Author: Rhys Gregory

Laser engraving has become an essential tool across many industries, offering precision, flexibility, and efficiency that traditional methods often struggle to match. From manufacturing to creative production, this technology continues to reshape how businesses operate and innovate. For companies looking to stay competitive, understanding how laser engraving works and how to get closer to professionals in the sector is a valuable step forward. Understanding Laser Engraving and Its Industrial Role At its core, laser engraving technology uses a focused beam of light to mark, cut, or etch materials. The process is controlled digitally, allowing for highly accurate and repeatable results.…

Hundreds of athletes and spectators are expected to descend on Swansea city centre today as the Swansea Triathlon returns to the city’s waterfront. The event, organised by Activity Wales, is regarded as one of the UK’s premier city-centre triathlons and will see competitors take on a 750m swim, 20km bike ride and 5km run through the heart of Swansea. Motorists are being warned to plan ahead, with a number of temporary road closures and traffic restrictions in place between 12pm and 4pm on Sunday, May 24. The main closure will affect the A4067 Oystermouth Road between Wind Street and Sketty…

Emergency services are at the scene of a collision in Cardiff tonight, with part of Cowbridge Road East in Canton currently closed. South Wales Police has confirmed the road is shut between Egerton Street and Radnor Road while officers deal with the incident. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible due to expected disruption. In a statement shared on social media, South Wales Police said: “We’re at the scene of a collision on Cowbridge Road East in Canton. “The road is currently closed between Egerton Street and Radnor Road. “Please avoid the area…

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Ar ddiwrnod agoriadol Eisteddfod yr Urdd Ynys Môn (dydd Sadwrn, 23 Mai) cyflwynwyd Medalau i Katie Baddiley a Caerwyn Saunders, enillwyr Prif Gystadlaethau’r dysgwyr 2026. Dyfarnwyd Medal Bobi Jones (19-25 oed) i Katie Baddiley yn wreiddiol o Nottingham sydd bellach yn byw yng Nghaernarfon, a Medal y Dysgwyr (Bl.10 ac o dan 19 oed) i Caerwyn Saunders o Dreorci. Nod cystadlaethau Medal Bobi Jones a Medal y Dysgwyr yw gwobrwyo unigolyn sydd wedi ymrwymo i ddysgu Cymraeg, sy’n ymfalchïo yn eu Cymreictod ac yn gallu cynnal sgwrs yn y…

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. On the opening day of Eisteddfod yr Urdd Ynys Môn 2026 (Saturday, 23 May) medals were awarded to Katie Baddiley and Caerwyn Saunders, as the main winners of the 2026 Welsh Learners competitions. The Bobi Jones Medal (19-25 years old) was awarded to Katie Baddiley, originally from Nottingham, now living in Caernarfon, and Medal y Dysgwyr (Medal for Welsh Learners aged Yr.10 to 19yrs) to Caerwyn Saunders from Treorci. The Bobi Jones Medal and the Medal y Dysgwyr acknowledge individuals who are committed to learning Welsh, who passionately promote the…

Monster trucks, stunt bikes and family entertainment are set to roar into Wales this summer as Monster Truck Motorfest returns for two action-packed weekends. The travelling family motor show will first arrive at Chepstow Racecourse on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July, before heading west to Ffos Las Racecourse on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July. Organisers are promising the “UK’s wildest family motor show” with monster trucks, freestyle motocross, stunt displays, live music, wrestling, tribute acts and family entertainment running throughout the day. One of the headline attractions will be the Slingshot Monster Truck, which will take centre stage…

A Cardiff restaurant that only launched earlier this year has already closed its doors, with the team behind it now teasing a new “permanent” home for the concept. Independent hot chicken restaurant Doolally opened on High Street in March, taking over the former Chai Street site just moments from Cardiff Castle in the city centre. The venue quickly built a following for its globally inspired take on hot chicken, moving away from the traditional Nashville-only approach and instead offering five different “sauce lanes” inspired by flavours from around the world. Customers could choose from Seoul for milder Korean-inspired flavours, Hanoi…

Direct flights between Wales and Canada have officially returned for the first time in nearly two decades after the inaugural WestJet service from Toronto landed at Cardiff Airport. The first direct flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Cardiff Airport arrived on Friday, marking a major milestone for Welsh aviation and opening up a new transatlantic connection for passengers across South Wales, the South West of England and the Midlands. The new seasonal route will operate four times a week using WestJet’s Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft and is expected to strengthen tourism, trade, investment and cultural links between Wales and…

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for thousands of customers across parts of Rhondda Cynon Taffollowing an issue at Welsh Water’s Maerdy Water Treatment Works. Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water confirmed the issue affected the chemical dosing process at the treatment works, but said operational teams have now fixed the fault and water from the site is re-entering the network. Despite the repair, the boil water notice remains in place as a precaution while further testing and essential work continues to ensure water quality standards are fully met before normal supply resumes. Customers are being advised to boil tap…

As the late May bank holiday rolls around, parts of the UK are preparing for the mercury to rise as high as 30°C (86°F) as Brits prepare to bask in the long-awaited sunshine. But while you might enjoy the scorching weather, for the nation’s animals, rising temperatures can be a challenge. High temperatures can even be life-threatening for pets – heatstroke is a big risk, and occurs when an animal can no longer lower their own body temperature. Beyond that risks like flystrike (where flies lay eggs on animals) and sunburn can be a real danger amid the sunshine. Every…