Author: Rhys Gregory

Newport’s three biggest parks have all been recognised at this year’s Green Flag awards. Beechwood, Belle Vue and Tredegar parks have been awarded Green Flag status for 2025/26. This is the first year that Tredegar Park sport and recreation ground has been recognised with Green Flag status. The park has benefited from a number of improvements over the last few years, which have helped enhance the visitor experience. These include the refurbishment of the tennis courts, the opening of Splash ‘Port, refurbishment of the children’s play area, and a renovation of the central toilet and changing room block. For Newport’s…

A national assessment of all maternity and neonatal services in Wales will begin this month, the Health Secretary confirmed today (Tuesday 15 July), as the independent review into services at Swansea Bay University Health Board is published The all-Wales assurance assessment will be independently chaired and will take account of the findings of the recent reviews of maternity and neonatal services across the UK, including in Swansea Bay. It will also consider the family-led report into maternity services at Swansea Bay, which was published on Monday, and align to the England-wide review. Health Secretary Jeremy Miles has decided Swansea Bay…

A Bill that provides a ‘crucial step forward’ in protecting Welsh communities from disused tips, both coal and non-coal, has today been passed by the Senedd. The Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill, the first legislation of its kind in the UK, will create the Disused Tips Authority for Wales to address safety risks posed by Wales’s industrial past. The new Authority will become a Welsh Government sponsored body with powers to: Ensure disused coal and non-coal tips no longer pose a threat to communities through instability Establish a comprehensive system for assessment, registration, monitoring and management of all…

First Minister Eluned Morgan has made a speech focusing on the Welsh Government’s achievements over the past year, highlighting significant progress made in priority areas, as the Senedd approaches its summer recess next week. Speaking during a Welsh Government debate at the Senedd this afternoon, the FM outlined how the government has delivered against its commitments across four priority areas: Better Health, More Homes, Better Transport and More Jobs. Better Health The First Minister highlighted the progress made in cutting the longest NHS waits, which have fallen by 86% since their peak during the Covid pandemic. A further £120 million…

Monmouthshire, UK, Leading recruitment business NuStaff is celebrating a landmark 12 months following a successful Management Buy Out (MBO), reporting an impressive 92% growth in revenue and the early repayment of its Development Bank of Wales loan, six years ahead of schedule. The transformational deal, completed in 2024, was supported and advised on by award-winning dealmaking business GS Verde Group. Since then, NuStaff has gone from strength to strength, expanding its client base, scaling operations, and investing in new talent to meet increasing demand across its core markets. The original MBO allowed the management team to take full control of…

This week, students from Cardiff Metropolitan University will graduate at the Wales Millennium Centre. Over 3,200 students from more than 90 countries will attend the July graduation ceremonies which take place from Monday 14 July to Thursday 17 July. Professor Rachael Langford, Cardiff Met’s Vice-Chancellor and President, said: “Graduation week is a standout moment in our University calendar – a special time to celebrate the achievements of our students. It’s a chance for us to warmly welcome graduates, along with their families, friends and supporters who have been by their side throughout their academic journey. “On behalf of the entire…

A new project to develop next-generation tidal turbine blades is underway in Wales, bringing together leading organisations from across the marine energy sector. Menter Môn Morlais Ltd, the owner of Europe’s largest consented tidal energy scheme, is playing a central role in driving this initiative forward. Backed by £1million Welsh Government funding through the Vinnovate programme, the project aims to design turbine blades that are more efficient and durable, ready for deployment in harsh tidal environments off the coast of Ynys Môn (Anglesey). The initiative sees AMRC Cymru, ORE Catapult, and Menter Môn’s Morlais project partner with Galician firms Magallanes…

Digital technology has transformed the way we live, how we handle our daily chores, work, and our free time. Most of our activities have now moved online – we don’t have to commute to go to the nearest movie theatre or gaming centre anymore; we can now do it all from home. From video streaming services such as Disney+ or Netflix, to online gaming and gambling platforms, our fun time is just a click away.  However, with greater accessibility comes greater responsibility and an urge for stricter digital laws. For Welsh consumers navigating a fast-paced digital environment, learning about their…

Ever felt that electric buzz when a game world responds to your every twitch? That’s the thrill of real-time gaming, and here in Wales, it’s catching fire faster than you can say “lag-free.”  Wales has quietly built a surprising roster of digital playgrounds. According to the University of South Wales, there are now over 100 video game companies operating in Wales, with roughly half sprouting in the past decade. It’s mad, really—studios large and micro, from Penarth’s Wales Interactive to the shiny new Rocket Science European HQ in Cardiff, all quick to leverage real-time engines like Unreal and Unity to…

Organisers are hailing Cardiff’s brand-new music series Blackweir a success after more than 100,000 people enjoyed four massive headlining concerts. Over the past two weeks, the city’s largest greenfield venue has welcomed iconic global artists Stevie Wonder, Alanis Morissette, Noah Kahan and Slayer. And today, Cardiff-based DEPOT Live (the live-events arm of Cardiff music venue, DEPOT) and UK promoters Cuffe and Taylor say they are delighted with Blackweir, and hope that this is the start of a regular concert series which could bring world-renowned artists and musicians to the iconic green space at Blackweir Fields alongside the River Taff next year.…