Author: Rhys Gregory

The first ever festival for young carers in Wales is taking place this week [23-25 August]. Funded by Welsh Government, the three day festival in Builth Wells is the first of its kind in Wales to offer young carers a break from caring responsibilities and the chance to socialise and share their experiences with other young carers. Almost 300 young carers and young adult carers are attending the festival from across Wales and will enjoy a range of activities including sports, silent discos and arts & crafts. The Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan visited the festival and met…

It is well known that across both Wales and England, there is a housing shortage. According to the Welsh Government, approximately 14,000 new homes are required every year for the next 15 years to meet housing demands. Running alongside the crisis is the onset of global digital transformation. Could modern technology therefore be the answer? Could services like ProtoLabs 3d printing be the linchpin in helping to solve the current housing conundrum? We consider some of the advantages of 3D printing homes to address the challenges.  It can lower building costs  Although we are at the stage where the cost…

Liverpool-based pro wrestling outfit TNT Extreme Wrestling will be coming to Cardiff for a special exhibition show on September 4th. Entitled Reign of Fire, TNT’s show will bring their trademark style of wrestling to the Welsh capital as part of a blockbuster weekend of sports entertainment anchored by a massive WWE stadium show. Emanating live from the heart of the city from the Tramshed music venue, the show will feature a mixture of TNT’s homegrown stars as well as a line-up of exciting Welsh talent. Confirmed to appear are TNT World Champion Dan Moloney, former Progress World Champion Mark Haskins,…

In recent research by Burger King, its customers are now using online coupons more than ever before. Since the food merchant started a targeted online coupon program to increase the number of their mobile app users, lots of customers have been using this avenue to get discounts on purchases. Over the past year, the number of customers who use online coupons has increased by 146%. Burger King’s Mobile App & Coupon Incentive Like most businesses in recent years, Burger King is looking to utilise online avenues to increase sales. By releasing a mobile app, the franchise is making an effort…

Since the time of lockdown, live casino games have become more popular. As more new people are rushing towards playing these games, enjoying the free 5-pound casino bonus, it’s essential that they are aware of the etiquette associated with live casinos. With this, they can have the best experience. Also, this article will be useful for you even if you prefer gambling at the Ontario casino online. Live Casinos Live casinos, in short, are online casinos that provide customers with real-time, interactive gaming, meaning that players can enjoy games against real dealers in real-time. It involves streaming live on a…

Work is underway on the former Yard Bar, St Mary’s Street which will see it become the UK’s first Proud Mary Pub. The £1.2 million investment by bar and club operator, REKOM, which also chose Cardiff as the first UK location for its popular Heidi’s Bier Bar, will open at the end of October in time for Wales’ rugby clash with New Zealand (5 November). Operating over two floors, with a 950 capacity, Proud Mary Pub will be a relaxed, party pub with the blended fun and festive atmosphere of a German bier hall. REKOM’s regional director, Graeme Da Silva,…

A study of 2,000 Brits has revealed the top 40 factors which make up the perfect member of the community, with 22 per cent of respondents in Wales believing they fit the bill compared to 15 per cent UK-wide. Reducing food waste, donating to food banks, doing odd jobs for people and keeping the garden neat and tidy also featured highly on the list. While being trusted with the neighbours’ keys, pets and plants and shopping locally are seen as signs you are a good member of the community. 28 per cent of those surveyed in Wales say they have…

A SUCCESSFUL entrepreneur is among the first in the country to introduce revolutionary new robots to the hard-hit hospitality sector. As the industry battles with staff shortages and a recruitment crisis post-pandemic, restaurant chains, hoteliers, holiday parks and tourism operators are turning to technology for support. To help meet demand, Gareth Jones launched AI Global Robotics Ltd – based in Deeside, Mochdre and St Asaph – in partnership with Pudu Robotics, a leader in manufacturing robots for a range of sectors and solutions. The Autonomous Indoor Delivery (AID) ‘Bellabots’ can carry up to 40kg on four trays, have human interaction…

The owners of a luxury holiday homes business in Mid Wales are seeing stars after receiving the top grading from Sykes Cottages, one of the UK’s leading holiday lettings agencies. David and Carol Parry, who own Plas Robin Rural Retreats in the village of Llandyssil, near Montgomery, are thrilled to have been awarded a highly coveted ‘Six Star’ grading. It’s one of only 37 holiday homes in the UK from Sykes Cottages’ portfolio of more than 20,000 properties to achieve this grading. Plas Robin Rural Retreats now comprises three luxury holiday homes, originally designed by a leading Scottish architect based…

Snowdrop Independent Living has announced an ambitious new growth strategy, with a key focus on improving customer outcomes. Since the business was founded 20 years ago, specialist mobility aids retailer and distributor Snowdrop has grown from a single shop in Haverfordwest, to seven showrooms across the West Midlands and South Wales, alongside an engineering division to carry out installation and home adaption work. Now, Snowdrop has revealed its future growth plans to invest in the management team, engineering division and reinforce supply chains following industry-wide disruption, with support from the Development Bank of Wales. The business has also partnered with…