Author: Rhys Gregory

St Illtyd’s School in Cardiff recently hosted an exciting and inspiring careers session that gave pupils a hands-on introduction to the creative industries. The interactive event, coordinated by Careers Wales and delivered by Screen Alliance Wales on Thursday 11 November 2025, was designed to bring the world of work to life and showcase opportunities within one of Welsh Government’s priority sectors. Pupils explored a library of videos highlighting a range of roles in film and television and discovered the diverse career pathways available. They also took part in a practical activity creating special effects make-up – an experience aimed at…

Labour has fallen further behind in the latest Senedd voting intention poll, with Plaid Cymru now holding a clear lead over Reform UK, according to new research from YouGov/Cardiff University. The poll shows Labour’s projected Senedd vote share has dropped to just 10 percent, placing it level with the Conservatives and well behind both Plaid Cymru and Reform UK. Plaid Cymru leads the field on 33 percent, while Reform UK sits close behind on 30 percent, unchanged since the September ITV Wales YouGov poll. The findings highlight a significant shift in Welsh political behaviour. Rather than voters moving between left…

A Rhondda Cynon Taf man has been disqualified from keeping all animals for life after he admitted to causing unnecessary suffering to a dog he kicked and hit. Christopher Michael Pillage and Julie Pillage, both of Perthcelyn, Mountain Ash, appeared at Merthyr Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 22 October and pleaded guilty to offences under the Animal Welfare Act. Christopher Michael Pillage pleaded guilty to four offences, in that he caused unnecessary suffering to a male Jack Russell terrier type dog known as Snoopy by kicking and hitting him. His third and fourth offences were joint offences with Julie Pillage in…

Cardiff will head into 2026 in a stronger position than this time last year to create jobs and attract foreign investment (FDI), according to the latest study from law firm Irwin Mitchell and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). The Investment Attractiveness Index compares 48 UK cities and offers a comprehensive view of where investment opportunities are emerging and where challenges persist. Cardiff has recorded an overall score of 38.9, securing 13th place among UK cities. The latest Irwin Mitchell report attributes this rise primarily to improving qualification levels, which continue to enhance the city’s competitiveness and talent…

This week, winner of the BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year 2025, Benjamin Pritchard was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science in recognition of his extraordinary achievements and inspirational journey by Bangor University. An inspirational athlete and Bangor University alumnus, Benjamin Pritchard graduated in 2013 with an LLB in Law before going on to achieve remarkable success in para-rowing. Born and raised in Mumbles, South Wales, Benjamin was a former cyclist and triathlete before a life-changing cycling accident in 2016 left him paralysed from the waist down. During rehabilitation at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, he discovered rowing and quickly rose…

Residents have begun to move into their new homes, at ClwydAlyn’s £11 Million Maes y Llan development at Rhuddlan Road, Bodelwyddan in Denbighshire. Social homes provider, ClwydAlyn has handed the keys over for phase one of its new Maes y Llan development in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire. Residents moved into twenty-one new homes at the new Maes y Llan Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire. The remaining 24 homes are scheduled be finished in the New Year. This development of is being built by K&C Construction the modern, lifetime homes have been developed as part of Denbighshire County Council’s Local Development Plan (LDP). The mixture of…

A long-term vision to develop women and girls’ football in Mold has been accelerated thanks to key sponsorship from a PR and communications agency. Outwrite PR has backed Mold Alexandra FC’s mission to grow its women and girls’ section from grassroots to competitive level starting with its 20-strong Girls Fun Football team. Aimed at years one to six, the sponsorship has already seen the squad receive new official training shirts, water bottles, and drawstring bags embedded with the company’s logo. Funds have also helped the club purchase several key pieces of equipment including numbered flat disc markers, multi-coloured cones, carry…

Following a two-year charity partnership, Faith in Families has announced an extraordinary total of £54,640raised by Swansea Bay Business Club; supporting children and families living in poverty and overcoming crisis. Through a series of events including walking the Welsh Three Peaks twice, running the Swansea Half Marathon, an epic 400 mile cycle from Fishguard to London, a Pier to Pier walk from Swansea to Port Talbot, the CarTen bike ride from Cardiff to Tenby, an inclusive art auction, and a host of fundraising lunches, Swansea Bay Business Club –  its members, friends and partners – have raised the remarkable sum. Generous match funding…

Five innovative Welsh entrepreneurs have been recognised for their exceptional progress after completing the Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator, with the latest cohort demonstrating how focused support can transform ambitious ideas into investment-ready ventures. The award winners, who completed the ten-week programme, showed remarkable momentum in moving from concept to customer. Each received recognition across five award categories, demonstrating the calibre and diversity of entrepreneurial talent emerging from Wales. Award winners include: Proposition Flex Award For the individual with the most flexible approach in developing their business launch proposition. Winner: Chris Hughes, Tecwila  Tecwila is a flavour focused spirits brand founded in…

NatWest Group has opened applications for the second year of its Fintech Programme, targeting fintechs across the UK that are using AI to help redefine the future of customer experience in financial services. Successful applicants will join a 12-week programme, gaining support from the NatWest Innovation team to explore collaboration opportunities with the bank, access mentorship from senior decision makers, and connect with NatWest’s wider innovation ecosystem through in-person events and workshops – some of which will take place in NatWest’s Accelerator Hubs, including the new London Hub. Building on last year’s success, the 2026 programme encourages more fintechs from across…