Author: Rhys Gregory

A popular trattoria and pizzeria has opened its first Welsh restaurant in Cardiff’s city centre, supported by a £350,000 loan from the Investment Fund for Wales, via FW Capital. The first Bosco opened in Bristol in 2014, and the brand operates out of four locations across the south-west of England. Known for wood-fired Neapolitan-styled pizzas and high-end Italian dining, Bosco’s new restaurant is already proving popular with diners in Cardiff. A £350,000 loan from the British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Wales, via FW Capital, funded the refit of premises on High Street, as well as providing working capital. The…

Mrs Buckét, the award-winning commercial cleaning company, has announced a number of changes to its senior leadership team. As part of the update, Kate Ablett has been promoted to Managing Director. Formerly People and Operations Director, she takes over the role previously held by founder Rachael Flanagan. This shift will allow Rachael to focus on the company’s long term strategy while continuing to represent the brand as a leading ambassador. Swansea-born Kate, who now lives in Caerphilly, has been with Mrs Buckét for four years. She joined as Head of People, where she played a key role in introducing the…

Greenmeadow Community Farm’s first spring since re-opening is now in full swing, with newborn lambs, piglets and chicks signalling the start of the new season. Since the re-launch of the farm last September following a major transformation, the visitor destination is flourishing with over 40,000 visitors and 6,000 members. The farm has also welcomed more than 2,000 people from events and 1,500 from school visits. The extensive renovation works across the farm included new indoor and outdoor play facilities, a revamped farm house and cafe called The Farmer’s Table, and a stunning Haybarn that can be booked for events and…

Families can get on the housing ladder for as little as £325 a month, with towns in the North East amongst the UK’s most affordable locations, according to new analysis from Zoopla, one of the UK’s leading property websites. Shildon in the North East is the most affordable town in the UK for families looking to buy a home, This new analysis comes at an important time for the housing market as we enter the busy Easter home buying season. While uncertainty is building on the back of events in the Middle East, Zoopla’s data shows sales holding up as…

Award-winning Cardiff bakery business Pettigrew Bakeries has announced plans to open a brand-new headquarters and bakery café in Penylan this summer, marking its biggest investment to date, and opening a major new chapter for the much-loved local brand. Set to open from June 2026, the new ‘Breadquarters’ will be based at the Design Quarter on Colchester Avenue, bringing all baking under one roof for the first time. The 5,500 sq ft space will allow Pettigrew Bakeries to significantly increase capacity, create ten new jobs, streamline day-to-day operations and create a new customer-facing bakery café with a theatre-style window into the…

A man from Dyffryn is taking on the ABP Newport Half Marathon to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association in memory of his dad, Gary. Kurtis Olding, 29, will be running the race, which is part of the ABP Newport Marathon Festival, with his brother-in-law Curtis, 26. The pair have already raised more than £2,000 for the charity and are hoping their total will continue to increase. Kurtis’ dad, Gary, was diagnosed with MND in July 2024. Tragically, the disease claimed his life the following year and Gary passed away in July 2025, aged just 58. Kurtis, who…

A significant new chapter is beginning at one of the Llŷn Peninsula’s most cherished historic homes. Following the completion of a major reroofing project in 2024, detailed investigations at Plas yn Rhiw have confirmed that the next phase of its restoration will begin this spring. To allow this essential conservation work to take place safely, the house will remain closed throughout the 2026 season. Plas yn Rhiw has been cared for by National Trust Cymru since 1952, entrusted to the charity by its final residents – the Keating sisters, Eileen, Lorna and Honora, who moved to the house with their widowed mother in 1939. Originally built in the 17th century,…

Wales is set for a mixed week of weather, starting with dry and bright conditions before turning more unsettled with rain, wind and even wintry showers in places. According to the Met Office, Monday will begin on a positive note, with a dry start and some bright or sunny spells across much of the country. Cloud will gradually increase through the day, although it is expected to remain dry with light winds. Temperatures are forecast to reach highs of around 14°C. Conditions will become cloudier overnight, with a strengthening southwesterly breeze developing. Despite the increased cloud cover, temperatures are expected…

Residents across Wales are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote ahead of the upcoming Senedd election, with just five weeks remaining until the deadline. The election will take place on 7 May, but anyone wishing to take part must be registered by midnight on Monday 20 April. Research has shown that certain groups, including young people, students and those who have recently moved home, are less likely to be registered, raising concerns that many could miss out on having their say. Registering to vote can be completed online in just five minutes via the UK Government…

Blaenau Gwent Council will be offering flood gates to residents living in properties identified as being most at risk in the communities affected by previous storms. Through a combination of Welsh Government and Council funding, the homes which are identified in Llanhilleth and Cwm will be offered the gates and associated fitting works free of charge. The Council will be in touch with those living in eligible properties over the next few months. The scheme has been made possible through a successful bid for £97,750 to the Welsh Government’s Small Grants Scheme, together with a contribution from the Council’s budget…