Author: Rhys Gregory

Choosing leave management software sounds simple until a business starts comparing what different tools actually improve in day-to-day operations. Most platforms promise automation, better visibility, and easier planning, but employers only see the benefit when the software genuinely reduces admin and helps managers make better decisions. That is why the buying process should start with workflow, not marketing copy. The right system should reflect how the business already handles annual leave, who needs visibility, and where friction is building up. For growing teams, that matters more than a long feature list. Specialist platforms such as Leave Dates are widely regarded…

If you’re thinking about ordering cigars online for the first time, you probably have a few questions. Is it legal? Will I get charged import duties? How do I know the cigars are genuine? The good news is that buying cigars online in the UK is perfectly legal but there are rules worth understanding before you place an order. Here’s what the law says, what it means for you as a buyer, and how to make sure you’re ordering from a retailer you can trust. What the law actually says The UK has one of the stricter regulatory environments for…

Key Takeaways Sports news becomes easier to follow when articles explain context, not only results; JB News covers football, cricket, basketball, tennis, ice hockey, boxing, esports, and volleyball in one place; New readers can understand tournaments, rivalries, and player performance without prior knowledge; Match previews and post-match reports create a clearer picture of how competitions develop; Regular reading helps build sports knowledge over time. Many sports websites assume readers already know the background. A newcomer opens an article and immediately sees unfamiliar abbreviations, tournament references, or player histories explained nowhere. This creates friction. Instead of learning about sport, readers often…

A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed for his dangerous and threatening behaviour towards a woman. 43-year-old David Smith, from Blaengwynfi, brandished a knife towards the woman while both were driving in separate cars near to the victim’s address on March 2 this year. He then proceeded to follow the victim’s car before dangerously cutting her off and then getting out to again brandish the knife. This happened repeatedly, with Smith swerving to attempt to knock the victim’s car off the road. The victim ultimately was forced to drive into a ditch while trying to escape him, before…

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 34-year-old man in Barmouth yesterday, Monday 25 May. Detectives are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. Emergency Services responded to reports of a man in the water at the beach shortly after 3pm. Despite the best efforts of those who attended, the man was sadly later pronounced dead. A 24-year-old man from the Birmingham area was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody whilst enquiries are ongoing. The man’s family and coroner have been made aware. Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Superintendent Chris Bell, said: “An…

Craig Bellamy has announced a 26-player squad ahead of Cymru’s matches against Ghana and Romania in June. Cymru welcome back Connor Roberts, who returns to the squad for the first time in a year after injury. Ben Davies also returns to the squad after missing out on the last two international windows. The matches will see Craig Bellamy’s side begin preparations for the upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign in the autumn. Cymru will be in League A and will face some of Europe’s strongest teams in Portugal, Norway and Denmark. The game against Ghana will be the first time the…

Popular Swansea attraction Blackpill Lido has been forced to close for several days following a technical issue which has led to damage to parts of the pool flooring. Swansea Council confirmed on Tuesday morning that the lido had been drained after issues were discovered, with a later update revealing that sections of the flooring had come away in some areas. In an update issued at 1.30pm on Tuesday, the council said repair work would now take place over the coming days before the pool can be refilled. The council said it is aiming to complete the repairs as quickly as…

Ceredigion County Council, working in partnership with Powys County Council, has secured funding through the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Programme, delivered by the Growing Mid Wales Partnership, to support the regeneration of key town centres across Mid Wales. Aberystwyth is one of six priority towns in Ceredigion benefiting from the programme, alongside Aberaeron, Cardigan, Lampeter, Llandysul and Tregaron. The initiative is administered by the Cynnal y Cardi Team at Ceredigion County Council and is focused on revitalising town centres through targeted capital investment. A key project supported through the Transforming Towns Placemaking Grant is the regeneration of the historic Cambrian…

On Tuesday (26 May), 21-year-old Heledd Wynn Newton from Cardiff has been announced as the winner of the Main Composer Medal at Eisteddfod yr Urdd Ynys Môn. The Medal is presented this year by Rheinallt and Rowenna Thomas, Cardiff (formerly of Llanfairpwll and Porthaethwy), and the Glynne Jones prize is given by Cronfa Ymddiriedolaeth Pendyrus (£400). A former pupil of Ysgol Pwll Coch and Ysgol Gyfun Glantaf, she is studying for a degree in Music at Oxford University. Under the guidance of her harp teacher, Catrin Finch, Heledd has won a scholarship to study for a master’s degree at the…

Popular Cardiff restaurant chain Toby Carvery Cardiff Gate is set to temporarily close its doors this week as it undergoes a major refurbishment. The well-known carvery restaurant will close from Wednesday, 27 May 2026, while work takes place on an extensive makeover of the venue. The restaurant is expected to reopen on 18 June with a fresh new look for customers. During the closure period, customers are being directed to their nearest alternative branch at Toby Carvery Caerphilly. The Cardiff Gate branch has been serving customers for decades and forms part of the wider Toby Carvery brand, which this year…