Author: Rhys Gregory

A Wales-wide project which promotes Welsh wool will unveil brand new product prototypes at this year’s Winter Fair in Llanelwedd. Led by Anglesey social enterprise, Menter Môn, ‘Made with Wool’ is a partnership with British Wool, The Wool Testing Authority (WTA) and Bangor University BioComposites Centre. Its aim is to make a difference to farmers and producers by developing innovative ways of using wool as a renewable material. The prototypes to be revealed at the show, include a composite product, sound insulation solutions and a hydroponics system. By attending the Winter Fair, the team hopes to attract the attention of…

Clean energy solutions company Enviromena has secured unanimous approval from planners for a 30-acre solar farm near Aberdare, South Wales. Councillors on the Cynon Valley Council planning committee voted 8-0 in favour of the application at Bryngolwg Farm on Rhigos Road in Hirwan, Rhonnda Cynon Taf. The 9 MW project was presented by Enviromena in partnership with RE Projects Development and will be built over four fields to the south of the farmhouse, accommodating between 16 and 23 rows of south-facing photovoltaic (PV) panels. The Bryngolwg site will be capable of providing power to over 2,500 homes and will offset…

With the Wales team competing in their first FIFA World Cup football match for over 60 years, Welsh food and drink producers are celebrating sporting excellence and highlighting awareness of top-quality produce. More than 150 Welsh food and drink producers of all sizes are participating in the #CaruCymruCaruBlas #LoveWalesLoveTaste autumn campaign. They are taking a ‘Team Wales’ approach capturing the sporting spirit of the country as the national football and rugby teams seek international success this month. Bigger, better, and bolder than ever, the bilingual campaign has been organised by the Welsh Government Food & Drink Wales Trade Development Programme and runs until…

One of the biggest and most significant work studies is currently taking place, involving over 3,000 employees in UK companies on a trial run of a four-day work week. A survey found 72% of employees strongly favour a four-day work week. When asked, employees say they are confident in their ability to carry out their work even with one less work day. 60% believe they are able to complete five days worth of work in just four, and the consensus is to work smarter, rather than harder. Below, we’ll explore the nuances of a four-day workweek and how it may…

The 64-year wait to witness Cymru at the World Cup finally came to an end on Monday evening. The fans went through a range of emotions in 1-1 draw against the United States at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium but it was captain Gareth Bale who earned his side a point from the penalty spot to mark another moment in Welsh football history. For months the build-up centred around the emotion of the achievement, remembering the heroes of 1958 and the generations of talented players who failed to make it to the world stage during their own illustrious careers. The…

CarReg UK recently opened an office in Swansea, South Wales, and has made it possible for customers to purchase private number plates at CarReg UK’s new location. With over 100,000 private number plates available, CarReg UK provides the largest selection of personalised plates in the country. In addition to its large selection of personalised number plates, CarReg UK offers customers free valuations and price matching on all number plate purchases. CarReg UK also offers flexible financing options that range from 0% to 36 months with fixed or variable rates from 2% to 11%. Interest rates may vary by state. New…

The advantages of learning English as a second language are multiple and vast. Regardless of how old you are, there is value to be found in acquiring this particular skill set. Not only is it spoken in nearly 70 countries worldwide officially, and countless more unofficially too, but there are business and career opportunities, educational and cultural ones, and a whole world of potential. To fully understand the benefits, read on below to find out more. Improving Prospects in the Career World English is said to be the language of business. This claim is backed by the fact that over…

Over time, cars change allowing drivers to enjoy more modern and innovative solutions. Compared to the past, most cars today have such features that even the manufacturers did not dream of implementing in daily transportation. The BMW 3 series is not an exception and has always impressed with its compactness, sportiness, and wide range of possibilities. But how have these BMW models changed over time? How did it start? The very first BMW 3-series model (E21) appeared in 1975 when the manufacturer decided to expand its range of cars and create a completely new line. It was an extension of…

It’s always nice to have a bit more of things, which certainly applies to your retirement income. Maximising the money you have available for when you retire can be the difference between enjoying a comfortable lifestyle and merely getting by. Many people rely on a personal or workplace pension to provide for their retirement income. Therefore, let’s look at eight ways to boost your pension funds. Don’t opt out of a workplace pension. Workplace pensions provide millions of employees with an automatic and hassle-free means of saving for retirement. If you qualify, your employer should enrol you into the scheme…

Digital wallets are becoming incredibly popular, and more and more people are beginning to wonder whether or not digital wallets are a technology that is worth looking into. The average person can benefit greatly from using a digital wallet, and as you are going to find out in this article, there are a plethora of ways in which digital wallets manage to get the edge over traditional banks. The Ability To Store All Of Your Currencies Is One Place Out of the many benefits to digital wallets, perhaps the one that is going to be the most appealing to the…