Author: Rhys Gregory

Mid Wales is set to take centre stage in a major new £13 million Welsh fantasy feature film. Mid Wales Tourism (MWT Cymru) is partnering with creative company Secret Planet on Excalibur, an ambitious production rooted in authentic Welsh mythology that has now entered pre-production and will be filmed in Wales. Drawing on the original Welsh sources of the Arthurian story, including the Mabinogion, Excalibur aims to retell one of the world’s most influential legends from its true cultural origins. Alongside the film, the project is developing a wider programme designed to connect storytelling, tourism and communities across Wales. At…

The much loved Oswestry Balloon Carnival will return to Cae Glas Park on August 22nd and 23rd 2026, bringing a weekend of colour, entertainment and family friendly fun back to the heart of the town. Organised in association with Nightingale House Hospice, Oswestry Town Council and Oswestry BID, the annual event has become a firm fixture in Oswestry’s calendar, attracting visitors from across the region while raising vital funds for hospice care. Across the weekend, visitors will be able to enjoy the spectacle of hot air balloons taking to the skies, weather permitting, alongside live entertainment, local performances, interactive activities…

Osian Pryce will make his competition debut in a Castrol MEM Rally Team Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 on this weekend’s Severn Valley Stages (Saturday 11 April) – and after a short test, the 2022 British champion sees no reason why he can’t challenge for victory in the new car on the opening round of the 2026 British Rally Championship. The 33-year old Machynlleth-born ace drove the Michelin-shod Yaris for the first time yesterday at Gorsedd Bran forest in Denbighshire and was impressed with its feel and performance. Indeed, Osian would have happily rallied the Toyota exactly as it arrived out…

In the Welsh Wind, the award-winning craft distillery on the Ceredigion coast of West Wales, has released a Limited Edition Cask-aged Vodka matured in seasoned red wine barrels. The company says the new release challenges the very definition of what vodka can be. Founded by Ellen Wakelam and rooted in the rugged landscape of West Wales, In the Welsh Wind has built its reputation on spirits that push boundaries while staying true to their provenance. The 46% ABV Cask-Aged Vodka is the distillery’s most unconventional release yet and with just 1,500 bottles available, it is expected to sell quickly. Priced…

Transport for Wales (TfW) has reopened Ty Glas railway station following the completion of a major programme of work to modernise the station and enhance safety for passengers and the local community. While the level crossing reopened to the public in October 2025 following essential safety improvements, work has continued at the station to deliver the remaining upgrades. The key upgrades include: Platform extension: Ty Glas station platform has been extended by 16 metres Safety Enhancements: A renewed crossing surface with a safer route linking the station to the crossing. Accessibility: The upgrades now facilitate, level boarding, making the station more accessible for passengers. With…

Most migration projects from Dynamics NAV to Business Central Cloud https://global-mediator.com/cloud-services/stairway-to-cloud don’t fail on the technical side. They fail because the organizational side – user readiness, data quality, and process ownership – was treated as secondary. Companies shift to cloud ERP to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and data visibility. Poor planning causes real disruption. The main business benefits come from simplified architecture, centralized data control, and lower legacy maintenance effort – benefits that compound over time. This directly impacts ROI and long-term system sustainability. Migration is not just technology replacement. It is a controlled transition toward growth and stability. Proven…

Cymru’s home UEFA Nations League matches in the autumn be held at the Cardiff City Stadium. Craig Bellamy’s side begin their League A campaign with a four-match international window, starting with an away double header against Portugal (Thursday 24 September) and Denmark (Sunday 27 September). The next two matches will be a home double header against Norway (Thursday 1 October) and Denmark (Sunday 4 October). The venue for the away match against Portugal will be confirmed in due course. The away match against Denmark will take place at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, a 38,000-seater stadium which hosted four matches…

Two men from Rhondda were jailed on Thursday, April 9, for supplying class A drugs and cannabis. Coran Davies, 23, of Porth, was arrested after officers used retrospective facial recognition technology on an image he’d sent to his drug dealer friend’s phone. The image was of him on a dentist’s chair, having just had treatment for new teeth in Turkey and further messages referenced supplying cocaine and cannabis. Little did he know, his friend’s phone was already being analysed detectives as part of an ongoing investigation. Back on September 25, officers had carried out a search warrant under the Misuse…

A body has been recovered during the search for a missing 17-year-old near Chirk Castle, police have confirmed. Officers from North Wales Police were called to the area after concerns were raised for the teenager, who was reported to have entered the water in a lake near the castle on Wednesday afternoon. Specialist search and rescue teams carried out extensive searches of the area before recovering a body earlier yesterday. Police have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious, and the coroner has been informed. Detective Chief Superintendent Sian Beck said: “My deepest thoughts and condolences are…

The Institute of Directors Wales (IoD Wales) has today revealed the outstanding business leaders shortlisted for this year’s Wales Director of the Year Awards. The prestigious annual awards, held in collaboration with headline sponsor Cardiff Business School, recognise senior decision-makers who are helping to build a better world through business and have demonstrated leadership excellence in areas including innovation, skills development, and sustainability. 38 directors from the private, public and third sectors have been named as finalists across 10 categories, with directors from Cardiff and Vale College and Flintshire social enterprise Cyd Innovation Ltd leading the nominations with appearances on…