Author: Rhys Gregory

Creating your own wine at home can be both an art and a science. Imagine crafting a bottle of wine that’s not only unique but also tailored precisely to your taste buds. By customizing home brew wine kits, you can embark on a flavorful journey. But how do you start? Let’s delve into the world of homemade wine, where passion meets precision. Selecting the Right Base Kit The foundation of any great wine is its base. Home brew wine kits come in a variety of forms, each offering a different taste profile. When selecting a kit, consider the type of…

Online casinos offer a vast range of games that cater to different player tastes and preferences. This is one of the many reasons why they’re so popular today. As such, you might be wondering – what games are available on these online platforms? From classic card games to modern slot machines, the digital casino landscape ensures enjoyable and safe play for all. To give you an idea, here are some popular games you’ll likely find on your chosen online casino platform. Poker Poker is easily one of the most popular games in online casinos. You’ll find many variants like Texas…

The beginning of a new year brings a sense of renewal and opportunity – a time to set new goals and aim for a healthier, happier you. If you’ve been putting off your health goals, now is the perfect time to take the first step. Whether you’re a fitness newbie or a returning health enthusiast, we’ve got some practical ideas to help kickstart your new year health resolutions. From creating a home gym to joining fitness classes or groups, this guide will inspire you to make 2025 your healthiest year yet. Transform Your Garage into a Personal Fitness Hub If…

More snack fans than ever can try a taste of a North Wales firm’s gourmet crisps after it clinched a major deal with Co-op. Bosses at Bwydydd Madryn (Madryn Foods) say that selling their Jones o Gymru crisps in 57 Co-op stores across Wales is a great coup for their growing company. The artisan foodie firm has a proud Welsh identity and the Co-op deal will allow more shoppers to enjoy its variety of hand cooked crisps. The company says the  leading convenience retailer is committed to supporting smaller-scale, diverse, local suppliers. The move not only supported the continued business…

A Grade II listed building in the heart of Cardiff Bay has been transformed into apartments to provide much-needed homes for young people. St Line House, in Cardiff Bay’s historic Mount Stuart Square, has been converted into 17 apartments with office space. The apartments are being let by Tai Ffres, a youth housing service for 16–25-year-olds delivered by not-for-profit housing association United Welsh and homelessness prevention charity, Llamau. United Welsh worked with Savills and Hugh James to acquire the building, which is thought to date back to 1900. St Line House was later renovated by Willow Property Group to create…

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has been instructed to sell the former care home, St Teresa’s, in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire. St Teresa’s is a former care home dating back to 1918 that comprises a modern extension connecting an impressive 27-bedroom property to a 14-bed convent and chapel. The property sits on a 2.4-acre site in a prime residential location in the Welsh coastal town of Fishguard, with outstanding northwest-facing views of the harbour and local beach. The site also has a detached one-bedroom cottage and a three-bedroom bungalow with parking for approximately 20 cars and formal gardens to the…

Mon Motors is back to support several Run 4 Wales events in 2025. Since 2019 the car dealership has been providing lead cars to help athletes smash course records and achieve their personal bests. The group will once again be providing the lead cars for several races in 2025 – a Ford and Skoda during the ABP Newport Marathon Festival on Sunday 13 April and an Audi and Volvo for the Cardiff Half Marathon, which takes place on Sunday 5 October. The Mon Motors Group is a family run company that was established in 1971 and is now one of…

Laura Hall, the Managing Director of Wrexham-based Maverick Diagnostics is preparing for expansion following an investment of £100,000 by the Development Bank of Wales. As a specialist vehicle diagnostic tool business, Maverick Diagnostics has reported growth of 25% in the last year having launched a training academy to upskill local mechanics and technicians that will shortly feature additional courses on Tesla and ADAS Calibration. It is the second time that the company has had support from the Development Bank, having received a loan in April 2020 to help manage trading during the Covid-19 pandemic. The £100,000 loan will enable Maverick…

The Teifi Nutrient Monitoring (TNM) project has introduced groundbreaking approaches to protect and restore the Teifi river system, achieving several firsts in Wales. Led by Ceredigion County Council in collaboration with the Nutrient Management Board (NMB), the project combines cutting-edge technology with community-driven efforts to address water quality challenges. High-Frequency Monitoring (HFM) sensors and Multisondes have been deployed at strategic points along the Teifi and its tributaries, working like high-tech “eyes” and “ears” collecting data four times a day to track pollution and identify sources. These technologies are complemented by the invaluable work of Citizen Scientists, who contribute data through…

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society proudly hosted the Royal Welsh Winter Fair Taste Awards, showcasing the finest native lamb breeds of Wales in a celebration of sustainability, flavour, and culinary excellence. The awards, held in collaboration with Cambrian Training, the Culinary Association of Wales, and the Wales Culinary Team, spotlighted the exceptional quality of Welsh lamb and its unique characteristics. The competition aimed to promote native Welsh lamb breeds and emphasize their distinct flavours, encouraging chefs, businesses, and consumers to consider Welsh lamb a premium product. The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society places great importance on this competition. It serves as…