Author: Rhys Gregory

Ahead of the Wales Director of the Year Awards 2026, the Institute of Directors Wales (IoD Wales) has announced that Professor Simon Gibson CBE DL has been awarded the Chair’s Award for Excellence in Director and Board Practice. The prestigious award recognises Professor Gibson’s exceptional leadership and entrepreneurship in the technology industry, as well as his extended reach and impact in academia and public service. Simon was a co-founder, President and CEO of Ubiquity Software, a pioneer in developing internet media protocols and service platforms, before joining global technology investment fund Wesley Clover Corporation as its Chief Executive. He is…

Accountancy and tax specialist Kilsby Williams has appointed Margaret Harrison as a director, strengthening the independent firm’s senior team. Margaret joins the Newport-based firm from MHA, where she qualified as a Chartered Accountant and accumulated a wide and varied breadth of knowledge and experience to lead their business services team. Specialising in advisory and compliance work for audit exempt SMEs, Margaret’s new role at Kilsby Williams will see her develop and grow the firm’s services for non-audit clients. She will be working closely with the partners, business services, tax and payroll teams to ensure that clients receive the quality service…

Harding Evans has announced six promotions on its ‘Pathway to Partnership’ programme. Family Solicitor Rhian Jones has been promoted to Senior Associate, while Children Law specialists Chloe Jones and Hollie Silvester, Georgia Powell and Omar Hayat from the Clinical Negligence team, and Rebecca Ferris from the Family & Matrimonial team have all been promoted to Associate level. Harding Evans has a long-standing reputation for internal development, with the ‘Pathway to Partnership’ programme providing structured learning and development those individuals who aspire to associate, senior associate or partner positions within Harding Evans. It is a well-established route, with three of the…

A CHANCE encounter on a train – and an unexpected introduction from a magazine – sparked a scientific partnership that has now spanned more than two decades and reached the heights of Mount Everest. For Professor Bryn Hubbard, of the Centre for Glaciology at Aberystwyth University, the relationship with Robertson Geo began by chance. “I was travelling back to Aberystwyth, picked up a magazine and it introduced me to Robertson Geo and its televiewer,” he said. “I had no idea this technology even existed.” That discovery would prove transformative and culminated in one of the most ambitious glaciological expeditions ever…

The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has announced the expansion of its successful partnership with Llangollen Tourist Information Centre, following strong demand for tickets sold in the town centre. Since launching ticket sales at the Tourist Information Centre on Castle Street in partnership with Go North Wales, the initiative has proven hugely popular with visitors. Being able to buy railway tickets right in the centre of Llangollen has made it easier than ever for people to plan their visit and enjoy one of North Wales’ leading heritage attractions. Building on this success, the railway has confirmed that from this week, visitors…

Not every casino site that looks professional actually operates to a high standard, and the gap between appearance and reality is where most players run into problems. The criteria that define a genuinely reliable platform are specific and verifiable, and knowing them before you register makes the difference between a smooth experience and a frustrating one. This guide walks through each of them in detail. Key Factors That Define a High-Quality Casino Site  Use this checklist to assess a casino before you register. It covers the key areas that affect payouts, gameplay, and overall reliability. Valid license from a recognized…

A growing number of UK businesses are turning to digital platforms to better manage preventive maintenance, as demand increases for more efficient field service operations. One solution gaining traction is Joblogic, a cloud-based job management system designed to support service and maintenance businesses in planning, scheduling and tracking work from initial visit through to completion and invoicing. The platform is particularly well suited to organisations managing planned preventive maintenance contracts alongside reactive jobs, bringing scheduling, customer records, asset tracking and engineer updates into one central system. By consolidating key processes, businesses are able to streamline operations, reduce missed appointments and…

On Friday 17th April, to celebrate a decade of chaos, confetti, and crowd-fuelled mayhem, DEPOT is bringing its home-grown BINGO LINGO brand all the way back to where it began, with 2016 drinks prices running all night long. For one night only, guests attending tomorrow’s birthday celebration at DEPOT can enjoy a full evening of throwback drink pricing, an upgraded show packed with massive prizes and live entertainment. Pints – £3.75 ⁠Spirit & Mixer – £3 / £4.50 ⁠Shots – £2 ⁠Wine – £13 Since launching in 2016, BINGO LINGO has grown from a cult Cardiff favourite into a nationwide…

Choosing pet insurance in the UK is not a one-size-fits-all decision. The right provider depends on your pet’s breed, age, and how likely they are to need ongoing treatment across their life. Why breed and life stage matter more than brand when choosing pet insurance Different dog and cat breeds carry very different health risk profiles, and those risks shape what cover actually needs to do. Premiums reflect that risk. A lifetime policy is usually the right call for high-risk breeds because chronic conditions stay covered year after year. How we ranked the top UK pet insurance providers We compared…

You don’t notice the problem at the start. A few listings on Airbnb and Booking.com, maybe one more platform, and it all feels manageable. You update calendars, tweak pricing, reply to messages. It takes time, but it works. Then you add a few more properties. Now the same tasks start overlapping. A booking comes in on one platform while another calendar is still open. Prices don’t match across listings. Messages stack up in different inboxes. Nothing is broken on its own, but everything takes longer, and mistakes start to creep in. This is the point where growth stops feeling like…