Author: Rhys Gregory

Chris Wyles, who retires at the end of this season after a rugby career which has included 250 appearances for Saracens, has been recognised by the Rugby Players’ Association for his off-pitch business success.

More than 20 events have been arranged to celebrate Wales Tourism Week 2018 which began on Saturday (May 12). The events include the launch of ‘Celtic Escapes’ at Celtic Holiday Parks on the May 15, Dan-yr-Ogof Charity Train launch and the official opening of the WILD Centre at the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay, both on May 17. First Minister Carwyn Jones will attend the event at Dan-yr-Ogof while Culture, Tourism and Sport Minister Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas will attend each of the other events as well as a Wales Tourism Week evening reception at the Senedd, Cardiff on May 15.…

Wales number one player Evan Hoyt, from Llanelli, has claimed the inaugural Penarth British Tour title. In a closely contested final against fellow Welshman and former touring professional Chris Lewis, Hoyt edged a tight first set 7-6.  He then gradually asserted his dominance in the second set to take it 6-2 and claim the title. Hoyt has just recently returned to the professionals men’s circuit after an 18 month lay-off with a shoulder injury and is now working on getting his world ranking up again and potentially earning himself a position in the Wimbledon qualifying draw at the end of…

In the last ten years, 388 farmers, their family members or farm workers have been killed on British farms and of these, 38 were in Wales.

Merthyr Tydfil’s Cyfarthfa Castle, its park and the surrounding areas should be developed as an industrial heritage centre of international significance, in line with its place in history, according to a report published today (Wednesday 9 May) by the Design Commission for Wales.

A new report by the Resolution Foundation Intergenerational Commission has suggested pensioners be taxed more in order to fund a £10,000 lump sum for every 25 year old. Stuart Price, Partner and Actuary at Quantum Advisory, thinks, while controversial, the report’s recommendations are worth exploring further.

ON Friday, we held our annual Director of the Year Awards at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.

The great and the good of Welsh businesses have been acknowledged at IoD Wales’ Director of the Year Awards 2018.

Cardiff is sending a clear message to Channel 4 in its bid to secure the broadcaster’s new UK headquarters telling its bosses and staff –  ‘We’re ALL 4 you.”

The grade-II listed Bodlondeb civic offices and park in Conwy will host marriages, civil ceremonies and private events from this summer.