Author: Rhys Gregory

A FAMILY firm is celebrating 20 years in the bed business. And after two decades helping people sleep better, Perfect Dreams shows no signs of hitting the snooze button. The independent retailer, founded in 2005 by Donna Daniel and her father John, has grown from a shop on Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, into one of the region’s best-known names in beds and bedroom furniture. Today, the company operates two outlets in Colwyn Bay – one specialising in beds and mattresses, the other in bedroom furniture – as well as a thriving store on Mostyn Street, Llandudno, opened in 2014 to…

Cardiff’s local hospice, City Hospice, united over 100 volunteers at this year’s Sparkle Walk, making it the largest volunteer team in the event’s history. The annual 10km night-time walk returned to north Cardiff on 19 September as a way to remember loved ones and raise vital funds for the charity. Official City Hospice volunteers including friends, families, and corporate teams played a crucial role by cheering and guiding participants, and supporting behind the scenes, helping to create a truly memorable night. City Hospice relies heavily on the dedication of its volunteers throughout the year. To recognise their invaluable contribution, they…

The global gaming industry is a fast-growing entertainment sector. It surpasses film and music in revenue and cultural influence. As a result, new hubs appear outside traditional strongholds. Wales is the rising player in this niche. Indie developers and large studios are now a huge part of the UK’s creative economy. So, now it’s an attractive place for new specialists and international partners. Keep reading and learn more about the Welsh gaming industry! The New Opportunities Gaming Opens in Wales The gaming industry is evolving fast worldwide. Wales is one of the regions benefiting from this growth. This sector is…

A lifelong boxing fan from Merthyr Tydfil has landed the ultimate knockout blow after scooping an incredible £1,000,000 on The National Lottery. Peter Rogers (73), who landed the £1M win after matching five main numbers and the Bonus Ball in the Lotto draw on 6 September, has followed the sport passionately since childhood, and says his win feels like “the biggest victory of his life.” Known locally for his love of boxing and his support for the town’s proud fighting heritage, having even published a book about the boxing scene in Merthyr Tydfil, Peter’s incredible win will allow him to…

Surveyors in Wales remain cautious about the commercial property sector, amidst rising uncertainty and fiscal tension amid a fall in occupier demand, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) commercial property monitor. A net balance of -16% of Welsh surveyors reported a fall in overall occupier demand through the third quarter of the year, edging down further from the -13% that was seen in Q2. Looking at the subsectors, demand for industrial space fell flat for the second consecutive quarter, whilst demand for retail and office space was reported to have declined (net balances of -22% and…

Trick-or-treaters and Halloween eventgoers in Wales may need to keep their umbrellas close this weekend, with the Met Office forecasting an unsettled few days ahead. After a chilly but calm start to Thursday, skies will soon turn grey as cloud builds across the country. Rain is expected to move in from late morning, and winds will begin to strengthen through the afternoon. Temperatures will sit close to the late-October average, reaching around 13°C. As night falls, conditions are set to worsen, with coastal gales developing and a heavier band of rain sweeping across Wales. Clear spells will return overnight, but…

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Bydd Cymru yn cynnal twrnamaint rhyngwladol bach arall yng ngogledd Cymru fis nesaf fel rhan o’r paratoadau ar gyfer Pencampwriaeth Ewrop Dynion Dan-19 UEFA 2026, a fydd hefyd yn cael ei chynnal ar draws y rhanbarth. Mae’r twrnamaint, sydd wedi’i drefnu ar gyfer mis Tachwedd, yn cynnwys rhai o dimau ieuenctid gorau’r byd, gan gynnwys yr Almaen, UDA a Siapan. Bydd y gemau’n cael eu chwarae mewn sawl lleoliad ar draws y gogledd, gan gynnwys Central Park (Clwb Pêl-droed Dinbych), Stadiwm Hops and Barley (Y Rhyl) a’r cae pêl-droed rhyngwladol…

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. Cymru will host a mini international tournament in north Wales next month as part of the build-up to the 2026 UEFA Men’s Under-19s European Championship, which will also be hosted across the region. The tournament, scheduled for November 12-18, will feature some of the world’s top youth teams which include Germany, USA and Japan. Matches will be played at several venues across the north, including Central Park (Denbigh Town), Hops and Barley Community Stadium (Rhyl) and the oldest international football ground in the world, the STōK Cae Ras, home of…

Hsin-Jung Lu from Llandrindod worked for many years as a graphic designer, until she felt she needed a change. Passionate about the environment, she made the decision to retrain and pursue a career in conservation. Following her studies in environmental conservation at a London college, 42-year-old Hsin faced challenges securing paid work in the sector. She turned to volunteering to gain experience, before gaining a traineeship with the Elan Valley Trust. Hsin was determined to make the most of the opportunity, and sought further support to boost her prospects. Encouraged by her employer, she visited the Working Wales website and…

Wales’ largest light trail, Christmas at Bute Park, has today announced the three local charities it will be partnering with for its 2025 light trail. This year, the award-winning event is proud to introduce two brand new collaborations with Cardiff Mind and bereavement charity 2 Wish, alongside a continued partnership with long-term charity partner City Hospice. Cardiff Mind provides mental health support and services to people across the city, offering a range of programmes aimed at improving mental wellbeing. 2Wish was founded in 2012 by Rhian Mannings MBE, following the tragic loss of her baby son George. Just five days…