Author: Rhys Gregory

Exam season has begun and now is the time to say “Pob Lwc” to everyone starting their exams and assessments. Exam season can be a stressful time for learners, and to support learners in Wales useful resources to help with exams and assessment are available on Hwb. Power Up via Hwb includes resources for GCSE and AS/A Level learners and information for those taking vocational qualifications, alongside wellbeing tips for all learners. There is also advice and tips available for parents and guardians on how to best support their family member. Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle said: “Pob Lwc…

Pembrokeshire recently played host to 37 Pupils and teachers from the Sanguinet region in France. This was a return visit, marking the culmination of a two-year project supported by Taith funding from the Welsh Government. The party from France was hosted by Pennar Community School, Neyland Community School, Prendergast Community School, Haverfordwest High School and Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi. During the week, the children took part in a variety of outdoor learning activities, explored sustainability issues and took part in cultural activities at Pembroke Castle and St David’s Cathedral. They also had the opportunity to spend time with Neyland Town Council and Neyland Ladies Choir, an important link for the project as Neyland is twinned with Sanguinet, and is the reason…

Mental health charity, Mind in Gwent, will be the lead charity of the 2026 ABP Newport Marathon Festival. The charity will be continuing its partnership with the event after coming on board alongside Mind in 2025. Next year’s event takes place on Sunday 19 April and entries are now open to run for Mind in Gwent. Runners who wish to fundraise for the charity can join the team across any of the 10K, half marathon and marathon races for just £10 when pledging to raise £150, if running the 10K, £250 if entering the half marathon or £350 if taking…

Research could help children born with a cleft lip and palate to avoid multiple operations as they grow up. Around one in every 700 babies worldwide is born with a cleft lip or palate and reconstructive surgery is usually required during the early months. As they grow and develop, some children may require additional surgery to improve facial appearance and function or the alignment of the jaw. In a bid to reduce the need for multiple operations, computer scientists at Aberystwyth University are working with clinical experts to better forecast growth patterns in a baby’s mouth. They are using 3D…

Two directors at a leading law firm will tackle North Africa’s highest peak later this month to raise vital funds for a much-loved North Wales charity. Ron Davison, Managing Director of Gamlins Law, and fellow director Dafydd Roberts are set to climb Mount Toubkal in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains in aid of the firm’s nominated charity partner St Kentigern Hospice. The climb, expected to take five days and starting on Wednesday, May 21, will see the pair and ten fellow climbers bid to scale the 4,167m (13,671 ft) peak. For Ron, it will be the second major challenge in a month…

Independent commercial property management company Industruct has acquired a former food production unit on Cwmtillery Industrial Estate, near Abertillery in Blaenau Gwent for £1.25 million. In its first acquisition in South Wales, the Leeds-based company plans to redevelop the 116,520 sq ft former Tillery Valley Foods factory into a number of modern industrial units for local businesses. Global property consultancy Knight Frank advised the vendor in the sale of the premises.  Neil Francis, head of Knight Frank’s Logistics & Industrial Divion in Cardiff, said: “It was devastating news for the local community when the food products business went into administration…

CARDIFF fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium is supporting the construction of a new computing, engineering and technology building for the University of South Wales’ Pontypridd campus. The fabricator will be partnering once again with BAM Construction on the Calon building which will provide teaching, research, and support space for Computing, Engineering, and Technology and bolster the university’s offerings in these subject areas. The 11,500m2 building will contain more than 40 new collaborative teaching, learning and research spaces, including electronics, engineering, hydraulics and robotics labs and a flight simulator, as well as virtual reality capability and exhibition spaces. The Calon building represents the…

Prostate Cymru is embarking on the mission as men continue to face difficulties in getting a free PSA test from their GP. This is despite the fact that men with prostate cancer often have no symptoms. Already, more than 1400 men have been tested so far with 90 of those receiving a red alert following events in Kenfig Hill, Cowbridge, Brecon and Swansea. This means they are advised to visit their GP to follow up. Meanwhile, more than 1300 men have received reassuring news. There are three further events over the coming weeks, with plans to add a date in…

Identifying Your Specialty: The most prosperous influencers distinguish themselves by concentrating on a particular field in which they can offer distinctive benefits. Start by asking yourself: What do you know a lot about and are you passionate about? What subjects are you able to talk about in depth without becoming bored? Where do market demand and your expertise meet? Your niche should be both broad enough to offer opportunities for continuous content creation and specific enough to draw in a loyal following. Consider “strength training for busy professionals” or “plant-based nutrition for athletes” as alternatives to “fitness.” Investigate current influencers…

Imagine going on a treasure hunt with a TV crew behind you. This is exactly the case of 39-year-old James Howells. Howells is an IT engineer from Newport, Wales, who admittedly lost a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoins he mined back in 2009. This lost treasure is currently worth £570 million. Since this loss, he’s been trying to retrieve the hard drive by employing various legal means. He believes the hard drive is buried in the Newport landfill and wants to go all in to dig and search for the hidden treasure. However, after a series of court appearances without…