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£250,000 Grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help transform Roman Caerleon

A new ‘partnership’ project to explore potential opportunities at one of Europe's largest and best-preserved Roman military sites has secured £250,000 in grant funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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A medieval makeover! Caerphilly Castle’s Great Hall reopens

Following two years of extensive conservation and refurbishment, Caerphilly Castle - the biggest castle in Wales - is reopening to visitors this weekend, bringing back to life the Great Hall, inner castle ward and unveiling state-of-the-art digital exhibits.

Credit Brian Roberts (Theatr Clwyd - 5 July 2025 - Rhys Ifans, Liam Evans-Ford, Jack Sargeant)

Community celebrates flagship arts investment for Wales

Culture Minister Jack Sargeant joined Hollywood actor Rhys Ifans and community groups from across North Wales last weekend to celebrate the redevelopment of Theatr Clwyd, Wales’s largest producing theatre.

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Cyfarthfa celebrates 200 years with £4.5million boost

As Merthyr Tydfil’s Cyfarthfa Castle marks its 200th birthday, there’s another reason to celebrate - the iconic Cyfarthfa Heritage Area is to receive £4.5million to undertake urgent conservation works to help ensure its future for many more years to come.

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Creative support for Cymru Women’s Euro debut

As Cymru’s Women prepare to kick-off in Switzerland this weekend for their Euro 2025 debut, many projects are happening across the country and beyond to celebrate this monumental achievement.

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Skills funding takes young creatives to the next level

The first young people to graduate from a pilot project to improve grassroots access into the gaming and animation sectors have secured coveted places on games development degrees and work in the industry.

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Pioneering aeronautical apprentice flies the flag for women in engineering

A young apprentice from Llantrisant is breaking barriers in the aerospace industry as Wales celebrates Women in Engineering Day.

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Strata Florida visitor centre reopens thanks to local support

The visitor centre at the historical Strata Florida has reopened thanks to support from a local trust.

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Power up! Welsh games industry gets extra boost with new fund

Six Welsh games development companies are set to receive an £850k funding boost from the Welsh Government, helping them to hit ‘play’ on the next level of their projects.

The Tiger Head Finial from the throne of Tipū Sultān, a significant item in the internationally important South Asian Collection at Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool ©National Trust Images David Brunetti

Fit for the future: Transforming Wales’ local libraries, museums and archives

Local communities across Wales will benefit from improved and more accessible cultural facilities and library services thanks to around £1.8m of funding.

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New Priorities for Culture to centre on opportunities for all

New Priorities for Culture have launched today [Tuesday 20] with a focus on opportunities for all, regardless of age or background.

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Welsh football clubs supported to reach mental health goals

Every football club in Wales will be able to access one of around 1,000 mental health awareness training places as part of a drive to better support clubs to support their teams, coaches and players and their wider community.