Author: Rhys Gregory

Businesses, community projects, and entrepreneurs in Ceredigion have just one week to submit their entries for the highly anticipated Gwobrau Caru Ceredigion Awards 2024. Entries close on Wednesday 13 November, with the awards recognising the exceptional contributions and achievements of businesses, community projects, and individuals across the County. The awards feature 12 categories, ranging from innovations in the community, to recognising young entrepreneurs, the tourist industry, successful events, and businesses that support the Welsh language. On the final call for nominations, Councillor Clive Davies, Ceredigion’s Cabinet Member responsible for Economy and Regeneration, said: “We are thrilled with the incredible response…

Caws Teifi, a family-run farm and artisan cheese maker based in Llandysul, has received £100,000 funding from NatWest to improve the energy efficiency of Glynhynod Farm. The business was founded in 1982 and has been producing high quality Welsh cheese for almost four decades. The family run firm was started by siblings Paula and John, along with John’s wife Patrice, who all made the move from Holland to purchase the farm in Llandysul. Today the farm is run by John and Patrice’s sons, Robert and John-James, who have continued the family traditions by using a 500-year-old Gouda recipe to create their…

The Royal Welsh Winter Fair 2024 is set to kick off the festive season in style with a two-day celebration of shopping, food, and entertainment. Held at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells, this year’s event promises to be grander than ever, featuring more tradestands to offer visitors endless opportunities for early Christmas shopping and unique gift discoveries. A new addition to this year’s festivities is the Gwledd | Feast area, located in the Shearing Shed, which will be a vibrant hub of local Welsh food. From savoury bites to festive treats, visitors will have the chance to sample…

New methods of data collection need to be developed if we want a comprehensive picture of the state of the Welsh language and how it’s used, according to Aberystwyth University experts. In a newly-published report, researchers from the Centre for Welsh Politics and Society say there are a number of gaps in current Welsh language statistics and that the foundations of the available data need strengthening, particularly at a time when changes to the census are being considered. They recommend that quality data on the use of the language and its vitality is collected more regularly and in a more…

A 22-year-old man has been jailed for violence against his partner. Fletcher Wright, of Benjamin Road, Wrexham, appeared before Mold Crown Court for sentencing today (Wednesday, November 6th) having admitted controlling and coercive behaviour, non-fatal strangulation and witness intimidation. He was jailed for three years and was also handed a restraining order to protect the victim lasting indefinitely. Whilst on police bail with conditions not to approach or contact the victim after an incident reported to police in January, he continued his controlling and coercive behaviour and physical violence, whilst also threatening to damage her property. Following further disclosures made…

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has announced significant plans to develop The Engine Room, its business centre on Hood Road in Barry. Proposals involve redesigning the main entrance to the building and enhancing communal spaces outside to include cycle parking and seating. The existing public car park will be extended and resurfaced, new signage installed and landscaping work caried out. Internally, the building will be decorated and reconfigured to boost its appeal. In 2021, the Council leased the adjoining former Train Shed building to local fitness business Brawd in the first step of creating new units for local businesses at…

Highly anticipated BBC drama ‘Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light’ features a star-studded cast including Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell, Damian Lewis as King Henry VIII, and eagle-eyed viewers might also spot Cardiff’s historic Castle. Following the last four years of Thomas Cromwell’s life as he completes his journey from self-made man to feared and influential political fixer, the final instalment of this award-winning drama series has been years in the making and some of that time was spent filming in and around the Castle’s Norman Keep. Castle Manager, Nicola Burrows, said: “We get lots of filming happening at…

RCT Council has provided planning consent for a street art mural to be created on Aberdare Library, as a fitting backdrop to the nearby Cynon Valley Armed Forces Memorial Garden. It will explore many themes, including remembering Armed Forces personnel, the civilian war time effort, the military, and the Cynon Valley’s heritage. The Local Planning Authority has granted consent, via a Delegated Officer Decision, for the Royal Welsh Comrades Association Aberdare Branch to professionally paint sections of the building’s south and east-facing walls (pictured, left). The group has been working with celebrated artist ‘Tee2Sugars’ to design the artwork, and the…

Wales is edging closer to being at the forefront of genomics after the NHS signed an ambitious new collaboration with a leading science technology company. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the NHS in Wales and Illumina will build on existing research into lung cancer diagnostics, with the ambition to further expand into other cancer types, and into wider areas of genomics with the aim of prevention, earlier diagnosis and personalised treatments. It will support efforts to improve the development of new technologies, clinical approaches and treatments, medicines, vaccines and services to support preventative care. The MoU has been signed…

Wales is home to a variety of land-based and online casinos, though one has gained more popularity due to innovative features that have boosted user engagement over time. Discover which type of casino Welsh players prefer, based on key criteria and trends. The casino industry is booming in Wales, with many land-based casinos offering roulette, video slots and classic table games that entertain players. However, online gambling is also gaining traction in Wales, as players can entertain themselves on a wider range of online casinos and sports betting platforms. In this article, we will explore the rise of online platin…