Author: Rhys Gregory

South Wales Metro services will run later into the night from 14 December, supporting the nighttime economy and offering more options for travelling customers. The new timetable will provide more services throughout the Valleys by strengthening community connections and will offer more travel opportunities across the region. The later services, especially the late connection from Cardiff Bay, offer a fantastic opportunity to stay out later and watch shows at the Cardiff Millennium Centre, making journeys home afterwards simple and stress-free. These key changes are further changes as part of the South Wales Metro developments: A brand-new hourly Sunday service between…

Pembrokeshire County Council’s commitment to its Gold Defence Employer Recognition Scheme includes its Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for Veterans, launched in March 2024. The latest person to be appointed through the scheme will directly support military school pupils thanks to a grant from the Armed Forces Covenant Trust. Haverfordwest High VC School has appointed a Service Children’s Mentor for the secondary school and its primary school cluster. Five of the 23 applicants for the new job were guaranteed an interview because of their status as veterans or military spouses and partners. Miranda Corcoran, the successful applicant currently based in Cyprus, said:…

An electric vehicle remake of an iconic van sold in the 1950s is set to be made in Wales, thanks to Welsh Government support. Morris Commercial Ltd will establish a production facility at Bro Tathan for its modern-day reimagining of the Morris J-Type – the Morris JE. The classic van was once a popular sight on British roads and the all-electric version will retain a number of its original features. With its distinctive design and lightweight recycled carbon fibre monocoque body the new Morris JE has a 250-mile range. The project will also establish Wales’s first manufacturing facility for electric…

The Welsh Government has announced further financial support for businesses in Monmouthshire impacted by Storm Claudia, with grants of up to £3,000 now available. The additional funding will be released to Monmouthshire County Council to help flood-affected businesses recover and rebuild following the recent devastation. This funding is in addition to the more than £2.5 million already made available by the Welsh Government following the extreme weather event, which saw a major incident declared. Rebecca Evans, the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning said: “Storm Claudia has had a devastating impact on businesses in Monmouth. This additional funding will…

Wales is off to a cold and rather grey start today. Any early brightness in the east will fade quickly, with rain pushing into the west this morning. The wet weather becomes more widespread and breezier as the afternoon goes on. It stays on the chilly side, although it should feel a bit milder across the south and west later on. Temperatures will peak around 8C. This evening looks wet for many areas but conditions should turn drier overnight, apart from the odd patch of drizzly rain. It is likely to turn quite murky over higher ground. Temperatures will rise…

Cardiff headquartered DPP Planning, one of the UK’s leading independent planning consultancies, has been shortlisted for Planning Consultancy of the Year at the prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence 2025. The national awards celebrate the very best in the planning profession, and DPP’s shortlisting places it among the top nine large planning consultancies in the UK. The company’s submission showcased the breadth of projects and regions in which DPP operates, alongside positive client feedback and a strong track record of delivering successful outcomes. It also highlighted the importance of DPP’s people, highlighting the progression of its…

A luxury glamping site in Flintshire owned by a Peaky Blinders star has picked up a major tourism award. Emlyn’s Coppice, named after the famous Welsh actor, director and writer Emlyn Williams, from Mostyn, has won Best Self-Catering Site of the Year at the Go North Wales Tourism Awards. The well-appointed glamping and camping retreat near Gwespyr, Holywell, features bespoke pods, private hot tubs and a handcrafted sauna, and won praise for its sustainability, quality and guest experience The annual event at Venue Cymru was organised by North Wales Tourism to celebrate the dedication, skill and achievements of the region’s…

IE Hub, the free online platform that helps customers manage their incomings and outgoings, won three awards at this year’s Credit & Collections Technology Awards. IE Hub was recognised for its market-leading digital solutions, taking home accolades for Best Affordability Assessment Solution and Best Vulnerable Customer Identification & Screening Solution. In addition, the company’s CEO, Dylan Jones, was named Technology Innovator – Person of the Year at the event. The Credit & Collections Technology Awards, which took place in Manchester’s Midland Hotel, celebrates excellence and innovation across the UK credit and collections industry. Each year, companies compete for recognition from…

Small businesses across Wales face unique challenges in standing out in a competitive marketplace. While many Welsh entrepreneurs excel at their core services, their digital presence often lacks the visual polish that attracts and retains customers. Simple design improvements can make a noticeable difference in how potential clients perceive a local business. Without the need for expensive software or specialist training, digital design works for everyone. Choosing a consistent colour scheme, applying readable typography, and arranging content in clean layouts transforms a basic online presence into one that draws attention. For Welsh small businesses operating with limited budgets, these direct…

In a digital world saturated with content, grabbing and holding a reader’s attention is more challenging than ever. Bloggers must think beyond words alone and embrace visual elements that enhance usability, clarify ideas, and deepen engagement. Stock images have become one of the most valuable tools for achieving this – when used intentionally and strategically. High-quality visuals don’t just make a blog post look more professional. They influence how long users stay on a page, how easily they consume information, and how likely they are to take action. Below are practical ways bloggers can use stock images to improve both…