Author: Rhys Gregory

Thinking about race horses.  We can all agree that there is one trait that sets a beautiful race horse aside, and it is their ability in speed. There are few things quite as majestic as seeing a racehorse run on a track, with their body and muscles in perfect locomotion.  Not every horse breed is naturally a good racer, same as not all humans are good at everything. Each breed of horse has a certain level of agility, stamina, energy, and flair. Each breed will have a different skill set, some may make for better racehorses, others better at cross-country,…

The practice of shopping has changed beyond all recognition in recent years. With a huge development in online stores and a range of benefits to shopping online rather than in-store. Whether you want to shop from the comfort of your own home, or have no time to fit in going to the shops in your busy schedule, being online allows on the go shopping. With the new convenience, what does this mean for the future of the UK’s shopping habits? The Rise Of The Internet For Retailers Since its early development, who would have thought that the internet would have…

A striking display of expertly crafted flowers within the grounds of Cardiff Castle opened to the public on Saturday (July 24). Launched by leading Cardiff charity City Hospice earlier this year, the Forever Flowers campaign celebrates the lives of loved ones in a special way with unique and lasting tributes. Supporters were invited to pre-order the limited-edition flowers to remember cherished family members, friends and loved ones. The campaign received an incredible response and over a thousand Forever Flowers feature in the display, which is free to visit and runs until Sunday August 8. Forever Flowers supports the work of…

Leading independent accountancy firm, Kilsby Williams, is celebrating its 30th year with significant client gains and exciting recruitment plans. Kilsby Williams, which was launched in 1991, has seen record growth in the past six months with many lucrative client wins including both Newport and Cardiff Bus, Fordthorne, Pensord Press, Poundstretcher and London-based Cutler and Gross. Added to existing gains this has seen the firm’s annual growth rate rise to a record 20%. This success can be attributed to Kilsby Williams’ expert knowledge, technical ability and years of experience advising businesses, all of which mean that the company can attract national…

Two small kestrel chicks are “lucky to be alive” after being rescued from the exhaust of an A320 aircraft at a St Athan aircraft hangar in the Vale of Glamorgan. The A320 has been at the Bro Tathan West aerodrome since last August on the runway – and was brought inside Caerdav’s hangar for repairs when engineers spotted two kestrel chicks nesting inside. Staff sounded the alarm to RSPCA Cymru, and inspector Simon Evans saved the day by carefully securing the chicks and transferring them to Gower Bird Hospital for urgent rehabilitation and care. Engineer Colin Harrison helped the chicks…

The team behind Newtown’s popular escape rooms attraction, Beyond Breakout, has developed a series of adventure games that can be taken to businesses, outdoor venues and schools. The Magic Portal combines the best of escape rooms, scavenger hunts and geocaching over a three kilometre distance. Beyond Breakout has an exclusive license to set up routes and run these games anywhere within 60 minutes’ travelling distance of Newtown. “The Magic Portal is a great way to utilise outdoor space and encourage footfall to a town, area or grounds,” said Lorna Morris, who runs Beyond Breakout with business partner Jo Woodall. “Each…

The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth has been gifted three iconic works by the celebrated local artist Mary Lloyd Jones. The Aberystwyth based artist is well known for her vibrant, abstract, dynamic and expressionist Welsh landscapes and is heavily influenced in her works by the cultural and geographic history of Wales. Born in Devil’s Bridge in 1934, she trained at the Cardiff College of Art in the 1950s, after which she returned to her beloved Ceredigion landscape, which has always had a deep influence on her works, as can be seen in the emotive ‘Ponterwyd/Gaia’ work, one of the recently gifted works…

Delicious gourmet fish and chips are only a stone’s throw away from the golden sands of Rhyl, with the ‘Shack’ opening today on Rhyl promenade. The brand new eatery offers locals and holiday makers top quality fish and chips, as well as a new outdoor dining experience, in walking distance from Central Beach. On arrival, customers will be met by a Maitre’d and once orders have been placed from our brand new sea-side themed menu, which includes everything you would expect from a traditional fish and chip take away but with a gourmet twist, customers can then choose to enjoy…

Night time businesses in Wales trying to emerge from Covid lockdown are enduring a perfect storm due to the so-called pingdemic, a woeful lack of clarity from the Welsh Government around reopening responsibilities and a severe shortage of industry staff, warns Unite For The Night. Unite For The Night – the body that represents around 700 night time businesses in Swansea, Cardiff and wider Wales – has warned that the pandemic is likely to scupper nightclubs and live and electronic music venues before they even get to reopen on 7 August. Nick Newman, from Unite For the Night, said: “We…

A Newport-based sustainable clothing company is encouraging businesses of all sizes to consider apprenticeships to help create a future pipeline of talent and build a new generation of industry leaders. The Welsh Government is offering funding of up to £4,000 for each apprentice an employer recruits in a bid to support businesses and workers in recovering from the impacts of coronavirus. Loopster Ltd is a digital platform which sells high street and designer second-hand clothing for a fraction of retail price. It aims to extend the life of fashion by making it quicker and more convenient to buy and sell…