Author: Rhys Gregory

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…

As fireworks season begins, the RSPCA is urging everyone to ‘Help Quieten the Noise’ and think about the impact that loud displays can have on animals. The charity is calling on the public to be a ‘Kind Spark’ this year by being mindful of pets, livestock and wildlife, and by chatting with neighbours about any planned celebrations so pet owners can prepare in advance. Recent RSPCA polling suggests that more than six million households across Wales and England plan to set off fireworks this season, meaning it’s more important than ever for animal owners to plan ahead and keep their…

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Bydd preswylwyr a busnesau ar draws Sir Gaerfyrddin, Castell-nedd Port Talbot, Sir Benfro ac Abertawe’n elwa o welliannau sylweddol i rwydwaith trafnidiaeth y rhanbarth yn dilyn penderfyniad Llywodraeth Cymru i gymeradwyo Cynllun Trafnidiaeth Rhanbarthol De-orllewin Cymru. Nod y cynllun, a fydd yn llywio buddsoddiad a datblygiad mewn trafnidiaeth hyd at 2030, yw ei gwneud yn haws, yn wyrddach ac yn fwy fforddiadwy i bobl deithio ar draws y rhanbarth. Mae’n nodi sut y bydd trafnidiaeth gyhoeddus, llwybrau cerdded a beicio a rhwydweithiau ffyrdd yn cael eu gwella i gysylltu…

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. Residents and businesses across Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea are set to benefit from major improvements to the region’s transport network following Welsh Government approval of the South West Wales Regional Transport Plan. The plan, which will guide investment and development in transport up to 2030, aims to make it easier, greener and more affordable for people to travel across the region. It sets out how public transport, walking and cycling routes, and road networks will be improved to better connect communities, support local economies and create…