Author: Rhys Gregory

Business leaders are throwing their weight behind Wrexham’s bid to be crowned the UK’s City of Culture for 2029. Their backing came at a meeting of Wrexham Business Professionals where Ken Skates MS, the Welsh Government’s Minister for North Wales and Transport, struck an optimistic note, saying: “The stars are aligning perfectly for us.” Wrexham came close in a run off with favourites Bradford who are this year celebrating a title that has given the West Yorkshire city an estimated £700 million boost. Now Wrexham County Borough Council, supported by the Welsh Government, is going all out to win next…

Morgan Sindall Construction has marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of the main building phase for the King Henry VIII 3-19 School redevelopment in Abergavenny. A special celebration was held to commemorate this transformative achievement. Representatives from Morgan Sindall, Monmouthshire County Council, and key project partners gathered on site to officially hand over the new school building to the client, ahead of a scheduled year of further external works. Procured via the SEWSCAP framework, the £62.5 million project delivers a purpose-built, all-through school for Monmouthshire County Council. It brings together primary, secondary, and sixth form education on a…

Caerphilly-based visualisation solutions provider, Dynamic X, has made its business goals a reality, as Business Wales support has helped the company access new contract opportunities across the UK public sector. Dynamic X has been a trusted name in 3D visualisation, CGI, and immersive digital media for over a decade. Supporting developers, architects, and housing organisations, the company delivers cutting-edge solutions including interactive walkthroughs, cinematic flythroughs, and real-time rendering. These tools are tailored to enhance planning, stakeholder engagement, and communication for both public and private sector clients. Thanks to expert guidance from Business Wales, the firm has successfully earned a place…

This summer, Wales Millennium Centre presents Monsieur Vincent, a breathtaking virtual reality experience exploring the behind-the-scenes of some of Vincent van Gogh’s greatest work. Running from 21 July to 1 September 2025, the Welsh premiere invites audiences into Van Gogh’s world through immersive 360° visuals, music and narration by acclaimed French actress Rebecca Marder. Set in Auvers-sur-Oise and guided one of Van Gough’s last muses, visitors experience the artist’s story firsthand – with iconic works like Café in Arles, Starry Night and Portrait of Van Gogh brought vividly to life. Inspired by Van Gogh’s final paint palette and set to…

Street Food Circus is set to return to St Donat’s Castle for Fantastic Fȇte, its largest event of the summer across the weekend of Saturday 2 August and Sunday 3 August. The event brings together street food, circus performance, family entertainment, a lido by the sea and after dark DJ sets into a ‘remixed, 21st century village fȇte’. This year, the entertainment features the Artful Dodgems vintage roller rink, bringing roller skate pros and DJs to the roller disco. They are currently touring the UKs biggest music festivals including Big Feastival and Camp Bestival and arriving in Wales for one…

Local organisations and charities joined Principality Building Society to celebrate the launch of its newly relocated Swansea branch on Oxford Street. The branch’s move from Kingsway to a more central part of Swansea reflects Principality’s continued commitment to offering vital cash and in-person services and maintaining its high-street presence until at least the end of 2030. Principality welcomed local organisations and its charity partners to the Oxford Street launch event, including Swansea Bay Health Board, Team Wales, Future Generation Fund recipients Swansea MAD, and educational support service, 2B Enterprising. First established in 1860, Principality Building Society has been a community…

The FAW has pledged £50,000 in grant funding to support the development of girls’ football clubs. The Amser Ni fund is part of its commitment to building a lasting legacy from Cymru’s participation in UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. The FAW is aiming to double female participation in football by 2026, with current figures showing a record high of over 19,300 women and girls actively involved in the sport across Wales. As outlined in its Grassroots Strategy, the FAW has also set an ambitious target to increase participation among girls aged 5 to11 by 50% by 2030. To help achieve this,…

A 28-year-old man has been jailed after violently assaulting and controlling a woman. Callum Huw Owen O’Marah, of Gwernydd, Bethesda, appeared at Mold Crown Court on Monday 7th July after admitting engaging in coercive and controlling behaviour, two counts of intentional strangulation and threatening to share an intimate photograph. Over several months, O’Marah subjected the woman to a continuous stream of domestic abuse. He controlled the use of her phone and social media and punched, slapped and strangled her on multiple occasions. O’Marah continued to call and message her every day even after he was arrested and given conditions not…

To celebrate its grand opening on Thursday 10th July, the new Queen’s Market in Rhyl will be hosting a packed weekend of free to attend events and entertainment, running from the opening day on Thursday 10th July to Sunday 13th. The Market will be open from 10am-10pm every night for the opening weekend, with vendors showcasing their delicious food and drink all weekend long. Featuring a variety of free entertainment offerings throughout the weekend, opening night will host a night of music, which will feature Mike Andrew as Robbie Williams and spotlight local artists Sarah Price and Marney Bailey from…

An innovative Human Library that aims to create fresh connections in rural areas between school children and older people in their communities is being boosted by a grant from Swansea Council. The Human Library initiative run by Bantani Cymru CIC aims to create new connections where older people and younger children in rural communities can share stories and learn from each other. The project is one of 13 schemes to have benefited from grants worth £200,000 as part of the council’s rural anchor project being funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Hazel Israel, a director…