Author: Rhys Gregory

A new plan to help food and drink companies across Wales get their products on the shelves of major retailers is being launched by the Welsh Government today. The Food and Drink Wales Retail Plan has been developed alongside an industry expert group and aims to see the turnover value for the food and drink industry in Wales grow proportionally more than the UK as a whole. It has eight key objectives including creating a stream of new entrepreneurial food and drink businesses and accelerate the growth of companies with a turnover of more than £10m in the retail sector.…

The countdown is on with less than 100 days to go until the return of Wales’s largest international food and drink event, BlasCymru/TasteWales. Organised by Food and Drink Wales, the Welsh Government’s Food Division, Blas Cymru is a national and international trade event and conference, providing an opportunity for buyers and producers to develop new business. One of the producers who will be attending BlasCymru/TasteWales 2021, to see first-hand the work being undertaken at the company will be Terry’s Patisserie. Based in Caerphilly, Terry’s Patisserie is an independent family run business established in 2011 specialising in producing and supplying a…

It’s a fact of life that often, we don’t have the funds available to get the things we really need. Saving is always the best port of call, but some may wish to use loans to cover the cost. Many do, in fact – according to The Money Charity, the average total debt per UK household in April 2021 was £61,509. This is a big figure, and indeed loans should never be used for frivolous spending as the risk of falling into a cycle of debt is very real. However, there are some good reasons why a person might want to use one – sensibly and smartly, and sure they are…

Whether you are just out of school, or already blooming in adulthood, it is never too far down the line to consider what the future may hold. Rather than burying your head in the sand until the time comes, you could instead think about your goals, potential needs, and the little things that you want out of life. In doing so, this can help you to come up with a plan for changing your current lifestyle, that could see life become easier as you age. Savings Putting money aside may sound incredibly dull, but it can benefit you in the…

Are you considering getting your own set of wheels? New car sales shrunk to a 30-year low in 2020, but a gradual easing of restrictions in 2021 has created new opportunities for road trips and other adventures. Driving is by no means cheap as you’ll need to factor in the price of the car itself, plus insurance, road tax and fuel – as well as driving lessons if you’re just getting started. There are ways to make car ownership more affordable though, like getting learner driver insurance instead of a tutor and buying a used car instead of a new one. So what advantages make cars worth the investment? You dictate your own schedule If you’ve relied on buses, trains or even flights…

Baccarat has survived the test of time, evolving from its humble 15th century Italian beginnings, to the online gaming sensation that many of us know and love today. Since the game has been around for such a long time and has developed an impressive reputation, it is popular among experienced players and beginners on sites like Karamba live casino, for example. Because of this longevity, there are plenty of specific terms involved in the game and if you’ve never played the game before, this can make starting out a little tricky! To help you to get started, and to ensure…

World of Warcraft is the most popular MMORPG game, but if you are looking for something more challenging there are plenty of them that you can try out and play yourself. This list has been voted by other PC gamers so rest assured that these games at the top are some of your best options. The Elder Scrolls Online It’s hard to miss the world-building of Elder Scrolls Online. It features a cast full of characters with compelling backstories and dialogue, but ESO also offers an immersive experience that seamlessly ties into its lore. With environments ranging from swamps in…

Plans have been revealed for the redevelopment of the Queens Arcade in Cardiff, that would see the regeneration of the site into a modern and vibrant city centre location.  A public consultation has been launched by site owner Addington Capital, inviting local businesses and members of the public to comment on the plans before they are finalised and submitted to Cardiff Council later this summer. Designed by Cardiff’s Holder Mathias Architects, the proposed regeneration scheme will see the demolition of the existing ageing shopping centre, to be replaced by a new development centred around the creation of a new and…

A drive-through pilot project has seen 135 people get their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccination from the comfort of their own vehicles in Swansea Bay. The scheme, which was held at Margam Park’s east lodge car park on the 15th of July, is the next step in Swansea Bay UHB’s work to make vaccines as convenient and easy to access as possible in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. People who were due a second dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine were booked in for appointments at the site. On arrival, they were asked to pull into one of three lanes…

A police boss will be playing a key role in using technology to fight crime across the UK. The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners is tapping into the expertise of the tech savvy North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner, Andy Dunbobbin. They have elected him as their deputy lead for police technology and digital and deputy lead for economic and cyber crime, including fraud. Fellow commissioners decided he was the perfect person for the job because of his background working in the technology industry. Back in 2012 he helped ensure the London Olympics was successfully beamed across the world…