Author: Rhys Gregory

The National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty has celebrated its 10th birthday. And all the staff at the beloved attraction want to thank the 850,000 visitors – of all ages and from all four corners of the globe – who have visited since its official re-opening. From the early morning swimmers who arrive every day even when the sky is dark and the rain is heavy, to the families and community groups that have the best of times splashing in the sun on weekends and in school holidays. The cold water dippers, the daytime lane swimmers,the Boxing Day and New…

Litter bins in several Cardiff neighbourhoods are getting a colourful makeover to encourage people to use them properly and keep the streets clean. The bins in Grangetown, Riverside, Adamsdown, Splott, Canton, Butetown, Cathays and Plasnewydd will be wrapped in eye catching designs with fun messages to remind everyone to put their rubbish in the bin instead of dropping it on the ground. The scheme, funded through a £10,000 grant from McDonald’s and supported by the environmental charity, Hubbub, will upgrade the litter bins in these wards to improve the street scene and encourage people to use them. The campaign is…

A trial programme of mental health support delivered via a virtual reality headset is underway in Wales. The programme developed by mental health charity New Horizons in partnership with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) utilises mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) techniques to target improvement in an individual’s mental wellbeing. A VR headset can be provided on loan to a person in their own home offering an accessible supplement to wider care that is non-stigmatising and tailored towards an individual’s lifestyle. 1 in 6 young people in Wales have a diagnosed mental health problem according to Health and Care…

Applications are now open for the prestigious Welsh Law Awards 2025, celebrating excellence across the legal profession in Wales. Applications will be accepted unitil the closing date of Friday 5th September 2025. Nominees will be announced on Monday 8th September 2025, with the full list published at 9am on the awards website blog, as well as nominees being notified directly by e-mail. How to apply Application packs and information guides are available to download from www.welshlawawards.co.uk. If you experience any difficulties, please contact [email protected] and they will send an application pack directly to you. All completed applications should be sent to:[email protected]…

Cardiff city centre is set to come alive this autumn as the 2025 City of Arcades campaign launches a 70-day celebration to make 70 years since Cardiff became the capital of Wales. Now in its 8th year, the campaign will bring together businesses of all sizes and sectors to shine a spotlight on the city’s historic Victorian and Edwardian arcades, alongside St David’s Dewi Sant. City of Arcades is delivered by FOR Cardiff – the Business Improvement District (BID) of Cardiff city centre, a private, not-for-profit membership organisation voted for by the businesses of Cardiff city centre in June 2016.  These businesses pay a levy to FOR Cardiff and invest over…

With just 12 months of trading behind them, the founders of cult Cardiff pie & coffee brand Donald’s Pies have acquired and opened their first dedicated production kitchen in the Welsh capital. The major milestone will allow the business to increase pie production tenfold, expand partnerships, and meet growing demand from fans, stockists, and stadiums across Wales and the South West. Founded by two friends and inspired by a shared love of food, grassroots sport, and travel, Donald’s Pies started as a nod to founder Gareth Owens’ travels around New Zealand, and his late, pie-loving grandad, Donald. Teaming up with…

Caerphilly-based IT and technology solutions specialist Team Metalogic has been ranked 187th in the prestigious MSP 501 list of the world’s top managed service providers. The firm is the only Welsh business to make the 2025 list, placing 11th in the UK and Europe. The MSP 501, compiled by Channel Futures, recognises the most successful and innovative managed service providers globally, based on performance indicators including revenue growth, recurring revenue, service innovation and client outcomes. This recognition is particularly significant given the scale of the industry; there are estimated to be more than 150,000 managed service providers worldwide, and the…

Following the launch of a murder investigation earlier yesterday (August 21), detectives are now appealing for information. Officers were called to South Morgan Place in Riverside at 7.37am yesterday morning to reports of a seriously injured woman. Paramedics also attended, however despite their best efforts, a woman in her 30s was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed. A 37-year-old man, who is known to the victim, was arrested in connection shortly after on Seawall Road. He remains in police custody. Anyone who was in or near South Morgan Place or Seawall Road, between 7.30am…

THE new academic year will bring a fresh opportunity to study for a flexible qualification at Coleg Cambria. The college – based in Wrexham, Northop, Deeside and Llysfasi – has unveiled a series of accessible part-time courses to begin in September. Among the subjects are Makaton Workshop, Dog Grooming Assistants, Leadership and Management, GCSE Biology, Foundation Spraying, and Introduction to Ceramics. Those looking to pursue a course focused on personal and professional development can also apply to study Maths and English, Education and Training, and Animal Management. Principal Sue Price said: “Our extensive range of part-time courses highlights the strong…

A leading civil engineering firm has played a key role on the £2.4 billion NeuConnect project as work ramps up on the first Anglo-German energy link, one of the world’s largest interconnectors. NeuConnect will create the first direct link between the UK and German electricity networks, with new converter stations on the Isle of Grain in Kent and the Wilhelmshaven region in northern Germany connected by 725km of land and subsea cables. Having secured a multi-million-pound contract with Siemens Energy, Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK constructed a 50,000m2 development platform for a 1,400-megawatt converter station on the Isle of Grain site, as…