Author: Rhys Gregory

Meirion Evans will lead the star-studded 140-car field away at the start of the Nicky Grist Stages (Saturday 11 July) after being seeded at number one in his Castrol MEM Rally Team Toyota GR Yaris Rally2. Co-driven by Dale Furniss, Meirion finished third in 2024 and runner-up (by just 2.6 seconds after losing 12 seconds with a spin) last year and will be favourite to claim his maiden major gravel rally victory on home soil. He will face fierce competition from a high-quality entry, which includes the defending Protyre Autocare BTRDA Rally Series and Pirelli Welsh Rally Championship champions Matthew…

Five people have been jailed after being linked to the investigation into a murder in Talbot Green. The court heard how, on March 9, 2025, at 6.10pm, Police were called to an address at Llys Illtyd, Talbot Green, where a woman – 40-year-old Joanne Penney – was seriously injured having been shot to the chest. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, she died at the scene. Extensive investigation by South Wales Police’s Major Crime team identified a total of 12 people who have been convicted in connection, the final five of them who were convicted of various offences were…

National accountancy and advisory firm MHA, the UK member firm of Baker Tilly International, has appointed a new Director in south Wales to support clients across the region with audit and advisory services. Richard Williams, who will work with MHA’s Swansea and Cardiff offices, joins the firm from industry, having performed several finance director and financial controller roles within businesses in the construction, manufacturing, recruitment and care sectors. Within these roles, Richard’s expertise supported business growth including through the development of in-depth management information and reporting tools, cashflow management and team building projects. Prior to this he spent seven years…

St David’s Cardiff has revealed plans to transform Queens Arcade into a new hospitality led destination, with three new restaurants set to form the first phase of a major redevelopment. Landsec, the owner and operator of St David’s, has submitted proposals to Cardiff City Council that would breathe new life into the shopping centre, creating a refreshed space designed to strengthen St David’s position as one of the UK’s leading retail, dining and leisure destinations. The first phase of the plans focuses on the current Queens Arcade site, where three new restaurants would front a restored façade on Working Street…

With the cost of living crisis still a major issue in 2026, many people in the UK are looking for ways to make their money go further right now. There are a few smart practical budgeting strategies and frugal living tips that can help people combat rising costs, reduce financial stress, and achieve lasting financial success without compromising on quality of life. Keep reading to find out more. Master the Basics: Building a Realistic Budget First, you should create a budget that will help control your monthly spending. This involves working out your total household take-home pay, establishing regular outgoings,…

A research centre in Wales has been awarded the UKRI Doctoral Focal Award, which grants £24 million towards building a nuclear skills programme. This investment is going to help establish PANDA, or the Programme for Accelerating Nuclear Development and Applications. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, or DESNZ, is also awarding £9 million. Interest in Nuclear Energy Is Growing Nuclear energy is part of a global conversation right now, and has been for decades. Renewed interest is helping to fuel everything from scientific research to uses in climate change. An example would be Nuclear Now, which was directed…

The Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary celebrated its 30th anniversary this year. The sanctuary transitioned from a small rescue centre in 1996, and ever since, it has been providing lifelong care for primates. What started off as a modest operation has since grown into one of the biggest sanctuaries in the UK for chimpanzees and primates. Bringing Awareness to Primates The media has done a great job of putting the spotlight on primates. Movies like King Kong have also helped to bring primates into the spotlight. There are 13 full-feature films in total, and there are also podcasts that honour the…

A man has been charged following a serious assault in New Quay, Ceredigion, which left a 20 year old man with serious injuries. Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident happened in Margaret Street leading to Uplands Square at around 12.51am on Saturday, July 4. The injured man remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition. Police have charged 37 year old Ciaran McConnell, of New Quay, with grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He remains in police custody and is due to appear at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday, July 6.…

The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has hailed this year’s Classic Transport Weekend as an outstanding success after an unforgettable two-day celebration of Britain’s transport heritage brought together exhibitors, volunteers and visitors from across the United Kingdom. With close to 400 classic vehicles, intensive heritage train services, vintage shuttle buses, the debut of the exclusive Class 507 Driving Simulator, and a spectacular Saturday evening performance by the internationally acclaimed Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir, Glyndyfrdwy Station once again became the centre of one of the largest celebrations of historic transport in Wales. Visitors enjoyed an extraordinary display of classic cars, vintage buses, motorcycles, tractors, commercial…

Excitement is building ahead of the launch of Cynefin, a brand-new sheep village to be unveiled at this year’s Royal Welsh Show at Llanelwedd from July 20-23. A collaboration between the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) and the National Sheep Association (NSA), Cynefin promises to be one of the major attractions at this year’s show, celebrating the vital role of sheep farming in Wales. Located on the site of the former NSA Pavilion, the village will bring together more than 18 exhibitors, including the NSA, sheep breed societies, research bodies such as the Morenden Foundation, who are bringing their interactive…