Author: Rhys Gregory

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…

The launch of an archeological survey at Parc Cybi this week marks a significant milestone for the Holyhead Hydrogen Hub. A key part of meeting planning conditions, the survey will be carried out before construction starts on site. The Hub which is a Menter Môn project, supported by the Isle of Anglesey County Council, will be the first of its kind in Wales. It is seen as an important step as part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions as well as a catalyst to boost the local economy. Green hydrogen will be produced at the site and distributed as fuel…

Experienced banker Rob Barber has joined the UKSE investment team in Wales. He has been appointed Area Manager with a brief to grow UKSE’s investment portfolio in Wales. He brings a thorough understanding of helping Welsh businesses expand and thrive after 33 years with Lloyds Bank where he was Area Director Commercial Banking South East Wales. He also recently worked for Development Bank of Wales as a Senior Manager within the Portfolio Monitoring Team looking after a range of their clients. Tata Steel subsidiary UKSE provides strategic loan and equity packages of up to £1 million to firms to unlock…

A 22-year-old videographer from Rhyl has gone from strength to strength since giving up his day job and turning his hobby into a fast-growing business. Sam Beavan founded his videography company Bevovisuals in 2021, which works with businesses and organisations on brand building and campaigns by creating slick promotional video content. Sam, who has been filmmaking since the age of 13 when he developed a passion for making and editing videos at home, was working in a mobile phone shop in Rhyl when he decided to take the plunge and turn his hobby into a business venture. Since then, Bevovisuals…

Thomas Carroll Group has reported an 11% growth in its turnover in the financial year ending 31 December 2022. The Caerphilly-headquartered independent insurance, risk, wealth management and insurtech Group saw its turnover increase to £14.3million in 2022, up from £12.9million at the end of 2021, with its pre-tax profits coming in at £1.7million. It was a year of major investment for the Group, with an increase in expenditure on IT infrastructure and recruitment. The Group also awarded its staff three pay rises during the financial year to help with the increasing cost-of-living. The employee-owned business also saw significant expansion as…