Author: Rhys Gregory

Tortilla Mexican Grill plc, the UK and Europe’s largest fast-casual Mexican restaurant group with sites across Wales including Cardiff and Swansea, has announced record UK profitability and strong sales growth for the first half of 2025 as it continues to expand across Europe and the Middle East. Tortilla’s unaudited interim results for the 26 weeks ended 29 June 2025 (“H1 FY25”), reveal record results achieved through disciplined strategic investment and continued progress on its European expansion. In the UK, Adjusted EBITDA (pre-IFRS 16) rose an incredible 33% year-on-year to £2.4 million (H1 FY24: £1.8 million), reflecting a combination of improved…

Pennar Community School has been awarded Foundation level of the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom. The International School Award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education. Fostering an international dimension in the curriculum is at the heart of the British Council’s work with schools, so that young people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need for life and work in today’s world. Pennar’s international work provides children with a rich learning experience that is beyond their classroom and local community. Over…

Young people in Wales must be encouraged into careers in construction if the industry is to survive, according to a leading figure in the housebuilding sector. Tim Grey, Sales Director at Llanmoor Homes, urged more schools and colleges in Wales to promote careers in construction amid fears that young people are no longer interested in working in such jobs. Llanmoor Homes, based in Pontyclun, recently appointed three of its long-serving employees to trainee and full site manager roles, all of whom have worked for the firm for more than ten years and started in junior positions. But Mr Grey said…

A hardworking South Wales couple juggling full-time jobs, a growing property portfolio, and family life have launched Honey Grove Sales and Lettings, a new agency determined to bring honesty and transparency to the local housing market. Husband-and-wife team Kate and Alex Johnson, who both work for Wales & West Utilities – Kate in the metering team in Newport and her husband Alex as a gas engineer – have spent the last four years building a property business on evenings and weekends. After successfully flipping seven properties, establishing a serviced accommodation business in West Wales, and managing multiple buy-to-lets in Treorchy,…

Adults in Wales reported the lowest mean mental wellbeing score on record in the year 2022 to 2023. Thankfully, the Welsh Government have introduced a ten-year strategy this year, with the aim of improving mental health and wellbeing in the nation. As conversations grow louder in government, it’s important for everyday folk to be aware of stress and mental health—and what support is available. The State of Mental Health in Wales Wales has made strides in recognising and addressing mental health. But challenges remain. Public Health Wales recognises that mental health conditions account for and contribute to a huge proportion…

The EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is set to become a defining regulation for the financial services industry from January 2025. Designed to unify and strengthen the EU’s digital resilience landscape, DORA introduces tough new standards for managing ICT (information and communication technology) risks, testing operational resilience, reporting incidents, and supervising critical service providers. For firms based in the United Kingdom, there is an understandable temptation to view DORA as “someone else’s regulation.” After all, the UK is no longer an EU member state, and its financial entities are subject to their own domestic rules under the Prudential Regulation…

Online gambling is growing steadily across the UK, and with it comes a higher expectation for smoother, more user-friendly experiences. Players now look for sites that are easy to use, quick to navigate, and simple to manage, especially when it comes to moving money in and out. That’s where fast withdrawal casinos come in. They’re a top choice for those who want less waiting and a more streamlined way to handle their funds. This guide covers what fast withdrawal casinos are, how to find the right ones, and which features matter most to UK players who value speed, clarity, and…

Wales in 2025 offers a variety of local sporting events, including major rugby championships as well as smaller local-focused events. Online betting platforms thus can boost the excitement fans have for their favourite sports by allowing live odds and dynamic markets. Here are the top five Welsh sporting events to watch and wager on. Six Nations Rugby Championship The Six Nations Championship consists of matches at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, drawing massive crowds. In 2025, Wales faces rivals like England and Ireland in intensely competitive games.  Online crypto betting platforms with live in-play sports betting offer markets on try scorers, match…

Site investigation works will soon begin in the area of Swansea’s former St David’s Shopping Centre, paving the way for a major new office development that will bring more people into the heart of the city. With main construction due to start in spring 2026, this landmark office scheme is part of Swansea Council’s wider programme to transform the city centre into a place where significantly more people choose to live, work, and spend their time. The council says more people working in the city, more residents living centrally, and more visitors coming in all add up to the footfall…

Families across Wales are being invited to enjoy a week of Croeso (welcome) and Hwyl (fun) when the Welsh Museums Festival 2025 gets underway this autumn half term. Running from Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November, more than 40 museums across the country will open their doors with a packed programme of free events and activities. Highlights include the launch of a new free booklet on ‘Hwyl’ (fun or joy) by poet, broadcaster and performer Aneirin Karadog, who will officially unveil it at Carmarthenshire Museum on 16 October. Karadog said: “It will be a privilege to be part of…