Author: Rhys Gregory

Better leisure centres in Cardiff will be holding an open weekend on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November. In keeping with this month’s ‘Social Enterprise Day’, the Open Weekend will run with the theme of ‘Thriving on Purpose’ – the aim being to celebrate the positive impact of inclusive, purpose-driven activities for people of all ages and abilities. A range of free activities and taster sessions is being offered – including basketball, swimming, badminton, pickleball, junior multi sports, dance, gymnastics, yoga and fitness classes. Operating under the Better brand, GLL is the charitable social enterprise that runs Eastern, Fairwater, Llanishen,…

Vital research to combat a killer horse disease has received a £15,000 boost thanks to two trailer companies marking a decade of working side by side. North Wales-based Ifor Williams Trailers joined forces with one of its Scottish distributors, the Stirling Trailer Centre to donate a top-of-the-range horsebox to an online fundraising raffle in aid of Equine Grass Sickness (EGS). The devastating condition is still one of the biggest causes of death in horses, ponies and donkeys across Britain – with eight in 10 cases proving fatal. Sean Cooper, General Manager at Stirling Trailer Centre, said the firm became involved …

David Spear Commercials has released new insight on the UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market, revealing a widening gap between the performance of the new and used van sectors. While demand for quality used vehicles remains exceptionally strong, the latest industry data shows continued decline in new van registrations — a trend compounded by slow electric vehicle (EV) uptake and infrastructure challenges. Despite year-on-year growth in battery electric van (BEV) market share, progress remains significantly below the Government’s mandated target for 2025. According to the company, a faster rollout of charging infrastructure is essential to encouraging more operators to switch…

COLEG Cambria learners are preparing to face the nation’s best at the WorldSkills UK National Finals. This year’s line-up includes rising stars in Aircraft Maintenance, Beauty Therapy, CNC Milling, and Metal Fabrication, each determined to bring home medals for Team Wales. Among them are Robert Jones and Hannah Back, from Airbus UK, who return to the finals after strong performances in 2024. Robert, from Wrexham, who clinched silver last time around, has his eyes firmly on gold. “Having already taken part will definitely be of benefit. You just have to focus, zone in on the task, and stay consistent over…

Wales Tech Week 2025 returns this autumn, shining a spotlight on the nation’s trailblazing companies driving innovation in cyber security and emerging technologies.  This year’s Wales Tech Week, from 24-26 November at the ICC Wales in Newport, brings together visionary thinkers, pioneering companies and collaborative communities to showcase how Wales is shaping a safer, smarter digital future. From keynote sessions to hands-on tech demonstrations, the event showcases the depth and diversity of Wales’s tech ecosystem, from cyber security to AI and beyond, highlighting its commitment to innovation, inclusion and resilience. Wales is helping to shape the future of cyber security…

The Welsh housing market has proved remarkably robust during 2025 with house prices showing annual growth and sales activity at its strongest in several years, according to a new analysis by Savills. The research report was launched by Savills on Tuesday at an event held on Day 2 of Hugh James Housing Week 2025. Around 50 invited stakeholders attended the event hosted at the firm’s Headquarters in Cardiff which saw Savills partner with Hugh James to discuss Wales’ real estate future. According to the research, house price growth stood at 3.1% in the year to September 2025 and at 2.2%…

The Welsh Estate Agency Awards (WEAA) has announced a landmark partnership, confirming Dezrez Estate Agency Software as the exclusive Feature Sponsor for the highly anticipated 2026 event. This significant commitment from Dezrez, a powerhouse within the UK’s residential property sector and a leading provider of estate agency software, signals robust confidence in the WEAA’s rapidly growing prestige. Following a successful launch last year, this substantial investment elevates the 2026 Awards, cementing its status as the premier event for the Welsh property community. Wesley Skene, Founder of the Welsh Estate Agency Awards, commented on the strategic alignment, “Securing Dezrez Estate Agency Software…

As the festive season approaches, Cardiff Bay’s Tiger Yard has once again transformed into the Winter Wunder-Yard, a magical destination packed with indie street food, cocktails, curling, and more Christmas spirit than you could shake a candy cane at. Whether you’re planning a night out with friends, a festive family day, or an office Christmas party, the Winter Wunder-Yard promises a unique blend of food, fun and festive flair. And back by popular demand, the Tiger Yard Curling Club will feature 10 undercover dry ice curling lanes – custom-made especially for the venue, offering the ultimate winter activity for groups and families. Guests can keep cosy whatever…

A young resident from Penarth has been officially named as the World’s Youngest Male Videogame Developer. Max Baker, who has just started secondary school, made his world record attempt at the Makerspace in Penarth Library in May, where he spent four hours developing a platformer game with five unique levels. He started coding in primary school and has since made a number of his own games on the indie videogame platform – Itch.io – under the name CrowStoleIt Studios. In his application to Guinness World Records, Max said: “I started coding way back in Year 2, when I made a…

A picturesque walking route between two Gower communities has been upgraded to provide improved accessibility for everyone using it. Swansea Council has just completed the final two sections of the Gower coast path (310 metres) between Rotherslade and Limeslade, installing a concrete path that is 1.5 metres wide along its length. In total, the path between the two communities stretches for 1.7km and in recent years the council has had to create new sections along the route due to coastal erosion. In March this year, a brand new 450 metre section of path was created along the route and is…