Author: Rhys Gregory

Dozens of schools across Bridgend have closed their doors after the Met Office issued a red warning for extreme heat affecting Wales. The warning comes as a heatwave is expected to impact large parts of England and Wales this week, with temperatures in the affected area forecast to exceed 37C and potentially reach between 38C and 40C in some locations. The Met Office said the extreme heat will be accompanied by high humidity, increasing discomfort and the risk of health impacts. Very warm and humid nights are also expected, limiting people’s ability to recover from the heat overnight. It warned…

Wales has introduced its biggest change to NHS dentistry in more than 20 years. Here is what the new system means for dental appointments, check-ups and the choices available to patients who want reliable, ongoing care. Wales Has Entered a New Era of Dental Care On 1 April 2026, a new NHS dental contract came into effect across Wales. The reform replaced the previous Unit of Dental Activity system with a model intended to give greater weight to prevention, individual risk and clinical need. It changes how NHS dental practices are funded and how patients are assessed, recalled and treated.…

Nearly 50 years after it first appeared on television screens, Fawlty Towers continues to prove why it remains one of Britain’s most beloved sitcoms. Now transformed into a stage production by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger, Fawlty Towers The Play arrives at the Wales Millennium Centre fresh from a record-breaking and completely sold-out West End run. And quite simply, it is everything fans could have hoped for. I’ll try not to give away too many spoilers, so if you’re planning to see it this week, don’t worry. What makes this production so successful is that…

The Ceredigion Nature Festival will return to the Castle in Aberystwyth on Saturday, 11 July, offering a free day of activities celebrating the natural world. Running from 10am to 4pm, the event will bring together local organisations, community groups and conservation experts to showcase Ceredigion’s rich natural environment and inspire greater involvement in nature recovery. Visitors can enjoy a varied programme of guided walks, wildlife activities, animal encounters, talks, workshops and family-friendly stalls. From getting up close to local wildlife to learning from conservation specialists, there will be something for all ages to discover and enjoy. The festival is organised…

COLEG CAMBRIA has launched an AI Pledge designed to give staff and learners confidence as artificial intelligence plays a growing role in education, training and the workplace. The pledge sets out the college’s commitment to using AI ethically, responsibly and inclusively, with human judgement, expertise and relationships remaining central to decision-making. Developed as part of Cambria’s wider digital innovation strategy, the framework is believed to be among the first of its kind in the further education sector in Wales – and offers a model of best practice that can be shared with schools, colleges and universities across the UK. It…

With a rare, red warning for extreme heat issued across parts of Wales, Age Cymru is calling on friends and family to check in on and support older people who may be particularly at risk. Victoria Lloyd, CEO of Age Cymru said: “While historically, warmer weather has been an exciting prospect for many people across the country, heatwaves can have a troubling impact on older people, as many often don’t realise they’re overheating until they’re already unwell. “With the combination of more of us living into older age, a stretched NHS and record temperatures being achieved year-after-year, the risks are…

A LUXURY holiday park and one of the UK’s fastest-growing caravan manufacturers have joined forces to offer something rarely seen in the sector – single-unit holiday homes built to individual specifications. Maes Mynan Park, near Caerwys, is working with Yorkshire-based Beverley Leisure Homes (BLH) to create bespoke holiday properties shaped around customers’ lifestyles, accessibility needs and budgets. While bespoke lodges have long been available on the market, the partnership is bringing that same level of flexibility to the single-unit static caravan sector, where buyers have traditionally selected from a fixed range of specifications. From wheelchair-friendly layouts and home office space to dog-friendly…

As Glastonbury takes a break in 2026, music lovers searching for an alternative festival experience increasingly looked beyond the UK’s biggest events and towards smaller, community-focused gatherings. On the far western edge of Pembrokeshire, Unearthed Festival once again showcased why it has become one of the country’s most respected independent festivals, championing grassroots culture, Welsh talent and community spirit. Founded in 2012 in a single field in Pembrokeshire, Unearthed has resisted the pressures that have forced dozens of independent festivals to close in recent years, choosing not to pursue rapid expansion or corporate backing. The festival took place from 19…

Aberystwyth University has celebrated its first ever veterinary students completing their studies and qualifying to enter the profession. The success of the 23 students who have completed the Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree programme was recognised at a ceremony in front of around a hundred invited guests. Officially opened by His Majesty King Charles III in 2021, Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Sciences is the first of its kind and the only veterinary school in Wales.  It was established to address the growing demand for veterinary professionals, particularly in rural mixed practice. Vet students spend the first two years at Aberystwyth…

A husband and wife have launched their own high quality hand-crafted chocolate brand. Pastry chefs Robin and Rosie Evans founded Epicurean Chocolatiers to meet the growing demand for premium artisan chocolates. Robin, 26, from Neston in Cheshire, met 20-year-old Rosie, from Llanidloes in mid-Wales, while they were working at a country house hotel in North Wales. Their business started trading at the end of last year and has already enjoyed success at a range of artisan markets fayres across the region. All their products are carefully hand-crafted in their kitchen in North Wales and they exclusively use the finest ingredients…