Author: Rhys Gregory

As a business leader, you know that growth is necessary for success. But achieving sustainable, long-term growth can be a challenge. In today’s competitive market, it’s important to have a clear strategy in place to help you reach new heights. With the right planning, you can gain a competitive edge and create a successful, thriving business. From investing in technology to expanding into new markets, there are a number of strategies you can use to help your business grow. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most effective strategies for achieving growth and provide tips on how to maximise…

It would be a massive understatement to say that the property market has been a little tricky over the last few years. We have seen massive inflation in housing prices, and now people are extremely gun-shy about committing to buying a new home despite prices falling. With the rising cost of living, there are a lot of people out there who were thinking about moving out of their current house who are now reconsidering. It can be tough to make a choice like that but staying put is not entirely without its benefits. If you have been thinking about moving…

Recent research conducted within the real estate industry has revealed that the take-up of office space in the Welsh capital has reached the highest rate since 2016. In addition, the levels of take-up in the first half of 2022 were higher than those in the first half of 2021 by over 130%. Fortunately, this demand for office space has, so far, been matched by levels of availability, which were also at their highest for over two decades. The business sector responsible for the majority of Cardiff’s office take-up was TMT, which cornered just over half the market, followed by Insurance…

When seeking dental restoration, many people get confused between crowns and veneers. They both cover the teeth in some way and almost look the same from the front. But fundamentally, they’re quite different from each other. In case you’re getting crowns for teeth, the entire surface of each tooth will be covered by the restoration, while with veneers, only the front surface is covered. And while sometimes, you have the option to choose between the two, it’s not always possible. Crowns vs Veneers: What Are The Differences? There are more than structural differences between these two dental restorations, which are…

Hair loss is incredibly common among men, which is often more comforting in theory than it is in practice if you are experiencing a thinning on top. Now, it is worth pointing out that hair loss doesn’t bother everyone; some men embrace it and go for the shaved head look; however, if it is affecting your self-confidence, then you should definitely address it. There are several routes that are worth exploring if you are losing your hair; let’s explore. Hair Loss & it’s Causes Obviously, hair loss as a concept is rather self-explanatory, that being said, there are a few…

Neath Port Talbot Council’s revised Active Travel Network Map has now been approved by Welsh Government! The maps can be viewed online via the following link: https://datamap.gov.wales/maps/active-travel-network-maps/ The maps show where walking and cycling routes already exist (Existing Routes) and where there are aspirations to upgrade or create brand new routes over the next 15 years (Future Routes). Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning, Transport and Travel, Cllr Wyndham Griffiths, said: “These revised maps have taken on board a total of 1,181 consultation comments from residents on what they think should be included on the maps. “As…

Roger Maggs MBE, Chair of the Celtic Freeport bid consortium, visited the Port of Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire recently to see first-hand how a freeport would transform the Welsh economy by securing the benefits of the floating offshore wind (FLOW), hydrogen and sustainable fuels industries, for the people of Wales.  He was hosted by Rt Hon Simon Hart MP and Rt Hon Stephen Crabb MP along with representatives of the Celtic Freeport bid consortium. Over 16,000 new jobs and up to £5.5 billion of new investment is expected to be generated by the Celtic Freeport.  It will create a wide…

With the National Eisteddfod visiting Rhondda Cynon Taf for the first time for almost 70 years in 2024, festival organisers have announced the names of the officials steering the project over the next year and a half. The Rhondda Cynon Taf Eisteddfod project has been running for a while, engaging with communities at micro local level, to raise awareness about the Eisteddfod, our language and culture across the region. The steering group has also met over the past few months to start the preparations for the Eisteddfod’s long-awaited visit. The next step is to create subject committees to work on…

Another food waste recycler has been rewarded with £500 as a part of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Mash for Cash campaign. Lyndsey Foyster from Draethen is the ninth winner of the food waste campaign and was presented with a cheque for £500 on her doorstep by the CCBC waste and recycling team, and they even brought Santa along for the occasion. The Mash for Cash campaign was launched in March 2022 with an aim to increase the number of residents currently recycling their food waste. Whilst the Local Authority hopes that the campaign will increase in food waste recycling participation,…

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet has this week (14 December) unanimously approved a Low Cost Home Ownership Policy; which will help those on lower incomes access affordable home ownership. The policy applies to those properties acquired by the Council through the planning system or properties built via its own development programme; it does not apply to homes within the Council’s existing housing stock. Through the policy, prospective home buyers can purchase a property via shared equity or shared ownership. To be eligible, prospective home buyers must meet specific criteria set out within the policy. Cllr Shayne Cook, the Council’s Cabinet…