Author: Rhys Gregory

Collectors, fans and curious shoppers queued outside St David’s Cardiff this morning as POP MART officially opened the doors to its first ever Welsh store. The highly anticipated opening attracted large crowds before the store’s 10am launch, with many eager to get their hands on some of the brand’s most sought-after collectibles, including the hugely popular LABUBU range, which has become a global sensation among collectors and social media users. Located on the upper level of the Grand Arcade at St David’s, the new 2,529 sq ft store marks a major milestone for the designer collectible brand as it continues…

Y Llais will return for a third series on S4C in 2027. The announcement comes ahead of Tafwyl, one of Wales’s biggest music festivals. Y Llais is the Welsh language version of the global, multi award-winning hit TV series The Voice, an ITV Studios-owned format, which is currently broadcast in 77 territories. Y Llais was first broadcast on S4C in 2025, produced by Boom Cymru, part of ITV Studios. The iconic red chairs will spin once again next year as dozens more competitors from across the country give it their all to impress the coaches. The last series made history…

Cardiff-based commercial renewable energy specialist InspireGreen has announced the relocation of its headquarters to a new, larger unit at Lamby Way, Cardiff, marking a significant milestone in the company’s rapid growth journey. The business, which provides Solar PV, Battery Storage, EV Charging and LED Lighting solutions to commercial organisations across South Wales and beyond has recently moved from its previous Pentwyn offices. The move to the modern industrial unit offers significantly more space, enhanced operational capability, and dedicated internal warehousing for the first time in the company’s history. In just over four years the InspireGreen has grown from strength to…

The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is preparing for its biggest ever Classic Transport Weekend on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July, with close to 400 classic vehicles set to descend on Glyndyfrdwy Station for what promises to be one of the largest heritage transport gatherings in North Wales. Visitors can expect an extraordinary display of cars, motorcycles, buses, tractors, lorries, military vehicles and commercial vehicles spanning more than a century of transport history. With exhibits representing over ten decades of motoring and transport heritage, there will be something to captivate visitors of all ages. The weekend’s celebrations will continue into…

Buying and selling a home is set to become faster, cheaper, and less stressful under major reforms unveiled today (Friday 19 June) to cut delays, reduce and digitalise paperwork, and stop sales collapsing. At a time when families are feeling the squeeze, new changes will cut homebuying times by around four weeks, save first-time buyers an average of £650, and stop the nasty surprises that cost time, money, and heartbreak. This will ensure the chance to own a home isn’t determined by who can afford to take the biggest risk. Sellers and estate agents will have to provide key information upfront in ‘sales packs’ at the point…

WELSH scientists are hoping to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer using world-leading MRI technology that’s only available in Cardiff. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men in Wales, with 2,500 cases diagnosed each year and 600 deaths annually. Now, a project using a new cutting-edge technique called diffusion-relaxation MRI is hoping to provide more reliable analysis of prostate tumours. Dr Paddy Slator from Cardiff University who’ll be leading the research said: “Our project – ‘Fast Diffusion-Relaxation MRI with AI for Prostate Cancer Grading at Ultra-High Gradient Strength’, is aiming to improve outcomes for men…

Wales Netball, the national governing body for netball in Wales, has this week announced a major new investment in the parent company of its professional club, the Dragons, securing the future of elite netball in Wales and marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s Ymladd 2030 strategy. The investment sees Machroes Holdings Limited take a 40% shareholding in the club, bringing new capital into the Dragons to strengthen the club and fuel its ambitions on and off the court. Wales Netball remains the majority shareholder, retaining a 60% stake and overall ownership and control while welcoming fresh investment, expertise and…

Farmers, land managers and industry stakeholders across Wales are invited to take part in new research exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies can support the transition to net zero agriculture. Led by Bangor University and the Countryside & Community Research Institute (CCRI) at the University of Gloucestershire, the study aims to better understand how digital tools are shaping everyday farming practice and how they might contribute to improving sustainability across Welsh agriculture. The project forms part of the Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales (Local Policy and Innovation Partnership), a collaboration between universities, communities and stakeholders working to strengthen…

Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed that action is being taken after a number of caravans gained access to playing fields at Litchard late on Monday evening. Council officers have initiated a legal process after visiting the location to engage with the caravan owners and advise them that they are parked illegally, and are working closely alongside partner agencies such as South Wales Police. Soon after the caravans gained access to the playing fields, the council started the process of preparing to take action to ensure they vacate the site. Local authorities are legally required to undertake mandatory checks and…

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Environmental Health Team has successfully prosecuted a woman in the Amman Valley for failing to stop feeding wildlife after her actions attracted a substantial number of rodents to the area. A Primary School, an equine business and neighbouring residents in Tairgwaith were reporting many sightings of rats following the woman’s failure to comply with a legal notice that had been previously issued. The problems arose from the continued accumulation of bird feed in her garden. She was also witnessed leaving meat containing bones on public land, which may have risked the safety of local dogs and…