Author: Rhys Gregory

Wales has produced some of the most compelling stories in British horse racing. Anyone following punts on the day’s racing action will know that the nation’s most celebrated horses have rarely arrived with fanfare, yet several have left marks on the sport that few across the border can match. From the valleys of South Wales to the clifftops of the Glamorgan coast, Welsh trainers have operated at a fraction of the resources available to their English counterparts and still managed to produce horses that have won at the highest level. The Welsh Grand National at Chepstow has long served as…

Nobody blinks at €12.4 billion anymore. That is what the top 20 revenue-generating football clubs pulled in during 2024/25, per the Deloitte Football Money League, and the 11% year-on-year rise barely made back-page news. Betting sponsorships sit near the heart of that figure, funnelling hundreds of millions annually into the sport, and portals like https://1xbet.ie/en/registration give you a sense of how closely football and wagering have grown together. Commercial revenue alone crossed €5.3 billion across the elite for anyone tracking finance at this level. Three years running, it has been the biggest income stream. And now a regulatory shift threatens…

Stepping into a new gaming platform can feel equal parts thrilling and confusing. Menus, game categories, sign-up steps, app downloads—everything moves fast, especially for first-time users who want to explore immediately. Searches around SpinPlus PH often circle the same topics: how registration works, what games are available, and what to expect during a first session. SpinPlus PH sits within the PAGCOR-licensed GameZone environment, placing it among platforms that highlight responsible gaming and structured access. For beginners, the best starting point usually includes two angles: learning the platform’s basics and understanding how emotions and expectations can shape the overall experience. What…

New statutory guidance to restrict mobile phone use in schools announced, as Education Minister sets out her priorities. The guidance for local authorities and schools will strengthen and make clear the expectations for how phones are used within the school day. The guidance will be evaluated over the school year, with the option to further strengthen expectations if needed. To support the guidance a workforce survey of mobile phone use in schools was carried out. The findings showed that whilst most schools have mobile phone policies, there was no consistent approach, and a large majority of respondents wanted greater national…

Hundreds more families in Wales will be able to access funded childcare thanks to a £55 million investment announced today. The Welsh Government has confirmed a £55 million investment in childcare, including the rollout of funded childcare to more two-year-olds across Wales and £10m capital funding, as part of the First Supplementary Budget 2026-27. This funding will help to accelerate the rollout of 12.5 hours of funded childcare per week to all two-year-olds, delivered through local authorities. £10m capital funding will help to enhance and expand childcare settings, improving the quality, capacity and accessibility of early years provision. The funding…

Brains Brewery has partnered with Breaking Brands, a successful Welsh-based pubco, to open an immersive beer experience at the former home of Brains Brewery in Cardiff city centre. Based in the city’s historic brewery quarter and aptly named The Old Brewery, is a collaboration between Brains Brewery, global brewing giant Heineken and Breaking Brands’ director Steve Lewis to create a completely new kind of beer destination – one that celebrates the Welsh brewing heritage while also embracing the future of the industry. Brains Brewery was based at the site on St Mary’s Street from 1882 to 1999, before its redevelopment…

Chris Gunter has named his Cymru squad for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship finals, which will be held in north Wales this summer. Gunter has selected a 20-player squad to represent Cymru at the tournament, marking the nation’s fourth appearance at a men’s intermediate age group finals. Arsenal defender Brayden Clarke becomes the first Cymru player to be selected for three UEFA youth EURO finals tournaments, having previously featured in the U17 EURO finals in Hungary and Cyprus in 2023 and 2024. Oliver Bostock and Jayden Lienou, who were both involved in Craig Bellamy’s senior squad in June, have also…

Tiger Yard has unveiled its latest guest trader line-up for June – with three new street food traders joining the Cardiff Bay venue as it heads into one of its busiest summers yet. Located on the waterfront in Cardiff Bay, Tiger Yard has built a reputation as a go-to destination for independent street food, casual drinks and event-led weekends. Joining the yard this month are Changs Wok, serving authentic Chinese-Malay wok dishes ‘inspired by the flavours of home’, and The Dough Thrower, known for award-winning firewood pizzas made with locally sourced ingredients, both available until 21st June. They are joined by…

At a conference in Llandrindod Wells today (Tuesday, 16 June), housing associations will have the opportunity to better understand what they are required to do as the housing sector comes under Welsh Language Standards. This sector is the latest to come under the Standards following approval by the Welsh Parliament. The conference will feature contributions from organisations that are already implementing the Standards as well as presentations from members of the Welsh Language Commissioner’s office who will outline the help and support available along the journey. The aim, according to Osian Llywelyn, Deputy Welsh Language Commissioner and Director of Regulation,…

Three people have been jailed after being sentenced for multiple drugs offences. Gerwyn Hussey, 34 from Aberdare was sentenced to five years in prison following his conviction. Amie Dare, 34 from Aberdare was sentenced to three years and six months in prison following her conviction. Kirk Howells, 43 from Hirwaun was sentenced to four years in prison following his conviction. The sentencing took place on Friday June 5 at Cardiff Crown Court where Hussey pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, Dare pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis and Howells, pleaded…