Author: Rhys Gregory

This week, winner of the BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year 2025, Benjamin Pritchard was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science in recognition of his extraordinary achievements and inspirational journey by Bangor University. An inspirational athlete and Bangor University alumnus, Benjamin Pritchard graduated in 2013 with an LLB in Law before going on to achieve remarkable success in para-rowing. Born and raised in Mumbles, South Wales, Benjamin was a former cyclist and triathlete before a life-changing cycling accident in 2016 left him paralysed from the waist down. During rehabilitation at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, he discovered rowing and quickly rose…

Residents have begun to move into their new homes, at ClwydAlyn’s £11 Million Maes y Llan development at Rhuddlan Road, Bodelwyddan in Denbighshire. Social homes provider, ClwydAlyn has handed the keys over for phase one of its new Maes y Llan development in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire. Residents moved into twenty-one new homes at the new Maes y Llan Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire. The remaining 24 homes are scheduled be finished in the New Year. This development of is being built by K&C Construction the modern, lifetime homes have been developed as part of Denbighshire County Council’s Local Development Plan (LDP). The mixture of…

A long-term vision to develop women and girls’ football in Mold has been accelerated thanks to key sponsorship from a PR and communications agency. Outwrite PR has backed Mold Alexandra FC’s mission to grow its women and girls’ section from grassroots to competitive level starting with its 20-strong Girls Fun Football team. Aimed at years one to six, the sponsorship has already seen the squad receive new official training shirts, water bottles, and drawstring bags embedded with the company’s logo. Funds have also helped the club purchase several key pieces of equipment including numbered flat disc markers, multi-coloured cones, carry…

Following a two-year charity partnership, Faith in Families has announced an extraordinary total of £54,640raised by Swansea Bay Business Club; supporting children and families living in poverty and overcoming crisis. Through a series of events including walking the Welsh Three Peaks twice, running the Swansea Half Marathon, an epic 400 mile cycle from Fishguard to London, a Pier to Pier walk from Swansea to Port Talbot, the CarTen bike ride from Cardiff to Tenby, an inclusive art auction, and a host of fundraising lunches, Swansea Bay Business Club –  its members, friends and partners – have raised the remarkable sum. Generous match funding…

Five innovative Welsh entrepreneurs have been recognised for their exceptional progress after completing the Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator, with the latest cohort demonstrating how focused support can transform ambitious ideas into investment-ready ventures. The award winners, who completed the ten-week programme, showed remarkable momentum in moving from concept to customer. Each received recognition across five award categories, demonstrating the calibre and diversity of entrepreneurial talent emerging from Wales. Award winners include: Proposition Flex Award For the individual with the most flexible approach in developing their business launch proposition. Winner: Chris Hughes, Tecwila  Tecwila is a flavour focused spirits brand founded in…

NatWest Group has opened applications for the second year of its Fintech Programme, targeting fintechs across the UK that are using AI to help redefine the future of customer experience in financial services. Successful applicants will join a 12-week programme, gaining support from the NatWest Innovation team to explore collaboration opportunities with the bank, access mentorship from senior decision makers, and connect with NatWest’s wider innovation ecosystem through in-person events and workshops – some of which will take place in NatWest’s Accelerator Hubs, including the new London Hub. Building on last year’s success, the 2026 programme encourages more fintechs from across…

A much loved Barry Island fish and chip shop made famous by Gavin and Stacey has announced it will close its doors for good after 25 years. Boofy’s, a long standing favourite with locals and visitors alike, confirmed the news in a heartfelt Facebook post, saying it will close permanently in early January 2026. The chip shop became a household name thanks to the BBC hit Gavin and Stacey, where it regularly appeared in the background of scenes and was often referenced by characters. For fans of the show, Boofy’s is known as the place where they get chippy becoming…

Members of an Organised Crime Gang (OCG) who orchestrated the large-scale supply of Class A and B drugs into Denbighshire have been jailed. A total of 11 individuals, some of whom were related, were found to be involved in the drug operation and appeared for sentencing at Caernarfon Crown Court this week. All were charged for their varying roles and involvement in the supply of cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis. Cumulatively, three of the defendants received custodial sentences that totalled more than 22 years in prison. Their convictions follow a detailed and long-running investigation led by the North Wales Police Serious…

Cardiff City’s Carabao Cup adventure ended on Tuesday night, but not without a real fight, as the Bluebirds were beaten 3 to 1 by Chelsea in a memorable quarter final under the lights at the Cardiff City Stadium. This was a night supporters had been waiting for. Premier League opposition in town, a sold out stadium of more than 30,000 fans and the chance to book a place in the semi finals. From the first whistle, the noise inside CCS reflected just how much this game meant, with the home crowd fully behind Brian Barry Murphy’s side. Chelsea may have…

South Wales Police have confirmed that just one arrest was made following Cardiff City’s Carabao Cup quarter final clash with Chelsea at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday evening, as more than 30,000 fans attended the sold out fixture. The Bluebirds welcomed Premier League opposition to Cardiff after progressing through the earlier rounds of the competition, with a lively atmosphere inside and around the stadium as supporters backed their side in the hope of reaching the semi finals. Despite the occasion, Cardiff were beaten 3 to 1 by Chelsea, bringing their cup run to an end. Police were deployed across…