Author: Rhys Gregory

Welsh researchers have been awarded funding of almost £1.2 million to develop a new detector for tuberculosis in humans and animals that can report a result in one hour. The technology will be simple enough to be operated by any healthcare worker or veterinarian. It will be more specific and more sensitive than existing methods as well as significantly quicker than other types of tests. Supported by funding from UKRI, the project brings together experts in tuberculosis, veterinary medicine, microbiology, microwave and photonic engineering, to develop a new solution to this global health problem. TB is a major cause of…

General entries into the 2025 Cardiff Half Marathon have sold out in record speed, with all general entries filled within 12 hours of going on sale. Registration for next year’s event opened on Wednesday 9 October and all early bird and second release tickets were snapped up in just over an hour. Hours later, runners had also filled all available general entry places, meaning the only way to now take part in the event is through an official charity, international tour operator or via a Business Challenge package. Next year’s race will take place on Sunday 5 October and with…

British air freight carrier, European Cargo, has confirmed its investment plans to open a new base in Wales Cardiff Airport is thrilled a new regular air freight service between China and Wales will be starting, thanks to European Cargo and the launch of its second UK base. The new base launches on 16 October 2024. There will initially be 3 weekly flights, building to 4, with the ambition of this frequency increasing in the future. The base will be operating with dedicated large Airbus aircraft. This development helps to build on the national importance and economic value of Cardiff Airport…

The Development Bank of Wales has taken an equity stake in Cardiff-based Llusern Scientific as part of a substantial six-figure funding round that is helping the University of South Wales spinout to commercialise its testing for Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Llusern Scientific is one of six University spinouts that have collectively secured £1.7 million in equity funding from the Development Bank of Wales to date in 2024 as the Bank focusses on boosting innovation in Wales. The others include Swansea-based Corryn Biotechnologies and Grove Nanomaterials along with Awen Oncology, a spin-out of Bangor University and Cardiff University. Cardiff Metropolitan University…

Wales’ leading advanced electronics manufacturer, Axiom Manufacturing Services, has revealed it is set for double digit growth in 2024, as a year of strategic investment and client acquisitions delivers a record order book. The announcement follows a period investment and customer wins for the Newbridge-based contract electronics manufacturer, which specialises bespoke design, build, and test solutions for world-leading customers operating in the aerospace, defence and security, medical, and industrial sectors. 2023 saw Axiom maintain turnover of around £55 million for a third successive year, despite the pressures of hardening costs, domestic and international political uncertainties, and ongoing global supply chain…

Due to huge demand from their fans, one of the UK’s most enduring and loved bands Stereophonics have announced an extra show at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday 11 July 2025.  The band will now play at Principality Stadium on Friday 11 July and Saturday 12 July with tickets going on general sale on Friday 11 October at 9am. In the band’s biggest ever tour for summer 2025, Stadium Anthems promises to be a journey through the band’s incredible career, with no hit left behind. Although Kelly has been busy touring and recording with Far From Saints (UK #5)…

Bridgend County Borough has a rich, fascinating history, which deserves to be explored. That’s why the council has partnered with Bridgend Town Council to create a new and fascinating town centre heritage trail in Bridgend. The trail takes you on a journey to find out more about some of the town’s historic buildings and events along with some colourful local characters. Find out who brought the first piped drinking fountain to the town, how the community raised money to adopt naval craft in support of the Second World War effort, why Chapel Street is known locally as ‘Irish Lane’, and…

Rising star Madlen Forwood who is tipped to be “the next Katherine Jenkins” has been named as the final artist for this year’s Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Remembrance Concert. Mumbles based soprano Madlen, who recently graduated from the Wales Academy of Voice and Dramatic Arts (WAVDA), has recently toured Belgium and Paris as a member of Mumbles A Cappella Choir appearing at St Bavo’s Cathedral, Ghent as well as at Saint-Sulpice and La Madeleine in Paris. In 2022 Madlen sang, as part of the UWTSD Academy Voices Choir, alongside Katherine Jenkins, for Queen Elizabeth Il at the Royal Windsor…

Young people in Tonyrefail are working with the celebrated graffiti artist ‘Tee2Sugars’ to create a vibrant and colourful mural that celebrates Wales and their community. The exciting project is funded by the Council, linked to a local footbridge replacement that was completed earlier this year. A group of pupils from Tonyrefail Community School has helped to design the mural. One side of the artwork will show ‘Tonyrefail’ in large letters and depict traditional Welsh themes such as daffodils and our mining history – along with an anvil, which is an emblem of the village. On the other side, the mural…

Residents are being encouraged to give their views on exciting plans for Cwmcarn Forest Drive, with several drop-in sessions being held at the popular Caerphilly borough visitor attraction. Under the ambitious plans, Caerphilly County Borough Council and Natural Resources Wales will collaborate to find a private sector partner to further enhance Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Visitor Centre. Informal drop-in sessions, where members of the public can call in to discuss the proposals, are being held at Cwmcarn Forest Drive Visitor Centre on: Wednesday 16th October 2pm – 4pm Sunday 20th October 10am – 12pm Friday 25th October 10am – 12pm