Author: Rhys Gregory

Welsh communities are set to benefit from a share of £10 million to generate local renewable energy and reduce energy bills. The Welsh Government today announced the third round of the Ynni Cymru Grant Capital Scheme for 2026-27 which opens for applications this month. The scheme deploys Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) – helping communities use clean energy to cut costs, create jobs and build stronger local infrastructure. This can include installing solar panels, heat pumps, EV charging points and battery storage, and is open to community energy organisations, social enterprises, public sector bodies and SMEs. It builds on the…

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Yr haf hwn, bydd cyfres o ddathliadau arbennig yn nodi 850 mlynedd ers i’r Eisteddfod Genedlaethol gyntaf gael ei chynnal, gan greu cyfle i ymfalchïo yn hanes diwylliannol Cymru ac annog mwy o bobl i gymryd rhan mewn digwyddiadau Cymraeg. Gyda chefnogaeth o £250,000 gan Lywodraeth Cymru, ynghyd â grant gan Gronfa Dreftadaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol, bydd y rhaglen yn dod â stori’r Eisteddfod gyntaf yn fyw drwy weithgareddau addysgol, creadigol a chymunedol. Ei nod yw ysbrydoli pobl i ddefnyddio’r Gymraeg, cymryd rhan mewn digwyddiadau diwylliannol a phontio’r gorffennol…

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. This summer, a series of special celebrations will mark 850 years since the first National Eisteddfod was held, providing an opportunity to celebrate Wales’s rich cultural heritage and encouraging more people to take part in Welsh language events. Supported by £250,000 of Welsh Government funding, alongside a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the programme will bring the story of the first Eisteddfod to life through educational, creative and community activities. It aims to inspire people to use the Welsh language, participate in cultural events and bridge the…

Daniel,26, from Cardiff has been named as the winner of an award from The King’s Trust after overcoming barriers to turn his passion for creativity into a thriving business. The King’s Trust and TK Maxx Awards recognise young people who have succeeded against the odds, improved their chances in life and had a positive impact on their local community. Daniel scooped the NatWest Enterprise Award which recognises a young person who has overcome barriers to create their own sustainable business or social enterprise. After graduating with a degree in film, Daniel found himself struggling to break into the creative industries. With the rising…

Cardiff Capital Region has launched a new competition aimed at unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence to tackle real world business challenges. The Venture AI Innovators Challenge was unveiled during a high profile Wales Week London parliamentary reception. The initiative is being delivered in collaboration with Tramshed Tech and is designed to support apprentices, graduates and early career professionals who have taken part in CCR funded skills programmes. The challenge will see participants develop practical and ethical AI solutions that deliver measurable impact for their employers. Entrants are invited to design and prototype AI powered tools that address genuine operational…

Businesses across North Wales are being encouraged to take part in a new Regional Skills Partnership survey designed to capture an accurate picture of the region’s skills needs. The North Wales Regional Skills Partnership (RSP) works with employers and partners to understand the challenges and opportunities facing the local workforce. Insights gathered through the recently launched survey will directly inform the next North Wales Skills and Employment Plan for 2026 to 2028. The Partnership’s aim is to ensure that skills provision across North Wales reflects the needs of organisations, helping prepare the workforce for future demands and opportunites. Employers are…

Across Wales, from Cardiff’s bustling city centre to quieter coastal towns, conversations about health are changing. The traditional markers of social life, whether pub gatherings or celebratory meals, are increasingly being examined through a new lens: wellbeing. This shift is not about abandoning community traditions. Rather, it reflects a growing desire to balance enjoyment with long-term health. From personalised nutrition to alcohol alternatives, modern consumers are redefining what moderation looks like. The Rise of Personalised Nutrition One of the most significant developments in recent years has been the move toward tailored dietary guidance. Instead of following broad diet trends, individuals…

Cybercrime has come a long way over the last few decades. Hackers have developed a variety of impressive technologies and ingenious algorithms – but in many cases, the most effective way to compromise a system is by targeting the weakest links: the fallible human beings with access to that system. Why Phishing Still Works in 2026 Human psychology is easily exploited. Every one of us has private desires and insecurities that can be leveraged in order to persuade us to act against our best interests. With hard, cold systems and circuitry, there are far fewer tricks to be pulled –…

While much of the build-up to the Cheltenham Gold Cup has centred around Irish heavyweights and defending champions, there is a growing sense that Harry Redknapp’s colours could yet crash the party. Harry Redknapp’s unbeaten chaser The Jukebox Man heads into jump racing’s blue-riband event with serious momentum and even stronger belief from the man in the saddle. “I wouldn’t swap him for any other horse in the race,” Welsh jockey Ben Jones declared to Racing TV ahead of the Festival showpiece. It is not the kind of throwaway confidence often heard in a race of this magnitude. The Gold…

Politicians in Wales are currently deciding exactly how to spend £5 million in problem gambling service funding from the new UK-wide statutory gambling levy, at a time when sweeping regulatory reform is facing the gambling sector. The levy was introduced in April 2025 and has raised some £110 million in its first year. Most operators previously paid on a voluntary basis, but all are now required to by law. Already announced by the Senedd is a Welsh-oriented and NHS-integrated problem gambling treatment and helpline. The new levy is just part of a raft of changes to gambling in the UK…