Author: Rhys Gregory

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. A paint-your-own pottery party venue in Mumbles is set to host more budding artists than ever before, backed by a £50,000 micro loan from the Development Bank of Wales. Craftsea hosts paint-your-own pottery sessions for individuals and groups, allowing customers of all ages to paint from a selection of ceramics – including plates, cups, coasters and mugs – which are then glazed and fired on-site. It has now moved to a larger, neighbouring property on the Mumbles Road, nearly doubling the space it occupies and allowing it to bring…

This November, Wales Tech Week 2025 returns to the ICC Wales, Newport (24-26 November), for a dynamic three-day celebration of innovation, collaboration and opportunity, showcasing how Wales is shaping the technologies of tomorrow and putting the nation firmly on the global stage.  Wales is home to the world’s first dedicated compound semiconductor cluster, a globally significant ecosystem driving the forefront of technological innovation. This thriving sector is not only transforming industries but also reinforcing Wales’s position as a critical hub in the global tech supply chain. In 2024 alone, Wales’s compound semiconductor sector contributed an impressive £434 million¹ in Gross…

An agency celebrating 10 years of life-changing success has secured £4.6 million worth of repairs and home improvements for vulnerable people. The news was revealed at the annual meeting of Conwy and Denbighshire Care & Repair which serves a vast area, stretching from Llanfairfechan to Llangollen. Over the past decade the charity, a subsidiary of the Grŵp Cynefin housing association, has helped nearly 50,000 people aged 60 or over in privately owned or rented properties. The aim is to help them continue to live safely, warmly and independently in their own homes and over the past decade. Since the organisation…

THE number of pupils in Wales studying international languages after GCSE has fallen sharply, prompting a warning from British Council Wales that recent progress in language learning could be lost without sustained action. Their Language Trends Wales 2025 report, published this week (Tuesday, 4 November), paints a mixed picture – with increased uptake at primary level and  tentative signs of  recovery at GCSE, but a continuing decline in post-16 study that threatens the long-term sustainability of language learning in Wales. Conducted by Queen’s University Belfast, the research surveyed primary and secondary schools as well as post-16 colleges, charting progress and challenges…

Award-winning soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills has unveiled a multi-million-pound investment, including a new Tetra Pak line. It is the first Tetra Pak speed portion pack line to be installed in the UK with the latest technology upgrade. It was officially opened by Deputy First Minister of Wales with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies during a visit to the company’s headquarters in Knighton, Powys. The £5 million investment will allow Radnor Hills, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, to increase its overall carton capacity by 150%, from 60 million to 150 million packs annually. As…

Aspiring artists have been brushing up on their skills by sprucing up a new children’s unit in Morriston Hospital. Students at Gower College Swansea have put their imagination and creativity to the test by giving the Children’s Emergency Unit (CEU) a new look with specific designs for certain areas of the department. As part of the project, the A-Level art students have been able to use it as a key part of their Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales qualification. The CEU moved into its new location – just yards from its previous base – in November 2024, but was in need…

Tarian Labs is a new cyber security company founded by two industry experts who saw a gap in the market to provide small to medium businesses with top level protection – the same trusted by government departments. Marc Hill and Kevin Hanford first crossed paths at one of Wales’ leading cybersecurity organisations – a company recognised globally for securing complex networks and systems. They spent their working days defending critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats and wanted to offer that same level of protection to small and medium-sized businesses. Marc, who lives in Newport, and Kevin, who hails from Swansea,…

Popular Cardiff pub, the Owain Glyndŵr, has reopened following an exciting six-figure investment, marking the next chapter in the pub’s history. Following a short closure, the pub has reopened, reaffirming its place as a much-loved fixture in the hearts of Cardiff locals. Situated in the popular St John Street area of the city, it continues to serve as the go-to destination for a refreshing pint and a satisfying bite to eat. Located a mere 200 yards from the Principality Stadium, the pub is hugely popular with Welsh rugby fans with the pub also welcoming fans of all sports, the investment has…

Cardiff Bay’s leading entertainment venue, The Red Dragon Centre, is set to welcome Whocult Coffee + Donuts as its latest addition to the venue’s ever-evolving mix of food and leisure experiences. Opening soon, the new store will build on Whocult’s established presence in Porthcawl, Newport, Swansea, Bridgend, Cardiff city centre and Barry, forming part of the brand’s wider growth strategy in Wales. Every Whocult donut is handmade fresh daily, in the brand’s state-of-the-art bakery. At The Red Dragon Centre, they will maintain the same focus on quality, while also serving a selection of coffees. Scott Magill, Owner / Founder at Whocult Coffee…

A major conference will be held next week to celebrate the people, projects and partnerships working to create a greener and more resilient economy for South West Wales. Organised by 4 The Region, the Green Economy Conference 2025 is taking place at the Swansea Building Society Arena on Thursday November 13 from 9.30am to 5pm. Sponsored by the Corporate Joint Committee for South West Wales, this year’s event will showcase how collaboration across communities, councils and businesses is putting South West Wales at the forefront of the green economy transition. From renewable energy and net zero initiatives to sustainable food…