Author: Rhys Gregory

Monmouthshire Building Society is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Jones to its board as a Non-Executive Director.  Mike has a wealth of experience and is highly respected in the financial services industry with a career spanning over 40 years. He spent over 25 years at Principality Building Society, holding a number of senior leadership positions, before becoming Chief Risk Officer in 2009 and being appointed to the board in 2013.  He was also their Interim Chief Executive Officer for a period in 2019 and 2020. Mike also holds a Non-Executive Director position at POBL Housing Group and was…

LDC, the private equity investor which is part of Lloyds Banking Group, has appointed Vera Kuehne as an Investment Manager and Sally Tam as an Investment Executive to increase its support of businesses in Wales and the South West of England. Vera brings six years’ experience in private equity and investment banking. Most recently, she was a Senior Associate at CPP Investments, where she worked on all stages of the transaction process, from deal origination to post-acquisition value creation. Sally joins LDC from PwC in Bristol, where she was an M&A Manager and played a key role advising on transactions…

PDSA, the UK’s leading vet charity for pets in need, has just opened the doors of its brand-new shop in Newport on 21 March.   Bargain-loving customers in the area will now be able to browse and pick-up an array of pre-loved and new items from the store! PDSA charity shops are stocked with fabulous finds from vintage clothes to brand new animal-themed accessories.       They are also a great community hub, where locals can browse and chat to the friendly faces in store, all whilst raising money for an essential cause with every penny spent.      The charity…

ICC Wales will welcome more than 1,900 delegates, 320 exhibitors and 90 speakers when the venue hosts the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Annual Conference and Exhibition in October 2025. The RCGP is the professional body for GPs in the UK and its mission is to encourage, foster and maintain the highest possible standards of patient care in general practice in the UK. The Annual Conference is a highlight in the calendar for healthcare professionals who can update their knowledge by accessing the latest learning to support their continuing professional development and practice skills. It is the first time…

The world is moving fast, and amid growing concerns over climate change, more individuals are making the bold step towards sustainable living. Among these steps, transitioning from gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) stands out as a significant move towards reducing carbon footprints. Electric cars are not just a trend; they are the future of transportation.  They offer a cleaner, more sustainable way to navigate our day-to-day journeys, from bustling city commutes to serene road trips across the country. If the idea of driving an electric car intrigues you, here’s your guide to making that transition seamless and enjoyable. Understanding…

The 2024 edition of the Masters is almost upon us, and golf pundits and fans alike are racking their brains over who will be crowned this year’s champion. There are several names that spring to mind instantly, perhaps the most notable being last year’s winner Jon Rahm — who rocked the sport when announcing that he would be joining LIV Golf. The Spaniard is 12/1 in the Masters betting to join just a handful of players who have previously defended the title and become the first LIV representative to win golf’s most sacred tournament. The breakaway league will have 13…

It’s easy to assume that the Premier League is the only league that matters in the UK. After all, it’s where all the big teams compete – and where you’ll find many of the world’s best players too. It’s also reckoned to be the most-watched sports league in the world, available in 212 separate territories and with a potential global audience of around 4.7 billion fans. The broadcast rights alone cost $8.5 billion a year and are set to rise to over $9 billion following the next round of negotiations. But focusing on the Premier League alone is to overlook…

Now that the regular season has come to an end and the offseason is underway, the teams have their sights set on the upcoming playoff games. This NBA 2023-2024 season has been a whirlwind of surprises and triumphs so far and we can expect many more before the conference finals. NBA fans are now thinking ahead and will be heading to online sportsbooks to place wagers on their predicted champions. They will be looking for those top seeded teams with the potential to make a deep playoff run. The top six teams in each conference will secure a playoff spot,…

Soccer/football is the world’s most popular sport and has since remained a vital part of the sports betting scene due to its expansive fanbase from a variety of nations as well as its overall level of unpredictability that can enhance any betting endeavor. The widespread amount of popularity that continuously floods the soccer scene is seemingly unmatched by any other sport or even any other rivalling leisure from the industry as many sports fans have always been quick to voice their allegiances towards a range of soccer encounters and any one of the competitive teams that regularly compete across different…

Wales is far from the first positions in various guides to the UK. Many people consider this part of the United Kingdom to be the most boring, but today we will try to prove that this is not the case. And we are talking not only about the street attractions of Swansea, which are to open at Easter, but also about a lot of other entertainment.  Four gambling establishments rise above the misty Welsh lands, keeping the grandeur of the classics and the extravagant vein of progress intact. These establishments can surely appeal not only to classic lovers, but also…