Author: Rhys Gregory

Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething has announced £2.9m from the Welsh Government’s Brilliant Basics capital fund will be shared among 18 projects that will help deliver small-scale infrastructure improvements in strategically important tourism locations across Wales. The fund, which is supporting local authorities and national parks to deliver the improvements which will benefit both communities and visitors, will support projects to help alleviate pressure in areas that are seeing increased visitor numbers. Brilliant Basics will also support projects to improve accessibility to sites and projects that make their destinations more environmentally sustainable. Funding will enable the completion of the Porthcawl Cycle…

After Welshman Ethan Ampadu moved from his hometown team of Exeter City to Chelsea four years ago, at just 16 years old, and several seasons on loan at different clubs, where does his career look to be going next? Season on Loan Although there was much admiration for Ampadu when he first arrived at the club back in the summer of 2019, he was sent to RB Leipzig for a season on loan. There, he still got very little playtime, with just 78 minutes played across 2019/20. His time in Germany did lead to him playing in the UEFA Champions…

If the casino accepts cryptocurrencies, then most likely, it accepts deposits in Bitcoin. This rule applies to all popular crypto gaming portals – exceptions can be counted on the fingers. If you need to quickly choose a place where it will be convenient to play for bitcoins, the following portals with cryptocurrency games are perfect for this. Why is it profitable to play in a casino for bitcoins Cryptocurrency offers the player clear and significant advantages in online crypto casino games. Try to play for BTC for the first time – thoughts about playing for fiat money will surely go…

Circus Extreme has arrived in Cardiff and is currently dazzling audiences with its death defying stunts until Saturday, 4 June 2022. The world famous circus has returned to the UK as part of its world tour, promising ‘a one-of-a-kind performance’ with its highly talented performers. And the fact that the circus hasn’t beckoned on the city since 2019, makes it extra special. If like me, you’ve been to the circus before, perhaps as a child, you’ll know the excitement of entering the big top, with its electric atmosphere as you wait for the show to start. There is no designated…

In front of 416 guests, IoD Wales crowned its Director of the Year award winners. With a shortlist featuring leaders representing a wide spectrum of organisations and sectors across Wales, winners were announced during a ceremony at ICC Wales, Newport on 20 May 2022. The awards celebrate leadership talent, success, and highlights business excellence and significant contributions leaders can make to the social and economic prosperity in the community. In partnership with Cardiff Business School, the following winners were announced. 1. Young Director of the Year – sponsored by Sony Technology Centre Phoebe Brown – Repair Café Wales 2. Director of the Year…

Business leaders have given a big thumbs up to news that Wrexham has been granted city status following a competition to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Wrexham Business Professionals have campaigned for more than a decade to help secure city status and say they are “cock-a-hoop” that the bid was successful, having previously failed last time around in 2012. According to the group, made up of successful businesses and highly skilled professionals working together to promote regional prosperity and the enterprise and expertise in the region, becoming a city is a “fantastic once-in-a-generation” opportunity. Wrexham joins seven other winners from…

Organisers of the JCP Swansea Half Marathon have announced a route change for the 2022 edition of the race that takes place next month, on Sunday, 12th June. The route will see runners start outside the city’s newest iconic landmark at the Swansea Arena. This will allow for everyone to finish at the same point creating an easier access to the race village, baggage collection and to meet up with their loved ones afterwards. The race will take runners up Mumbles Road towards the Brangwyn Hall, through the city’s streets back towards the Waterfront Museum and then out to Knab…

Fat Hippo, a group of independent burger joints found all over the UK will open its new restaurant in Cardiff today. The company, who specialise in the best burgers, loaded fries and more ‘good old fashioned, roll up your sleeves and get it all over your face’ food, will open the brand new restaurant on Church Street for dine in on Friday 20th May. The restaurant, located at 17 Church Street, has approximately 100 covers inside as well as an outdoor dining area. This is Fat Hippo’s first restaurant in Wales and the company, who have 12 more locations across…

A Welsh credit union is continuing to excel following an outstanding performance in the last 12 months. In that time Smart Money Cymru, with offices in Caerphilly, Blackwood and Tredegar, saw a huge rise in the amount of loans to members and a correspondingly large increase in income. CEO Mark White attributes the success to the period in Lockdown when the management team undertook an in-depth analysis of the organisation and launched a major modernisation plan. “The changes we made are bearing fruit and enabling us to lend more to members, some of whom can struggle to find fair finance…

The infamous Welsh choir will support the Motown legend at the iconic Cardiff Castle this June. Only Men Aloud are supporting global superstar, Diana Ross, on the Cardiff date of her Thank You Summer 2022 tour on Friday 10th June 2022. Ross first performed in the Welsh capital with The Supremes in March 1965, later performing solo in 1994. Only Men Aloud, a ten-strong male choir, shot to fame nearly 10 years ago after winning BBC One’s Last Choir Standing and signing an album deal with Universal Records. Formed in 2000, the group has performed at several high-profile events including…