Author: Rhys Gregory

Online stores rely on server stability, speed and continuous availability. When traffic grows, systems must respond without delay. Traditional hosting setups often reach limits during campaign periods or new product releases. That creates risk for shops operating on platforms like Magento or WooCommerce. They need predictable behaviour under load. An ecommerce platform runs hundreds of processes at once. Each filter, variant selection or price calculation generates traffic to the server. Without active load balancing and caching, this leads to bottlenecks. Webshops cannot afford downtime during checkout or payment. Customers abandon their carts and trust erodes with every second of delay.…

In recent years, the UK online gambling sector has experienced significant regulatory changes aimed at better protecting consumers and ensuring fair play. As of early 2024, the industry was subject to a complex web of rules and oversight, with the UK Gambling Commission continuing to tighten its grip. According to the latest figures, the UK’s online gambling market generated approximately £5.2 billion in revenue in 2023, reflecting a steady increase despite regulatory reforms. This article explores the recent changes shaping online casinos, their impact on players and operators, and the role of the Gambling Commission in maintaining integrity within the…

A 28-year-old male from Talbot Green has today been sentenced for attempted murder and nine other offences following a violent attack at Talbot Green Police station on Friday 31 January. Alexander Dighton today, June 13, appeared at Central Criminal Court where he was handed a life sentence of 22 years and 235 days minimum after the court confirmed the incident to be terrorism related. On the evening of the 31 January, Dighton was seen on CCTV arriving across the street from Talbot Green Police Station carrying a long wooden pole and a large rucksack that contained a hatchet, propellant and…

The vice chairman of regional tourism organisation MWT Cymru is delighted that 13 popular beaches along the Ceredigion coastline in Mid Wales have achieved prestigious Wales Coast Awards. Blue Flags will again be flown at Borth, Llangrannog and Tresaith, while six beaches have achieved Seaside Award status and a further four have secured a Green Coast Award. The Green Coast Award goes to Llanrhystud, Cilborth-Llangrannog, Penbryn and Mwnt, while Clarach, Aberystwyth North, Aberystwyth South, New Quay Harbour, New Quay Dolau/North and Aberporth have achieved the Seaside Award. The awards, managed by Keep Wales Tidy, signify that a beach or marina…

Small business exporters will be front and centre of a new roadshow in Cardiff offering tailored government support to get more SMEs exporting across the Technology sector. The Made in the UK, Sold to the World roadshow events offer SMEs the opportunity to directly connect with Commercial Officers, international buyers, Export Champions and International Trade Advisers (ITAs) to get advice, support, and discuss real export opportunities, through one-to-one meetings to help them start up, scale up and succeed. This will include how these firms can take advantage of the recent trade announcements with India, the US, and the EU, amongst…

Ceryx Medical is a Cardiff-based business working on revolutionary new pacemaker technology, aimed at helping patients with long-term heart failure. The business has successfully completed a £5 million equity investment round, led by the Development Bank of Wales and Parkwalk Advisors, the UK’s largest investor in university spinouts, alongside contributions from BGF, Bristol Private Equity Club and other investors. As part of the round, the Development Bank has invested £2 million through the Wales Flexible Investment Fund, alongside a £1.75 million investment from Parkwalk. The investment will allow Ceryx to progress with clinical trials for its temporary pacing technology and…

Vishay Intertechnology has become the latest leading technology company to partner with the upcoming Wales Tech Week 2025. Established over six decades ago, the US-headquartered firm currently employs 23,000 people and manufactures a wide range of semiconductors at locations across the world, including Germany, Italy, Austria and Newport, south Wales – home to the UK’s largest semiconductor manufacturing facility. Unveiled as a Gold Partner for the upcoming event, which is taking place at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Wales in Newport on 24 – 26 November, the partnership further underlines Wales’s growing reputation as a global hub for compound semiconductor…

20 former national road champions are set to headline the provisional rider list for the 2025 Lloyds National Road Championships, which gets underway on Thursday 26 June in Wales. Cat Ferguson (Movistar Team) will be one to watch in the women’s elite road race and under-23 time-trial. Ferguson is fresh off the back of an impressive 2025 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women campaign where she claimed both the points classifications and best young rider jerseys, the best British rider accolade and a career-first stage win in Kelso. Three-time national road race and 2022’s under-23 time-trial champion Pfeiffer Georgi (Team Picnic…

General entries into the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K have now sold out with one month to go until race day. This means the only way runners are able to take part is through one of the charity spaces available, including with the event’s lead charity Tŷ Hafan, or in one of the supporting junior races. The 10K race will be returning to the popular coastal town on Sunday 6 July and this year is set to be even bigger than ever before with a record 6,200 runners signed up across all races. It ticks off all the highlights in the…

South Wales Police is continuing its investigation into the shooting which happened in Clos Y fynnon, Pontprennau, Cardiff at approximately 8pm on Saturday, June 7. Officers are continuing their appeal for information and in particular are appealing to motorists driving in the area at the time. Anyone who travelled through Pontprennau or Pentwyn, who may have used Church Road or the A4232 (Pentwyn link road) between 7pm and 7.50pm on Saturday, June 7, is urged to submit their dashcam footage. The 15-year-old male victim of the shooting was injured though his injuries are not life threatening or life changing. Detective…