Author: Rhys Gregory

Affiliate marketing continues to evolve, shaping new models of interaction between brands and partners. Within this system, partner networks such as G.Partners CPA network play a central role by providing an infrastructure for sustainable growth, transparent analytics, and flexible payout models. The current landscape shows that the market is becoming increasingly technology-driven, and the effectiveness of a campaign now depends directly on the partner’s strategic approach. The Evolution of Affiliate Marketing Modern affiliate marketing goes far beyond traditional links and banners. Companies are shifting toward comprehensive strategies where analytics, personalization, and traffic quality define success. Networks like G.Partners create ecosystems…

Happiness is never a constant state, and as such, efforts ‘find happiness’ always result in disappointment. Instead, it’s best to look at life as something that ebbs and flows, and accept that sometimes you’ll be happy and sometimes you’ll be sad. That’s just part of your journey, and efforts to desperately feel great all the time usually lead to the opposite.  Of course, it can be difficult to have that mentality in the moments there’s a dark cloud hanging over you, and during those times, it’s important to have perspective.  There are many practices we can engage with to help…

When winter settles over Wales, the chill in the air calls for more than just thicker coats and hot drinks. It’s a season that invites comfort, calm, and connection values at the heart of the Danish concept of hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”).  Hygge is about creating a sense of well-being through simplicity, warmth, and atmosphere. In the Welsh context, this means turning your home into a peaceful retreat where soft light, cosy textures, and gentle scents transform even the stormiest night into something comforting. Understanding the Spirit of Hygge At its core, hygge is about slowing down and appreciating life’s quieter…

Blackjack online is no longer just a digital copy of the felt table. Once games moved to screens, designers started playing with rules, formats and side bets that simply do not fit in a crowded pit. For players who know standard blackjack well, these variants can be a mix of opportunity and extra risk. Why online blackjack looks different A land-based table has one dealer, a few seats and a limited time per hand. Online software is not bound by that. It can deal to hundreds of players at once, track side pots in the background and resolve payouts instantly.…

It’s All About You, Cardiff! Pop-rock powerhouses McFLY are set to storm the Welsh capital next summer for a huge outdoor headline show. Just days after completing the mammoth Busted vs McFLY sold out arena tour, it is announced the BRIT Award-winning band will take to the stage at TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live at Cardiff Castle on Thursday June 25. They will be joined on the night by acclaimed rockers Twin Atlantic and dynamic pop trio Remember Monday. It’s been 22 years since McFLY first burst onto the scene — a journey that’s taken them from their breakthrough hit Five Colours In…

Two of Wales’ leading theatre-makers are coming together to co-direct Gary Owen’s epic new play Owain & Henry, as tickets for the Welsh National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre co-production go on sale. Michael Sheen, artistic director of the English language Welsh National Theatre, will collaborate with the celebrated artist, director and artistic director of Theatr Cymru Steffan Donnelly to co-direct the November 2026 play alongside north Walian director Hannah Noone. To mark the occasion, footage of an exclusive extract of Michael Sheen as Owain Glyndŵr has been released today on the theatre’s social channels, a three-minute monologue about the…

A bathroom adaptation, which included a new level access shower, has saved a Powys man from negotiating an ‘Indiana Jones-style maze’ every time he goes for a wash. Stephen Fleming, who lives near Llandrindod Wells, has praised the work of the county council’s occupational therapists and housing staff during Occupational Therapy Week 2025 (3-9 November). He was one of 24 people helped by occupational therapists covering mid and south Powys to have a level access shower installed last year (2024-25), with many more due to get the same support this year. Stephen said: “The shower was so small that, with…

Garbage and Skunk Anansie are set to co-headline a huge show in Cardiff next summer as they embark on a tour of some of the country’s most beautiful outdoor stages. The two musical powerhouses will team up to perform together in six stunning venues including a date at TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle on Monday June 22. On this joint headline tour, the bands will take turns to close the evening with Garbage set to close in Cardiff. Garbage are an American alternative rock band formed in Wisconsin in 1993 consisting of Scottish lead vocalist Shirley Manson…

Principality Building Society, in partnership with the Building Societies Association (BSA), celebrated the 250th anniversary of the UK’s first building society at a reception in Welsh Parliament (Senedd), recognising the sector’s contributions to communities across the UK. Hosted in the Senedd, the reception brought together Members of the Senedd, industry leaders, policymakers, and BSA (building societies) members to reflect on the positive impact of building societies throughout history. Speakers Robin Fieth, Chief Executive of the BSA; BSA Chair and Chief Executive Officer for Principality Building Society, Julie-Ann Haines, and Jane Hutt MS, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief…

Dyfed Powys, Gwent, North Wales and South Wales police forces are partnering with UK-wide charity the Lucy Faithfull Foundation on a campaign to stop online child sexual abuse: Stop It Now. The campaign follows news that 275,000 people in the UK received support from Stop It Now helpline or online self-help last year. In Wales there has been a 34% increase in people seeking help from Stop It Now in 2024 compared to 2023. Working together, the police aim to raise awareness of the scale and nature of online child sexual abuse in the local area, and how to stop…