Author: Rhys Gregory

No doubt, Barcelona is one of the most famous cities in Europe. Purchasing a house in Barcelona as a foreigner is quite a rewarding and exciting venture. To ensure a smooth and successful purchase, this guide offers you some tips to consider. 7 Tips for Buying a Property in Barcelona as a Foreigner Below are a few tips for purchasing a house in Barcelona. Research the market Familiarize yourself with the Barcelona property market by studying real estate listings, prices, and trends. Understand the different neighborhoods and their suitability for your needs. Engage local professionals Reach out to professionals like real…

Gold, the lustrous, precious metal, has been a symbol of wealth and prosperity since ancient times. Its timeless appeal and inherent value have made it a sought-after asset for investors, offering a unique blend of security and potential for growth. This article aims to guide beginners on their journey into the world of gold investment, providing a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities that lie within. Different Forms Of Gold Investments Investing in gold is not a monolithic endeavour. There are various avenues through which you can add this precious metal to your portfolio. Physical gold, which includes gold bullion coins…

Transport for Wales (TfW) is reminding passengers of the importance of checking for the latest travel information with industrial action set to take place at the end of July. The RMT Union have announced three days of strike action to affect 14 train operating companies during July, on Thursday 20 July, Saturday 22 July and Saturday 29 July. The train drivers’ union ASLEF has also announced a ban on overtime from Monday 17 July to Saturday 22 July. TfW is not involved in the industrial action but some of its services are likely to be busier than usual due to…

Cardiff is called The City of Arcades because of its network of beautiful Edwardian and Victorian arcades – and now a new food tour is lifting the lid on their vibrant food scene. From delicatessens and makers of traditional Welshcakes through to wine bars and Indian street food, the tour uncovers all the arcades’ most delicious secrets, with a chance to meet and chat with the people behind these ventures while enjoying lots of food, drink and anecdotes along the way. Cardiff’s new City of Arcades food tour runs on alternate Fridays and Saturdays. During the school holidays it will…

The average house price in Wales has dipped to £242,076 in the second quarter of 2023, down 1.2% since last quarter. This is the second consecutive quarterly fall in 2023 and demonstrates a decline of more than £3,000 since March. The figures have been released from Principality Building Society’s Wales House Price Index for Q2 2023 (April-June), which reports the rise and fall in house prices in each of the 22 local authorities in Wales. Compared to the same period the previous year, the annual price rise is now under 1%, the largest slowdown in annual house price growth for…

Talented youngsters from two North Wales counties banged the drum for music at a gala concert. North Music Cooperative, which runs two sister organisations in Denbighshire and Wrexham, staged the show at the prestigious William Aston Hall on the Wrexham Glyndwr University campus in Mold Road. The hall was packed with family, friends and music lovers who were treated to a programme of bands, ensembles and soloists playing music ranging from classical pieces by favourite composers to pop songs and a roof-raising performance by a Samba band. The group, from Victoria CP School, Wrexham was only established this term as…

Young people from a Llandudno special school have enjoyed a day of cricket, lovely cricket at the town’s famous Oval. The ground which has played host to touring teams from the West Indies and New Zealand as well as to Glamorgan welcomed 60 pupils from the town’s Ysgol Y Gogarth special school for their own Cricket Festival. They enjoyed over four hours of cricketing activities under the skilled eyes of volunteers from Llandudno Cricket Club’s men’s and women’s teams as well as from Cricket Wales with barbecue catering provided by club sponsors Harlech Foodservice. Harlech Development Chef Stephen Griffiths was…

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is awarding £5.5 million to organisations within the voluntary and community sector to support customers who may need extra help with their tax affairs. HMRC is inviting eligible organisations to bid for the funding, worth £1.8m a year from 2024 until 2027, through HMRC’s Voluntary and Community Sector Grant Funding programme. Bids can be submitted between 24 July and 21 August 2023 with successful organisations being announced in October ready for the new funding to start from 1 April 2024. This is the 12th round of funding HMRC is awarding as part of its commitment to…

Bellway Wales has started construction work on phase two of a housing development in Lisvane, near Cardiff. The housebuilder is delivering a total of 270 new homes at Longwood Grange, off Maerdy Lane in the village. The developer is building 64 new homes in the first phase with 36 of the 49 private homes for sale now completed and the keys handed over to their new owners. All 15 affordable homes available for local people through low-cost rent or to purchase at a discount to market value have also been built and are occupied. On phase two the housebuilder is…

RSPCA Cymru has welcomed the support of the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd who has pledged to encourage all local authorities in Wales to ban the giving of pets as prizes on their land. As part of its #NoFunAtTheFair campaign, the animal welfare charity is calling on the outdated practice to be banned – and has been campaigning for all councils in Wales to introduce their own local bans on their land. So far 12 have done so following tireless RSPCA campaigning and overwhelming public support. During questions in the Senedd from Heledd Fychan MS and…