Author: Rhys Gregory

TUI UK&I has announced the launch of its magical Lapland day trip programme for Winter 2026, which now includes flights from 11 regional airports across the UK. The magical ‘Search for Santa’ day trips gives families the ultimate Lapland experience with the chance to meet the real Santa Claus in his snowy homeland and be back in their own bed the same night. Starting from £750 per person, the package includes return flights with in-flight meals including a roast dinner on the flight home, a private meeting with Santa Claus and a gift for every child. Christmas lovers will also…

A Welsh Government funded project that provides technical support to Welsh food and drink manufacturers has delivered over £676 million impact since it launched in 2016. Project HELIX has been one of the Welsh Government’s key programmes for supporting the Welsh food and drink industry over the last decade, providing a range of assistance, including help with food safety certification scheme compliance, innovative new product development, and improving process efficiencies. The announcement of Project HELIX’s total impact coincides with the launch of the Project HELIX Annual Report 2024-25, which focuses on the period 1st July 2023 – 31st March 2025.…

A mature student has achieved first-class honours at Cardiff Metropolitan University and secured national recognition as an ’Undergraduate of the Year’r finalist. Warren Abraham, 52, made the decision to retrain as a teacher following the death of his wife during the Covid-19 pandemic, having previously worked as a teaching assistant. Determined to build a new future for himself and his young son, he enrolled at Cardiff Met and quickly stood out for his academic strength and resilience. Throughout his time at Cardiff Met, Warren immersed himself in opportunities to develop professionally and connect with peers, including mentoring younger students. As…

Ceredigion County Council is to carry out works to improve the path that links with the National Library of Wales (NLW) following the appointment of a local contractor. This path section starts next to the Gorwelion building on Llanbadarn Road which connects with the NLW building. The Welsh Government grant funded scheme will improve the current path which is narrow and has an uneven surface by widening and resurfacing it with a new smooth bound surface making it suitable for shared use by pedestrians and cyclists. The scheme will also remove gates and other features which currently restrict access along…

Families across Wales can look forward to a summer packed with adventure, as Cadw unveils a vibrant programme of family-friendly events set in castles, abbeys, and ancient landmarks across the country. Throughout July and August, visitors of all ages are invited to take part in a rich array of immersive historical experiences, interactive workshops, and hands-on activities – all designed to vividly bring Welsh history to life. In addition to Cadw’s summer events, Wales’ largest castle, Caerphilly Castle, will reopen to the public on Saturday 19 July, following two years of extensive conservation and refurbishment. Visitors can look forward to…

A special Memorial Prize was launched at the Royal Welsh Show this week by S4C and the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society dedicated to the memory of the well-known farmer and presenter, Dai Jones Llanilar. A talented singer, renowned farmer and presenter of agricultural and entertainment programmes on radio and TV in Wales for over fifty years, Dai Jones was a popular and much-loved personality. He passed away in 2022 at the age of 78. The Dai Jones Llanilar Memorial Prize will give one young person the opportunity to work with multimedia production companies Telesgop (Ffermio) and Slam (Cefn Gwlad/Y Sioe)…

TrawsCymru is bringing back its popular group ticket for a limited time, offering families and small groups an incredible opportunity to explore Wales for less. For just £8.20, customers can explore their local area or go on day trips at an affordable price, presenting new opportunities for everyone to discover Wales. The offer is available for up to two adults and four children under 16 between 20 July to 30 August 2025. Huw Morgan, Head of Integrated Transport and Bus Network Development said: “I am very happy to see the group ticket return for 2025 giving people affordable public travel…

A man has been sentenced to six years attacking a man with a machete in Barry. Daniel Harris, 18, of Brynna, was sentenced on July 17 at Cardiff Crown Court to six years in a young offender institution after being found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent. This followed an incident near Ramsey Road in Barry on December 14, 2024, when the victim, a man in his 30s, believing Harris was someone else, approached him. Harris then produced a machete that was hidden in his trousers and began attacking the victim. The victim attempted to run however Harris followed…

Pupils from Mynydd Cynffig Primary School joined forces with local community groups earlier this week to tackle a litter problem in local woodland, close to the site earmarked for their brand-new school. The litter pick was organised by the council and the school after ecology experts from Wildwood Ecology Limited discovered significant amounts of rubbish, including drinks cans and food packaging, scattered throughout the woodland area during their wildlife surveys. The mess was not only an eyesore but posed a potential threat to a variety of wildlife, including dormice which have made the area their home. “It’s fantastic to see…

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet members have heard of good progress being made in promoting the use of Welsh across the county borough. This comes just weeks after Margam Country Park played host to the hugely successful Eisteddfod yr Urdd Dur a Môr, which saw a record-breaking number of registrations to compete. Both the Welsh Language Standards Annual Report and the Welsh Language Promotion Strategy Annual Report for 2024-2025 were presented to Cabinet on 16th July. The reports detail how the council has complied with the Standards, and the activities and initiatives that took place during the year to promote…