Author: Rhys Gregory

The brand new Ysgol Cynefin has opened its doors to pupils and staff – providing a vibrant new home for specialist education in Cardiff. Delivered in partnership with the Welsh Government through the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme and built by Kier, the state‑of‑the‑art £23 million landmark development provides a modern, inspiring learning environment designed around the needs, wellbeing and aspirations of children and young people with additional learning needs (ALN). Formerly known as The Court School, Ysgol Cynefin now operates across two purpose‑built sites in Fairwater and Llanrumney, welcoming pupils into bright, accessible, single‑storey buildings that place inclusion, creativity…

A dozen local businesses have received grant funding from Newport City Council to help them cut energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint. The council’s Net Zero Newport Decarbonisation Programme offers grants of up to £30,000 to help businesses match-fund the cost of energy efficiency or renewable energy projects. It also offers free technical support to help local businesses develop low carbon projects. The 2025-26 programme has built on the success of the first year of the programme, with a total of just under £250,000 being awarded to the twelve businesses. Businesses helped by the programme include Wibli Wobli, Newport’s…

Jane Bryant MS, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, has visited Caerphilly town centre to view progress on a range of ambitious regeneration schemes that are helping to transform the community. The Cabinet Secretary was accompanied by Cllr Jamie Pritchard, the Leader of Caerphilly Council, as they viewed a number of exciting ongoing and planned developments. The schemes form part of the Caerphilly 2035 Placemaking Plan – a bold and ambitious project to enhance and regenerate the town with significant investment from the Welsh Government and Caerphilly county borough council. The first stop of the visit was to view…

Merthyr Tydfil’s new indoor market was officially opened this week by Jayne Bryant, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government. The eagerly awaited market opened its doors for trade in December 2025 – just one day after the former market closed – marking the start of a new era with a modern, vibrant, community-centred market. This £2.3 million redevelopment has been made possible through the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme and the UKSPF Programme Jayne Bryant, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, said: “This new market is a fantastic example of what our Transforming Towns funding can achieve. The Welsh…

People in Wales will have their personal data better protected after the Senedd approved regulations on 10 March abolishing the open electoral register.  The Representation of the People (Removal of the Edited Register) (Wales) Regulations 2026 will end the practice of selling voters’ details to direct marketing and other commercial organisations. Young people and those considered vulnerable are among those who will benefit most, as they will be better protected from targeting by harmful organisations. These changes will take effect after May’s Senedd elections on 1 October and will apply to the register used for future local and Senedd elections. The change also…

The Welsh Government is today (Thursday 12 March) unveiling its landmark ten-year strategy to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse. Wales becomes the first nation in the UK to launch a decade-long strategy on the issue. The Strategy for Preventing and Responding to Child Sexual Abuse 2026-2036, published alongside a three-year delivery plan, represents a key commitment by the Welsh Government in protecting children and supporting those affected by this devastating form of abuse. The strategy sets out a vision that all children in Wales live free from the harm of sexual abuse, and that everyone affected is protected…

A new 3G pitch at Dragon Park in Newport will improve training for women and girls across Wales. Girls and women playing football in Wales will benefit from upgraded facilities at Dragon Park in Newport, following a £1million Welsh Government investment in the Football Association of Wales (FAW) facility. The funding will deliver a new 3G pitch and improved training infrastructure at the national football centre. The site will serve as the home of the FAW Girls Regional Programme for players aged 12 to 17, whilst also supporting grassroots participation across Newport and beyond. The investment forms part of a wider £15million Welsh Government funding package…

Paying contractors across borders can quickly become complicated. Traditional bank transfers often take days, come with hidden fees, and create confusion over exchange rates. Many companies are now using stablecoins to pay overseas contractors, leveraging modern payout platforms that make international payments faster, more transparent, and cost-effective. These platforms not only speed up settlements but also provide full visibility into fees, transaction status, and compliance measures. For businesses managing global teams, this can translate into significant savings, improved operational efficiency, and stronger relationships with contractors who receive their payments promptly and reliably. Why Businesses Are Adopting Modern Payout Platforms Modern…

A few years ago, a walking guide based in Llanberis told a journalist something that stuck. He said the strangest thing about his job was how often clients arrived and seemed genuinely surprised that Wales existed. Not geographically — they knew where it was. But they had no idea what was actually there. They booked because a friend mentioned it, or they found a trail on an app, and then they showed up and couldn’t quite believe what they were looking at. That gap — between perception and reality — is probably the most honest explanation for why Welsh outdoor…

A great Minecraft world feels alive. Smooth gameplay, quick loading, and creative mods turn simple blocks into rich adventures. Many players overlook one factor behind successful multiplayer worlds: infrastructure. Hosting quality decides whether exploration feels smooth or frustrating. Modern communities build far more than villages and castles. Many craft frightening experiences using Minecraft Bedrock horror mods that add darkness, strange sounds, and unpredictable creatures. These experiences require stable technical support to function properly. A hosting industry report showed that servers using SSD storage reduce world loading times by almost 60% compared with traditional drives. Faster loading keeps multiplayer sessions stable…