Author: Rhys Gregory

The online gambling business has become increasingly common during the recent decade since numerous users enjoy playing casinos and experiencing an adrenaline rush. While some users prefer having fun and relying on their luck, others see an opportunity to create a business in this industry. It is important to remember that the competition in the market is incredibly high. Many face difficulties when starting a gambling site or using a casino online uk affiliate program. In this article, we present the most significant points that each potential business owner should consider. Of course, the task is not easy, but those who…

Award-winning Cardiff charity City Hospice’s popular Forever Flowers campaign which celebrates life will return to Cardiff Castle this summer. Forever Flowers invites supporters to purchase a limited-edition flower to remember cherished family members, friends and loved ones. Expertly crafted by the British Ironworks Centre, this year’s Forever Flower is a sunflower, a global emblem of the hospice movement, which has been a symbol of positivity, admiration, loyalty and devotion for many throughout history. The unique, lasting tributes will return to one of Cardiff’s most iconic locations, Cardiff Castle, this summer as part of a striking display from Saturday July 30…

Leading UK timber importer, Newport-based Premier Forest Products has announced the completion of a deal to acquire fellow South Wales timber company Monmouthshire Timber Supplies. Established in 1974, Mon Timber becomes the latest brand to join Premier’s expanding portfolio. Mon Timber is a successful and well-respected supplier of timber products, joinery, and roof trusses across the region, operating from three sites between Newport and Cardiff. With a customer base rooted in construction and joinery, the business has developed an excellent reputation for service and expertise, something that aligns well with Premier’s own ethos. Chris Worthy, Managing Director of Mon Timber…

A Monmouthshire man is celebrating after guiding the University of Oxford to victory in the men’s Boat Race on the River Thames. Jack Tottem, from Devauden, near Chepstow, coxed Oxford to success in the iconic race for the first time since 2017, on Sunday (3rd April). The Dark Blues clinched the 167th men’s crown with a powerful display against the University of Cambridge in 16 minutes and 47 seconds. Jack, (pictured, front), is a former Captain of Boats, Deputy Head Boy and 1st VIII cox at Monmouth School for Boys. He follows Colin Moynihan and Laurence Harvey in becoming the…

Bellway has welcomed the first residents to a development which will form part of a new community to the north of Cardiff. Longwood Grange, in Lisvane, is a development of 270 homes within the emerging Churchlands community of 1,000 homes. Bellway opened three showhomes at Longwood Grange in November and has already sold 24 homes. Now the first customers have begun to move in. Daniel Shone, Sales Manager for Bellway Wales, said: “Longwood Grange is a development with broad appeal. Our first buyers have included people who already live nearby, along with others who are looking for a home on…

Having made the difficult decision to postpone graduation ceremonies during the coronavirus pandemic, Cardiff Metropolitan University will this month celebrate the successes of the classes of 2020 and 2021 in person at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff. While some universities opted for virtual graduation ceremonies during the pandemic, Cardiff Met committed to a return to in-person ceremonies at the earliest, and safest, opportunity. That opportunity has now arrived and, over the course of 11-13 April, five ceremonies will take place for the class of 2020, with six ceremonies for the class of 2021 following on 25-29 April. Traditional summer…

A new study from advisory firm Quantuma reveals a sharp acceleration in the rate of businesses in low performing sectors facing insolvency in the wake of the pandemic, Brexit backdrop and wider economic and political instabilities. If preventative action is not taken now, the research predicts over 500,000 UK jobs are at risk. Quantuma’s ‘The uneven recovery’ report, released today, is driven by the firm’s new and unique data asset, ‘Clarity’. The Clarity model has been created to inform and support the advisory and lending community in developing predictive insight into the health of UK’s SMEs. In addition to identifying…

A sensational entry of more than 140 cars is set to tackle this weekend’s Rallynuts Stages Rally as the Builth Wells based forest event gets underway on Saturday (April 9). Despite running just five months ago, the highly regarded rally returns to the calendar in its more traditional April date after the pandemic forced It to be held in November last year. A big effort from the Midland Manor Motor Club organising team has seen a swift turnaround to offer a bumper entry list of crews from across the UK a chance to contest 44 miles of competitive action, spread…

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has announced the list of finalists for Wales for the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2022. The awards will be presented by journalist and presenter Andrea Byrne at an event on 8th April at voco St. David’s Cardiff Hotel. Speaking about the awards, FSB Wales Chair Ben Francis said: “We received a record number of nominations this year from across Wales that really showcase the brilliant determination, creativity and innovation that is alive and well in Welsh SMEs. Small businesses have overcome unprecedented challenges over the last few years, so it is more important…

Leading bike share operator nextbike is highlighting the importance of its OVO Bikes scheme with a new campaign that sees Cardiffians take a starring role. Nextbike has launched the campaign, which stars OVO Bikes customers and players from Cardiff City FC, to remind people how bike share can benefit the whole community. Nextbike UK MD, Krysia Solheim, said bike share was one of the most accessible and affordable forms of transport available to get around Cardiff and the Vale. “Since its launch in 2018, our OVO Bikes scheme has become an integral part of the local community. When we had…