Author: Rhys Gregory

Finding water in your basement or cellar is never a good sign. Whether it’s a small puddle after heavy rain or full-on flooding, unwanted water can lead to mould, structural damage, and expensive repairs. Whether you’re dealing with a few centimetres of water or a serious flood, having the best submersible pump on hand can save you time, stress, and expensive repairs. This article will guide you through the causes, solutions, and prevention tips for dealing with water in your basement or cellar. Common causes of basement flooding Before you can fix the problem, it helps to understand what’s causing…

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have long turned to search engine optimization (SEO) to compete against larger, more established brands. As we move into 2025, one aspect of SEO is becoming more important than ever: quality backlinks. In a digital marketplace that’s more crowded and competitive, SMEs that prioritize high-quality, strategic link building will have a distinct advantage over those that don’t. Smarter Search Engines Demand Smarter Strategies Gone are the days when any backlink could boost a site’s search ranking. Search engines like Google now reward quality over quantity, with algorithms that focus on relevance, authority, and trustworthiness. By…

Choosing an online casino seems like an easy job. You find a list at a trusted website and make a pick, right? In reality, things are a bit more complicated. Even lists of recommended casino sites might prefer one or more online casinos simply because they were paid to do so. Finding a safe casino online nowadays is a very challenging job. There are plenty of factors to take into consideration, and it’s not just all about the license. We’ll talk more about how to find the safest casinos nowadays, as there’s a true crowd of them, and no two…

Work has commenced on the construction of a new Hydrotherapy Pool at Ysgol Tir Morfa in Rhyl. The new facility will be equipped with a 19ft specialised Hydrotherapy Pool situated within the school grounds in a standalone building, which is also currently in construction. The new pool will be used by the pupils for hydrotherapy sessions. The Council has worked closely with the school to develop the project to this stage, with the first phase now underway. This project was designed by the Council’s in-house architecture team. The completion of these works will be a landmark first for a Denbighshire…

Neath Port Talbot Council is proposing a new transport hub at the front of Neath Train Station to bring together bus and rail services, making journeys easier. The proposal will relocate the existing bus station at Victoria Gardens to Neath railway station, creating a single transport hub in the town centre. Additionally, to help improve and integrate the active travel network into the public transport system, secured cycling facilities and dedicated cycling and walking routes will be added. If approved, the hub would redevelop the area around Station Square and would serve as a striking new gateway to Neath town…

New funding is now available to support organisations across Wales to develop Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES), helping ensure the benefits of energy generation are retained and felt in local communities. The £10m Ynni Cymru capital grants scheme forms a key part of Wales’ ambitious goal to generate 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2035. It provides financial support to community energy organisations, social enterprises, public sector bodies, and SMEs developing innovative local energy projects. The grant scheme builds on the work of Ynni Cymru, established by the Welsh Government in 2023, to promote community ownership of renewable…

A reinvigorated community hub in North Wales is continuing to tick all the boxes in its drive to offer a healthier lifestyle to residents. The latest innovation at The Centre in Ruthin is the opening of a sandwich bar with a weekly macrobox meal deal – offering a healthy choice with the right mix of protein and carbohydrates. The idea has been introduced by enterprising husband and wife team Paul and Katie Edwards who took over the running of The Centre in April last year. Since then they have been introducing a variety of clever concepts to increase the use of The…

British Cycling can confirm the route details for the Lloyds National Road Championships in Ceredigion, Wales between 26-29 June 2025. A total of 10 coveted national champion’s jerseys are up for grabs across three days of racing, with the time-trial on Thursday 26 June 2025, the circuit race on Friday 27 June 2025, and the road race concluding the action on Sunday 29 June 2025. Entries for all three events are now open and will close at midnight on Sunday 1 June. You can enter the time-trial here, the circuit race here, and the road race here. Lloyds National Time-Trial Championships,…

A clothing brand owner is cycling 2,200 miles to support the cancer hospital that cared for his grandmother. Liam Jones, CEO of sustainable independent clothing brand Overseas Apparel, will cycle 160 miles, the distance from Cardiff to London, every day for 14 days to raise money for Velindre and 2wish. The 28-year-old has named the 2,200-mile challenge, which will take place entirely outside his shop in the Morgan Quarter, the Tour de Nowhere and has scheduled it to coincide with the ninth anniversary of his business. A second static bicycle will be placed next to Liam’s for anyone to join…

Cardiff’s local hospice, City Hospice, has announced Rogers Jones Auctioneers as the headline sponsor of its Forever Flowers campaign for 2025. The popular campaign, which provides an opportunity to celebrate and remember loved ones with a lasting tribute, returns to Cardiff Castle from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 August, marking its fifth consecutive year. Representing hope, resilience and new beginnings, this year’s Forever Flower is the daffodil, Wales’ national flower. Rogers Jones is one of the UK’s leading fine art valuers and auction house companies. With a strong foothold in Wales, they specialise in disciplines in the field of antiques,…