Author: Rhys Gregory

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. Secretary of State Jo Stevens has visited award-winning Transcend Packaging, based in Ystrad Mynach, to view progress on their new hot cup and lid for Starbucks in Europe. The two companies worked together on extensive R&D and manufacturing innovations to develop the new iteration of Starbucks’ iconic white cup which launched across Europe in the summer and will soon be coming to the UK. Part of the funding for the development of this new product came from CCR’s Innovation Investment Capital (IIC) in 2024. The Deputy Leader of Caerphilly…

Thousands of runners are set to take to the streets of Cwmafan in Port Talbot this weekend as the Richard Burton 10k returns on Sunday, proudly sponsored once again by Tata Steel UK. Now in its 44th year, the iconic Welsh road race will hold special significance in 2025 as it celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary Welsh actor Richard Burton. At the heart of the event is Shaun Tobin, a former employee at Tata Steel UK who was recently awarded an MBE for his exceptional dedication to sport, charitable fundraising, and community engagement across Port Talbot…

The Principality Stadium’s SCALE roof walk and zip wire attraction was closed as the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) ended its relationship with the company previously running it. The change comes amid wider updates at the home of Welsh rugby, with a major new partnership now confirmed. Leading UK adventure park operator Zip World is taking over operations and will relaunch the experience as Zip World Cardiff at the Principality Stadium. The move forms part of a new strategic partnership between Zip World and the WRU, bringing a refreshed approach to the attraction that opened in April last year at a…

With just three weeks remaining, Wales Tech Week 2025 is set to return to the ICC Wales from 24-26 November, offering a bold and immersive three-day experience that showcases Welsh technology, its ecosystem and champions the industry on the global stage. Powered by Technology Connected, the event brings together global industry leaders, government officials, investors and innovators to explore the future of tech across borders and sectors. Following the success of its inaugural in-person summit in 2023, this year’s event promises an even more expansive showcase of Welsh and international technology. Featuring a stellar lineup of speakers from globally renowned…

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Mae Wrecsam yn falch iawn o gyhoeddi ei fwriad i ymgeisio unwaith eto am deitl Dinas Diwylliant y DU 2029, yn dilyn ei chyflawniad rhagorol wrth gyrraedd camau olaf y gystadleuaeth ddiwethaf a gorffen yn ail i Bradford, yr enillydd ar gyfer 2025. Gan adeiladu ar y cyfoeth o brofiad a gafwyd o’i chais blaenorol, mae sir gyfan Wrecsam yn fwy penderfynol nag erioed i ddathlu ei diwylliant, ei threftadaeth a’i hegni unigryw trwy raglen fywiog a dychmygus ar gyfer 2029. Nid diwylliant yn unig yw’r cais hwn, mae’n…

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. Wrexham is delighted to announce its intention to bid once again for the title of UK City of Culture 2029, following its outstanding achievement in reaching the final stages of the last competition and finishing as runner-up to Bradford, the winner for 2025. Building on the wealth of experience gained from its previous bid, the whole county of Wrexham is more determined than ever to celebrate its unique culture, heritage, and energy through a vibrant and imaginative programme for 2029. This bid is not just about culture, it’s about…

A 54-year-old man who sexually assaulted a woman as she slept has been jailed. Vincent Davies, of no fixed abode, admitted a charge of sexual assault by penetration following the incident in Connah’s Quay in August. As the victim lay asleep in bed, Davies sexually assaulted the woman in the middle of the night. When he was confronted the following day, he apologised to the victim before fleeing. He was arrested the following day and subsequently charged and remanded into custody. At Mold Crown Court on Thursday, 23 November, he was jailed for three and a half years. He was…

Following a South Wales Police investigation, a man has been jailed after pleading guilty to assaulting and strangling a woman. Dylan Fuller, aged 26 of no fixed abode, was sentenced for assault by beating, ABH and intentional strangulation. The offence took place on Sunday October 5, 2025, in Swansea, where Fuller punched and strangled his victim making her fear for her life. He appeared before Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday October 28, 2025, where he was sentenced to a total of two years in prison. He is also subject to a restraining order lasting five years. PC Gregory said “Dylan Fuller…

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Bydd Inspiration, trên arddangos anhygoel Rheilffordd 200, yn cael cartref gan Trafnidiaeth Cymru yng ngorsaf Llandudno rhwng 15 a 18 Tachwedd 2025. Y digwyddiad unigryw hwn fydd unig ymweliad y trên â Chymru yn ystod ei daith o gwmpas Prydain i ddathlu 200 mlynedd ers sefydlu’r rheilffordd fodern. Mae Rheilffordd 200 yn rhaglen genedlaethol i nodi’r deucanmlwyddiant. Mae’n anrhydeddu hanes cyfoethog y rheilffordd ac yn gobeithio ysbrydoli’r genhedlaeth nesaf o weithwyr STEM proffesiynol i lunio’r trywydd ar gyfer y dyfodol. Erbyn diwedd y flwyddyn, bydd y trên Inspiration wedi…

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. Transport for Wales will be hosting Railway 200’s flagship exhibition train, Inspiration, at Llandudno station from 15–18 November 2025. This unique event marks Wales’ only stop on the train’s nationwide tour celebrating the 200th anniversary of the modern railway this year. Railway 200 is a national bicentenary programme that honours the railway’s rich history while inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals to shape its future. The Inspiration train will have visited 60 locations across the UK by the end of the year, and TfW are excited to bring…