Author: Rhys Gregory

As the Royal Welsh Show gets underway in Llanelwedd, the Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies has praised farmers for being the ‘backbone of our rural communities’. Speaking ahead of the show, he confirmed the launch of the ‘Ready Reckoner’, allowing farmers to find out what the Sustainable Farming Scheme will mean for them. The Deputy First Minister also provided certainty and stability by announcing nine SFS preparatory schemes, worth over £33m, to back farm businesses during the transition: “Y Sioe is an absolute highlight of the summer for me and represents the…

Babies born very prematurely will be offered protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) with a long-acting antibody medicine. Nirsevimab provides protection with just one injection, replacing the monthly injections, which were previously offered to high-risk babies. The new and innovative injection will further strengthen NHS winter preparedness to prevent avoidable hospital admissions from this common winter virus. Its introduction follows the launch of the first ever RSV vaccine for pregnant women and adults aged 75 to 79 last year. The change to a single, long-acting injection comes after the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advised the more effective…

If you’d told Wrexham fans five years ago they’d be rubbing shoulders with Leicester, Southampton and Ipswich in the Championship, most would’ve smiled politely and carried on drinking. But here we are. According to the latest simulations from Theyscored, Wrexham are predicted to finish 11th with 63 points and a goal difference of +2. Not bad at all for their first season back at this level. Their playoff chances? 13%. Direct promotion? 2%. Winning the whole thing? Less than 1% but stranger things have happened in football, and if any club thrives on defying the odds, it’s Wrexham. They’re expected…

British classrooms have seen almost 100 000 violent incidents in just three years, including poisonings, kidnappings, and other serious assaults. Police call‑outs to schools are up 23 percent, and officers logged 4 480 cases that involved weapons, nearly all of them knives.  Staff safety is also deteriorating. A recent NASUWT behaviour survey found 40 percent of teachers experienced physical abuse or violence from pupils in the previous 12 months.  A recent wake‑up call On 3 February 2025 fifteen‑year‑old Harvey Willgoose was fatally stabbed during the lunch break at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield, forcing an immediate lockdown before emergency responders could arrive. The incident shows how quickly…

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Diplomatic communication continues to evolve alongside the methods used to deliver and manage it. Governments, agencies, and consulates rely on clarity and consistency when engaging with their counterparts. As expectations grow around transparency and turnaround times, tools that support communication are no longer viewed as supporting acts. They are integral to how diplomacy happens. What makes a tool valuable is less about novelty and more about the reliability and structure it offers. Decision-making timeframes are often short. Mistakes or miscommunications may affect policy, trade, or public confidence. Digital tools are filling that gap by making communication cleaner, faster, and more…

Wales, often celebrated for its rich history and stunning landscapes, is steadily carving out a significant niche in the global gaming industry. Far from being a mere spectator, the nation boasts a burgeoning ecosystem of talented game developers who are not only creating captivating experiences but also putting Wales firmly on the interactive entertainment map. A Growing Hub of Creativity and Innovation The Welsh gaming sector has experienced considerable growth in recent years, fuelled by a vibrant community of passionate developers and increasing support from governmental bodies like Creative Wales. This concerted effort aims to nurture local talent and provide…

A young woman who found a lifeline in care as a child is championing local authority fostering as she heads to the finals of Miss Universe Great Britain.   Mary Ainsworth, who lives in Wrexham, will be competing in the national event at The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, on July 26 with the winner going on to represent Great Britain at the global Miss Universe pageant.   The 31-year-old is an Alumni and Advancement Officer at Wrexham University and spearheads numerous fundraising efforts, including her most recent support of Miss Universe’ A-Sisterhood, which funds numerous women’s charities such…

New research by Start Up Loans, conducted by YouGov, reveals less than half (46%) of small businesses use AI at work. Furthermore, a third (34%) of small business leaders only have a ‘basic understanding’ of AI tools. On average, only 12% would refer to themselves as an ‘expert’ in the technology, when thinking about their proficiency in five core pillars of AI: Generative AI, chatbots and virtual assistants, speech to text and vice versa, text analysis and summary, and AI-powered text editing. The biggest barriers to further AI adoption were found to be IT security issues (25%) and a lack…

Paralympian athlete, media commentator and successful businesswoman, Elizabeth Johnson, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by Cardiff Metropolitan University this week. Elizabeth, who is a British swimmer, has won gold medals at the Paralympic Games, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Championships and European championships. Since retiring as an athlete, Elizabeth has gone on to have a successful career as a media commentator – working as a presenter for the 2024 Paris Paralympics and a sport commentator for the BBC and Channel 4. Elizabeth is also a board member for Disability Sport Wales and an athlete mentor for the Youth Sport Trust and…