Author: Rhys Gregory

Calum Best has been announced by Newport County AFC to join their Hall of Fame event, held at Celtic Manor Resort on Sunday 3rd May. Calum’s father, George Best, goes down in history as one of the greatest football legends, so he knows full well the impact that the sport has, both on and off the field. Recently, he curated the international exhibition “George Best: 20 Years of Immortal Legacy,” honoring his father’s enduring impact on the sport. He has also recently extended into sports management as the Chairman of Dorking Wanderers Women’s FC. Calum has a long-standing commitment to…

A head housekeeper at a care organisation says a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to a Buckingham Garden party is a huge honour. Helen Briscoe, who works at Pendine Park In Wrexham, will attend the prestigious event on May 12 alongside Wrexham Mayor Tina Mannering. The pair have been close friends since childhood and are celebrating major milestones in their respective roles. From leading the city as Mayor to rising through the ranks in the care sector, the duo are set to mark their success together at one of the royal calendar’s most exclusive occasions. When Cllr Mannering was elected Wrexham’s mayor, she …

A new support space for young people in Llanelli is taking shape thanks to the combined efforts of the Carmarthenshire Construction Training Association, and a number of its members, who have come together to help renovate facilities for local mental health charity Mind Llanelli. The Carmarthenshire Construction Training Association (CCTAL), along with its members GS6 Developments and J Randall, have played a key role in helping the charity expand its support for local people. The project, which began in February 2025, involves the conversion of a vacant shop next to Mind Llanelli’s main building into a Young People’s Crisis Prevention…

Ogi has installed a new full fibre network at Pembroke Dock’s Bridge Innovation Centre, strengthening the digital foundations that support Pembrokeshire County Council’s ambition to help local businesses succeed. The new infrastructure replaces an ageing legacy connection with a dedicated, business-grade full fibre solution designed to grow alongside the companies it serves. A high-capacity symmetric core connection now feeds the site, supported by a secondary fibre route for added resilience, giving businesses the reliability and headroom they increasingly expect as standard. Full fibre has also been extended throughout the building, with each office equipped to access its own dedicated connection.…

An innovative safeguarding platform designed to protect young children and support lone childminders in emergencies has received support from the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme. Mother of three Karean Carr has been childminding for 13 years, and it was while completing a routine risk assessment at her kitchen table in Barry that the business concept behind Little Link ID was born. Little Link ID provides a secure digital system that allows childminders to carry a professional badge linked to parent-verified emergency contact details. Using secure QR code and tap technology, authorised responders can access critical safeguarding information quickly…

Feast On Cardiff has this week revealed the first list of confirmed traders for its debut festival at Bute Park, running from Friday 29th to Sunday 31st May 2026, with a first wave led by some of Wales’ most talked-about food names. Leading the line-up are Pasture, known for its fire-based cooking and regenerative, pasture-raised beef; Bodega, the much-loved mediterranean restaurant & wine bar, and sister venue to The Priory Hotel & Restaurant in Caerleon; Pasta a Mano, the cult Pembrokeshire-born pasta concept with a loyal following across Wales and beyond; HILLS Brecon, bringing its award-winning burgers from the Bannau Brycheiniog…

A Cardiff-based property technology business founded by two experienced Welsh entrepreneurs has secured £700,000 in equity investment, in a deal led by the Development Bank of Wales, to scale its platform, grow its team and support the rollout of its service across the UK property sector. openmoove has received a £350,000 equity investment from the Wales Technology Fund, managed by the Development Bank of Wales, matched by a £335,000 investment from HAATCH, the early-stage venture firm, and a group of Welsh angel investors. The deal marks the second time HAATCH and the Development Bank have invested together. Founded in 2024…

The Department for Education has announced that the British Council is set to take on the role of the National Agency for Erasmus+.  In December the UK and EU arrived at a political agreement that the UK would join the Erasmus+ scheme in 2027. That agreement has now been legally formalised under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.  Ruth Cocks, Director, British Council Wales, said: “We are thrilled to be selected as the National Agency for Erasmus+. This is a hugely exciting moment, opening up a wealth of opportunities for Wales. The British Council looks forward to working closely with the Department for Education, Welsh Government and the European Commission…

Cowbridge-based U Test Diagnostics has secured a £225,000 loan from FW Capital, via the British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Wales, to accelerate the rollout of its clinically approved at‑home health tests. Founded in 2024 by brothers Harry and Jamie Griffiths, the business is scaling up to meet rising demand for quick, accurate and accessible diagnostics. U Test offers a comprehensive range of health tests covering internal organ health, reproductive health, infections and deficiencies. Their kits deliver accurate and reliable results within 5–10 minutes. The business also provides a full-circle service through a partnership with Evaro, giving customers immediate access…

A grey seal pup who was found dehydrated and underweight at St Brides Bay in Pembrokeshire – following a long 120km journey in the wild from Cornwall in four days – has been released back into the wild. Affectionately named Muse, the seal pup has been cared for by staff at RSPCA West Hatch Wildlife Centre in Taunton, Somerset, for the past few months. After his rehabilitation he now weighs 41.5kg – nearly tripling in size since he was rescued back in December in Pembrokeshire, after concerns were raised about his health four days earlier when he was spotted in Cornwall.…