Author: Rhys Gregory

Running a small business is more challenging than ever. With large brands dominating the online space and customer attention divided across platforms, standing out takes more than just offering a great product. Success comes from being clear, consistent, and customer focused at every stage. You do not need a massive budget to compete. What you need is a strategy that plays to your strengths. Agility, personal service, and a deep understanding of your audience are often what make small businesses more appealing than large competitors. Here is how small businesses can hold their own and thrive in competitive industries. Know…

Global superstar Will Smith delivered a sensational show to bring the curtain down on an unforgettable summer season at TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle. The GRAMMY Award and Oscar winner brought his “Based on a True Story” European Tour to the historic venue. The show – which charts Will’s life from his days as chart-topping rapper the Fresh Prince, through his acclaimed movie career – delighted fans new and old. He played a hit-laden set which included such classics as Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It, Miami, Summertime, Wild Wild West, Bulletproof and Men In Blackfor which he was…

Whenever you travel abroad, certain things stand out more than they do at home. In Wales, a flag might blend into the everyday, but fly thousands of miles away across the Atlantic, and the sight of a Y Ddraig Goch instantly grabs your attention. That’s exactly the case at The Liberty, NYC, a Welsh-owned bar and restaurant tucked just a short stroll from the Empire State Building. A warm Welsh welcome in midtown Manhattan From the moment you arrive, The Liberty makes its heritage clear. A huge dragon guards the doors, while large Welsh flags hang proudly across the signage…

A four bedroom eighteenth century  detached mid Wales country home could be yours for just £40,000. The awesome property, Blaencwm Brychan, is in the heart of the countryside in the Carmarthenshire settlement of Felingwm, not far from the seriously on trend town of Llandeilo. Listed with South Wales based Paul Fosh Auctions Gemma Vaughan says the lot, a few miles north of the A40, in two acres of land could be a real steal. Property auctioneer Gemma said: “This gorgeous period property, Blaencwm Brychan, offers bundles of spacious living accommodation. The detached house could be ideal for those looking for the chance…

A towering piece of Anglesey’s broadcasting history has been brought down in a controlled felling, marking the end of an era for the Penmon Transmitter. The 106-metre mast, which had towered over the eastern tip of the island since 1962, was dismantled by owner Arqiva, the UK’s broadcast infrastructure operator, following its decommissioning in 2022. The structure had long ceased transmission duties, having been replaced by more modern systems at other nearby locations, and was no longer needed. The felling was carried out in a single, carefully orchestrated operation, with engineers using precision cutting and tensioning techniques to bring the…

A family joined forces to rescue five tiny kittens after finding them alone in the bushes of a Newport park. A thoughtful animal-lover enlisted the help of her daughter and grandson to save a litter of five-week-old kittens after a member of her dog-walking group spotted them by the river in Glebelands Park. Glynis Davies, Coordinator for Cats Protection Gwent who was contacted about the kittens, explains: “One of our supporters, who regularly donates blankets for the cats in our care, got in touch to say she had found five young kittens and needed our assistance. “The lady is part…

Organisations across Wales are being encouraged to get involved in this year’sAdult Learners’ Week from September 15 to 21 by hosting an event or activity. Hundreds of free online and in-person courses, taster sessions and events are being organised to boost people’s career prospects, skills, confidence and wellbeing. Co-ordinated by Learning and Work Institute in partnership with the Welsh Government, this annual campaign seeks to connect people with a wide range of lifelong learning opportunities in Wales. The resounding campaign message is: Never stop learning. Adult Learners’ Week aims to inspire more people to discover learning opportunities  and celebrates the…

Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has launched an International Flag Appeal to help keep the flags of many different countries flying from the town’s famous bridge all year round. Every summer, the ancient bridge across the River Dee is lined with the flags of multiple nations, welcoming performers and visitors to one of Wales’s most celebrated cultural events. This year’s Eisteddfod saw over 4,000 competitors from across the globe bring music, dance and friendship to the Dee Valley. Since its founding in 1947, the Eisteddfod has stood as a symbol of peace and reconciliation through music and dance. Created in the…

A five-storey office block in the heart of a city centre former docks-related business district could be turned into flats or a house of multiple occupation. The imposing former office block, at 89 Lower Dock Street in the city of Newport, is being sold by Paul Fosh Auctions. It has a guide price of £280,000. Oliver Griffiths, of the Newport-based auctioneers, said: “Subject to planning the large property, which is at the end of Lower Dock Street which is directly opposite the Passport Office, could be converted for a new use. “The large commercial building, set over five floors, consists…

Xplore! Science Discovery Centre in Wrexham has secured a further £1 million from the Moondance Foundation to launch Phase Two of its redevelopment, following the success of Phase One which will soon deliver a new fixed planetarium. Located in the heart of Wrexham, Xplore! offers over 85 interactive, hands-on exhibits and, thanks to UK Government Shared Prosperity Funds, will soon feature a fixed planetarium—making it a perfect day out for families and science enthusiasts alike. As an educational charity dedicated to inspiring curiosity and learning through play, Xplore! is set to expand even further with ambitious plans to enhance early…