Author: Rhys Gregory

The future of on-farm innovation in Wales was highlighted last week when Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability, Llyr Gruffydd, visited Fferm Ty’n Ddôl, Llangernyw, Conwy, to mark the launch of the new Farming Connect Our Farms Network. Hosted by Elgan and Elena Davies, Ty’n Ddôl is one of 19 newly selected demonstration farms that will form the core of the Our Farms Network, alongside five other dairy farms, 12 beef and sheep farms, and one arable farm located across Wales. The farms will work with Farming Connect over the next three years to develop and deliver practical on-farm…

A well-located Cardiff city centre terraced house requires a complete overhaul if it is to be able to achieve its full potential. The traditional terraced house at 10, Fox Street, in the city which is being sold at Paul Fosh Auctions, presents a new owner with a real renovation challenge. Angie Davey, of Paul Fosh Auctions said: “There is little doubt that there is a fair amount of work that’s required to get the house up together but the effort could be well worthwhile for this well-positioned, mid terraced house. “The property, which offers great potential, currently provides an open…

Bellway Wales has supported the Wales senior men’s hockey team as it prepares for the 2026 World Cup which takes place this month in Belgium and the Netherlands. The company, which has its headquarters in St Mellons, near Cardiff, was approached by goalkeeper Rhys Payne who was asking for support as the team prepare for the competition. All funds raised will go directly to supporting the squad throughout its World Cup campaign, including travel and transport, accommodation, training and preparation, nutrition and recovery, and equipment and operational support. Bellway has donated £250 towards this. Rhys said: “The kind donation will…

A resident from a local independent living scheme has found a new sense of purpose, after he took responsibility for tending to a community garden. Brian Greenway, age 74 moved into Neuadd Maldwyn on 1 May 2025. After several years of living with a walking disability in a flat with no accessible entrance, he was delighted to be able to be mobile again, living in Neuadd Maldwyn’s purpose-built accommodation and using his walker to get around. One of Mr Greenway’s long-running passions had been horticulture and a love of growing vegetables, fruits and beautiful flowers. But his previous living-situation had…

An engineering, environmental, and planning consultancy’s ambitious growth goals have been boosted by the appointment of two key team members. Caulmert, which has offices in St Asaph, Bangor, Altrincham, Nottingham, and Kent, has welcomed senior environmental consultant Surjit Duley and principal structural engineer Mo Mohammed to its 50-strong workforce. The hires come as part of the company’s quest to double turnover to more than £8 million in the next five years, with current clients including Eric Wright Water Ltd, Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK, Morgan Sindall, Adra, Kier Construction, and Essex County Council. Surjit arrives at Caulmert with close to…

OMEGA and Breitling are two of the most recognisable names in Swiss watchmaking. Both have long histories, strong sporting associations and collections covering everything from diving watches to mechanical chronographs. For anyone buying pre-owned, however, the choice is rarely as simple as deciding which brand is better. OMEGA and Breitling offer noticeably different designs, histories and ownership experiences. The right watch depends on how it will be worn, which styles appeal to you and what matters most when making the purchase. Two Brands With Different Characters OMEGA was founded in 1848 and has built its reputation through precision timekeeping, space…

Jewson Cardiff has launched its new-look branch with a week filled with special offers, games, free food, sporting challenges and supplier demos. More than 250 customers headed to the branch on East Moors Road during the week-long celebration to mark the relaunch, where free food and drink was served, along with hog roasts from local caterers HogFather. Suppliers included Dulux, Phillips Screws, British Gypsum, C-T1, Toolbank, Talasey, Hanson Cement, Marshalls, Recticel, Isover,Bsw Timber, Sika, Projoint, Tuff Stuff, Wavin and West Frazer. Every customer was automatically entered into a daily prize draw when they made a purchase and prizes included power…

Making student money last starts with knowing what is available, what must be paid, and what can safely be spent. A few simple habits can stop a maintenance payment or part-time wage from disappearing weeks before the end of term. The goal is not to cut out every coffee, takeaway, or night with friends. A realistic system leaves room for student life while keeping rent, food, travel, and course costs covered. Create a Weekly Plan Start by adding together every source of income for the term, including loans, grants, wages, savings, and family support. Next, subtract fixed costs such as…

Arsenal finished as runners-up and Coventry City were relegated the last time the two clubs shared a Premier League season together in 2000-01. It was a campaign of contrasting fortunes that set both clubs on very different paths for the following quarter of a century. Anyone checking Arsenal vs Coventry markets for their reunion fixture is looking at two clubs whose fortunes that season could hardly have been more different. A quarter of a century separates that campaign from this one, and looking back at both squads shows just how much time has passed since Coventry’s last visit to Highbury.…

Flexible working has moved from a rare employment benefit to a normal part of modern professional life. Across Wales, remote and hybrid arrangements are changing where work happens, how money is spent, and what residents expect from local communities. For many Welsh towns, the shift brings a chance to retain skilled workers, support independent businesses, and reduce the daily pressure of long commutes. Reliable digital services sit at the centre of this change. Platforms associated with Finteq Hub show how financial technology can make online payments and business transactions more efficient. Similar digital systems allow a remote worker in a…