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From transport changes to takeaway triumphs: our local site's top stories of 2025
Transport changes, new restaurants, and the sale of a hole on the local golf course were among the stories of the year on our award-winning hyperlocal news site, Rhiwbina Info . The site, which has been named Wales's Information Platform of the Year for the last two years , has crunched the numbers to reveal the news pieces which created most interest in 2025. The leading story came in September, when it revealed that online reports of the imminent closure of a much-loved ind
Jan 21 min read


University marketers log on for more of our writing insights
We logged in again this week to share our content-writing know-how with another group of marketing and comms professionals at the University of Leicester. It was the second of two half-day online workshops the university invited us to run, after the success of similar sessions we’ve delivered at campuses across the UK. Senior consultant Andrew Weltch again joined with experienced writer, and long-time Weltch Media collaborator, Victoria Trott to lead the training. They took p
Dec 12, 20251 min read


First teaser trailer for our animated film
We're excited to share the first teaser trailer for our debut animated short film A Fish Out of Water, giving a sneak peek into the work so far. Described as 'a Victorian tale of the fantastical and bizarre' and set in an alternative version of the 1890s, the film is animated and directed by Matthew Creed from a screenplay by Andrew Weltch and Robert Lancey, with illustration and design by Anthony Richards. Matthew has now completed a draft for the film, from which he create
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Women are through to semi final
Torquay United Women, wearing the Weltch Media logo on their shorts, are through to the semi-finals of the Devon County Cup, after a 6-0 away win over Plympton in yesterday's (Sunday 16 November) quarter-final. Goals came from Mollie Taylor (2), Tee Kaptein (2), Matilda Franchi, and Emily Elliot. The decisive win follows another big score in the previous round, when Ryan Perks's team won 7-0 at Tiverton . So, United move to the final four of the county competition (now known
Nov 17, 20251 min read


Welcome to The Wild Rover!
Our production team is making great progress on our animated film A Fish Out of Water , and today we can reveal more superb artwork. The sign outside The Wild Rover beer house in a small Devon coastal town in the 1890s, has been created by illustrator and designer, Anthony Richards, who researched pub signs of the period, before he set to work. "Specifically I was looking into how I should colour the sign," he said. "I found that a lot of signs in the late 1800s would use vib
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Danni reflects on a 'great start to the season'
Our sponsored Torquay United Women player Danni Wyatt has shared her thoughts on the season so far. Danni Wyatt - "It's been a great start" "It's been a great start," she told us, "especially playing so many games at Plainmoor, and now we've been bolstered this week by signing Mollie Taylor and Tee Kaptein, two experienced players who bring a lot to the squad - they raise an already talented squad to the next level." Mollie, a defender, joins from Exeter City Women, where sh
Oct 31, 20252 min read


Estate agent renews partnership with local site
Our award-winning local website Rhiwbina Info has reported that Lisa Curtis Estate Agents are renewing their partnership after a second successful year of trading. As an independent agent in South Wales, Lisa doesn’t restrict herself to office hours but offers a bespoke service at flexible times that work for you. She says her priority is to deliver the service you deserve, and to make your sale a stress-free journey. Lisa said: “It has been another exciting year as Lisa Cur
Oct 29, 20251 min read


Women open their season wearing our logo
Our friends Torquay United Women launch their league campaign this weekend - with the Weltch Media logo on their shorts. The Weltch Media...
Sep 5, 20251 min read


Our film screenplay is selected for two competitions
The script for our upcoming animated film A Fish Out of Water has been selected for two international screenplay competitions. The...
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Revealing the new poster for our film
We are pleased to reveal the new poster for our upcoming animated short film A Fish Out of Water. The poster, designed by Amanda...
Aug 19, 20251 min read


Our local news site wins top award
Our companion local news site Rhiwbina Info has been named Wales Information Platform of the Year for the second time. The Corporate...
Jul 11, 20251 min read


Local site welcomes new partner
Our award-winning local news site has welcomed a new partner. Cardiff Alarm Systems has joined Rhiwbina Info as a premium partner,...
Jun 18, 20251 min read


Praise for our ‘interesting’ and ‘enjoyable’ training
Our latest media training sessions have received positive feedback from those who attended. “I really enjoyed it,” said one. “I wouldn’t...
Jun 11, 20251 min read


We have a new website
Welcome to the new version of the Weltch Media website - smaller, clearer, and easier to navigate. The new site is designed to help you...
Jun 9, 20251 min read


Financial adviser renews partnership
Financial adviser David Reid, part of the prestigious St. James’s Place Partnership, has renewed his partnership with our companion...
Feb 7, 20251 min read


'Exciting' first year for Lisa Curtis Estate Agents
Our companion hyperlocal site, the award-winning Rhiwbina Info , has reported on an 'exciting' first year of trading for one of its...
Oct 23, 20241 min read


Back in the training room - for a 'fantastic' day
We've been back in the training room this week (24 September), running a day-long media training session for RCN Wales - and the...
Sep 25, 20241 min read
Rhiwbina Info announces new Premium Partner
Our companion hyperlocal site, the award-winning Rhiwbina Info , has announced a new premium partner. JNP Legal is a regional law firm...
Aug 23, 20241 min read
Hyperlocal site is named Information Platform of the Year
Our companion hyperlocal news site Rhiwbina Info has been named Information Platform of the Year in the Wales Prestige Awards. The...
Jul 15, 20241 min read


Another international award for our short film
We're excited to report that our short film Annalium 8: Sssss has won another award on the international festival circuit. The film has...
May 16, 20242 min read
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