Author: Rhys Gregory

Pupils from Blackwood Comprehensive School have excelled in an annual contest which required them to pit their business skills against other schools in Wales. The contest is hosted by Young Enterprise, a national charity that’s been operating for 60 years to reduce youth unemployment and help young people realise their potential, by equipping them with the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed in the changing world of work. Blackwood Comprehensive School’s BK [GA1] Clips project scooped several categories at the Young Enterprise and Team Programme of the Year Awards, including ‘Runner Up Best Company of the Year’, ‘Creativity and…

The fflecsi bus service has been running since June 2021 operated by Stagecoach and Transport for Wales (TFW) on behalf of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. This pilot project trialled a new approach to bus services to enable residents to get to work, education, attend appointments, connect with other public transport, socialise and shop from early in the morning until late in the evening. Following feedback from residents and customers during the pilot, the council are introducing some changes to the service from today (Monday 3 July 2023). The fflecsi service will continue to operate from 5.30am until 9.15am in…

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan, has praised the work and dedication of NHS Wales staff as they prepare to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS. The Minister will be taking part in a range of events this week to mark the milestone by showcasing the best of the NHS in Wales, and reflecting on all that it has achieved since being set up by Welsh MP Aneurin Bevan in 1948.  Among the events being held is a multi-faith Thanksgiving Service at The Church of the Resurrection in Ely, Cardiff, tomorrow, in recognition of the wealth…

A £300,000 fund to provide support for food and drink festivals and events across Wales opens for applications today. The small grant scheme, which will address the 10 key actions of the Welsh Government’s ‘Vision for the Food & Drink Industry’, will support festivals and events to add value to the industry in Wales and aims to improve visitor access to and awareness of Welsh food and drink.  It also aims to encourage collaboration and co-operation between Welsh hospitality and food and drink businesses to source more local food and drink, and to increase the prevalence of Welsh food and…

South Wales’ culinary scene has come a long way in recent years. From traditional Welsh dishes to the latest in fine dining, the region now boasts a diverse range of eateries and food festivals that keep locals and visitors alike coming back for more. A Brief History of South Wales’ Culinary Evolution Welsh cuisine is deeply rooted in history and tradition. Many dishes have evolved over centuries, drawing on local ingredients and cultural influences. In the early years, simple fare like bread, cheese, and beer sustained the locals. As trade routes developed, exotic spices and ingredients from distant lands made…

Cybercriminals capitalize on system weaknesses to attack. If you seal all potential loopholes, it will be almost impossible to suffer the wrath of hackers. There are many cracks in the way we use our smart devices. They range from using weak passwords to accessing public Wi-Fi, among others. How to Protect Your Data and Devices Against Malicious Parties If you value the information on your device, you should try to protect it. Similar to thief-proofing your house, you must protect your digital space. In this post, we look at ways to protect your devices and files from cyber-attacks. Below are…

Sports betting and casino gaming are two very popular forms of gambling. Most people usually stick with one or the other. It’s not hard to see why since casino gaming and sports betting can be very addictive. If you are interested in casino gaming, roulette in particular, then you might be wondering whether or not it is the right mode of gambling for you. This post will cover all of the different advantages and disadvantages of casino and sports betting and tell you which one is the most profitable. Social Experience Gambling can be a social experience. Generally, casino gaming…

Peter Lynn and Partners Solicitors have acted on behalf of the new leaseholders of Orchard House in Swansea, in a landmark 7-figure acquisition. Located towards the eastern edge of The Kingsway in the city centre, Orchard House is ultimately owned by Pobl Group, however, the deal gives the new leaseholders, a South Wales family-run property investment firm, a 150-year lease on the property. “We are delighted to successfully complete this deal,” said Chris Tymanowski, partner and head of commercial Property at Peter Lynn and Partners Solicitors. “Not only were we working to very tight deadlines, but we also had the…

After four very successful years supporting start ups in Carmarthen and Newtown, we are sad to announce that we are pausing operations at Focus Carmarthen Enterprise Hub and Focus Newtown Enterprise Hub. Launched in 2019 as part of the Business Wales programme, the Enterprise Hub programme has been at the heart of entrepreneurial activity in the local communities, creating over 200 jobs and investing over £500,000 in local enterprise. More recently and thanks to remote working, our Enterprise Hubs opened additional space to create strong co-working, networking and room hire facilities so that those without an office space, in need…

A fast-growing Flintshire office seating company is using storage units to help it expand its operations across the UK. Hood Seating, founded on the Deeside Industrial Estate by Trudy Gabriel-Rutt and Paul Rutt, from Dyserth, is now in its sixth year and has weathered the challenges posed by the pandemic. Their ergonomically-designed seats are growing in popularity across the UK and Ireland and to meet the increasing demand, Hood Seating has recently acquired additional storage space at Lock Stock Self Storage’s Saltney storage park. Two giant 40-foot units, each with over 2,500 cubic feet of space, have been used to…