Author: Rhys Gregory

Swansea Building Society has renewed its sponsorship of Swansea RFC—affectionately known as ‘The Whites’—for the 2025/26 season, marking another chapter in a long-standing partnership between two of Swansea’s most iconic institutions. The continued backing from the Society reflects its unwavering commitment to investing in the local community—not just through financial services, but by supporting the sporting and cultural life of the region. Founded in 1872 and a cornerstone of Welsh rugby, Swansea RFC is steeped in history. As one of the founding members of the Welsh Rugby Union, the club has claimed four Welsh Premier Division titles and notched up…

Neath Port Talbot council has pledged its support to current and former LGBTQ+ armed forces members who for years faced discrimination and risked legal action and losing their jobs, by signing up to the Pride in Veterans Standard (PiVS). The standard has been established by the charity Fighting With Pride (FWP) which supports the health and wellbeing of LGBT+ veterans, service personnel and their families – in particular those most impacted by the ban on LGBT+ personnel serving in the Armed Forces prior to January 2000. The charity offers befriending support from those with similar ‘lived experiences’ as well as…

A strong Pembrokeshire contingent will lead Wales to the Homeless World Cup in Norway this week, led by a Pembrokeshire County Council Officer who knows a thing or two about representing her country. Jo Price, a Community Regeneration Officer with the Council, is a former Wales and Arsenal goalkeeper and is now very proud manager of the Wales Women’s Street Football Team as a part of Street Football Wales.. The team is setting off for Oslo to join 48 nations and more than 500 players for the 20th edition of the tournament and will wear the same famous kit worn…

Fourteen community organisations across Cardiff have been awarded funding through the city’s Community Building Grants Scheme, helping them fund works to enhance the existing community facilities. Funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, the scheme offers grants of up to £10,000 to support upgrades that make community buildings more accessible, energy-efficient, and welcoming to the wider public. The latest round of awards will support a wide range of improvements, including fire safety upgrades, kitchen refurbishments, toilet and heating improvements, and enhanced security measures. Successful applicants include: Vine Community Church (NTCG), Butetown – CCTV installation, fire door replacement, new windows…

The Council’s Cabinet Member for Education has visited the construction site in Clydach Vale where a new 3-19 school for pupils with Additional Learning Needs is being built. The school will open in 2026 with first-class facilities, and will greatly increase the number of ALN school places in the County Borough. Councillor Rhys Lewis was welcomed to the site by project contractor Morgan Sindall Construction on Wednesday, August 20. He saw the progress that has been made since construction work started on site at the end of March 2025 – which followed planning permission being granted earlier that month. Also…

A building in Penygroes that stood empty for years has been transformed into a thriving community hub, now serving as a vital resource for people across Dyffryn Nantlle. Thanks to over £155,000 from the Welsh Government’s Community Facilities Programme, along with funding raised locally and from other sources, the ambition of local volunteers has been realised, creating a space that brings people together and improves everyday life. Siop Griffiths, one of the village’s longest-standing businesses, closed in 2010 after nearly a century of service. Left empty for several years, the building deteriorated and faced an uncertain future. In response, local…

Wales’ annual Young Carers Festival – which hosted a record number of young people this year – has been hailed as ‘life changing’ by a young carer from Wrexham Ffion Scott has cared for mum – who is disabled – since she was four. The 18-year-old, who has attended every festival since 2022, praised the positive impact of the event on her social and personal life. She returned this year as a member of the Young Carers Advisory Board, where she met with the Minister for Children and Social Care to discuss issues important to young carers. Ffion said: “The…

The gambling market in the United Kingdom may often be discussed as a single, unified structure. However, in reality, subtle yet important differences exist across the constituent nations. Wales, in particular, is an interesting case. Although it does not hold devolved powers over gambling regulations and legislation, the way people engage with both traditional and online platforms in the country reveals how local identity and consumer behaviour interact with UK-wide rules. At the forefront here is the Gambling Act 2005, which to this day remains the foundation of regulation across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. While England and Wales…

So, you’ve got an invite to a wedding—champagne, canapés, romantic vows, and, of course, the age-old dilemma: What on earth are you going to wear? You know the rules: don’t wear white, don’t outshine the bride, and definitely don’t turn up in jeans (yes, it happens). But here’s the question that trips up even the most stylish among us: how long should your dress be? Believe it or not, dress length is not just about fashion; it’s about etiquette, comfort, and, yes, avoiding the side-eye from Aunt Margaret during the ceremony. And while the bride’s wedding dress will always be…

Energy is one of the biggest expenses for UK businesses. Commercial property owners—from offices to retail parks and industrial estates—are facing rising costs, tighter sustainability targets and growing pressure from tenants and customers to go green. In this environment commercial solar panels in the UK are the clear answer. No longer a niche investment, solar is now seen as a practical way for businesses to cut costs, boost property value and lead on sustainability. 1. Rising Energy Bills and Financial Headaches Energy price volatility has hit commercial property owners hard. With multiple tenants, large square footage and big energy demands,…