Author: Rhys Gregory

Every business owner’s worst nightmare is having to deal with a costly disaster. Such business disasters can knock a company out if they are unprepared. Below are 5 examples of expensive disasters that businesses commonly face and how to protect yourself.  Lawsuits Lawsuits against businesses are prevalent and can typically cost thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. There are many reasons as to why someone may sue your business, but the most common reasons include breach of contract, public injury claims, product liability, intellectual property infringement and workplace harassment. Various business insurance policies can protect you from these lawsuits…

Cymru will face Romania in Bucharest on Saturday 6 June, with kick-off time yet to be confirmed. The two sides will meet for the first time since 1993. The match will be played at the 31,000-seater Steaua Stadium, following a friendly for Craig Bellamy’s side against Ghana at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday 2 June. The last meeting between the nations came during a crucial 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Cardiff. On that occasion, goals from Gheorghe Hagi and Florin Răducioiu broke Welsh hearts and secured Romania’s place in the tournament. The announcement comes after the sad passing…

Whether you’re stepping up to a new distance or chasing a faster time, preparing for a 10K is about more than just putting in the miles. With race season approaching and popular events across Wales drawing closer, now is the time to fine tune your training, build confidence and give yourself the best chance of a strong finish on the day. From first time runners to those aiming for a personal best, a smart approach to training, pacing and recovery can make all the difference when you reach the start line. Set your goal: When you’re signing up for an…

Bellway recently held a Cars & Coffee event in Cardiff to raise money for its national charity partner Cancer Research UK. The event was hosted earlier this month at Bellway’s Wales division head office in St Mellons with Brewed at 90 Degrees kindly providing refreshments. Car owners who came along made donations to the charity, with funds raised on the day totalling £2,030. Simon Hughes, Development Manager for Bellway Wales, said: “This was a great occasion with over 100 car owners turning up to share their love of classic, retro and modern cars and raise money for a good cause.…

Film star Rhys Ifans will join members of a youth-led film project in North Wales when they showcase “priceless” footage of Welsh music icons at a top festival. The young creatives from Blaenau Ffestiniog have been chosen to show the rare archive material from Wales’ Cool Cymru era at the British Film Institute’s Rip It Up festival at the Southbank Centre in London on May 3. The group, part of the CellB youth programme, will screen rediscovered film of some of Wales’ most influential 1990s bands, including Catatonia, Ffa Coffi Pawb and the Super Furry Animals. Hollywood actor Rhys Ifans,…

Wales is set for a mixed but increasingly warm spell of weather this week, according to the Met Office. Today will be cloudy and breezy across much of the country, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle becoming heavier into the afternoon. Despite the unsettled conditions, it will feel mild for the time of year, with temperatures reaching a high of around 16°C. Into the evening, the rain and winds are expected to ease slightly, although conditions will remain cloudy with further patches of drizzle. Hill fog is also likely to develop overnight, with temperatures staying relatively mild at around 10°C.…

1st Choice Accident Repair Centre, one of the UK’s largest motor vehicle repair facilities, has completed a management buy-out (MBO) part-funded by an investment of £600,000 from UK Steel Enterprise. The transaction marks a successful exit for the Development Bank of Wales exactly eight years after supporting the company’s original MBO in 2018. Based on Ipswich Road in Cardiff, 1st Choice has expanded significantly in recent years, including the opening of a 30,204 sq ft flagship facility in 2022 following a £975,000 Development Bank loan. The business now employs 37 people and has grown into a £5 million operation serving…

Five Welsh charities have been selected to be official partners for five huge nights of live music coming to the heart of Cardiff. Featuring headline performances from rock legends The Cure, vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims, Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi and GRAMMY Award-winning rapper Pitbull, Blackweir will take place over five nights from Wednesday June 24 to Saturday July 4 at Blackweir Fields.  Each night will see a local charity given the opportunity to have a team of fundraisers on site collecting monetary donations and for 2026 Blackweir will support Cardiff and South Wales-based charities who make a big impact in…

Visitors to St Fagans National Museum of History will soon see changes to how parking is managed, as a new automatic number plate recognition system is rolled out across the site. The system, which will be managed by First Parking, will allow visitors to pay for parking using the RingGo app, alongside existing payment machines located in the museum’s car parks. Importantly, parking tariffs will remain unchanged, and parking will continue to be free for Blue Badge holders. The change will be introduced in two stages. New signage will begin appearing across the site, with the full ANPR system going…

Global biotechnology company Genesis Biosciences has announced the launch of Evogen ONE, an all-in-one bio-based cleaner and odour eliminator. Manufactured in the UK, the new concentrate has been designed as a single versatile solution to replace multiple conventional cleaning chemicals across more than eight professional application environments including washrooms and sanitary areas, agricultural environments, industrial facilities, and waste handling and refuse areas. Evogen ONE is an advanced probiotic cleaning formulation built around bio-based components and specialised Bacillus cultures. Rather than relying on aggressive chemical agents, the dilutable concentrate uses a combination of rapid odour encapsulation, targeted soil and stain degradation,…