Author: Rhys Gregory

Workplace and small business experts, Town Square Spaces Ltd (TownSq), has appointed senior executive Peter Trott as its new Chair. Peter, whose background is in marketing, sustainability and innovation, steps into the role following Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE, who has been with the business since its founding in 2017. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company as it approaches its 9th year in business and matures from its rapid-growth early-stage, into a more established phase of operation and scale-up. Peter has extensive experience in starting and growing businesses and was a co-founder of Afallen LLP, where he…

Drivers faced disruption on the A470 southbound between Pontypridd and Coryton on Monday morning following a collision and a separate broken down vehicle. Traffic Wales reported that a collision had taken place in the area, with an additional vehicle breaking down in lane one, adding to congestion on the busy commuter route. Motorists travelling towards Cardiff were advised to expect delays as traffic built up through the stretch between Pontypridd and Coryton during the morning rush hour. Drivers are being urged to plan ahead, allow extra time for their journeys and consider alternative routes where possible while the incidents are…

The countdown has officially begun for the most prestigious night in the Welsh property calendar. Organisers of the Welsh Estate Agency Awards (WEAA) 2026 have issued a final call for entries, urging agencies and professionals across the country to submit their applications before Friday 6th March. Applications are now open across 15 diverse categories, designed to recognize the depth of talent and the breadth of the industry. From emerging talent to established market leaders, the WEAA invites submissions for: Residential Estate Agency of the Year Commercial Estate Agency of the Year Residential Lettings Agency of the Year Commercial Lettings Agency of…

Swansea was bursting with music, food, and community spirit as Croeso 2026, the city’s flagship St David’s Day celebration, took over the city centre on February 28 and 1 March. Across the two-day event, thousands of residents and visitors enjoyed a free, vibrant programme of music, arts, cookery and bilingual entertainment. In the Cookery Demo tent, visitors immersed themselves in Welsh culinary excellence with inspiring sessions from the likes of The Great British Bake 2024 winner Georgie Grasso, TV chefs Sam & Shauna of Hang Fire, and Celebrity MasterChef finalist and grand slam champion, Alun Wyn Jones. The brand new…

A man from Port Talbot has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 after being caught fly-tipping on land near the town’s train station. On 11th July 2025, a Waste Enforcement Officer at Neath Port Talbot Council was called to land near Cramic Way following a report of a large amount of waste having been left on land nearby. It consisted of construction materials, a vehicle bumper and household waste.  Among the waste was a letter which linked investigators to an address in Briton Ferry. A male tenant admitted to recently having waste removed by a man called Steven Gilheaney…

Haverfordwest town centre was a hive of activity on Friday, 27thFebruary, as hundreds of children from Pembrokeshire’s schools took part in a special St David’s Day celebration. The popular parade organised by the Pembrokeshire Language Forum returned to Haverfordwest once again, with smiles all round from participants and those watching. The children paraded down High Street, through Bridge Street and back through Quay Street, led by Samba Doc before gathering on Picton Playing Fields for songs and dancing at an open-air jamboree with Tomos Tanllyd. Pembrokeshire County Council Leader Cllr Jon Harvey said: “St David’s Day is always a special…

Newport Council’s major road resurfacing programme will move to Bassaleg next week as they start work on the A467 Risca by-pass and Bassaleg roundabout. Resurfacing work will be carried out overnight over the next few weeks. The work will be split into three parts: Part 1 – A467 southbound between Morrisons roundabout and Bassaleg roundabout Part 2 – A467 northbound between Chartist Drive and Morrisons roundabout Part 3 – Bassaleg roundabout Part 1 – A467 southbound Work on the A467 southbound section will begin today, Monday (2 March) and run through to Friday 6 March. Work will take place overnight,…

Wales is set for a mixed start to the week as rain gradually pushes eastwards today, before drier and brighter conditions take hold. According to the Met Office, western parts of Wales will wake up to a wet start, while eastern areas begin the day dry but rather cloudy. As the day goes on, the rain will slowly spread further east, with brighter skies following behind into the west during the afternoon. Winds are expected to ease, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 14°C. This evening, the rain will soon clear away, making way for clear spells. A few showers…

Welsh farmers will be able to apply for the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) for the first time, as the Single Application Form (SAF) opens today, 2 March 2026. The SAF window runs from 2 March to 15 May 2026. Through it, farmers can notify the Welsh Government whether they’re claiming SFS or the Basic Payment Scheme. Farmers considering joining the SFS are strongly encouraged to start their application early. Starting early allows time to resolve any queries before the 15 May deadline. If field data needs updating — such as correcting land boundaries — farmers must do this through the…

The Welsh Government’s ‘Cymru Wales’ brand has partnered with Team Wales for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, marking the first time the brand will feature across athletes’ kits as they compete on the world stage this summer. The partnership will see the Cymru Wales logo appear on the sleeve of podium wear throughout the Games, alongside a wider programme of joint activities designed to showcase Wales to a global audience. As part of the collaboration, Cymru Wales branding will also feature prominently at Team Wales House in central Glasgow, where a programme of events will bring Wales’ values, culture and…