Author: Rhys Gregory

According to new research from Grant Thornton UK LLP, a combination of inflationary pressures, rising interest rates, high energy costs, and ongoing supply chain issues are significantly impacting the financial viability of many businesses. The leading business and financial adviser’s latest Business Outlook Tracker* found that more than half (51%) of mid-sized businesses in Wales have restructured their operations to face these challenges, with a further 39% having plans to do so. 41% of business leaders in the region have already reviewed their headcount due to the impact of rising costs and inflationary pressures. Many businesses are having to secure…

Rally North Wales has secured a new partnership with Trailhead Fine Foods for 2023 which will see the popular loose surface stage event move its base from Dolgellau to Welshpool. The March 25 event will be known as the Get Jerky Rally North Wales, promoting the Welshpool-based company’s leading nutritious, high-protein beef jerky snacks brand. Organised by Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire Car Club (WSSCC), the rally will feature stages in world-class forest complexes, famed for their pivotal role in events such as Wales Rally GB. The move to Welshpool will offer new opportunities for the rally, ensuring the event remains…

The Minor Injury Unit (MIU) at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon (YCC) will resume its service on Monday, November 7, 2022.   The ‘walk-in’ unit will open from 9am-5pm (last appointment 4.30pm), so no appointments are necessary and will treat all minor injuries.   Neil Cooper, acute services general manager, said: “This is fantastic news, not just for all the staff involved in the project to re-open MIU services, but especially for our local population. Not only will this provide a service in the heart of the Cynon Valley but it will help take some of the demand away from a very busy…

In winter, icy roads, freezing temperatures, and snowstorms can become a serious test for drivers and their vehicles. That’s why you need to prepare your car for the coldest season in advance and ensure that everything works properly. Here’s a list of handy tips from Car Vertical that will help you survive winter and avoid problems on the road. Protect the body from corrosion Car manufacturers constantly look for ways to improve engine efficiency, ride comfort, and occupant safety. However, not all of them invest in good corrosion protection, which could become a severe problem after just a few winters.…

St David’s Dewi Sant Cardiff is welcoming a variety of new retailers, from fashion to comics and much more, just in time for Christmas shopping to begin.  The new arrivals, a variety of much-loved local independents and wider national retailers, include:  The Queen B Boutique, a unique womenswear store making high-class fashion accessible on the high street, opening as a six-month pop-up in St David’s after huge success with its Penarth and Barry stores Much-loved comic, gaming, and collectable store Sin City Comics, originally launched in Cwmbran in 2015  Wales’ first Mint Velvet store, a women and childrenswear brand with boutiques…

AN ENGINEERING whiz was finally able to compete on the world stage following a series of delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic and a hard-hitting motorbike accident. Abi Stansfield, from Ribble Valley, Lancashire, had trained at Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham for almost two years before heading to Germany for the WorldSkills 2022 finals. She just missed out on a medal in the CNC Milling category, but with the support of Cambria lecturer Adam Youens – a CNC Training Manager for WorldSkills – displayed courage and an abundance of skill and talent having recovered from a motorbike accident…

Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Jhelum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI). The MOU was signed on October 27 during the Chamber’s international trade exhibition and dinner at Cardiff’s City Hall; an event connecting Welsh businesses with experts, resources and support to enable them to trade with confidence on the global stage. JCCI is a Chamber of Commerce and Industry which represents the industrial and business community of Jhelum, a region in the north of Pakistan’s Punjab province. It is affiliated with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce…

A FORMER retail boss who started out in musical theatre has found her calling in customer service. Rhian Anstey owned three successful Vodafone stores – in Rhyl, Prestatyn and Oswestry – before passing them on to a new franchisee and taking on the role of Customer Experience Director in North Wales and Chester for insight6. The company delivers advanced client feedback programmes, with services including mystery shopping, reviews, focus groups, training and development, working in multiple sectors UK-wide. Rhian is already forging partnerships with leading names in education, communications, hospitality, and tourism and has also now taken-on the Networx4Business group based…

Looking for gifts to buy this Christmas? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered, as Shared Spaces Haverfordwest brings you its first ever Christmas Fayre this winter. The Christmas Fayre, on the 26th & 27th November and 3rd & 4th December, will host several Pembrokeshire based businesses where you can expect everything from handmade jewellery, wax melts, paintings, beauty and grooming products to cakes, brownies and much, much more. Gareth Thomas, Assistant Community Manager for Shared Spaces Haverfordwest said: “We’re really excited to be bringing you our first Christmas Fayre, where you can buy artisan gifts from local independent businesses, selling…

Residents of 13 houses on Aber Road in Pricetown have been able to return home after being briefly evacuated as a safety precaution. The evacuation followed a late afternoon road traffic collision which damaged a gas board cabinet and caused a significant leak. The nearby Nantymoel Memorial Hall opened its doors to offer shelter, and around seven residents were able to arrange to stay with friends and relatives until the all-clear was given later in the evening. The Aber Road section of the A4061 has also fully reopened to traffic. Council Leader Huw David said: “This was a difficult incident…