Author: Rhys Gregory

Enhancing standards in a way which safeguards trade and builds a more sustainable farming sector are key to the Welsh Government’s new Animal Health and Welfare Implementation Plan. This is the message from Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths as the final Implementation Plan published under the current Framework is launched today, which covers 2022-24. The Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework sets out a 10 year plan (2014-2024) for lasting improvements for the health and welfare of kept animals, whilst also contributing to the protection of public health, the economy and environment. A new framework will be introduced in 2024.…

Moving out is always hectic. There are way too many things to do and way too little time. This is especially hard for tenants as they have to not only pack their belongings and move they also have to ensure that they leave the place the same way they found it. Change of Address In addition to all the other things that will need doing before you move, something you may need to do in advance is apply for a change in address. It is important that you change your address on almost everything you get mail or bills for,…

Divorcing is tough as it is, but when you are a university student, it can be even harder, especially when you are faced with your studies. In this article, we’re going to provide insight into how to cope when you’re going through a divorce at Uni. Divorce is difficult for everyone, no matter what point they’re at in life. During a divorce, negative feelings are common, such as disbelief, stress, depression, hurt, anger, and many others. That said, being a university student and facing divorce is quite uncommon; as a minority, you may be left feeling alone with your feelings.…

We all make mistakes that we regret down the line, some we manage to get away with and decide never to do again, but others we might not be so lucky with. In this blog post, we’re going to explain what happens if you break the law when you’re studying at uni. Going away to university is an exciting prospect; you no longer live with your parents, you have complete freedom, can go out partying, and meet loads of new friends. It’s easy to get caught up in trouble, but when it turns into you being arrested, under investigation, or…

Sometimes, a business needs extra money in the short-term. This can be used for growing the business, or it could boost cashflow. Often there are invoices, machinery or stock that you can pay for with extra money. Asset-based lending is one of the best solutions for this – below we explore how you can use it to grow your business. What is asset-based lending? Asset-based lending helps you to release equity by using your company assets. It works by your business using the assets on the balance sheet as collateral to secure an attractive loan. Lenders will be confident in…

On the eve of the new 2022, we will try to resolve a dispute that has been going on in recent years – are online bookmakers better than traditional land-based betting shops and will they provide you with better odds. If we are, to be honest, even if we move heaven and earth, it would be a hard time finding arguments in favor of brick-and-mortar betting premises. However, nothing is just black or white, so let’s take a look at what the two options offer to nowadays punters. Physical Betting Shops Although being the obvious underdog in this emulation, traditional…

With a surge in engagements this love-filled festive season Tyn Dwr Hall will open its doors to prospective couples for its New Years’ Open Weekend. General Manager Tracey Owen and her team say they are ‘delighted’ to open up the doors of the 19th Century Country House to allow couples to experience the hall and its surroundings in 2022 – following the expected rise in proposals during Christmas and New Year. The New Years Open Day will take place on Saturday January 8th and Sunday January 9th, and all areas of the award-winning Llangollen venue will be open for viewing,…

The University of South Wales’s former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Julie Lydon OBE, has received a damehood in the Queen’s New Year Honours List, for services to higher education. Dame Julie retired from USW in September 2021 after more than 15 years at the University, spending the last 11 years in the role of Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive. She was awarded an OBE for services to Higher Education in Wales in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2014. During her tenure Dame Julie demonstrated strong academic leadership, innovative curriculum design, a passion for widening access and forging partnerships with industry. Supporting the…

Are you a fleet manager who wishes to regulate and conserve fuel among your drivers? Are you worried about the rate at which your fleet’s drivers are using fuel? Are you looking for help on how to manage fuel consumption within your fleet? If yes, then sounds like you could use some tips on how to cut back on your fuel costs.  One of the proven ways of doing so is to switch to UK fuel cards. That being said, fuel conservation is an important part of keeping your business afloat because, for a fleet manager, a lot of money…

GRAND designs by talented art students hold the keys to a long-standing partnership with one of the country’s top property agents. Learners on the Foundation Studies in Art and Design course at Grwp Llandrillo Menai have been working alongside Williams Estates to develop a series of images for their Home is Where the Heart Is campaign. The cohort from the college’s Rhos-on-Sea site created bespoke posters for an innovative light-up window display that will capture the attention of customers and passers-by at their offices in Holywell, Denbigh, Mold, Rhyl, Ruthin, Prestatyn and Rhuddlan. It comes as Director Jason Williams and…