Author: Rhys Gregory

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. The 2027 Maldwyn Meirionnydd National Eisteddfod Proclamation Ceremony will take place in Llanidloes on Saturday 9 May 2026. According to tradition, the Proclamation is held at least a year and a day before the Eisteddfod in order to welcome the festival to the area and to welcome the area to be part of the festival. The aim is to fill the streets of Llanidloes with a colourful procession, bringing together schools, local associations and community groups from across the Eisteddfod’s catchment area. Following the procession, a ceremony will be…

Located on the banks of the River Wye, the Nicky Grist Stages service area is one of the most picturesque in British rallying – and thanks to the tremendous support of Builth Wells RFC, this year’s event on Saturday 11 July will once again be based on the hallowed turf right in the centre of the scenic mid-Wales market town. Having previously been based at the nearby Royal Welsh Showground in Llanelwedd, the Quinton Motor Club-organised Nicky Grist Stages moved fully into the centre of Builth Wells in 2019, relocating its Rally Headquarters to the fully renovated Strand Hall on…

Residents living in and around Bute Energy’s Twyn Hywel Energy Park are being encouraged to apply to become members of a local panel to guide how community benefit funding of £704,000 a year is shared in the area. The fund, developed by Bute Energy, will support a wide range of initiatives such as community facilities, environmental projects, skills and education, wellbeing activities, and local sustainability projects. The roles are voluntary, and offer a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of the community by influencing positive, long‑term impact including elevating existing initiatives, and sparking new ideas. The fund…

Leading energy management and control solutions company Building Services Controls Ltd (BSC Ltd) has completed a successful management buyout, with JCP Solicitors acting for the selling shareholders. The transaction transferred the business from Directors Tim Jones and Bob Evans to members of the senior management team, Andy Gill and Chris Jones, putting a secure and futureproofed succession plan in place to allow Tim and Bob to retire. Betsan Powell, Director at JCP Solicitors, led the transaction for the sellers. Established in 1996, BSC Ltd provides building energy management and control solutions to commercial and residential markets across Wales and the UK. Having…

Staying safe and legal on the road involves more than just getting behind the wheel. In the UK, vehicle checks are an essential responsibility for every driver, whether you’re heading off on a long trip or simply commuting to work. Skipping important checks can result in fines, penalty points, or, worse, risk to your safety and the safety of others. For those wanting a quick and easy way to make sure their vehicle’s record is up to date, services such as CarCheck UK can help verify key information with a single search. The importance of regular vehicle checks Carrying out regular…

The escalation of tensions in the Middle East appears to have impacted on confidence in the commercial property market in Wales, with both occupier and investor demand reported to have fallen in the first quarter of the year and the outlook for rents and capital values said to have deteriorated, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) commercial property monitor. A net balance of -17% of Welsh respondents reported a fall in overall occupier demand through the first quarter of the year, with demand for office space reported to have been flat, demand for industrial space said…

Ecodetect, an Anglesey-based company specialising in AI-driven marine monitoring for offshore infrastructure, has secured a £490,000 equity investment to help scale its technology, create new jobs and support a new phase of growth in tandem with the UK’s fast-expanding renewable energy sector. The funding round includes £245,000 from a six-strong angel syndicate led by Bobby Williams, a member of the M-SParc Angel Network, which also included £25,000 from climate-focused investor OnePlanet Capital. This has been matched by another £245,000 from the Wales Angel Co-Investment Fund, managed by the Development Bank of Wales. The equity investment will help the business strengthen…

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) has launched its newly established School of Health and Social Care, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to preparing the future workforce for one of Wales’s most vital sectors. The launch introduces a comprehensive portfolio of programmes designed to reflect the rapidly evolving needs of the health and social care landscape. Courses within the School include areas such as Health and Social Care, Public Health, Social Work, Counselling, and Leadership in Care. These programmes are tailored to equip students for a wide range of careers including care coordinators, social workers, support…

Wales is set to compete on the global esports stage after a new partnership between Esports Wales and the Football Association of Wales will see national teams entered into the FIFAe World Cup. The collaboration will see Welsh teams compete in both eFootball and Rocket League, marking a major step forward in bringing together traditional sport and esports in Wales. The move creates a clear national pathway for elite esports players to represent Wales internationally, aligning structures across both organisations to support growth and performance at the highest level. Wales will be represented by dedicated squads across both competitions. In…

Leading customer conversations provider Moneypenny has launched a dedicated automotive team to meet growing demand for its AI Receptionist and customer communication solutions, building on recent investment in the sector including the appointment of Business Development Manager Casey Lewis. In Q1 Moneypenny has seen a 125% increase in new enquiries from the auto sector, and March has been a particularly busy month, with auto-related new business enquiries up 167% on February levels. Moneypenny’s specialist automotive team is trained to support the unique needs of the sector, providing 24/7 phone answering, AI Receptionist services, live chat, booking management and customer support. This ensures…