Author: Rhys Gregory

House hunters can purchase a piece of North Wales railway heritage. The former Eyarth Station, now a country home, is on the market for offers in the region of £825,000. From its opening in 1864, the property, in Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, Ruthin, was a regular stopping point for trains on the Denbigh to Corwen line. The last passenger train was recorded on the route in 1953 and the final goods train in 1962, after which the line and station at Eyarth closed. The station was subsequently converted into a country home and, for much of the last 40 years, was…

FinTech Wales and Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens, opened the market at the London Stock Exchange in celebration of the female leaders shaping Wales’ economy on Wednesday 4th March. Continuing the St David’s Day celebrations in London, and ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), the event brought together senior leaders to recognise the female leadership shaping Wales’ economy and financial future. The ceremony was led by the Secretary of State for Wales, Rt Hon Jo Stevens MP, alongside The Lady Mayor, Dame Susan Langley DBE, Sarah Williams-Gardener OBE, Chair of FinTech Wales, and Sarah Jones, CEO of FinTech Wales. Dame Julia…

Cymru will face Ghana for the first time ever in a senior men’s international fixture at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday 2 June (KO time TBC). The match will mark the first time an African nation has played in Wales, where Craig Bellamy’s side will face a star-studded Ghana team featuring Antoine Semenyo, Inaki Williams and Mohammed Kudus. The Black Stars have already confirmed their place in this summer’s FIFA World Cup where they will face England, Croatia and Panama in the group stage. Cymru’s last and only match against an African nation in the men’s game was in…

Runners preparing for this weekend’s Great Welsh Marathon are being urged to prioritise proper warm-ups to reduce the risk of injury after months of training. The Great Welsh Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k take place on Sunday, with participants from across Wales set to take part after weeks of preparation. However, research suggests that half of runners experience an injury each year that prevents them from running for a period of time, highlighting the importance of injury prevention in the final days before race day. Experts warn that a last-minute injury, whether during training or on the day itself, could…

Women’s ambitions to become entrepreneurs are rising in the UK, according to early findings from ACCA’s forthcoming Global Talent Trends 2026 report. Released ahead of International Women’s Day 2026, new survey data shows that 32% of women working in finance and accountancy in the UK now aspire to become entrepreneurs, up from 27% last year. The findings are a sneak preview from ACCA’s global survey of over 11,000 finance professionals across 175 countries, with the full report due for publication in May 2026. The increase signals growing confidence among women in using accountancy and finance training as a springboard for…

Morgans Consult, the Welsh brand and signage consultancy behind some of the country’s most engaging public environments, has announced a strong start to 2026 following its most successful year to date. The award-winning firm secured major contract wins, expanded public sector partnerships, and built on its growing reputation for improving how people experience public environments throughout 2025. Now, Morgans Consult has achieved its strongest-ever January, reflecting growing demand for its work across both Wales and the UK. The Welsh firm has now set its sights on increasing momentum throughout 2026, with larger projects across heritage, education, transport, recreation and civic spaces…

Transport for Wales will introduce one of the most significant timetable changes for North Wales in a generation this May (from 17th). West Wales will also benefit from extra trains on busy, holiday routes and on Sundays over the summer to support the local tourism economy in the region. The changes will increase the number of rail services on the North Wales Coast Line by around 50%. Delivered through the wider Network North Wales investment programme, these changes mark a major step in improving rail capacity, reliability, and connectivity across the region, supporting growing demand for sustainable travel and stronger…

Road closures and major travel changes are set to come into force across Cardiff when Wales take on Italy in the final Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship 2026 match at the Principality Stadium on March 14. With kick off scheduled for 4.40pm, large parts of the city centre will close to traffic between 12.30pm and 9pm as thousands of rugby fans descend on the Welsh capital. Motorists are being warned that the M4 motorway is expected to be very busy and are being urged to plan ahead. Those travelling by car are advised to avoid congestion in the city centre…

A once simple green space in Pen y Fai has been transformed into a safer and more welcoming community area thanks to funding from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. Pheasant Field has undergone a series of improvements designed to make the area more accessible, vibrant and enjoyable for local residents of all ages. The project has turned the site into a community hub where people can meet, relax and take part in activities. Visitors to the field will now find new safety lighting to support evening walks, inclusive picnic areas for gatherings and accessible gates to make entry easier…

Tickets for the 2026 season at Lido Ponty will go on sale next week as the National Lido of Wales prepares to welcome visitors for its eleventh year since reopening. The main season at the popular outdoor swimming venue in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd will begin at the start of the Easter holidays, with tickets available from 9am on Monday, March 9. In the first ticket release, visitors will be able to book sessions up to June 1, including early morning swims running seven days a week, along with weekend and school holiday family fun sessions. Last year was…