Author: Rhys Gregory

Caerphilly shoppers are being invited to the opening of Cancer Research Wales’s new store in the town on Saturday 29 August. Cancer Research Wales’ friendly mascot, Stripe the Dragon, is cutting the ribbon at the Welsh cancer research charity’s shop in Unit 24A of the Castle Court Shopping Centre at 10.00am. It’s a return to Castle Court for the charity, which first opened a shop in the centre in 2009. Cancer Research Wales is an independent Welsh cancer research charity founded in 1966 and is not connected to any other cancer research charities. It will be decorated in the charity’s…

One of Wales’ oldest and most celebrated events will return this September, bringing five days of entertainment, stalls and fairground rides to Neath. Now in its 746th year, Neath Great Fair is recognised as one of the oldest and most prestigious chartered fairs in Wales and Europe. The street fair will take over Neath town centre from Wednesday 9 September until Saturday 12 September, while the funfair will run at Milland Road car park from Wednesday 9 September until Sunday 13 September. Visitors will be able to explore a wide range of stalls selling clothing, crafts, accessories, homeware and mystery…

An exciting new chapter for play provision in Neath Port Talbot has begun with the official opening of the newly refurbished Vivian Park playground. The transformation has created a vibrant destination for local families, offering almost 80 play features designed to encourage children of all ages and abilities to play, learn, socialise and stay active together.  Designed and delivered by Kompan, the new playground provides something for everyone, offering inclusive opportunities for children of all ages and abilities to play, learn, interact and imagine together, while helping to develop confidence, coordination, creativity and social skills in a safe and welcoming…

Newport EcoFest will return for a second year this autumn, offering residents and businesses practical advice on saving energy, cutting costs and helping the environment. The free, family-friendly event will take place at Newport’s Riverfront Theatre on Saturday 17 October from 10am until 3pm. Sponsored by Inspire Green, Newport EcoFest 2026 will feature tips and ideas designed to help people reduce their living costs while improving their health and wellbeing. This year’s event will have a particular focus on food, including advice on reducing food waste and making better use of leftovers. Visitors will also be able to enjoy live…

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to sweep north across Wales today, bringing a risk of localised flooding, lightning and hail. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, which will remain in force until 10pm on Thursday. A broad band of thunderstorms and heavy rain is expected to move north across England and Wales, potentially becoming slow-moving during the afternoon and evening. Rainfall totals of between 20mm and 30mm could fall within an hour in some locations, while between 30mm and 40mm is expected fairly widely. Some places could receive up to 50mm over 12 hours,…

TrydaNi gives drivers access to electric cars across Wales in a way that is affordable, convenient and beneficial to local communities. Backed by £1m of Welsh Government funding, the scheme is open to individuals, businesses and non-profit organisations, and has grown to more than 500 members, with numbers rising as new clubs open. This year TrydaNi has launched clubs in Swansea, Penygroes, and Abergavenny, and will soon also launch a club in Bangor. Since launching in December 2024, the Aberystwyth club has grown to 99 members, who share access to two electric vehicles, a Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and a Renault…

Blake Morgan has appointed Joanna Rees and James Williams, both based in the firm’s Cardiff office, as Business Group Heads for its Construction and Corporate teams respectively, with responsibility spanning the firm’s operations across the UK. Jo Rees takes on the leadership of Blake Morgan’s Construction business group, succeeding Richard Wade, who led the team for 12 years. The Construction team comprises 22 lawyers across the firm, including six based in Wales. James takes over as Business Group Head for Corporate from Simon Staples, who led the group while also serving as an Elected Member of the firm’s Board. The…

The 2026 Cardiff Half Marathon is asking for a range of community groups to get involved in this year’s event. Taking place on Sunday 4 October this year has seen more than 29,000 participants sign up to run, and it’s set to bring its electric race day atmosphere to the city. Spectators and supporters are expected to come out in their droves to cheer on their loved ones. To help add even more excitement and buzz, the Cardiff Half Marathon is asking community groups to be a part of event day. New for this year, the Cardiff Half is launching…

Acorn by Synergie has joined forces with Women’s Aid Wales and Vale Domestic Abuse Support to deliver free online employability workshops designed to help women rebuild their confidence and take the next step back into work. The sessions provide practical advice on creating a CV that stands out to employers, preparing for interviews and building the confidence needed to re-enter the job market. The initiative has been driven by members of Acorn by Synergie’s team who are passionate about supporting people into employment, including Carly Jones, who leads on social enterprise within her sector and spearheaded the programme. She has…

Knitters from across the UK have created a stunning set of 80 scenes, titled “The Longest Yarn 2 – Britain at War”, which will be on show atWelshpool Town Hall, from September 1 to 30. Depicting scenes of Britain during wartime using yarn, the exhibition builds on the international success of The Longest Yarn, focused on D-Day, which toured the UK, USA and is now on display in Normandy. The first panels of the ‘The Longest Yarn 2 –  Britain at War’ exhibition were seen at last year’s Wonderwool Wales Show at the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd. The exhibition at Welshpool, which is open to all, will reveal the…