Author: Rhys Gregory

No one really thinks about the money side of accidents before they happen – you think about the injury, of course, because that’s the thing you really can’t ignore, but all the smaller things that relate to finances tend to get pushed to the bottom of the list, until they can’t be ignored any longer.  The fact is that these are the things you need to deal with as soon as possible, because they’re not going to get better on their own. With that in mind, keep reading to find out more about the financial reality of recovering after an…

What do you think of first when you wake up in the morning? For some, it may be the day’s challenges waiting ahead—or the peaceful pleasures if this is Saturday morning we’re talking about. At times your first thought may be a panicked one: that’s if you’ve overslept the alarm again, for instance. How your morning starts varies from day to day, but if you’re a coffee drinker, we’d bet our money on your first cuppa finding its way into your head regardless of the circumstances. In fact, some of us may not even have the time to awaken fully…

Introduction: Market Demand and Operational Importance in Canada Canada continues to invest in transportation infrastructure, commercial construction, and utility upgrades. These projects require stable soil preparation to support roads, walkways, pipelines, and foundations. A heavy-duty plate compactor plays an important role in these operations by improving ground density and reducing settlement risks. For equipment managers and procurement teams, compactors are essential for maintaining productivity and meeting project specifications in urban and rural environments. Technical Overview and Common Applications A plate compactor uses vibration and downward force to compress soil, gravel, or asphalt surfaces. The 2380 lbs heavy-duty plate compactor operates…

With economic pressure continuing to affect businesses across Wales, concerns are growing around whether companies are prepared for a potential rise in redundancies. While large-scale job cuts have not yet returned to previous levels, many organisations are already reviewing costs, restructuring teams, and planning for uncertainty. For employers, the question is no longer whether the conditions for redundancy might arise, but how prepared they are if they do. The signs of strain are becoming harder to ignore. Persistent inflation, higher operating costs and cautious consumer demand have left many Welsh employers revisiting budgets that looked manageable a year ago. Wage…

Hay Festival has today unveiled the final selection for The Platform, an opportunity for creatives aged 21–28 to showcase new work at the world-famous event in Wales. The six successful artists whose work will be featured this year are: Emma-Louise Howell — writer (East Anglia) Flo Cornall – writer, journalist and poet (Derbyshire) Beth Lewis – sound artist and creative technologist (Pembrokeshire) Hannah Hoebeke – sculptor (Ghent, Belgium) Vignesh Venkataramaiah – spoken word poet, writer and producer (Birmingham) Scott Wearing — composer (Ceredigion) Full participant biographies and statements are available below. These chosen artists will each share their work with…

A RARE opportunity is opening up in the Elan Valley, as four farms on one of Wales’s most dramatic estates are released to let for the first time in years. With a strong focus on supporting agriculture, encouraging diversification and strengthening the rural economy, the new opportunities will give tenants the chance to live, work and build thriving businesses in the heart of Mid Wales. Available from the end of September via Elan Valley Trust, the holdings include Abergwngu Farm and Tynllidiart Farm, both of which include residential properties, alongside Ty Mawr Sheepwalk and Hengae Sheepwalk, which are land-only opportunities.…

Fast-rising Welsh singer-songwriter Brook Fox is set to support Emeli Sandé at a world-exclusive orchestral performance in North Wales this summer. The BBC Radio Wales A-Lister will open the show on Friday 10 July as part of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, bringing his indie-rock sound and heartfelt songwriting to one of Wales’ most iconic stages. Hailing from the coastal town of Burry Port, Brook Fox first began writing music during the 2020 pandemic, drawing inspiration from artists including Sam Fender and Catfish and the Bottlemen. Blending indie-pop and rock influences, he has developed a distinctive sound centred around emotional…

Tributes are pouring in for a bakery “hero” whose sudden death has devastated colleagues. Phil Lancelotte, 63,  spent more than four decades at the Jones Village Bakery where he mentored generations of young bakers starting out in the business. He was held in such high regard that there are plans to erect a plaque to honour his memory. Phil passed away following a short illness, after what he thought was a bad back turned out to be an aggressive cancer. The funeral service will be held at Pentrebychan Crematorium on the outskirts of Wrexham at 12pm on Monday, May 11.…

The construction market in Wales weakened during the first quarter of 2026 with workloads declining across most subsectors and the outlook softening, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Construction Monitor. A net balance of -17% of survey respondents in Wales reported a fall in overall construction activity in Q1, which is the lowest this balance has been in two years, and the third consecutive quarter this balance has been in negative territory. All subsectors saw declines in activity according to the balance of respondents other than public housing which saw a marginal increase (a net balance…

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of a long-established restaurant in Criccieth, Wales, to a new owner with plans to reopen. Formerly known as Moelwyn Restaurant, the venue occupies a prominent seafront position on Mona Terrace in Criccieth and is located just 600 metres from Criccieth Castle. The property includes a bar and dining areas, as well as six letting rooms. Having been owned by the same family for over fifty years, the restaurant has now changed hands and been acquired by a new owner with plans to bring the venue back into use. The…