Author: Rhys Gregory

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…

Greenmeadow Community Farm is launching “Farmer for the Day” experiences, offering young visitors a hands-on opportunity to experience life on a working farm. The half day experience is aimed at children aged 4-12 and provides supervised, practical activities that reflect the day-to-day responsibilities of farming. The aspiring farmers will engage in a range of seasonal, interactive and fun tasks and exclusive behind the scenes access to the Cwmbran-based visitor attraction. Feeding, caring for animals, grooming, mucking out and collecting eggs are just some of the activities that participants will be doing as they get an insight into life as a farmer.…

A historic Supermarine Spitfire has continued its commemorative UK tour with a new flight departing from South Wales this morning, following earlier weather disruption. The aircraft, known as ‘K5054’, will take off this morning (Wednesday) off from MOD St Athan at 10:00am as part of Route 7 of the Spitfire90 tour, heading towards Newquay Airport. Organisers have advised that exact routings and timings may change depending on weather conditions. Today’s journey comes after delays to the planned schedule yesterday. A previous leg, Route 6 from RAF Valley, was rescheduled to depart at 4:00pm local time on Tuesday, with updates being…

Traffic is building across parts of south Wales this morning following incidents on two key routes, according to Traffic Wales. Drivers travelling southbound on the A470 between Nantgarw and Coryton are being warned to allow extra time for their journeys due to congestion in the area. Meanwhile, there are delays on the A40 in Monmouth, where traffic lights are in operation on the eastbound carriageway. Lane one has been closed following a collision, with emergency services currently at the scene. Motorists are advised to plan ahead, expect disruption and consider alternative routes where possible.

A landmark building made famous on screen is set for a new chapter as a major housing development prepares to launch in Caerleon. Peter Alan estate agency has announced the upcoming launch of Tempus at Parc y Coleg, bringing 44 one to four-bedroom apartments to the site of the former Caerleon College. The Grade II listed building is widely recognised as “Moordale High” from the hit Sex Education, and will soon offer buyers the chance to live in one of Wales’ most recognisable on-screen locations. Expected to launch in late spring, the development is being delivered by Acorn Property Group…

Forest Feastival opens this week at Candleston Woods, bringing a four-week run of street food, live entertainment and family-friendly experiences to the Merthyr Mawr coastline. The open-air dining experience, created by Street Food Circus, gets underway on Friday 17 April and runs across four weekends, including the early May bank holiday, before wrapping up on 10 May. Set among the trees and dunes, the festival launches with a strong line-up of Welsh street food talent, including British Street Food Award winners Pasta a Mano and Hakko House, alongside the return of crowd favourites Hang Fire BBQ. Visitors heading along this…

Halen Môn, the Anglesey Seasalt Company is launching a new Seaweed Festival to celebrate one of Wales’ often unsung natural resources. The series of events over the late May bank holiday weekend will showcase seaweed in the kitchen and the garden, along with workshops about foraging and fermenting – and the surprising story of how Welsh seaweed research saved Japanese sushi. Opening the festival on Saturday 23 May, Kirsti Davies will be leading seaweed foraging along the coastline next to the Halen Môn Saltcote. Kirsti runs the Gwymona project which is working to celebrate 101 different uses of seaweed to…