Author: Rhys Gregory

Wales is off to a cold and rather grey start today. Any early brightness in the east will fade quickly, with rain pushing into the west this morning. The wet weather becomes more widespread and breezier as the afternoon goes on. It stays on the chilly side, although it should feel a bit milder across the south and west later on. Temperatures will peak around 8C. This evening looks wet for many areas but conditions should turn drier overnight, apart from the odd patch of drizzly rain. It is likely to turn quite murky over higher ground. Temperatures will rise…

Cardiff headquartered DPP Planning, one of the UK’s leading independent planning consultancies, has been shortlisted for Planning Consultancy of the Year at the prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence 2025. The national awards celebrate the very best in the planning profession, and DPP’s shortlisting places it among the top nine large planning consultancies in the UK. The company’s submission showcased the breadth of projects and regions in which DPP operates, alongside positive client feedback and a strong track record of delivering successful outcomes. It also highlighted the importance of DPP’s people, highlighting the progression of its…

A luxury glamping site in Flintshire owned by a Peaky Blinders star has picked up a major tourism award. Emlyn’s Coppice, named after the famous Welsh actor, director and writer Emlyn Williams, from Mostyn, has won Best Self-Catering Site of the Year at the Go North Wales Tourism Awards. The well-appointed glamping and camping retreat near Gwespyr, Holywell, features bespoke pods, private hot tubs and a handcrafted sauna, and won praise for its sustainability, quality and guest experience The annual event at Venue Cymru was organised by North Wales Tourism to celebrate the dedication, skill and achievements of the region’s…

IE Hub, the free online platform that helps customers manage their incomings and outgoings, won three awards at this year’s Credit & Collections Technology Awards. IE Hub was recognised for its market-leading digital solutions, taking home accolades for Best Affordability Assessment Solution and Best Vulnerable Customer Identification & Screening Solution. In addition, the company’s CEO, Dylan Jones, was named Technology Innovator – Person of the Year at the event. The Credit & Collections Technology Awards, which took place in Manchester’s Midland Hotel, celebrates excellence and innovation across the UK credit and collections industry. Each year, companies compete for recognition from…

Small businesses across Wales face unique challenges in standing out in a competitive marketplace. While many Welsh entrepreneurs excel at their core services, their digital presence often lacks the visual polish that attracts and retains customers. Simple design improvements can make a noticeable difference in how potential clients perceive a local business. Without the need for expensive software or specialist training, digital design works for everyone. Choosing a consistent colour scheme, applying readable typography, and arranging content in clean layouts transforms a basic online presence into one that draws attention. For Welsh small businesses operating with limited budgets, these direct…

In a digital world saturated with content, grabbing and holding a reader’s attention is more challenging than ever. Bloggers must think beyond words alone and embrace visual elements that enhance usability, clarify ideas, and deepen engagement. Stock images have become one of the most valuable tools for achieving this – when used intentionally and strategically. High-quality visuals don’t just make a blog post look more professional. They influence how long users stay on a page, how easily they consume information, and how likely they are to take action. Below are practical ways bloggers can use stock images to improve both…

Skill shortages have been snowballing across Wales. In late 2024, Barclays released a report revealing that 97.5% of manufacturers find hiring challenges a risk to their business. In March 2025, the chief inspector of education announced that teacher shortages were limiting subjects in Welsh schools. Combined with almost a million young people still not in work or education, one trend is clear: the skills gap is widening. Proactively addressing shortages is essential for protecting businesses across Wales. Here are four steps for employers to future-proof their workforce. Identify and Map Current Skills and Gaps Begin with a thorough audit. Hiring…

Given the stakes, the process of designing electronics for medical devices has always been held to the highest standard. Now, the UK’s new medical device regulations are reshaping how engineers, integrators and manufacturers must approach safety, risk and lifecycle performance. From monitors through to implantable technologies, good electronic design is now a compliance requirement. Here the practical steps that teams must take to design reliable electronics aligned with the updated framework, so they can avoid costly redesigns, delays and regulatory obstacles. How the UK’s regulatory updates impact medical device electronic design The UK is rolling out significant updates to medical…

The Renters’ Rights Act is bringing major changes to how renting works across England. These changes do not apply in Wales. From May 2026, tenants in England will see a system that aims to be clearer, fairer and more stable. If you rent in England or plan to move there, it’s worth knowing what will change. What About Landlords? One of the biggest changes is the end of eviction without a reason. Landlords will still be able to regain their property, but only under specific, legitimate circumstances — such as selling the home or tackling serious misconduct. For renters, this…

Here in the UK, we love our gambling! In fact, a survey by the UK Gambling Commission in 2024 found that 48% of us gamble at least once a month. Whether it’s buying a lottery ticket, spinning slots, or playing a classic card game like poker, we’re a nation of gamblers. Today, the industry is well and truly divided between the online and in-person sectors. While in-person offers more of a sense of occasion, online gambling offers convenience. Although they share plenty of similarities in terms of game offerings, their appeals are vastly different, with in-person often aimed at exclusivity…