Author: Rhys Gregory

No less than six DJs will join the undisputed prince of UK Garage Sammy Virji when he brings his unmissable headline show to Cardiff this summer. Breakthrough artist Sammy – who has gone from delivering viral DJ Mag sets to pulling massive Coachella crowds – is bringing the party to TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle on Saturday July 18. And it is announced today he will be joined by Austrian DJ and record producer Salute and DJsSilva Bumpa, Arthi, SAINT LUDO, Yemz and Cardiff’s Lucas Alexander. Vienna-born Salute has become more than a producer – they are…

In recent years, the UK has seen a significant increase in the number of travellers choosing to holiday closer to home. 61% of UK adults are now more likely to take a staycation than in previous years, with nearly half planning one within the next 12 months. Domestic breaks have become an increasingly appealing choice for travellers seeking memorable experiences without the higher costs and extensive travel often associated with going abroad. For those joining the growing number of holidaymakers opting to stay in the UK this summer, Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower makes the ideal destination. Welcoming over 4.6…

A student from Coleg y Cymoedd has been crowned the winner of a live cooking competition celebrating Italian PDO and PGI cured meats, organised by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) with support from ASSICA (Associazione Industriali delle Carni e dei Salumi – Association of Italian Meats and Cured Meats). The contest took place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026, with trainee chefs challenged to create an original dish where Italian cured meat was the central ingredient. The winner was announced following live cooking and judging in front of invited trade guests and industry professionals. Kayla Thomas impressed the judges with “Prosciutto…

A teenager from New Tredegar is championing women in rugby ahead of International Women’s Day (Sunday 8 March), after her selection for the Dragons Academy at Coleg Gwent has brought her one step closer to achieving her dream of becoming a professional rugby player. With women still representing less than a quarter of total rugby players in Wales, the Dragons Academy at Coleg Gwent plays a vital role in helping young athletes like 18-year-old Lily Hawkins to develop the physical, technical, tactical and psychological skills needed to progress to the professional game, while also continuing their studies. Lily first caught the…

House hunters can purchase a piece of North Wales railway heritage. The former Eyarth Station, now a country home, is on the market for offers in the region of £825,000. From its opening in 1864, the property, in Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, Ruthin, was a regular stopping point for trains on the Denbigh to Corwen line. The last passenger train was recorded on the route in 1953 and the final goods train in 1962, after which the line and station at Eyarth closed. The station was subsequently converted into a country home and, for much of the last 40 years, was…

FinTech Wales and Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens, opened the market at the London Stock Exchange in celebration of the female leaders shaping Wales’ economy on Wednesday 4th March. Continuing the St David’s Day celebrations in London, and ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), the event brought together senior leaders to recognise the female leadership shaping Wales’ economy and financial future. The ceremony was led by the Secretary of State for Wales, Rt Hon Jo Stevens MP, alongside The Lady Mayor, Dame Susan Langley DBE, Sarah Williams-Gardener OBE, Chair of FinTech Wales, and Sarah Jones, CEO of FinTech Wales. Dame Julia…

Cymru will face Ghana for the first time ever in a senior men’s international fixture at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday 2 June (KO time TBC). The match will mark the first time an African nation has played in Wales, where Craig Bellamy’s side will face a star-studded Ghana team featuring Antoine Semenyo, Inaki Williams and Mohammed Kudus. The Black Stars have already confirmed their place in this summer’s FIFA World Cup where they will face England, Croatia and Panama in the group stage. Cymru’s last and only match against an African nation in the men’s game was in…

Runners preparing for this weekend’s Great Welsh Marathon are being urged to prioritise proper warm-ups to reduce the risk of injury after months of training. The Great Welsh Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k take place on Sunday, with participants from across Wales set to take part after weeks of preparation. However, research suggests that half of runners experience an injury each year that prevents them from running for a period of time, highlighting the importance of injury prevention in the final days before race day. Experts warn that a last-minute injury, whether during training or on the day itself, could…

Women’s ambitions to become entrepreneurs are rising in the UK, according to early findings from ACCA’s forthcoming Global Talent Trends 2026 report. Released ahead of International Women’s Day 2026, new survey data shows that 32% of women working in finance and accountancy in the UK now aspire to become entrepreneurs, up from 27% last year. The findings are a sneak preview from ACCA’s global survey of over 11,000 finance professionals across 175 countries, with the full report due for publication in May 2026. The increase signals growing confidence among women in using accountancy and finance training as a springboard for…

Morgans Consult, the Welsh brand and signage consultancy behind some of the country’s most engaging public environments, has announced a strong start to 2026 following its most successful year to date. The award-winning firm secured major contract wins, expanded public sector partnerships, and built on its growing reputation for improving how people experience public environments throughout 2025. Now, Morgans Consult has achieved its strongest-ever January, reflecting growing demand for its work across both Wales and the UK. The Welsh firm has now set its sights on increasing momentum throughout 2026, with larger projects across heritage, education, transport, recreation and civic spaces…