Author: Rhys Gregory

With the JD Cymru Premier title now wrapped up, attention turns to another accolade up for grabs – one that won’t be settled on the pitch. The New Saints have enjoyed a successful campaign on all fronts this season. They made history as the first domestic Welsh club to reach the group/league stage of a UEFA competition, and have also secured back-to-back Nathaniel MG Cup titles. And now, following Penybont’s stalemate with Cardiff Metropolitan University on Friday 14th March, they have been crowned champions for a record-extending 17th time. While TNS has completed yet another trophy haul, the battle for…

Maritime logistics and trade have long been the backbone of global commerce. With 85% of world trade transported by sea and 5.4 billion tonnes of seaborne trade being energy-related, according to Clarksons, the industry plays a vital role in connecting economies, enabling supply chains, and facilitating global economic growth. However, as with any sector, it has not remained static. The rapid advancement of technology is transforming maritime logistics, improving efficiency, enhancing safety, and reducing environmental impact. From automation and artificial intelligence to digital platforms and greener shipping methods, the industry is witnessing a wave of innovation reshaping how goods are…

The worldwide increase in popularity for online gaming also presents itself strongly within Wales. People find digital platforms convenient which enables more players to move toward online gaming to have fun while also trying to win money. A large number of Welsh residents treat online casinos as their preferred recreational activity regardless of their experience level. The simplicity of operation combined with exciting gameplay features and substantial prize potential drives players to try one-armed bandits known as classic slot machines. An abundance of online casino titles can be found in the games selection when you decide to play casino games…

The whole appeal of online casinos to many people is that they enable them to bring a slice of that casino experience with them wherever they go. This is why digital casinos don’t just have the same games as their physical equivalents, but they also have audio and visual sound design that is geared towards trying to recreate that atmosphere. Still, there are more ways than that to bring that core experience back with you – and understanding exactly how you can do that might enable you to change the way that you interact with this interest as a whole.…

Following the success of an inaugural event last year, Run To Rave – a new event blending fun, fitness and fundraising – is set to return to the Cardiff Bay barrage on Saturday April 5th (moved from 14th September 2024). Back in June 2024, open air street food venue Tiger Yard hosted their first ever Run To Rave event – a fusion of fitness and fun that got hearts racing and feet moving. Starting with a 5km fun-run around the picturesque Cardiff Bay barrage, participants then headed to Tiger Yard to get their groove on to their favourite dance classics spun by Tiger Yard’s in-house DJs. Tiger Yard’s resident…

Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council (DVSC) proudly hosted the 2025 Key Fund Celebration, an inspiring event that brought together a vibrant and diverse community of voluntary sector representatives from across Denbighshire County. The celebration highlighted the remarkable achievements of organisations that received grants through the UK Shared Prosperity Key Fund programme, expertly managed and distributed by DVSC throughout 2024/25. Presented by the charismatic UK television and podcast personality Gareth ‘Gaz Top’ Jones, the event featured the premiere of specially commissioned films. These powerfully captured the creative and life-changing ways in which Key Fund grants have been utilised, showcasing the profound difference…

With a portfolio of projects which reads like a list of top visitor attractions in the UK, a Welsh landscaping firm has its sights set on further growth. Inscapes of Bridgend, which recently acquired Cardiff-based Landcraft, has received a £100,000 investment from Tata Steel subsidiary UKSE and has ambitious plans for the future. In the next three years, says Managing Director Gareth Rees, the plan is to take on another 40 staff bringing the workforce to 120 and to see turnover rise from the present £9.5 million to £15 million. He added that the order book was strong, and the outlook encouraging.…

From April 1st, Outpost on Llandaff Road, Cardiff will close its doors, and a bold transformation will take place. When it reopens, it will be known as SONDER—a new, neighbourhood bistro that seamlessly shifts from day to night, offering a laid-back yet refined dining experience, right on the border between Canton and Pontcanna. The transformation is the result of a conversation between Nick Saunders (33), owner of Outpost (and best known as the founder of Depot Cardiff); and Jake Lewis (29), former Executive Chef at Pasture Restaurant – one of Cardiff’s most popular dining destinations, famed for exceptional steak and locally sourced produce, cooked over fire. At SONDER, now Jake’s taking the reins…

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) has officially opened The Innovation Matrix, a cutting-edge 2,200 sq. m facility in Swansea’s SA1 Waterfront. Designed to drive digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration, the new space is situated alongside the University’s existing IQ and Y Fforwm buildings. It has already attracted nine businesses to its high-quality working spaces, creating a dynamic cluster with the added benefit of direct access to UWTSD’s expertise and research. Funded through a strategic partnership between UWTSD and the Swansea Bay City Deal, the Innovation Matrix offers a unique opportunity for established businesses and dynamic start-ups to accelerate…

Three men from Swansea have been jailed for their parts in an organised drug gang. 34-year-old Rhys Higgins, from Portmead, 28-year-old Liam McCabe, from Blaenymaes, and 50-year-old Dennis McCabe, from Cockett were subject of warrants at their home addresses on October 17 last year. Significant sums of cash were found at each of the addresses, totalling over £137,000. Two of the addresses contained five mobile phones each, while the third contained 93 wraps of crack cocaine and electronic scales. Evidence was also uncovered tying the three men to the purchase of multi-kilo quantities of cocaine. They have been sentenced to…