Author: Rhys Gregory

The average cost of car insurance in Wales has grown by 18% in 12 months. That means drivers in the region are now paying on average £86 more than they did this time last year, new data reveals.  The increase means that drivers in Wales are now paying £486 for their car insurance, on average. That’s according to the latest Confused.com car insurance price index, powered by WTW. Based on more than 6 million quotes over the quarter, it’s the most comprehensive car insurance price index for new business in the UK. In South Wales, the average premium is £510,…

A fundraising appeal has been launched by an RSPCA branch to help pay for an operation to help a young French bulldog breathe better. Bertie, who came into the care of RSPCA Herefordshire Branch on 6 December last year,  is suffering from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (or BOAS) which causes him to have difficulties breathing. Bertie – who is just over a year old and came from the Swansea area – is just one example of a surging number of brachycephalic (or flat-faced) dogs who find it impossible to carry out normal dog activities such as walking, playing, or even…

LEADING fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium is supporting its employees through the current cost of living crisis. Based in Cardiff, Dudley’s Aluminium provides a complete design, manufacture and installation service for curtain walling, windows, doors and facades within the building envelope. The fabricator has 52 employees working across the company and, to assist with rising costs, all of its employees will receive a one off payment of £750. Colin Shorney, Managing Director of Dudley’s Aluminium, said: “As a responsible employer, we are taking this step to help our employees through the current economic conditions. “We have a workforce with a strong sense…

A huge crowd of around 1,000 people was attracted to a dairy farm machinery dispersal auction at Buttington Old Hall, Buttington, near Welshpool on Friday. Auctioneers Halls reported a strong trade and local, nationwide and international  interest in the auction, with buyers registered from as far away as Poland and Ireland on the Marteye live streaming service The sale, held on behalf of the executors of the late Mr R. Pryce Jones, comprised  modern, well maintained and genuine farm machinery and equipment that was in daily use prior to the dairy herd being dispersed last October. Two hundred cattle from…

Many of us will know that fibre optic broadband is faster, but it’s not easy to find out much more about this fantastic technology. Even though an optical fibre is simply a flexible, thin cable filled with light, its practical applications and uses are impressively wide-ranging. Through fibre optics, the science of transmitting light, vocals, and data has been transformed into a seamless, refined process. And once you learn about the everyday uses of fibre optics, it’s much easier to see the innovation. What are fibre optics? ‘Fibre optics’ describes the technologies that transfer information as pulses of light along…

Online shopping has revolutionized the way people shop, giving them a whole new world of convenience and accessibility when looking for what they need. In today’s digital age, shoppers can save time and money by taking advantage of the numerous benefits that online shopping brings to the table. From the comfort of your own home, you can purchase just about anything you need, from clothing to Best Selling electronics. Browsing large inventories in seconds to avoid long check-out queues, there is no doubt that purchasing items from an online store makes life much easier than it used to be. Convenience…

As a business owner, you understand the importance of environmentally sustainable practices. Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower offer a viable option for commercial operations to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute positively to their local environment. Investing in renewable energy sources can have broad-ranging benefits for your business, from reducing costs to improving your brand’s reputation. Most companies aim to reduce their reliance on non-renewable sources of energy and make a commitment to use sustainable energy. Click Here to learn more about renewable energy options to help your business achieve this goal. Reduced Costs Investing in…

Wales is set to become the first UK nation to introduce a mandatory national licensing scheme for tattoo artists and those working in body piercing, semi-permanent make-up, acupuncture and electrolysis, Chief Medical Officer Frank Atherton has announced. The scheme aims to reduce infections, eliminate poor working practices and will create a central public register for licensed practitioners and approved business premises. It is the final phase of changes introduced under the Public Health (Wales) Act 2017 to improve standards of infection prevention and control in the industry. There are an estimated 3,516 practitioners operating in Wales who will need to…

Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, has today unveiled a packed programme of Welsh Government international trade missions for spring 2023, lending his support to Welsh businesses travelling the world in the next few months to develop their exports. The announcement is made as the latest business delegation from Wales travel to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the Middle-East’s largest medical trade show – Arab Health – on the 28th of January 2023. The Med Tech businesses will be joined by businesses from a variety of sectors seeking to explore opportunities in this global trade hub. In March, Welsh…

It is with great sadness that the family announce that Sandra passed away on January 8th 2023 at the Forge Care Home. While working in M&S, Sandra met Len after he dropped a tray of jellies while looking at her. Len’s mother and sister soon followed to see if she was ‘good enough’ for their son and brother. Sandra enjoyed jobs working in The Bird Cage Club, Howells, the pub, Merrett’s Bakery, Tesco, and Children’s World, making friends with colleagues wherever she went. Marigolds in the garden. Daffodils in vases. Sandra always seemed to get bunches of flowers to live…