Author: Rhys Gregory

Work has officially started on the Blessed Carlo Acutis (BCA) Catholic School, which was officially marked by a ground-breaking ceremony on Friday 25 October and officiated by the Catholic Archbishop of Cardiff Menevia. Archbishop O’Toole led the guests in a Liturgy at the site, with readings from children across BCA following shortly after. Guests from the Archdiocese of Cardiff Menevia, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, Governors, staff and learners from the school and cluster primary schools, as well as the team from Willmott Dixon and consultants on the project then gathered for speeches. Willmott Dixon will undertake the work to…

As delegates from around the world meet in Cali, Columbia for Biodiversity COP16, the Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change, Huw Irranca-Davies, recently had a chance to speak to pupils in Ysgol Gyfun Aberaeron to see what action they are taking to protect nature and why. During his visit the Deputy First Minister met with eco club pupils and staff at Ysgol Gyfun Aberaeron as well as the designer of an orchard at the school. Ceredigion Local Nature Partnership has provided Local Places for Nature Funding to create the orchard which demonstrates how a small area can make…

Following a very successful pilot project in 2024, the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is calling for diverse communities across Wales to take part in a special showcase for its 2025 festival.  The Community Rhythms and Roots project, supported by Arts Council Wales, aims to explore the multicultural and multilingual nature of modern Wales and unlock the creative potential of communities living in Wales. The project reflects the Llangollen International Eisteddfod’s rich heritage and is aligned to the organisation’s ambition of using the arts and culture to bring different communities together in a spirit of peace and friendship.  Organisers are looking…

Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford has welcomed the new UK Government’s first Budget and the additional £1.7bn it will bring to Wales over two years. Speaking after the Chancellor’s statement, he said it was a first step towards “repairing the damage caused over the last 14 years by previous UK governments”. And he said Rachel Reeves – the UK’s first ever female Chancellor – was listening to Wales by investing in coal tip safety and increasing Wales’ capital budget. Finance Secretary, Mark Drakeford said: “This is a Budget focused on fixing the foundations; rebuilding public services and creating a pathway of…

T4 (Tea For You), the renowned bubble tea brand known for its Taiwanese drinks, is excited to announce the opening of its first store in Cardiff this week. The store will open its doors for the first time at midday on Friday, November 1st. Located across the road from the National Museum Cardiff, T4 offers a selection of popular beverages, including bubble tea, smoothies, and milkshakes. One of the standout features of the T4 menu is its high level of customisation—it’s more than just adjusting the ice and sugar; customers can tailor their drinks entirely to their liking without sacrificing…

A STATE-OF-THE-ART land-based college development will open in the coming weeks. The new £10million agriculture and education building at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi is nearing completion. Backed with more than £5.9m from the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, the 1,095 square metre, two-storey carbon-neutral complex is being built by Wrexham-based Read Construction. Cutting-edge facilities include a library, classrooms, laboratories, a coffee shop, meeting spaces, atrium, wellbeing hub and a HE centre. Head of Llysfasi Elin Roberts said staff will be teaching on-site from late November. She is delighted with the progress made, adding: “The new building is looking fantastic,…

Businesses across Flintshire continue to transform the lives of under-served young people through a partnership with a social mobility charity. Operating across the county, WeMindTheGap has worked alongside several companies to deliver paid placements as part of its WeGrow employability programme. Designed to upskill participants, WeGrow offers six months of on-the-job experience with four different employers alongside weekly GCSE level maths and English lessons. One individual who has successfully entered the workforce through the scheme is Flintshire local, Leah Griffiths. Having completed a placement at renewable energy specialists Wall-Lag, Leah is now employed by the family firm as a full-time painter…

Llanishen High School welcomed back two of its most celebrated alumni, Olympians Jeremiah Azu and Anna Morris, for a day that left students buzzing with inspiration and pride. Jeremiah, Wales’s fastest man, and Anna, fresh from her stunning victory as a world champion in Denmark last week, returned to the school halls where their journeys first began. The Olympians held interactive assemblies for students across years 7 to 13, delivering heartfelt advice and sharing insights into the dedication and resilience required to reach the top of their fields. Jeremiah, reflecting on his journey, reminded students to keep pushing forward, even…

A leading North Wales law firm has announced a new Head of Residential Conveyancing. Samantha Mueller, who takes up the role, has more than 20 years’ experience working in conveyancing in the region. Samantha will be responsible for managing the team of four conveyancers and various support staff across Gamlins Law’s six offices. Samantha said: “I am delighted to have joined Gamlins Law which has long had the reputation as the leading law firm in North Wales. “The offer to become the firm’s Head of Residential Conveyancing was an exciting one and one that gave me the career progression I…

LANDMARK buildings on one of the most popular and preserved streets in Wales have undergone a green transformation. Carbon Zero Renewables – part of the Carbon Zero Group based in Old Colwyn, St Asaph and Mochdre – has completed a series of projects on Mostyn Street, Llandudno. The award-winning company is led by Managing Director and President for the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in Wales, Gareth Jones. Gareth teamed-up with Mostyn Estates to help lower the area’s carbon footprint, beginning with the former Marks and Spencer store, and Providero Coffeehouse. Jon Merrick, of the Mostyn Estates Business Development department, said the…