Author: Rhys Gregory

New analysis1 from Zoopla, one of the UK’s leading property websites, has revealed that Aberdeen in Scotland is the most affordable area for singles when it comes to buying a home in Great Britain. Aberdeen buyers will need an average of £510 per month to meet monthly mortgage payments for a one or two-bedroom home, based on an average value of £119,350. This equates to 16 per cent of the area’s average monthly salary (£3,280). Whilst Edinburgh tops the list of the least affordable cities for single homebuyers in Scotland, affordability in the city has improved over the last 12 months, …

Cardiff City FC Community Foundation, the official charity of Cardiff City Football Club, has unveiled a £33.4 million social impact value for the 2023/24 season—a significant rise from £17.9 million in the previous year. This achievement means that for every £1 spent, £19 of social value is generated. In this context, social value refers to the measurable benefits of the Foundation’s work, such as improved health, well-being, and social cohesion within the communities it serves. The charity’s social impact value is categorised as follows: Mental and Physical Health: £15,500,000 Social contributions: £15,100,000 Education and employability: £2,400,000 In addition to these figures, the Foundation’s own outcomes…

Leading UK law firm Acuity Law has acted on behalf of MGY Estate Agents & Chartered Surveyors on the acquisition of Priory Estates and Lettings, strengthening its presence across south Wales. With a strong foothold in Barry, MGY’s acquisition of Priory Estates reinforces its commitment to delivering comprehensive property services across Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taff, and the Vale of Glamorgan. Driven by a customer-centric strategy, the deal allows MGY to better meet the region’s housing needs by expanding its reach. Led by associate Joe Smith, supported by solicitor David Williams and partner Damien Cann on the property side, the acquisition…

Holyhead is among the towns supported by the Welsh Government’s Trefi SMART Cymru programme, delivered by Menter Môn, an initiative designed to empower towns, businesses, and decision-makers through data and technology. The ability to access high-quality data provides invaluable insights into how external factors—such as the temporary closure of Holyhead Port—affect footfall and trade. Storm Darragh’s Disruptive Impact On 6th December 2024, Storm Darragh caused significant damage to Holyhead Port, forcing a six-week closure that disrupted travel and trade between the UK and Ireland. The timing was particularly devastating, occurring at the peak of the festive season, a crucial period…

Runners gathered in Cardiff to challenge perceptions of public sexual harassment as the issue continues to impact women everywhere. A Welsh Government survey found 10 percent of Welsh men admitted that they don’t know what public sexual harassment means or have never heard of it. Nearly one in three did not believe “catcalling” to be harmful. With 71% of women of all ages in the UK having experienced some form of sexual harassment in a public space, the ‘Sound’ campaign seeks to shift the focus on men to examine their own behaviour and challenge others. The Sound Run saw participants…

As part of the construction of a major new facility on the University of South Wales’ (USW) Treforest Campus, six women are leading the way as part of the team putting together the new hi-tech building. When completed next year, it will include learning and research spaces, electronics and hydraulics labs, a flight simulator, a robotics lab, clean and industrial research spaces, collaborative teaching spaces, virtual reality capability, and exhibition spaces. Construction company BAM was appointed to deliver the project, with a number of its female staff leading the project. Jess Morgan is the Social Sustainability Manager for BAM, a…

The tottering four walled remains of a derelict West Wales listed for sale at £1 (one pound) sold for £6,500 at auction. Although in a stunning location there was no escaping the fact that the property barely existed as a house in the accepted sense. Nevertheless, the ramshackle overgrown remains of the Neath Port Talbot bungalow, surrounded by stunning scenery in the Upper Dulais valley, created interest at Paul Fosh Auctions. Sean Roper, of South Wales-based Paul Fosh Auctions, said: “Setting the lowest possible reserve price of £1 (one) certainly created interest which carried through into the online sale. “The…

Venture underground, make chocolates, paint pottery and shop for unique handmade crafts during February half term at popular Mid Wales visitor attraction, Corris Caverns. Reopening on February 15, the Corris Café will serve delicious, homemade food and feature a pop-up Corris Crafts shop and Welsh Deli. The pop-up shop will open daily from 10am to 4pm and host a collection of unique handmade crafts designed and made at Corris Craft Centre.  Items include handmade chocolates from Chocablock, handcrafted organic furniture from Taran Eco Designs and the much-coveted Dyfi Distillery Gins. Arthurian and dragon themed items from the on-site King Arthur’s…

To mark this year’s Apprenticeship Week Wales, taking place between 10 and 16 February 2025, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Wales have called for Medr (the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research) to deliver an SME focused strategy to close Wales’ skills gaps by increasing the number of apprenticeship starts and supporting more small firms to take on apprentices. Apprenticeships bring significant value to learners, employers and the wider Welsh economy. However, a cut in the target for apprenticeship starts in this Senedd, plateauing funding in the Draft Budget and a reduction in starts in 2023/4 all indicate…

A man from Swansea has been jailed after pushing another man down a flight of stairs and hospitalising his victim. 35-year-old Stefan Cambriani, from Sketty, committed the offence at a premises in Uplands on Boxing Day 2023. He has been sentenced to nine months in prison for unlawful wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent. Sergeant Kelly Richards said: “Stefan Cambriani is fortunate that the injuries he caused to his victim were not even more serious. “This is yet another case which highlights the negative effects of consuming too much alcohol whilst on a night out. “We hope that Stefan thinks…