Author: Rhys Gregory

Councillor Michael Michael has been inaugurated as the new Lord Mayor of Cardiff. Cllr Michael is the 122nd person and the first Greek Cypriot to hold the office of Lord Mayor of the City and County of Cardiff. He was presented with the official mayoral chains at a ceremony held at County Hall during Cardiff Council’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday 21st May. A Cardiff councillor since 1997, Cllr Michael has a long and distinguished record of public service. Originally elected to represent Fairwater, he has served the Trowbridge and St Mellons ward since 2012 and has held a number…

Families in Cardiff can cool off this May half term as the popular Splash Pad at Victoria Park officially opens for the summer season today. Following a successful soft launch yesterday, the attraction opens fully on the first official day of the May half term holidays, just as soaring temperatures are expected across Wales this weekend. The opening comes in time for what the Met Office is forecasting to be a scorching bank holiday weekend, with many families expected to head outdoors to make the most of the sunshine. The Splash Pad will operate seven days a week throughout the…

Traffic is already building on parts of the M4 across South Wales as thousands of people prepare to head off for the May half term break, with warm weather expected to add to the busy conditions. According to Traffic Wales, congestion has been reported on the M4 eastbound at Junction 26 Malpas in Newport, while delays are also affecting the westbound carriageway near Junction 23A Magor. Drivers are being urged to allow extra time for their journeys as roads become busier throughout the day. The congestion comes as schools across Wales break up for the first day of the May…

Finding the right personal trainer software is so critical if you want to grow your business without burning out. The problem is that the market is flooded with platforms that look great on paper but are frustrating to use in reality. A lot of apps are weighed down by clunky, confusing menus that take ages to navigate. Others lure you in with a low base price, only to lock their best features behind expensive upsell walls the moment you try to automate your business or run a group challenge. PT Distinction takes a completely different approach to digital fitness coaching.…

Thousands of food lovers are set to head to Cardiff Bay this summer as the popular Cardiff Food and Drink Festival returns for another three day celebration of food, drink and live entertainment. Taking place from Friday 3 July to Sunday 5 July 2026 at Roald Dahl Plass, the free festival will once again transform the waterfront into a bustling hub packed with street food, local produce, craft stalls and live music. Organisers have confirmed that a mix of returning favourites and new stallholders will be taking part, offering visitors the chance to sample everything from Welsh produce and artisan…

Cardiff Council has a new Leader after Cllr Chris Weaver was elected at last night’s Annual General Meeting of Full Council. Cllr Weaver was appointed Leader of Cardiff Council after his predecessor, Huw Thomas, stepped down and resigned as a Councillor following his election to the Senedd earlier this month. In his inaugural Council Leader’s speech to the Annual General Meeting, Cllr Weaver reflected on the local authority’s achievements and set out his priorities for the year ahead. Speaking after the Annual General Meeting, Cllr Weaver, said: “The next 12 months are about building on the momentum created over the…

More than 200 business leaders gathered at The Parkgate Hotel in Cardiff for the CBI Wales Annual Lunch on Thursday 21 May, where the new Welsh Government Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price, and Secretary of State for Wales, Jo Stevens, outlined their plans to work with businesses to help drive economic growth and prosperity across Wales. The event came just two weeks after voters elected the first Plaid Cymru led Welsh Government, with discussions focusing on investment, innovation, connectivity, skills, AI adoption and unlocking growth across all parts of Wales. Mr Price was attending his first…

Families across the UK will be able to enjoy cheaper meals, attractions and days out this summer under a new government-backed scheme aimed at easing pressure on household budgets. The UK Government has announced the launch of the “Great British Summer Savings” scheme, which will temporarily cut VAT on a range of family-friendly activities and attractions between June 25 and September 1, 2026. The initiative will reduce costs on children’s meals in restaurants, children’s cinema and theatre tickets, and entry prices for attractions including soft play centres, adventure parks and theme parks. The scheme, announced by Rachel Reeves and Keir…

Passengers could book taxi and bus-style self-driving vehicles later this year, as applications open today (22 May 2026) for operators to run cars across Great Britain. The pilot scheme will enable firms – including self-driving technology company Wayve – to bring cutting-edge technology to British roads, creating thousands of jobs and unlocking billions for the economy by 2035. Services could enhance journeys by supporting greater freedom and independence for older and disabled people, as well as expanding travel options across both work and leisure. Self-driving technology could transform roads, with human error currently contributing to 88% of collisions on UK…

Further funding for the Elan Valley Lakes Project has been approved by the Growing Mid Wales Board (19 May). The decision marks an important step forward, enabling the next stage of the project to begin. The decision enables the next stage of the project to proceed, following the required business case and assurance process. In March 2025, the project received £565,500 of Growth Deal funding to support early delivery activity. This has enabled initial work to begin on key elements, including plans for the expansion of the Celtic rainforest and the design of a new visitor centre, marking the transition from planning…