Author: Rhys Gregory

Residents who live near historic buildings and heritage sites in Wales are being urged to report suspicious behaviour following a recent spate of vandalism and heritage crime incidents. Wales’s ancient monuments, castles and listed buildings are increasingly at risk from a range of unlawful activities collectively known as heritage crime. It is a criminal offence to damage or destroy a scheduled monument or use metal detectors on protected sites without consent. These crimes not only damage irreplaceable heritage but also affect local communities, tourism and the economy. Culture Minister, Jack Sargeant, said: “Heritage crime is more than vandalism — it’s a…

A leading organisation for business professionals is offering its members exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the North Wales Police operations centre this month. The Institute of Directors (IoD) North Wales branch is delivering an event on Wednesday 17 September between 5:30pm and 7:30pm which will see attendees tour the police’s main control room and call centre located in St Asaph Business Park. Hosted by deputy call centre manager Peris Hatton, participants will also gain valuable insights into a range of key topics including crisis management, operational leadership, and public service communications all delivered via a presentation. Chair of North Wales IoD…

Quick reactions aren’t only about strength and speed. They’re also about how fast your brain perceives a cue and tells your body to move. Here are five ways to keep that system sharp—anywhere, anytime. 1) Play reflex-based online games Modern gaming can double as brain training. Reflex-based online games challenge reaction time, hand-eye coordination, and selective attention—exactly the mental skills athletes rely on during competition. They force split-second decisions, rapid error correction, and anticipatory timing under light pressure. For a quick session, try simple, fast-paced options like chicky run. Short “micro-workouts” of a few minutes help reinforce quick visual processing and…

Wales’s economy will be boosted by a pioneering defence programme – backed as part of a £250 million UK-wide investment – to improve collaboration, foster innovation and create jobs. Defence Growth Deals are being created as part of a bold initiative to support the growth potential of the defence industry, underpinned by the historic increase in defence spending to 2.6% of GDP by 2027 and the ambition to hit 3% in the next Parliament. Utilising a share of a £250 million of money for UK Defence Growth Deals, Wales will forge a long-term partnership between the UK and Welsh Government,…

Cardiff and south Wales turned out in force to wave goodbye to cycling legend Geraint Thomas, and the final stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men did not disappoint, with an exciting finish in the Welsh capital as Olav Kooij (Visma-Lease a Bike) burst from the bunch to secure his third stage victory of this year’s race, after the day’s main break was caught less than 100m from the line. Romain Grégoire (Groupama-FDJ) held his nerve despite facing an onslaught of attacks on Caerphilly Mountain to win the overall by just two seconds from Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step), while…

It was the biggest ever Brecon Carreg CDF 10K event, with thousands of runners and spectators taking over the Welsh capitol on Sunday (7th September). More than 7800 runners were registered to take part in the 10K and supporting 2K race, and despite the rain spirits remained high as they took in all of Cardiff’s iconic landmarks including the Principality Stadium, Cardiff Castle as well as the city’s beautiful parklands. It was Omar Ahmed who took first prize in the men’s race with a time of 29:27 and in the women’s race, Natasha Wilson claimed the top spot and a…

Millions of mobile phones across the UK received a loud siren and vibration at around 3pm on Sunday, 7 September 2025, as the UK Government carried out a national test of its Emergency Alerts system. The alert lasted for around ten seconds and was accompanied by a message on phone screens making it clear that it was only a test. This was the second nationwide test of the system, which is designed to warn people if there is a danger to life nearby, such as extreme weather. The alerts allow vital information and advice to be sent quickly in an…

Today marks an emotional moment in Welsh sport as Geraint Thomas rides the final stage of his professional career on home roads, with the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men concluding between Newport and Cardiff. Stage six begins outside the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales in Newport at 11:45, before finishing on North Road in Cardiff after 112.2 kilometres of racing. The stage includes the iconic climb of Caerphilly Mountain in the closing kilometres, offering fans the perfect chance to see Thomas in action one last time on Welsh roads. The race comes after an epic stage five on Saturday,…

We were lucky enough to be the first to step inside the brand-new Greenmeadow Community Farm ahead of its grand reopening on Saturday 13 September, and families are in for a real treat. The much-loved farm has been at the heart of the community for generations, and many will remember visiting as children. Thanks to a £3.7 million redevelopment, it has been transformed into a space that’s bigger, brighter and more family-friendly than ever before. From the moment we walked in, it was clear this is more than a facelift, it’s a whole new chapter. We got an early look…

Wales has witnessed two rare whale strandings in a single day, sparking fresh scientific investigation into the health of marine life around the UK. On 1 September, a juvenile long-finned pilot whale was found stranded at Rhossili Bay near the Hillend caravan site. At just over 2.7 metres in length, the whale was still young, as adults can grow beyond six metres and live for up to 60 years. Despite the efforts of members of the public, who tried to return it to the sea, the animal sadly died before help could arrive from the Coastguard and the British Divers…