Author: Rhys Gregory

The Senedd has voted in favour of new regulations that will establish a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Wales from October 2027. The decision marks another important step in Wales’ journey towards a circular economy and tackling litter. A Deposit Return Scheme works by adding a small deposit to the price of drinks in eligible containers when they are bought. Members of the public will get that money back when they return the empty container to a designated return point, such as a machine in a supermarket or shop. The containers are then collected and recycled or reused, keeping valuable…

Get Jerky Rally North Wales roars back onto the calendar on Saturday with a fresh format, a revamped route and one of the strongest entry lists in recent years, setting the stage for a blockbuster 2026 edition of the event. After its unfortunate cancellation in 2025 due to storm damage, the Welshpool-based event returns with renewed energy, once again centred around the town’s livestock market service area. The Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire Car Club organised rally also reconnects with the town itself, with a mid-day regroup and end-of-event celebrations in Welshpool town centre offering fans a unique opportunity to get…

An award-winning, above and below ground visitor attraction complex in Mid Wales is all set to reopen today (Wednesday) after winter hibernation. Corris Caverns at Corris, near Machynlleth is packed with things for visitors to see and do, including King Arthur’s Labyrinth, Corris Mine Explorers the Welsh Legends Maze and Corris Craft Centre. Whilst the craft centre workshops don’t reopen fully until April 1, some will be open on March 25. The nine workshops are occupied by craftspeople, artists, designers and makers. Returning after a few years’ absence is Spellbound Herbals, offering herbal lotions and remedies, while completely new is…

Work is moving forward to help safeguard and restore one of Swansea’s most recognisable historic buildings. Thanks to grant funding support from Swansea Council, funding has been provided to support the next phase of activity at Danbert House in Morriston. Privately-owned, the Grade II-listed Victorian townhouse on Morfydd Street has stood derelict for decades but remains a well-known local landmark. The current owner is committed to ensuring an accurate and comprehensive record of the building’s condition. This will then be deposited with the Royal Commission, helping ensure future restoration efforts are in line with the building’s approved Listed Building Consent…

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…