Author: Rhys Gregory

Charlie, a young entrepreneur from Cardiff has successfully set up his own vehicle valeting business alongside his A-Level studies at Llanishen High School. The initial inspiration for setting up his business stemmed from watching tutorials on YouTube during the period of lockdown in 2020, which equipped him with the skills and expertise to offer fully-mobile cleaning and valeting services to close friends and family. Since then, Hytech Detailers has grown exponentially, and now has multiple employees offering fully-mobile cleaning and valeting services across Cardiff and Swansea. Charlie has since completed his studies, and now prioritises his time to manage his business. Like…

Wales will be taking on Argentina on Saturday July 10that the Principality Stadium. With the kick off taking place at 1pm, there will be a full city centre road closure from 10.30am until 4pm to ensure social distancing can be maintained, and those attending can enter the stadium when they have been advised to do so. Those attending the rugby match are strongly advised to leave large bags at home and pay attention to the prohibited items listed at principalitystadium.wales before they travel into the city. Road closures From 7am, Scott Road and Park Street will be closed as a result of…

More details on exciting plans for the redevelopment of Cardiff Bay alongside the new 15,000-capacity indoor arena have been revealed. Further details on Cardiff Council’s plans to create a premier UK visitor destination, which could attract one million visitors every year and bring over £100m per annum into the local economy, are explored in an update report to the local authority’s Cabinet. The report includes news on: The new indoor arena which is being delivered in partnership with Live Nation, Oak View Group and Robertson; Options for a new Red Dragon Centre; Work with the Wales Millennium Centre to create…

Neath Port Talbot Council staff have started work on installing a new CCTV system in Briton Ferry which will be used to protect people and property and be a deterrent to crime and anti-social behaviour. The new CCTV network, expected to be up and running within the next few weeks and paid for by Briton Ferry Town Council, will feature the latest digital camera technology giving ultra high definition images. The new Wi-Fi connected system, which will feature different types of camera for different parts of Briton Ferry, will be equipped with privacy technology, which means only those areas which…

Caerphilly Council has reached the final in two categories in the prestigious MJ Local Government Achievement Awards, Chief Executive of the Year and Team of the Year! Christina Harrhy has been recognised for her drive, courage and inspiration as a Leader navigating the authority through the pandemic, to support the community in unprecedented times. The judges were also impressed with the way Christina had carved out successful working relationships with partners creating a collaborative approach to deliver excellence in public service. The Catering Team have also reached the final for ‘Team of the Year’. This team has worked tirelessly in…

Newport City Council plans to install a further 230 new litter bins across the city. The work is part of the council’s commitment to increase bin provision and reduce the levels of litter on our streets. Forty bins were installed last month, with a further 190 planned. This includes 40 bins which will be installed alongside brand-new bus shelters. Most bins will be placed at new sites across the city. A minority are direct replacements for smaller post-mounted bins to increase capacity. These smaller bins will be redeployed to other areas across Newport. Cllr Roger Jeavons, deputy leader of the…

RCT Council will begin a scheme to repair and rebuild three river walls near Cross Street and Ynys Street in Ynyshir from Monday, in order to permanently rectify the damage caused during Storm Dennis. During the unprecedented weather in February 2020, the river walls at this location suffered damage, and emergency repairs were initially undertaken in response to this. The upcoming scheme, starting on site from Monday, July 12, will deliver more permanent repairs and will improve the resilience of the walls, which retain the highway, while also incorporating drainage improvements. Remedial works will include site clearance, reconstruction of sections…

Education Minister Jeremy Miles has written to all headteachers and principals in Wales to provide more clarity on how schools and colleges can continue to operate safely when they return in September. As we continue to monitor covid case rates across Wales, and how they relate to hospital admissions, the success of our vaccine programme gives us cause to be optimistic about the future. As restrictions are eased across wider society, so too should educational settings see a similar pattern. Three main changes are being proposed to bring some normality back to education ahead of the new autumn term. They…

Starting your own business is never an easy task. It is a courageous move and requires careful thinking and planning. It can be challenging and exciting with equal measure. Starting a first aid business is never easy but is highly rewarding. To begin with a first aid training business, you must have experience in first aid. However, if you do not, there are training institutes who provide first aid courses in Glasgow and are excellent with a complete overview and on-field training. If you already have the qualification to be a first aider, you can start planning the steps to…

It is tough for small businesses to grow in a competitive world, and wanting to start a small business puts up multiple questions in your mind. You might be thinking about the initial cost required to plan a business, setting up the value of goods and services that can help you to earn a profit, and many more. While accumulating answers to these questions, you forget the main question: will your business even get successful? Well, starting a new and small business requires proper research, planning, efforts, and hard work, and control of emotions is highly important. Businesses forget that…