Author: Rhys Gregory

A visitor levy will help support a thriving, sustainable tourism industry in Wales by giving councils the choice to introduce a small additional charge on overnight stays in their area which would be re-invested in tourism. The Bill to introduce the visitor levy reaches its third stage in the Senedd today (1 July). The Welsh Government is also supporting the tourism industry in other ways, including investing more than £70m this year. The Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Bill proposes people staying overnight in Wales and enjoying everything the country has to offer will pay a small charge.…

When navigating bustling city centres like Plymouth or Manchester, a reliable second-hand hatchback can be your perfect urban companion. These compact cars offer the ideal blend of manoeuvrability, practicality, and affordability that city dwellers need. Whether you’re threading through London traffic or hunting for parking spaces in Leeds, the right hatchback makes all the difference. Why Hatchbacks Excel in Urban Environments Hatchbacks are purpose-built for city life. Their compact dimensions make parking in tight spaces considerably easier, whilst their upright driving position provides excellent visibility in heavy traffic. The versatile boot space, accessible through the rear hatch, proves invaluable for…

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BLUETTI, a leading innovator in portable power solutions, today unveiled the Elite 100 V2 Portable Power Station, designed for portable camping and short power outages. Building on the success of the widely acclaimed AC180, the Elite 100 V2 delivers an optimized power solution in a more compact and intelligent design. It will be available for pre-order starting 1st July . Next-Level: Portability and Power Balance As the latest innovation in the Elite Series, the Elite 100 V2 leverages the proven reliability and real-world insights from over 500,000 AC180 units sold globally since 2023. While retaining a similar 1,800W AC output…

DOUBLE awards victory at a prestigious food and drink ceremony serves to reinforce “years of commitment” to sustainability and high-quality produce. Rhug Estate won the Sustainable Values prize at the fifth Wales Food and Drink Awards. The 12,500-acre organic farm estate, near Corwen in Denbighshire, has been a driver of progressive environmental practices for decades, and for that to be recognised with such accolades is “a huge honour” said owner Lord Newborough, who was named Entrepreneur of the Year at the ceremony, held at Venue Cymru in Llandudno. Discussing this success and Rhug’s long-standing reputation with journalist and presenter Sian…

A couple who defied the odds and survived after opening their restaurant just before Covid struck are expanding with an Airbnb rental. Talented chef Rob Dowell-Brown and his wife, Vicky, who run the Nant y Felin, in Llanrhaeadr YC, between Ruthin and Denbigh, were not eligible for financial support from the Government when the world went into lockdown. But the resourceful duo used the difficulty and weathered the storm by turning their hand to providing greatly appreciated take away meals for the community. Now Vicky has also taken on a two-bedroom apartment, Min y Maes, behind the property, effectively turning…

A pioneering cooperative has been chosen to provide a new music service in schools in Conwy. The North Wales Music Cooperative will be launching the service in September and is already recruiting tutors to work with them. The organisation already works in Denbighshire and Wrexham and is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, winning a raft of major awards along the way. The move follows a decision by Conwy County Borough Council to change to an external provider to safeguard music provision in its schools, which resulted in uncertainty for the council’s peripatetic music teachers facing redundancy. According to the cooperative’s…

A MUM-OF-TWO from Dinas Powys has completed a 100km trek across the Isle of Skye – just weeks after finishing her year-long treatment for breast cancer. Jodie Morgan has returned from the Inner Hebrides having completed CoppaFeel!’s challenging Skye trek, raising £5,500 for the breast cancer awareness charity. Mrs Morgan was just 37 years old when she was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) – a rare form of the disease affecting 15-20% of breast cancers¹ and is more common among women under 40. In the UK, around 2,400 women are diagnosed with breast cancer aged 39 and under,…

Business confidence in Wales was the highest of any UK nation or region in June, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Companies in Wales reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up 14 points at 66%. When taken alongside their optimism in the economy, up 47 points to 68%, this gives a headline confidence reading of 67% (vs. 36% in May). A net balance of 59% of businesses in Wales also expect to increase staff levels over the next year, up 36 points on last month. Looking ahead to the next six months, Welsh businesses identified…

With temperatures set to soar in most parts of England this weekend, the RSPCA is issuing urgent advice, tips and DIY video tutorials to help pet owners keep their furry and feathered friends cool and comfortable. The advice comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber heat alert warning until 6pm on Tuesday (1 July) across parts of the UK. The amber alerts are in place for five regions – East Midlands, South East, South West, East and London – while less serious yellow heat health alerts will be in force for two areas, Yorkshire and…