Author: Rhys Gregory

The much-anticipated Pick Your Own Strawberries season is now open at Porth Farm, Caersws, which is part of the growing movement #BackBritishFarming. The owners are inviting families, friends and fruit lovers of all ages to visit and enjoy one of the “sweetest experiences of the year”. Also available to pick are sunflowers, meadow flowers and summer vegetables, including new potatoes. Blackcurrants and raspberries have all been picked but Porth Farm’s pumpkin patch will be ready this autumn. Set in the picturesque Upper Severn Valley countryside, the farm offers a day out filled with fresh air, local produce, a small adventure playground, cabin…

FOUR leading educational institutions have united to form the North Wales Tertiary Alliance (NWTA) – a landmark partnership to strengthen education and skills development, fuel economic growth, and improve life opportunities across the region. Launched today (Tuesday) at the National Eisteddfod in Wrexham, the Alliance includes Bangor University, Wrexham University, Coleg Cambria, and Grŵp Llandrillo Menai. Together, they aim to build a more coherent, inclusive, and connected tertiary education system that better serves learners, communities, and industries at every level. The NWTA is founded on a shared mission to align further and higher education with regional and national priorities, supporting…

WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), has announced its Road to Clash in Paris tour across the U.K., Ireland, and France this August – with Cardiff set to welcome WWE Superstars on Thursday, 28 August at the Utilita Arena. The Cardiff stop is one of just a handful of exclusive live events leading up to Clash in Paris®, WWE’s first-ever Premium Live Event in the French capital, taking place on Sunday, 31 August at Paris La Défense Arena. WWE in Cardiff – what fans can expect: Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025 Venue: Utilita Arena Cardiff Event: Road to…

Working Wales, the free careers advice and guidance service funded by Welsh Government, has reached a major milestone – supporting its 200,000th customer. One of these 200,000 customers was James from Wrexham. After five years in the television industry, 27-year-old James found himself at a crossroads. With work opportunities dwindling, he was unsure what to do next. “I didn’t really know what to do,” he said. “I didn’t want to just get a job anywhere. I wanted a career that I can work towards – something I can move up in and do something using my skills in a different…

Property consultancies Knight Frank and Fletcher Morgan have helped secure three new occupier lease agreements at Cardiff’s tallest office building, Capital Tower. Asset manager Trinova acquired the 270 ft tall multi-let building in 2018, and has developed a range of flexible options working with Chadwick Flexspace Solutions to suit occupiers’ modern office working needs, from a single desk in fully-serviced space, to a bespoke managed office agreement or traditional longer term leases in suites from 1,200 sq ft to floors of 5,500 sq ft. The flexibility has paid off perfectly for insurance services provide Rostella which in 2018 moved into…

A man who repeatedly stabbed another male during a violent assault in Rhyl has been jailed. Appearing at Mold Crown Court this week, 48-year-old Steven Marcus Boyd, of Pleasant View Caravan Park, Abbey Road, Rhuddlan, was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a knife. The incident occurred on South Kinmel Street, Rhyl on 6 November 2024. Officers attended reports of a violent altercation outside of a residential address, in which a 34-year-old male had sustained wounding injuries. Upon arrival, officers found paramedics already attending to the victim who had suffered six puncture wounds to his upper…

Swansea Council’s planning committee has approved an application for plans by the Ospreys to transform the St Helen’s ground into their new home. The plans include a capacity of more than 8,000, a new all-weather pitch, new stands, relocation of the south stand to the west end of the ground, and refurbishment of the north terrace with a roof. Council leader Rob Stewart said: “It’s vitally important for sport and the local economy that the Ospreys continue to be based in Swansea and we’re working together to make that happen. “We’re doing everything we can to support the Ospreys. We’ve agreed a lease…

The latest occupier is getting ready to move into the new Western Quayside development in Haverfordwest. The popular Tenby Brewing Company has agreed headline terms to lease the old Marychurch Foundry at Western Quayside, recognising the exciting opportunities provided by the development. Tenby Brewing Company has been brewing full flavoured independent beers since 2015, using the best quality ingredients and pure Pembrokeshire water with the offer established in Tenby and Narberth now extended further across the County. The new venue intends to serve Tenby Brewing Company’s beers and ciders, already available in many pubs, shops and restaurants across the UK. Collaboration…

Businesses in Tonypandy have voted to develop a Business Improvement District (BID) in the historic town to support future investment and development. The decision comes as the town also prepares to undertake extensive business and public consultation on the exciting Tonypandy Town Centre Strategy. Importantly, the work of the Tonypandy BID will be driven by the input of local businesses and organisations, following successful models already implemented by Your Pontypridd, Our Aberdare and Love Treorchy. Both Pontypridd and Treorchy have secured UK-wide success in the Great British High Street Awards, winning  the “Wales’ Best High Street”  and “Best Independent UK…

Following a recent monitoring visit by Estyn, Risca Community Comprehensive School has been formally removed from the ‘Special Measures’ category. Inspectors determined that the school has made significant and sustained progress in addressing all of the recommendations previously identified. Since June 2024, Estyn has conducted four monitoring visits to assess progress following the school’s initial core inspection in September 2022, which judged the school as requiring Significant Improvement. In December 2023, following a revisit, the school was placed in Special Measures. However, with the appointment of a new Headteacher in September 2023 and the implementation of an updated Post-Inspection Action…