Author: Rhys Gregory

A motor mechanic from Cardiff is looking forward to taking a back seat after he discovered he’d scooped the EuroMillions Millionaire Maker £1,000,000 prize  on Tuesday 21 May. The lucky man, Dave Williams (58), and wife Sarah (55), who have contended with more than their fair share of ill health now plan to hand over the motor repair business to their daughter, take things easier and explore more of the UK, and eventually the world, thanks to the incredible National Lottery windfall of £1,000,000. Dave said: “We’ve both had it tough in recent years so we’re not wasting any time,…

A £500,000 investment by an ex-TV company boss and his opera singing wife has breathed new life into an historic 19th century seafront building in North Wales The transformation of the old sailing loft in Felinheli in Gwynedd into a bistro and bar brimming with industrial chic has created 10 jobs – and put wind under the wings of the Welsh language. Called Llofft (Welsh for loft), it was originally where the canvas sails were made and mended when the village was a bustling port with ships carrying iconic Welsh slate all over the world when the industry was in…

Step back in time at Bryn Celli Ddu, near Llanfair PG, for living history and folklore events this June, that seek to interrogate landscape, ritual, folklore, and the celebration of archaeology through creative interpretation. Bryn Celli Ddu is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Britain, the 5,000-year-old tomb was once constructed to protect and pay respect to the remains of ancestors. Bryn Celli Ddu Archaeology Open Day Between 11–4pm on the 15 of June 2024, an open day celebrating the prehistory of Wales and beyond will take place at the Bryn Celli Ddu. This year we are taking…

The headline NatWest Wales PMI® Business Activity Index – a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of the region’s manufacturing and service sectors – posted at 52.0 in May, up from 50.8 in April, to signal the sharpest rise in output at Welsh private sector firms since March 2023. Although slower than the series average, the latest increase in activity was supported by a further improvement in demand conditions and a sustained uptick in new orders. The expansion was among the weakest seen of the 12 monitored UK regions and nations, however, with only…

Mermaid Quay is thrilled to announce it will be hosting its first classic car event, Classics on the Quay, in partnership with the South Wales Classic Car Club on Saturday 15th June 2024. From 10:00am to 3:00pm, the free event will be showcasing a wide array of unique and beautiful classic cars which are set to impress any car enthusiast. In addition to the fantastic lineup of classic cars, the event also promises to be a fun day out for the entire family with free face painting and a range of restaurants, café’s and bars to visit for a pit…

As part of the highly anticipated London Tech Week 2024, an exclusive event titled “Scale in Wales: Invest, Locate, Innovate” will highlight Wales’ thriving tech industry and position the nation as a prime destination for investment, relocation, and innovation. Organised by Tramshed Tech and the Welsh Government, supported by Tech Wales Advocates and hosted at Foresight Group at The Shard, this invite-only event will bring together investors, international tech companies, and key stakeholders from Wales’ tech ecosystem. “Despite the challenging financial climate, Wales is resilient and has always punched above its weight. Throughout the last decade we’ve seen remarkable growth…

Broughton has revealed the winner of its competition to design an exclusive ice cream for its 25th birthday bash, with a classic celebration flavour strawberry jelly wobbling its way straight to the top. The winning flavour was dreamed up by four-year-old Isla Hughes from Broughton, who wanted to combine her two favourite party dishes, ice cream and strawberry jelly into the ultimate birthday treat – and you could try it for free next Saturday (15th June). The judging panel loved Isla’s enthusiasm and wholeheartedly agreed with her that you simply ‘can’t have a party without jelly and ice cream’, helping…

Thousands returned to celebrate Wales’ biggest summer running festival at the 10th anniversary event of Swansea Half Marathon, sponsored by Swansea University.  Almost 5,500 people registered to participate the milestone event that takes you on an incredibly scenic route from the city to the sea! Others were keen to make history at the inaugural Front Runner Events city 5 miler and families enjoyed the Freedom Leisure 2K Family Fun Run. The annual event which is a firm favourite amongst the running community was a spectacle, with spectators and supporters cheering runners across the route and at the finish to welcome…

AN ENTERPRISING business manager celebrating his first year with a leading independent school reflected on a period of growth, redevelopment, and investment. St Gerard’s School has been a mainstay in Bangor since 1915, and the last 12 months has been among the most pivotal in its history. Business Manager Steve Griffiths, from Church Bay, Anglesey, revealed how more than 25 years’ experience in the commercial sector – including sales, transport, and recruitment – played its part in shaping progress at the beloved institution. A 10% rise in pupils, new sports facilities, a complete rebranding exercise and bringing all learners under…

An opportunity is available for interested gardeners to help out at an historic Llangollen home. Plas Newydd has launched volunteering opportunities for keen gardeners who are also interested in preserving a piece of the town’s history. The home of Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Sarah Ponsonby captured the imagination of Regency society. Both received a stream of visitors to the unpretentious little cottage which, over the years, they transformed into a Gothic fantasy of projecting stained glass and elaborately carved oak. The Grade II listed gardens cover around ten acres of grounds from rose gardens to woodland and dell areas,…