Author: Rhys Gregory

Bitcoin’s emergence as a digital asset has captivated investors worldwide, offering a unique blend of technology and finance. This cryptocurrency, known for its volatility and potential for high returns, demands a nuanced understanding and strategic approach for successful investment. It operates independently of traditional banking systems, introducing a new paradigm in asset management and investment strategies. With its increasing acceptance and integration into mainstream finance, Bitcoin has evolved beyond a speculative digital currency to a potential staple in diversified investment portfolios. The key to navigating this complex market lies not just in understanding its technicalities but also in aligning investment…

Have you ever grappled with the burden of overhead expenses while endeavouring to distinguish your business in a competitive landscape? I can empathise. It was only a few years ago when I was at the helm of a small IT startup brimming with potential. We stood on the cusp of pivotal projects, but the soaring costs associated with traditional London office spaces appeared insurmountable. To be precise, the daunting £65 per square foot annual rent in London felt like a formidable adversary. If you seek to elevate your business reputation, expand your customer base, and optimise costs, consider a game-changing…

An after-school entrepreneur from Cardiff is expanding his stationery side hustle with the support of Big Ideas Wales, just months after receiving a notable Welsh language award. 17-year-old Gwilym Morgan, from St Fagans, who is in year 13 at The Bishop of Llandaff Church in Wales High School, has been designing and selling bilingual travel-inspired notebooks and worry diaries on his Amazon sub-site, GM Notebooks, since 2021. Gwilym, who hopes to study Welsh and French at Cardiff University next year, had never dreamt of becoming a part-time entrepreneur at the age of 15. It wasn’t until his younger sister began…

Canadian pop-punk star Avril Lavigne is the latest headline act announced for Cardiff Castle next summer. The alternative rock singer-songwriter, whose hits include Sk8er Boi, Complicated and I’m With You, will headline a massive outdoor show at the historic venue on Tuesday July 2. She will be supported by Canadian rock band Simple Plan. Avril Lavigne has blazed a trail of her own since launching her debut album Let Go in 2002 – alongside singles Complicated, Sk8er Boi and I’m With You. Aged just 17, Lavigne became the youngest female solo artist to hit the Number One slot in the…

Flint-based food manufacturer The Pudding Compartment is  continuing its major expansion following a £100,000 investment from the Development Bank of Wales. Established in 2007 by Steve West, The Pudding Compartment supplies the travel, foodservice, and business to business sectors with bespoke cookies, biscuits, cakes and traybakes, along with its own branded range of sweet treats under its Creative Bake Co brand. The loan of £100,000 from the Development Bank is being used to increase the capacity of the 10,000 sq. ft manufacturing unit on Manor Industrial Estate in Flint. This includes the creation of new areas for office and storage…

That was the message from 25-year-old Tammie Esslemont from Blackwood, speaking to members at the Senedd as part of an event organised by Coed Cadw, The Woodland Trust in Wales. The event centred around the launch of a new report from Coed Cadw, Trees & Woods: At The Heart Of Nature Recovery In Wales, which sets out the argument for a ‘Townscapes and Treescapes’ Nature Recovery Program. The report was presented by a panel of practitioners from organisations working to recover nature across the rivers, hills, woods and farms of Wales including Afonydd Cymru, the Celtic Rainforest Alliance, Stump up…

A railway that came back from the brink of collapse, a zoo that’s attracted eight million visitors and the world’s deepest hotel have been hailed as tourism heroes in North Wales. The Llangollen Railway, the Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn Bay and Go Below Underground Adventures in Snowdonia  were among the big winners at the Go North Wales Tourism Awards. The glittering annual event organised by North Wales Tourism celebrates the dedication, skill and achievements of the region’s tourism and hospitality industry. This year the ceremony at Venue Cymru in Llandudno was hosted by ITV Wales journalist Carole Green and…

The build of five bungalows on the site of the former Nelson Ambulance Station in Treharris has begun. United Welsh is working in partnership with Caerphilly County Borough Council to bring the two-bedroom bungalows to the area, which will be available for affordable rent. The energy-efficient homes will be built to the highest energy efficiency rating of EPC-A, meaning they will have minimal environmental impact and energy bills will be more affordable for residents long-term. The bungalows will be built by Celtic Offsite, a social enterprise within the United Welsh Group. Celtic Offsite will manufacture the timber frame structures for…

Butetown residents are being asked to help develop a new masterplan for Canal Park by sharing their views on the park at a drop-in session to be held at Butetown Pavilion. The session, which will mark the launch of a community consultation, will take place on Wednesday 29th November, from 3pm – 7pm. Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks and Events, Cllr Jennifer Burke, said: “This is an important green space for the local community and we genuinely want to hear what they have to say about how they use the park now, and what they want from it in the…

Neath Port Talbot Council engineers are currently involved in two crucial projects in the Upper Afan Valley. One involves major maintenance work on the 1,200 foot long retaining wall supporting Norton Terrace in Glyncorrwg. The retaining wall has failed in several places and the ongoing work involves repointing and rebuilding the wall, repairing and reconstructing the drainage system associated with it plus replacing a failed ground beam and a substandard parapet. The wall is being reconstructed in 50 ft sections to coincide with expansion joints and to minimise disruption to local residents. Currently around 150ft has been completed with temporary…