Author: Rhys Gregory

One of the UK’s most spectacular coastal endurance events is set to return this summer, as participants from across Wales and beyond prepare to take on the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge, bringing a welcome boost to communities across the region. Held on the UK’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from 18-19 July, the event will see over 1,500 walkers, joggers and runners tackle distances ranging from 100km, 50km, marathon, 25km and 10km, following a breathtaking route along the iconic Gower coastline. Starting and finishing at a basecamp near Penrice Castle, Challengers will experience some of Wales’ most celebrated…

RSPCA Cymru has responded to a new amber extreme heat warning by sounding the alarm for pet owners to act immediately to make sure ‘silent killer’ heatstroke doesn’t strike without warning. The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for much of southern England and southeastern Wales this week, and the RSPCA is urging animal owners to prepare their pets for the incoming heatwave. With many people planning trips to the seaside, BBQs, and picnics, the RSPCA is reminding owners to prioritise their pets and keep them safe during hot weather. Predicted temperatures are set to soar from…

With another UK heatwave upon us and temperatures expected to reach 35C in parts of the UK, many of us are looking to fire up the barbecue and take advantage of some al-fresco dining. Here, the team from food safety experts High Speed Training shared 6 steps to make sure you’re ready to cook effectively and safely Pre cleaning is essential Whether your BBQ has been outside or stored in the garage over winter, it’s likely that it will need a good clean to make sure it’s safe and sanitised to cook on this summer. Dr Richard Anderson, Head of…

Applications are now open for the 9th annual Welsh Law Awards, with legal professionals and firms from across Wales invited to showcase their achievements and excellence within the sector. The prestigious awards ceremony will take place on Friday, 2 October 2026, at the Hilton Hotel in Cardiff city centre. The event will be hosted by Sara Edwards, one of Welsh television and radio’s most popular presenters, and will celebrate the talent, innovation and dedication found throughout Wales’s legal industry. Founded by Wesley Skene, the Welsh Law Awards have become a recognised platform for highlighting outstanding individuals, teams and organisations making…

Welsh businesses are showing resilience in response to global uncertainty, with 68% saying they are confident in their ability to withstand economic shocks, according to new findings from the Lloyds Business Barometer. More two thirds (71%) of Welsh businesses say they have been impacted by recent global uncertainty, with 62% citing rising costs and 44% citing supply chain disruption as the main consequences. Despite this, 48% of firms said they still expect to grow this year. The Lloyds Business Barometer survey is made up of 1,200 UK firms from across all regions and sectors. The latest research reveals that Welsh…

As Brecknock takes centre stage as the Royal Welsh Show’s 2026 Feature County, Major Andrew Butcher MBE will officially open this year’s event on Monday 20 July. The official opening ceremony will take place at 10.00am in the Council Area, marking the start of four days celebrating the very best of Welsh agriculture, rural life and entertainment. The selection of Major Butcher is particularly fitting during Brecknock’s Feature County year. Through his role at Sennybridge Defence Training Estate and his long-standing connections with the Epynt and surrounding rural communities, Major Butcher has developed strong ties to the area and its…

A respected Swansea community leader has been appointed to play a key role in shaping how a £20 million UK Government investment will transform parts of the city. Thom Lynch has been named Chair of the Neighbourhood Board, which will oversee how Swansea’s Pride in Place funding is invested to deliver meaningful change for local communities. The funding is set to revitalise neighbourhoods including Brynmelyn, Waun Wen, North Hill, Dyfatty and Hafod, supporting a wide range of community-led projects focused on improving quality of life, wellbeing and local opportunity. Thom brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record…

Cardiff Capital Region (CCR), along with Caerphilly County Borough Council and Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, have announced two new economic regeneration projects. These will help continue the transformation of former industrial sites into new hubs for jobs, business and tourism, ensuring immediate economic benefits are derived from the dualling of the A465. The announcement follows the recent approval of £15m of additional funding to the £50m already allocated to the Northern Valleys Initiative (NVI). This now takes total funding to £65m, as CCR and its 10 partner local authorities work together to build on their collaborative approach to…

A planning application for a major employment site expected to deliver more than 370 new jobs for Mid Wales has been submitted. The proposals for CymruTech Park, next to Newtown College, have been developed by Asbri Planning and Hiraeth Architecture for Powys County Council and NPTC Group of Colleges. The scheme includes an advanced manufacturing centre, a range of modern business units and a Green Skills Academy designed to support innovation and growth. The hybrid application combines full details for the first phase of development – including the site access road, Green Skills Academy and initial business units – alongside…

The new Welsh Government Minister with responsibility for energy met with students from North Wales at a major offshore wind conference in Manchester. Adam Price, Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, listened to pupils at Ysgol Maes Garmon as they discussed their experience at the Global Offshore Wind 2026 event. The Welsh Government worked with RenewableUK – which hosted the conference in partnership with the Global Wind Energy Council – for the Flintshire-based students to attend the conference. The visit was arranged to help the Year 12 students understand the spectrum of opportunities in offshore wind, including those close…