Author: Rhys Gregory

In the competitive world of the beauty industry, salon owners must continually adapt and innovate to stay ahead of the curve. One way to ensure your salon business thrives is by working with salon suppliers wholesale to secure high-quality products at cost-effective prices. In this article, we’ll discuss several strategic steps you can take to boost your salon business by leveraging the benefits of partnering with wholesale suppliers. Choose the Right Supplier Evaluate Product Quality and Range The first step to boosting your salon business is choosing the right wholesale supplier. Begin by evaluating the quality and range of products…

Warren Gatland has led the tributes to Josh Navidi, who has announced he is to retire with immediate effect from all rugby due to a “serious neck injury”. Both Cardiff Rugby and Wales have been waiting patiently all season for the versatile 32-year-old back rower to recover from his on-going injury, but now he has been forced to admit defeat. “Josh has been a fantastic player for Wales over a number of years and always given his all in the red jersey. It took me a while to recognise what a quality international player he could be,” said Gatland. “It…

Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) has unveiled its Regional Economic & Industrial Plan (REIP) for 2023-2028, building on the inaugural plan that has already seen the £1.23bn CCR City Deal deliver substantial investment and achieve significant intervention milestones – including successfully completing the UK Government’s first Gateway Review – in its evolution towards fulfilling a wider economic and social remit for South East Wales. The new REIP roadmaps CCR’s plans to nurture a bigger, fairer and greener economy – generating good growth and creating conditions for shared prosperity, realising the best possible opportunities and outcomes for every community across the ten…

A new event will shine a light on the evolving local food scene in the Vale of Glamorgan – with a particular focus on showcasing sustainable food and drink. The inaugural Vale Food Trail will take place from 9th – 18th June and will include a calendar of events designed to bring people closer to food producers and businesses in the Vale, whilst deepening their connections with the surrounding community. Visitors and locals will be able travel around the region independently, visiting a variety of producers, cafes, restaurants and other businesses; in total 20 businesses and organisations have signed up to offer a range…

A young Welsh artist from Anglesey has risen to frame across the country for his educational 2D animations that paint Welsh history and culture in a new light, thanks to support from the Welsh Government’s Big Ideas Wales service. 23-year-old Osian Roberts, who recently graduated with a Masters in animation from the University of South Wales, has already collaborated with Golwg and Y Lolfa on Welsh history and cultural projects designed to change the way we remember our Wales to-date. Having drawn the attention of leading organisations across Wales, Osian is now planning to extend his animated business into still,…

Compass Cymru and UKHospitality – Cymru brought together leaders from across the Welsh hospitality industry to host a day of discussion about the sector’s sustainable future. The event, The Welsh Hospitality Industry – Our Sustainable Future, took place on 18 April at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The day kicked off with an address by Kate Nicholls OBE, chief executive of UKHospitality, about the industry’s ability to create a force for sustainable change, and was followed by a presentation from Dr Vincent Walsh on circular and regenerative food futures and how farming practices can reduce food waste. Four industry panels took…

Hodge has announced it has made a further equity investment in Sero, a Cardiff-based energy technology and services business, taking its stake in the company to 22%. Following initial investment in December 2021, Hodge and Legal and General Capital made a £5.5million joint investment in Sero, giving Hodge an initial 10.2% stake in the business, which is has now increased to 22% thanks to this new deal. Dave Landen, CEO of Hodge, said on the recent investment: “In the 16 months since we made our first investment in Sero we have seen the company go from strength to strength, working…

The Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee has launched a “hugely welcome” inquiry – looking at whether people with pets face barriers accessing private rented housing in Wales, following tireless campaigning by the RSPCA. The animal welfare charity has long called for a change in law to prevent private landlords initiating blanket bans on the keeping of pets in private rental properties. RSPCA Cymru believes allowing pets in private rented properties can yield wide-ranging social benefits, help promote responsible animal ownership and facilitate happy, healthy tenants. However, too many tenants in Wales are either blocked from getting a pet -…

Macmillan Cancer Support has welcomed an improvement in cancer treatment waiting times but warns that far too many people still face anxious delays in Wales. Responding to data released today, the charity highlights how performance against Wales’ national treatment targets increased in February to 52.5% compared to 50.1% in January, which was the poorest performance on record. Macmillan warns that while the improvement is welcome, the fact remains that almost 1 in 2 people with cancer are not being treated on time, with February alone seeing 747 people with cancer being left to face anxious delays in their care. The…

The Otter pub in Newport is due to receive a new look with the pub undergoing a £115,000 investment into its refurbishment. Situated on the edge of Newport town centre, the Otter has a family-friendly feel and is suitable for dogs. It also boasts an outdoor patio area and beer garden. The Otter pub offers a varied menu of pub favourites such as hand-battered Atlantic cod served with chips and tartare sauce and new additions such as mac & cheese topped with popcorn chicken and classic lagers on draught, cask ales and a variety of cocktails and G&Ts. The pub…