Author: Rhys Gregory

Llangollen and Corwen Railway has announced an exciting new partnership with the Wales Comic Con ahead of this year’s event, which takes place on 4 and 5 April at the iconic Llangollen Pavilion. To celebrate the new collaboration, fans will have the opportunity to travel to Wales Comic Con in truly unique style aboard a special “Red Dwarf Steam Train” on Saturday 4 April, featuring celebrated actor and comedian Chris Barrie. Best known for his role as Arnold Rimmer in the long-running sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf, Chris Barrie will travel on the steam train, meeting fans in a special meet…

The much-anticipated Gorseinon 10K & 2K Fun Run is set to return on April 12th, bringing together runners, families, and the local community for a powerful day of sport, remembrance, and impact. This year’s event is once again proudly led by headline sponsor Brisco Williams, with automotive partner Sinclair Group UK providing the official lead vehicle. The event is delivered in partnership with Front Runner Events and Freedom Leisure, ensuring a professionally managed and memorable race experience for all participants. The event is also generously supported by Rhys Davies Mortgages, Brecon Carreg, Swansea Council, Simon Hayden Freelance Design & Media,…

A disused former railway site in Bridgend is set to be transformed into 21 high-quality, energy-efficient homes for social rent, as Bridgend-based housing association, Valleys to Coast, moves forward with plans for Croft Goch Road, Kenfig Hill. The development will regenerate a brownfield site with historic railway use, bringing redundant land back into productive use while supporting local housing needs. The scheme is being delivered with support from Bridgend County Borough Council, which played a key role in securing funding through the Welsh Government’s Social Housing Grant programme. Blaenavon-based contractor P&P Builders has been appointed to deliver the scheme, which…

Sara Jones and family realised their Monmouthshire sheep farm had to diversify to thrive, and the answer was right on their doorstep. Natural water from the Graig Fawr spring had served the farm for generations, and the Jones’s saw its business potential. Three years on, and the canned water from Tump Farm near Usk is finding new markets in the UK and around the world, and expansion is on the cards. A £50,000 loan from Tata Steel subsidiary UKSE has provided working capital and nowTumptonics is looking to grow. The family business has a purpose-built canning plant, producing still and sparkling…

A man from Pentre has been jailed for assault and coercive control following a South Wales Police investigation. Daniel Batstone, 29, from Pentre was sentenced on March 23 at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court to one year and six months in prison. This sentence follows a change in plea from not guilty to guilty for one count of engaging in control/ coercive behaviour and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. This followed officers attending and address in August 2025 in Pentre after a 999 call was received about a disturbance.  When officers arrived at the property the victim disclosed that…

Transport for Wales (TfW) has announced a Wales-wide initiative to support the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure by providing all 22 Local Authorities with free access to a shared national data platform, ChargePoint Navigator. ChargePoint Navigator is designed to simplify site selection, reduce costs, and support EV infrastructure planning to local authorities. Through TfW sponsorship, every Local Authority in Wales will now have access to a common evidence base, supporting consistent, transparent and value for money investment in charging infrastructure aligned with national transport policies. This marks the first time the platform has operated at a national level outside England. Originally…

A teenage cyclist has died following a collision with a car in Cardiff. South Wales Police have confirmed that officers are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which happened at the junction of Penarth Road and Clare Road at around 12.25pm on Wednesday. The incident involved a car and a cyclist. A 16-year-old boy from Grangetown tragically died as a result. His family is being supported by specially trained officers. Police have also issued a warning about footage of the incident being shared online. A spokesperson said: “We are aware of footage of this incident being shared on Facebook and…

Families are invited to make the most of the Easter holidays at Mermaid Quay, as the waterfront destination unveils a packed programme of free, family-friendly activities – led by a magical Easter Egg Trail running from 30 March to 12 April. Spring has officially sprung in Cardiff Bay, and visitors can follow a colourful trail of “eggceptional” Easter eggs hidden throughout the Quay. Young explorers can pick up a trail sheet from the table outside the Glee Club before setting off to hunt for eggs displayed in shop and restaurant windows, collecting letters and unscrambling the secret Easter word to…

Summer golf puts you in closer conversation with the elements. Bright mornings turn into humid afternoons, and by the back nine, you feel every extra layer you pulled on at breakfast. What you wear matters because it shapes how you play. From your first tee shot to the clubhouse drink, the right polo shirt quietly supports your game rather than stealing attention from it. Why warm weather changes what you need from a golf shirt Heat shifts what you need from your clothing. In cooler conditions, structure and warmth often take precedence, but summer demands that your golf shirt manages…

Ceredigion’s rugged coastline, scenic Cambrian Mountains, vibrant university towns and strong sense of community make it one of the most desirable places to live in Wales. But for many local residents hoping to buy their first home, the dream of staying in the county is becoming increasingly difficult. Recent research has even suggested that Ceredigion may be the least affordable place in the UK for first-time buyers. So, is the claim true – and what is really driving the affordability challenge in west Wales?  A surprising place at the bottom of the affordability table According to the Skipton Group Home…