Founded in September 2015 by Rhys Gregory, a Cardiff-based entrepreneur who also identifies as a first-time dad blogger, Wales247 came into being as an independent digital news platform dedicated to showcasing the stories of people, businesses, organisations, and events from across Wales, built around a mission of keeping Welsh residents informed with community-focused coverage free from editorial or political agenda. Gregory, who operates the platform on an entrepreneurial basis from Cardiff, built the site around a press release and community submission model, inviting readers to send in their own stories and connecting Welsh businesses, charities, and community groups with a regional digital audience. Today, Wales247 operates as an independent digital community news platform run by Rhys Gregory from Cardiff, Wales. Today, Wales247 is mainly focused on Welsh business news, education, health, automotive, charity events, community stories, and local crime coverage from their base in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. One interesting fact: Wales247's About page explicitly states that the platform has "no hidden agenda, editorial or political views influencing what we share," a rare public commitment to editorial neutrality that distinguishes it from most digital news platforms in the Welsh media landscape and reflects its positioning as a community showcase rather than a political journalism outlet.