Author: Rhys Gregory

The First Minister Mark Drakeford has today announced a £40m funding package from the Welsh Government to allow the refurbishment of the Holyhead Breakwater and help safeguard Holyhead Port’s long-term future. The 2.4km long Victorian breakwater provides essential protection to Holyhead Port. Without it, the wave conditions would be too severe for the operation of ferries and could result in the loss of service and ultimately the closure of the Port. The breakwater also protects several businesses and premises from flooding. The masonry breakwater, built approximately 150 years ago, is founded on a rubble mound built on the seabed. Since its…

As the attention of football fans is shifting towards the upcoming season, the Welsh domestic and international scenes offer several captivating stories. Despite missing out on Euro 2024 qualification, there is still an impressive array of talent spread all over Wales – from the Cymru Premier League Cup to the English Premier League. Live sports betting provides an exciting way to follow Welsh football and support your favorite players. With so much young talent on display, there is no shortage of opportunities to place a bet and potentially win big. With Gareth Bale nearing his international retirement and Aaron Ramsey’s…

The biggest news story to hit Wales in recent years has been the drop in the speed limit down to 20 mph in many urban areas. It’s proving to be a highly contentious issue with pros and cons being debated on both sides, but what else can we learn from it? To take a different angle on this issue we’re going to look at what happens when we each make a conscious effort to quite literally live our lives at a slower pace. Let’s start with the need to drive slower in Wales and build out from there. The changes…

It’s really not a secret that the world of Forex trading is made from the oscillations of market dynamics. Here, it’s exactly because of these fluctuations that more and more traders are drawn to the amazing features of swap-free accounts. These accounts are also known as Islamic accounts because of the way they are made to eliminate the collection and payment of ‘Riba’, or interest, which is strictly prohibited in Islam. Now, they offer you a compelling ethical approach, especially if you’re looking to align your financial pursuits with your cultural values. In the endless considerations that define all aspects…

Cowbridge-based Lunia 3D, which went from a garden shed hobby to a large-scale 3D printing firm, is among 12 businesses announced today as Ambassadors of the Start Up Loans programme, which is part of the British Business Bank. Over the years since starting in the garden shed, Lunia 3D has attracted a range of commissions; from lifesaving military equipment for the Ministry of Defence; to a full-scale car prototype for self-driving testing, and a large bespoke shopfront display for a high-end jeweller in Mayfair, London. According to research this year from Precedence Research, the global 3D printing market size is…

The Senedd played host to the annual Social Business Wales Awards this year, recognising the invaluable work of six Welsh social enterprises. The Social Business Wales Awards are part of the Social Business Wales programme delivered in partnership by Cwmpas, Unltd, WCVA, Development Bank of Wales, and Social Firms Wales. The programme is funded by the Welsh Government, and it is part of the Business Wales service. Social businesses in Wales account for 2.6% of the total businesses in Wales, employing over 65,000 workers, with an annual turnover for the sector calculated ats £4.8bn. The headline sponsor for the Social…

Wrexham doubles down on city success as a 480-year-old Sweet Chestnut in Acton Park is crowned Tree of the Year in the Woodland Trust competition. The winning tree, which is famous amongst locals as the centrepiece of picnics and tree parties, secured 17% of the overall votes and will now go on to represent the UK in the European Tree of the Year contest. This year’s Tree of the Year competition focused on celebrating ancient and veteran trees in urban spaces across the UK, with the best trees in city parks, towns, and residential streets in the running. Previous winners…

A Wrexham-based charity is calling on companies to create positive community impact by breaking down barriers for youngsters to engage with STEM. Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is urging businesses to help boost children’s access to science, technology, engineering, and maths as part of a long-term investment into skills for the next generation. The organisation aims to communicate both established and innovative technologies and research through interactive public shows, workshops, and exhibits, as well as outreach events for schools and groups in North Wales. With environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting becoming increasingly integral to a company’s activity, and in some…

An optician has made a special pair of glasses for Wrexham AFC  co-owner Ryan Reynolds to thank him for giving her the confidence to start a new business. The spectacular red, green and white frames designed by Kerry Fisher, 37, for the Deadpool star are a one-off based on the historic club badge. Dispensing optician Kerry recently opened her new shop, Eyecadia, in Wrexham’s Overton Arcade just off High Street, where she stocks low volume, premium brands from Europe and America. She says she won’t be making another pair of the one-off Wrexham glasses  – the only exception being if…

Schoolchildren and care home residents are working together on a spectacular collage of 2,000 poppies to mark Remembrance Day. The intergenerational art project is a joint effort between pupils from Gwersyllt Community Primary School and residents of Pendine Park’s Penybryn and Bryn Bella care homes in Wrexham. The school’s year 5 and 6 pupils have reconnected with Pendine for the first time since the 2020 Covid 19 pandemic lockdowns put a stop to their regular visits. Assistant Head Jacquie O’Toole said for many years the school’s pupils made weekly visits to the home. She said: “We forged a great friendship…