Author: Rhys Gregory

A three-year partnership will see one different masterpiece a year from the National Gallery’s Collection displayed at Newtown’s Oriel Davies Gallery. The first of these masterpieces is Jean-Siméon Chardin’s ‘The House of Cards’ (about 1740–1) which will be on show at the gallery from July 10 to September 25 as part of the National Gallery Masterpiece Tour 2021-’23. The picture has been chosen for the first year of the partnership with Oriel Davies Galleryin Newtown and two other venues, Carmarthenshire Museum in Abergwili, Carmarthen and Beacon Museum in Whitehaven. The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour 2021-‘23 offers three non-London museums, galleries…

Dragon Taxis, South Wales’ largest private hire and taxi firm, has acquired A2B Taxis in Barry to extend its service into the Vale of Glamorgan. The acquisition will see Dragon Taxis partner with an additional 150 vehicles across Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan. Operating under the existing and well-known Dragon Taxis brand, the deal provides A2B Taxis drivers and their passengers an even better experience with a larger fleet to call on. Residents and businesses in the Vale of Glamorgan will benefit from increased capacity, plus a greater choice of ways to book and pay for journeys. Passengers can…

If you’re ready to open your new vape shop, it’s safe to say you’ve obtained a license or permit from your state or local government. Hopefully, you’ve found a location with high foot traffic and secured the necessary funding, too. Perhaps you’ve already partnered with reputable suppliers as well, so all that’s left is to plan the grand opening. But are you forgetting something? You’re quite busy right now, so a few important things may easily slip your mind. Make sure you don’t forget about these. 1. Get Business Insurance There are several types of business insurance for vape stores…

The new location in Cardiff is Tesla’s first location in Wales and supports Tesla’s existing digital customer experience. The 13,500 sqft site has space to service five cars at once and is situated in Pontprennau between the M4 and A48 for convenient access. The new location will also offer supercharging points for Tesla drivers and is a welcome edition to the 600 strong superchargers already in the UK. Before now, the nearest supercharging station to Cardiff was at Sarn services in Bridgend. Supercharger points at Aberystwyth and Wrexham are also expected to follow this year. Tesla is a tech company that applies 21st century…

Tesla is the leading manufacturer of electric vehicles (EV) in the world and the Model 3 is one of four current on-sale models available. Model 3 is Tesla’s smaller, simpler, more affordable car that entered production in 2017. It is now the best-selling electrical car in history with more than 800,000 sales globally. Designed and built as the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle, it is a critical step in Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Model 3 combines industry-leading powertrain efficiency, aerodynamics and chassis technology to deliver the longest range of any comparable electric saloon. Recently, Model 3 has…

Swansea manufacturing firm Viscose Closures continues its growth plans after recently being recognised at the Insider Media Made in Wales awards as Manufacturer of the Year in the under £25m category. As well as demonstrating growth in recent challenging times, by launching its strategic roadmap the leading manufacturer of tamper evidence was also able to project substantial plans to grow the business over the next five years. Viscose Closures has been proudly manufacturing in the UK for over 125 years and in Swansea for 70 years. It produces tamper evidence and anti-counterfeiting solutions for packaging and also offers a wide…

Seventeen-year-old Laura Huckbody from Tredegar studies Rock School Music (Extended Diploma) Level 3 at from Coleg Gwent’s Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone in Ebbw Vale – a course which has given her a wealth of opportunities to develop her talent and interest in music. And thanks to her hard work, determination and the support of her tutors, she’s now been offered a contract with Swansea-based record label, SWND, and launches her first album on 30th April. Music has always been a huge part of Laura’s life. She’s always enjoyed delving into the world of music through her education and in her spare…

Tributes have been paid to a passionate ambassador for the Welsh and British tourism industry who died on Wednesday at the age of 96. Pam Powell, MBE, from Rhayader, travelled the world with Wales Tourist Board (WTB) and British Tourist Authority (BTA) to provide Welsh teas at tourism trade and public exhibitions. She would often drive to events across Europe towing a specially adapted Ivor Williams trailer packed with Welsh tea, scones, Welsh cakes and bara brith. Sometimes she would be accompanied by her team of ‘Welsh farmhouse ladies’. When WTB/BTA raised the issue of customs duties, Pam’s reply was:…

Team Metalogic announces plans for continued growth over the next year, including the introduction of 5 new jobs and the launch of a new client portal.  Based in Caerphilly, South Wales, Team Metalogic has been providing high-quality IT support to UK businesses since 2005. Now, just past their 15th year anniversary, the company announces plans to expand. By creating new jobs in the IT industry, the company hopes to play their part in rebuilding the Welsh economy. In 2021, Team Metalogic are expanding their team, recruiting an additional 5 team members. The company plans to increase their service desk support…

St David’s Dewi Sant Cardiff is celebrating a collection of new brands launching at the centre following the lifting of restrictions. From luxury watches to locally-made beauty products, the new offerings join more than 150 existing retailers at the shopping centre, ensuring there’s something for everyone. The arrivals include: Mallows Beauty, a Cardiff-based beauty brand with an emphasis on positivity, which is due to open in May 2021. Its products are made in the UK and include feel-good bath bombs, face masks, and body scrubs BoConcept, a premium Danish lifestyle brand designing and producing contemporary furniture and accessories Get Caked…