vests, with their team also showing up on the day to help support Noah’s Ark by joining the race. Their involvement reflected a wider commitment to community initiatives, and the special support that the Noah’s Ark Charity provides to…

OLIVER Wilkinson has the drive to succeed – both on and off the course. A pupil at St Gerard’s School in Bangor, Oliver has already shown the form of a future star with a 3.2 handicap and the ability to send the ball soaring 320 yards down the fairway. But his story isn’t just about talent; it’s about resilience. Just three years ago, the 17 year-old suffered a serious rugby injury that sidelined him for up to nine months. During that time, he swapped the pitch for the tee box, and golf became the focus that carried him through rehabilitation.…

Principality Building Society has announced that Julie-Ann Haines, will be stepping down from her position as Chief Executive of Wales’ largest building society. The Board has appointed Iain Mansfield, as Chief Executive. He will serve as CEO designate from the 13th of October, with a date in November to be agreed on the formal transition. He has served as the Society’s Chief Financial Officer since 2022, and a member of the Board since 2019. Simon Moore, Chair of the Board, said: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Julie-Ann for her contribution to Principality. Under her leadership,…

One of the UK’s oldest entrepreneurs, Peter Webber, emphasised the importance of his sons and wife in his business success as he celebrated his 90th birthday at the weekend. Mr Webber, who lives in Berriew, near Welshpool, formed the multi-award-winning cancer diagnostics equipment company CellPath in Newtown, which his sons, Paul and Philip, went on to lead to become a market leader in Europe. The Webber family sold CellPath to Medical Solutions in 1999 and bought it back three years later, only to sell the successful cytology and histology products business for a second time in 2022 to StatLab Medical…

St David’s Cardiff is set to round off the year on a high with a wave of exciting new brands launching in time for the festive season. Traditional sweet store Mr Simms, fashion favourite Mango, menswear label Moss and toy giant LEGO have all launched new stores at the city destination in recent weeks. And there’s more to come, with global beauty sensation Sephora, K-beauty brand PURESEOUL, and the newly announced Charles Tyrwhitt plus Which Wich® set to make their Welsh debuts before the festive season. Nostalgic sweet store Mr Simms sells everything from British favourites, fudges, retro and hard-boiled…

Pupils from Ysgol Calon Lân in Swansea have been making their mark on one of the city’s flagship regeneration projects. The pupils – from the school’s Ty Dyfatty campus – recently visited the Y Storfa development taking shape in Swansea city centre where they contributed to the painting work taking place inside. Delivered by Swansea Council, the Y Storfa community service hub at the former BHS unit on Oxford Street is due to open later this year. It will include council services such as a new central library, the contact centre, Housing Options, Housing Support, lifelong learning, revenue and benefits,…

South Wales Police is appealing for help in locating a teenage boy named Warren, aged 15, who is missing from the St Mellons area of Cardiff. He was last seen at approximately 3:45pm on Monday 6 October, wearing a black puffer jacket, dark tracksuit bottoms, and black sliders. Police are asking anyone who has seen Warren or knows his whereabouts to come forward. Please quote reference 2500320245 when contacting the force. You can report information via South Wales Police’s live chat, online at bit.ly/SWPProvideInfo, or by calling 101.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of a burglary at St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff. The men aged 43 and 50 from Northampton were arrested yesterday afternoon and are in custody in Northamptonshire. South Wales Police continues to investigate the burglary which was reported at around 12.30am on Monday morning (October 6). Several items, including Bronze Age gold jewellery, were stolen from a display case in the main building. Searches are continuing for the stolen items. Detective Inspector Bob Chambers, from South Wales Police, said: “These two arrests are a hugely significant development in the investigation. “We…