Author: Rhys Gregory

A Mid Wales tourism chief has welcomed the announcement of funding approaching nearly £25 million to create long-term economic opportunities for the region and improved transport. In addition to £13m investment to improve transport across Mid Wales, Growing Mid Wales has received a further £11.857m from the UK and Welsh Governments for Mid Wales Growth Deal projects, which are progressing through business case development and approvals. The nine projects include improving the quality of the visitor experience at Elan Valley Lakes, redevelopment of the Centre for Alternative Technology near Machynlleth to create a flagship sustainable visitor destination and learning experience…

A North Wales trailer maker has appointed its first distributor in South America and is creating up to 50 new jobs as it expands its manufacturing operation. Ifor Williams Trailers has just launched a new weekend shift at its site in Corwen which makes components for its five assembly plants in Denbighshire and Deeside. The move to a seven-day operation for the first time at the Ty’n Llidiart factory has come about because of the need to ramp up production to meet growing demand. Twenty staff are being taken on initially and it’s hoped to add further jobs with a…

Moneypenny has appointed two new Business Development Managers, Kevin Love-Hughes and Casey Lewis, as the company continues to scale its sector expertise and accelerate growth of its AI Receptionist and customer communication solutions. Kevin Love-Hughes joins the team to focus on supporting organisations across the financial services sector, including insurance, lending and credit, accounting, wealth and investment, payroll and fintech. He will work closely with businesses to help them transform customer conversations, combining Moneypenny’s award winning people-powered service with its AI Receptionist to deliver trusted, seamless and always-on experiences that drive growth. Kevin brings significant experience to Moneypenny, having previously…

The University of South Wales, in collaboration with its partner colleges and Screen Alliance Wales, has been awarded a £595,000 grant from Medr – the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research – to address skills gaps and labour shortages in key employment areas. The funding, from the Post-16 Strategic Development Fund at Medr, will be shared across USW and its Strategic Alliance Partners – Bridgend College, Cardiff and Vale College, Coleg y Cymoedd, The College Merthyr Tydfil, and Coleg Gwent – as well as industry partners Screen Alliance Wales, to promote education and employment across the Cardiff Capital Region. The…

Cardiff Airport is preparing to welcome more than 46,000 passengers over the Easter getaway period, marking a significant rise in demand for travel. The airport has reported an 18% increase in passenger numbers compared to the same period last year, highlighting a strong start to 2026 for the Welsh travel hub. Between March 27 and April 12, a total of 46,158 passengers are expected to pass through the airport, with 23,211 arrivals and 22,947 departures. Popular destinations for Easter travellers include Alicante, Dublin and Málaga, with flights operated by airlines including Ryanair, Vueling and TUI Airways. For those seeking warmer…

Multi-million pound rail and bus improvements could transform public transport, boost business and create jobs in and around Swansea. The proposals form part of a Transport for Wales (TfW) vision, a £14bn package of bold, generational rail schemes backed by the UK and Welsh Governments.   Across South West Wales the proposals include: Electrification of the line between Cardiff and Swansea Swansea Bay and West Wales Metro main line stations at Landore and Winch Wen to be served by main line and Metro services Potential for up to five more community Swansea Bay metro hubs for Pontlliw, Felindre, Morriston, Llandarcy and…

Swansea Council and the Ospreys are poised to launch a bold new era for both top-flight and community rugby with a major investment in the historic St Helen’s ground. The proposal would see St Helen’s revitalised as a modern home for professional rugby while becoming one of Wales’ most accessible and inclusive community rugby hubs. Central to the plans is a new state‑of‑the‑art 4G playing surface, which would be used by the Ospreys for match days and weekly team run‑outs, the Whites and opened to schools, clubs and community groups for the rest of the week. Under the joint investment…

A public footpath leading to Melincwrt Waterfalls has now reopened thanks to extensive works following severe storm damage. Melincwrt Waterfalls Nature Reserve, managed by The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW), was forced to close after a storm caused significant erosion, undercutting and treefall along the route. Working in close partnership with WTSWW and Neath Port Talbot Council’s Biodiversity Team, essential repairs have now been completed to make access safe again for everyone. The footpath forms part of a wider 12-acre nature reserve. Here’s a summary of the work that’s been carried out: Contractors tackled challenging winter weather…

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has welcomed a major investment from Welsh Government towards the delivery of a brand new Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhondda in Cymer, marking the most important milestone yet for one of the County Borough’s most significant school projects. The Council can confirm that Welsh Government is investing £51,694,157 in the project through its Sustainable Communities for Learning programme. The Council will invest £25,805,843, with the total project expected to cost £77,500,000. The new school will provide a brand-new, fully accessible 11-19 Welsh Medium school on the current site, replacing the existing buildings and creating first-class facilities for…

Powys County Council has announced a major boost to its highway maintenance programme, due to an additional £2.5 million of general capital investment from Welsh Government which the council have chosen to use to accelerate improvements, strengthen road resilience, and deliver long lasting repairs across the county’s road network. The funding arrives at a critical time for Powys’ 5,500km network, which continues to face growing pressure from severe weather, historic underinvestment, rising material costs and unresolved drainage issues. Earlier this year, the council took decisive action by allocating an additional £1.2 million in revenue funding for 2025/26 to restart essential…