Author: Rhys Gregory

The New Saints are delighted to announce the return of Adam Wilson, as the winger makes the move back to Park Hall on loan from Bradford City. Wilson initially joined the club in September 2022, having previously risen through the ranks of Newcastle United’s academy, where he made 61 appearances for the Magpies. During his first spell at Park Hall, the 24-year-old impressed with some outstanding performances. He made 22 appearances in his one season at the club, finding the net on seven occasions as the club picked up the JD Cymru Premier title, and was also voted Supporters’ Player…

This October, DEPOT Cardiff will be hosting an exciting new event in partnership with Pasture Restaurant; their ‘Bavarian Feast’ promises huge sharing platters of meat cooked over fire, traditional Bavarian beers and an Oktoberfest atmosphere to rival even the liveliest beer halls in Munich. The one-of-a-kind dining experience is set to take place on Saturday 5th October and will bring all of the fun, flavour and festive spirit of Bavaria right to the heart of the Welsh capital. Despite moving locations three times over the last ten years, DEPOT has established itself as one of the best-loved entertainment brands in the city. Based…

Experts from across the world will gather to discuss ancient Celtic myths at a conference in Aberystwyth next month. Hosted by Aberystwyth University’s Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies, in collaboration with the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, the Wales, Ireland and the Celts conference will see discussions on Celtic religions, myths and the relationship between Wales and Ireland in the Middle Ages. On 12-13 September, the two-day conference ‘Celtic Myths and Religions from Late Antiquity to the Middle Ages’ will focus on the development of religious ideas and cultures in the Celtic-speaking nations. Expert speakers will include Aberystwyth University’s…

The Cresselley Arms in Cressell Quay has been named as one of the top 17 pubs in the UK as part of the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) prestigious Pub of the Year competition. CAMRA’s Pub of the Year 2024 competition is hotting up ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, with the announcement of this year’s finalists from the UK’s nations and regions. The Cresselley Arms in Cressell Quay has been named as the best pub in Wales. Situated on the Cresswell River, stepping into this Grade II listed hostelry is like stepping back in time. Dating back to the…

Creative Wales, Cardiff Capital Region (CCR), Whisper Cymru, Tramshed Tech and Channel 4 announce today the official opening of a fully accessible, remote production facility near Cardiff Central, ‘Cymru Broadcast Centre’. Based at Tramshed Tech, the centre offers a versatile, state-of-the-art production facility featuring everything needed to deliver global remote productions on a large scale, which will bring new and increased opportunities to the region. Designed and built ahead of delivering The Paris 2024 Paralympics for Channel 4, which begin on 28 August, the Centre has also been designed to be one of the most accessible remote production hubs in Europe.…

Organisers of JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion from August 30 to September 1 have revealed a stellar entry list for the 2024 event, which features championship-winning drivers from around the world. A round of the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) for the first time, Rali Ceredigion has attracted international interest with competitors from 14 different countries registering for the three-day, 183km event. Included in the star-studded field are two former European Rally champions and competitors that have won 13 British Rally Championship (BRC) titles. Topping the list is reigning European Rally champion and 2022 Rali Ceredigion winner, Hayden Paddon and co-driver John…

Do you ever wonder what happens to that jacket or jumper you end up tossing to one side at the start of your race? Rather than allowing garments discarded by runners at the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon to end up in landfill, event organiser Run 4 Wales was determined to find another solution. Rachel Madge, Run 4 Wales’ Cardiff Half Marathon Event Manager, said: “Each year, there is a lot of clothing left behind by runners who’ve been keeping themselves warm in their starting pens. “While looking at what could be done with these pieces as part of our Green…

Martin Perkins from Cardiff, has been jailed for being concerned in the supply of the Class A drug crystal meth. The 40-year-old was arrested after officers found messages on a laptop during an unrelated warrant in Butetown in August last year. The number sending drug-related messages was linked to Perkins. Officers carried out arrest enquiries at his last known address in Gelligaer Gardens, Cathays. While he was not there, they did find crystal meth, worth around £600, weighing scales and other drug paraphernalia. In November 2023, Perkins was eventually arrested in Swindon, in possession of more crystal meth, and was…

If there’s anyone who loves paper more than people, hands down, it’s Dwight Schrute. Assistant (to the) Regional Branch Manager of the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Dwight Kurt Schrute III, played by Rainn Wilson, has entertained countless viewers of The Office US worldwide with his hilarious antics and inappropriate one-liners. Donning aviator glasses and his signature smirk, Dwight is not your average sales employee of a paper products company. Besides being a trusty sidekick to Michael Scott, the Regional Branch Manager, Dwight is also a dedicated beet farmer and best describes himself as ‘hard-working, alpha male, jackhammer,…

EGIS, a global consulting and engineering leader, credits much of its business growth to the further education of its employees — with a member of Coleg Gwent’s alumni playing a key role in 2024. Ben Roberts, from Pontypool, started his career journey by studying a BTEC in Construction and the Built Environment Level 3 at Coleg Gwent in 2017, before progressing to a Higher Education HNC and HND. This month, seven years later, Ben is celebrating the completion of a degree in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management — all while being employed as Assistant Commercial Manager at EGIS. Thomas Menzies,…