Author: Rhys Gregory

More than 3,000 jobs were created in Wales over the last year thanks to inward investments – the best results recorded in five years, new figure published today show. The UK Department for Business & Trade annual report on Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in the UK for 2022-23 published this week shows the number of jobs created has returned to pre-Covid pandemic levels with 3,062 jobs created during the last year, up from 1,793 in 2021-22 – a 66% increase compared to the previous year. The report also shows 47 inward investment projects were created in Wales in 2022-23, up from…

Increasing numbers of people are interested in finding opportunities to grow their money, it is no surprise that trading has become a popular activity. Put simply, trading is the buying and selling of securities and financial instruments in order to make a profit. In fact, nowadays there are more ways to trade than ever including momentum trading, but what is momentum trading? Momentum trading is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell them when they look to have peaked. This form of trading is to take advantage of market volatility by taking short-term positions in…

The world of online casinos has experienced tremendous growth and transformation over the years, captivating a global audience. As technology continues to advance and consumer preferences evolve, the future of online casinos holds great promise. Mobile Gaming Revolution Mobile devices have become a central part of our daily lives, the casino industry being no exception. The future of online casinos lies in the hands of players, quite literally, as mobile gaming takes centre stage. With the convenience of smartphones and tablets, players can access their favourite casino games anytime, anywhere. The rapid development of mobile applications and optimized mobile websites…

A former pub overlooking a Grade I listed building and close to a world renowned music recording studio struck the right note at auction. The now closed grade II listed Three Horseshoes pub close to Monmouth’s unique arched stone built Monnow Bridge is just down the road from globally famous Rockfield Studios. The property, at 21, Drybridge Street, to the South of Monmouth town, which called last orders some time ago could now be set for a new life after being sold by Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions. Charted with a guide price of  £186,500-plus the former pub sold after 11…

Urgent action to save Wales’s most vulnerable wildlife is set to get underway this summer, thanks to the players of the National Lottery. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded the Natur am Byth partnership of over £4.1m after two years of detailed planning. 67 species facing the greatest threat of extinction in Wales have been identified for action including the shrill carder bee, pink sea fan, spotted rock rose, eagles claw lichen and chough. Not only will this be one of the most ambitious conservation programmes ever undertaken in Wales, but it will also offer a host of engagement…

The artistic director of an international music festival is stepping down after 20 years at the helm. The announcement that Ann Atkinson is bowing out was made at the launch concert for the North Wales International Music Festival at St Asaph Cathedral. The concert was a curtain raiser for this year’s festival that’s taking place from September 15 – 30, 2023. The festival, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, was founded by the acclaimed royal composer, Professor William Mathias. Ann became the third person to be the event’s artistic director, following in the footsteps of Prof Mathias and her…

A new pop-up exhibition in Cardiff’s St David’s Centre highlights the increased dangers of trespassing on rail tracks since the introduction of electrified Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) in Wales. Set up by Transport for Wales (TfW) as part of its ‘No Second Chances’ campaign, the pop-up may look like many familiar clothing shops seen around Cardiff city centre but is in fact is a stark, visual representation of the damage OLE can do by electrification using the damaged clothing of fictional victims. Visitors will be confronted by displayed clothing of all shapes, sizes, styles and age-ranges, highlighting the indiscriminate dangers…

The Welsh wine industry has been handed a boost and developed stronger links with UK hospitality and retail audiences, as well as increased consumer awareness following Welsh Wine Week. During the celebration (2-11 June 2023) several events, guided tours and promotions were held to give wine lovers the chance to discover Wales’ picturesque vineyards and sample the wide range of award-winning wines available. A trade event featuring six Welsh vineyards took place in Cardiff on 6 June giving attendees from wine merchants, small independent businesses, chefs, and wider industry influencers the opportunity to sample the very best of Welsh wine,…

There’s a great new way for people in the north of Cardiff to save money, improve their health, reduce air pollution and combat climate change. How? By making use of the impressive new cycle path that makes it easier for people to ride their bikes all the way from the Heath hospital to the city centre without having to mix with traffic. It’s all thanks to the completion of a major section of Cardiff’s Cycleway 1.  Local cycle campaign group Cardiff Cycle City has tested the new route and, whilst there are still some minor improvements that could be made,…

Wales’ no.1 junior tennis player, Mimi Xu, will once again be gr-acing the grass courts at Wimbledon after receiving a wildcard entry to the upcoming, prestigious Ladies’ Qualifying event. Ranked among the top 40 junior players world-wide, Swansea-born Mimi (15) will compete in her first play-off match this week (Tuesday, 27 June) — before the Junior Wimbledon Championships begin on 08 July. Mimi is no stranger to success on the court — with recent accolades including being crowned singles champion at the 2022 LTA Under-18 Junior National Championships and doubles champion at the ITF JA Merida in December 2022. Setting…