Author: Rhys Gregory

We live in tough economic times, with hidden debt crippling households across the length and breadth of the UK. Rent arrears have also risen across both private and public sector nationwide, with people owing an estimated £336 million to local authorities alone as of 2017. The issue of tenants not paying is particularly troublesome for private landlords, some of whom rely on rental payments as their sole source of income. With this in mind, liaising with tenants and ensuring that they pay on time remain key elements of successful landlord management. So, here are some steps to increase your chances…

Ahead of Bring Your Dog to Work Day, Genesis Biosciences launches a remedy for one of the biggest pet peeves for dog owners – their pongy smell!!

Former Head of Presentation and Promotions at BBC Wales, John Morgan, has picked up the acclaimed John Hefin Lifetime Achievement Award for his work within the creative industry in Wales.

AN artist who worked with chart-topping indie band London Grammar is bringing his unique, eye-catching style to North Wales. [aoa id=”1″] Llanrwst-based arts organisations Migrations has commissioned French visual artist Sébastien Preschoux to showcase his internationally-revered work in Wales for the first time. Creating vibrant geometric thread sculptures and drawings, Sébastien previously produced artwork which featured in the video for the London Grammar track Hey Now which has been viewed 13 million times on YouTube. [/aoa] Sébastien, who has displayed his creations around the world, is creating his latest work – dubbed Mist – in woodland at Llanrwst’s Oriel Ffin y Parc…

Swansea Grand has announced that this year’s swashbuckling family pantomime Peter Pan will star Coronation Street’s Tristan Gemmill, Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Ricky K and Swansea’s iconic dame Kevin Johns in an all-new spectacular production from Friday 13 December to Sunday 12 January. Television and stage actor Tristan Gemmill will swap the hallowed cobbles of ITV’s Coronation Street for the boards of Swansea Grand, starring as the most evil man in Neverland, Captain Hook. Known for his wide range of television appearances, Tristan is best known for his role as consultant Adam Trueman in Casualty for the BBC, and roles…

An independent school which faced closure in 2013 has been purchased by the principal and vice principal couple who steered it back to success, making it the fastest growing independent school in the UK, according to the Independent Schools Association (ISA). [aoa id=”1″]After six years of leadership, Paul Norton, principal, and Karen Norton, vice principal, have successfully completed a management buyout of the Kings Monkton School in Cardiff from Heathfield Independent Schools, run by entrepreneur Andrew McCarthy.[/aoa] McCarthy took over the school in 2013 when it was struggling, and over the last six years Heathfield Independent Schools has invested £2.5m…

Pink will be performing at Principality Stadium on Thursday, June 20th, with a full road closure put in place on grounds of public safety. [aoa id=”1″] The roads in the city centre will close from 5.30pm until 11.30pm. Those attending the concert 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. [/aoa] Road closures From early in the day, Scott Road and Park Street will be closed as a result of the need to prepare Gate 5 and protect queuing fans. The following roads will be…

A HEALTH and distribution company is increasing turnover and expanding rapidly after launching revolutionary new products. [aoa id=”1″] And Pharma Group Holdings – the business behind PharmaVet, Celtic Wellbeing and PharmaPack – is expected to continue the trend of growing 25% year on year after a successful start to 2019. Employing 25 people on Conwy Morfa Enterprise Park, the firm produces, supplies and delivers a wide range of health and medical items and services for people and pets all over the world. [/aoa] They are aiming for £10million turnover in the coming years and are at the forefront of advances…

The Open University in Wales (OU) has hosted a special reception to celebrate its 50th year, bringing together OU alumni, AMs, stakeholders and the general public for a day of celebrations. [aoa id=”1″]Held at the historical Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay, the celebrations were an opportunity for people to take a look back at how far the OU has come since its foundation in 1969, and  it’s future ambitions  to reach more and more students with its innovative, flexible and supported distance learning model. [/aoa] The event started with a showcase of unique material from the OU archive, looking back at…

Dozens of pupils from eight Carmarthenshire schools will soon be taking part in a 3D printed model car race. Participating pupils have 3D printed, assembled and painted their school cars ahead of the race as part of a Swansea University College of Engineering project, which was initiated at Ysgol Gynradd Nantgaredig. Each model car is based on a design first developed by Daniel Norée, an award-winning Swedish 3D designer. Swansea University has loaned 3D printers to each school taking part, with a number of local car dealerships on board as race event sponsors. Team Mazda will be represented by Ysgol…