Mike Connell, a canal artist based near Birmingham, was so inspired when he read the sad story about George Benbow’s untimely demise at the helm of the narrowboat, Usk in 1887, that he decided to do some illustrations of the […]
A new wave of green transport infrastructure is blooming across Powys as the first living roof bus shelters are installed, the county council has said. The innovative shelters, topped with Sedum-planted green roofs, are designed to support biodiversity, improve air […]
Denbighshire Heritage Service have recently completed a series of accessibility improvements at two of its historic attractions. The works at Ruthin Gaol and Nantclwyd, have looked at improving access for visitors and promoting inclusivity at the County’s heritage attractions. Enhancing […]
Calls Grow for UK Government to Rethink Inheritance Tax Changes as Welsh MS Raises Alarm Siân Gwenllian MS has launched a campaign to draw attention to what she calls a “fundamentally unfair” aspect of the UK Government’s planned changes to […]
Flight test range and Space Technology Test Centre opens offering access to state-of-the-art testing facilities to entire UK space community Snowdonia Space Centre, 23rd May 2025: A joint venture between the Snowdonia Aerospace Centre and Newton Launch Systems, the Snowdonia […]
To mark 100 years of scouting in Wales, lifelong Scout volunteer Gill Clay will be taking to the skies on Thursday 26 June 2025 – strapped to the top wing of a biplane, flying at 150mph and performing loop-the-loops – […]
…kickstarted with plans for a new Wales Broadcast Archive space in the heart of Cardiff Bay The National Library of Wales revealed its bold new strategy for 2025–2030 last night (20 May) – at a launch event which also previewed […]
Together, they have achieved the extraordinary. What once seemed impossible has now become a reality, thanks to the kindness, support, and hard work of so many. The much-loved Centre, which has provided life-changing equine therapy and activities for people with […]
A vibrant and meaningful piece of artwork, celebrating 200 years of the modern railway, has been unveiled by pupils of Ysgol Y Waun in collaboration with Welsh artist Rhiannon Roberts. The project was made possible through the generous funding from […]
Wrexham’s iconic markets are proudly taking part in this year’s Love Your Local Market campaign – the UK’s biggest celebration of local markets – running from Friday 16th May to Saturday 31st May. The Butchers’ Market, General Market, Monday Market and Tŷ […]
A generous donation by The Toyota Manufacturing UK Charitable Trust has helped St John Ambulance Cymru to equip its new Community Support Units, which will soon be rolled out across North Wales. The vehicles will be used by the first […]
North Wales Housing (NWH) has welcomed residents to the first nine of its homes on the Hollybrook Estate in Connah’s Quay in Flintshire. And more new residents of NWH will also move into 50 brand new homes on the site […]
