Author: Rhys Gregory

Persimmon Homes has announced that Stuart Phillips has been appointed Regional Managing Director for Wales. The appointment follows Stuart’s strong leadership of Persimmon’s West Wales regional business, where he will continue to serve as Managing Director alongside his new wider responsibilities. In his new role, Stuart will support the East Wales region, working closely with Managing Director Lee Hawker, while helping to strengthen Persimmon’s approach to housing delivery across Wales. Stuart will continue to report to Regional Chairman, Stephen Cleveley. As Regional Managing Director for Wales, Stuart will play a key role in supporting the business’ work with local authorities,…

Cardiff Airport is helping train the next generation of aviation professionals through a partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, giving students hands-on experience inside a live airport environment. Students studying the BA (Hons) Aviation Management degree are immersed in the day-to-day operations of the airport, taking part in structured sessions across multiple departments including operations, safety and security, customer experience and commercial activity. The programme also includes work experience opportunities and real-world consultancy projects designed to prepare students for careers in the aviation industry. The degree programme, launched in 2022, was developed in collaboration between Cardiff Metropolitan…

Cardiff City FC Community Foundation, the official charity of Cardiff City Football Club, is delighted to announce the appointment of Zac Lyndon-Jones as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026. Zac brings more than 15 years of experience within the Community Foundation, having progressed through a range of coaching and leadership roles during his time with the organisation. In his new position, Zac will lead the Foundation’s strategic direction and long-term vision, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, purposeful programmes that support people and communities to reach their full potential. Zac’s journey with the organisation began in 2013, following earlier voluntary work with Cardiff City Academyand…

Wingstop UKI has opened its third site in Wales this week in Merthyr Tydfil. To celebrate the highly anticipated opening, the first 100 people through the door received free chicken wings. Located in Merthyr Retail Park, one of South Wales’ most popular shopping destinations, the new 198 sq. ft site will host 88 covers. Serving a diverse mix of shoppers from across the South Wales Valleys, the site marks Wingstop UKI’s first town location in Wales. Diners can expect the full menu of wings, tenders, burgers and sides all cooked to order and hand-sauced-and-tossed in Wingstop UKI’s bold flavours, including…

The countdown is on for a mystery EuroMillions winner in Powys who has a month left to claim an amazing £112,091 prize. The winning ticket was bought in Powys for the EuroMillions draw on 12 December 2025 and the holder has until 10 June 2026 to claim their prize. The National Lottery is urging players to check and double‑check any tickets they may have tucked away, particularly from the busy run‑up to Christmas last year. The ticket matched all five main numbers and one Lucky Star to win and the winning numbers were 7, 25, 30, 37 and 41 and…

Keep Wales Tidy has secured £777,628 in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to launch a new three year project aimed at protecting Wales’ hedgerows and ancient trees in urban communities. Made possible through National Lottery players, the Urban Long Forest project will run from April 2026 until June 2029, focusing on raising awareness of the importance of hedgerows and ancient trees while encouraging local communities to take an active role in their care and conservation. The initiative will see targeted work carried out in Cardiff, Caerphilly, Neath Port Talbot and Wrexham, helping to restore and safeguard hedgerows that…

Go.Compare has announced the appointment of Sophia Glennon as its new Head of Digital Growth, strengthening the company’s digital marketing team as it adapts to a rapidly changing search landscape. In her new role, Sophia will report to VP of Marketing, Paul Rogers, and will be responsible for driving the company’s digital growth strategy across channels, including paid search (PPC), as well as managing broader performance marketing initiatives. Sophia brings more than a decade of experience in digital marketing across the insurance and personal finance sector. Beginning her career at Admiral, before moving into Confused.com, where she rose from Marketing…

Law firm Blake Morgan has announced the appointment of two Partners as Co-Heads of Office in Wales, marking the first time the role has been shared in the firm’s history. Daniela Smith and Lee Fisher will take on the joint leadership of Blake Morgan’s Cardiff office from 1 May 2026, bringing a combined total of more than 50 years’ experience at the firm between them. The appointments mark the passing of the baton from Eve Piffaretti, who has led the Wales office for over seven years and was recognised with the Leadership Award at the Wales Legal Awards 2025. Eve…

The sixth edition of the Barry Island 10K returns to the iconic seaside location on Sunday 17 May – and it’s set to be its biggest yet. This year the race is collaborating with Gŵyl Fach y Fro, extending the celebration of Welsh language, arts and culture into a full two-day event, bringing a festival feel to the popular seaside spot on race weekend. More than 4,600 participants have registered to take on the scenic, undulating course which takes in some of the town’s most iconic landmarks including Whitmore Bary, the Knap and Romilly Park. The route has been devised by double Olympic marathoner Steve Brace and is the second event in the R4W 10K Series. What time…

Tŷ Hafan mum Suzanne Baxter is set to climb Pen y Fan next month in memory of her beloved son Harry. Here Suzanne, from Michaelston-Y-Fedw, near Newport, who has undergone no less than four hip replacement operations in the past 18 years, explains why she is taking on this challenge. “Climbing a mountain for Tŷ Hafan seems minuscule in comparison to the many metaphorical mountains that Tŷ Hafan has helped our family climb,” says Suzanne. “Climbing Machu Picchu may seem more appropriate but my physical limitations mean that when I saw the option of just climbing Pen y Fan at…