Author: Rhys Gregory

Specialist business advisory firm FRP is to establish its first Welsh office after acquiring Cardiff-based Lexington Corporate Finance. Founded in 2015, Lexington provides corporate finance services to clients both locally and nationwide and will go to market as FRP Corporate Finance. Lexington’s founder, Gary Partridge, will join FRP as partner with all 14 other members of the Lexington team also joining to establish the firm’s 28th UK office. The £3m acquisition is FRP’s 10th since becoming a plc in 2020, as it continues to develop a full-service advisory practice across the UK. Lexington is expected to benefit from working closely…

The Rhymney Valley Athletics Club Mini Quad Event, held at the CCBC Athletics Hub in Oakdale, saw an enthusiastic turnout with 48 young athletes, ranging from children under the age of 7 to school year 6, participating in a variety of athletic activities. The event featured running, jumping, throwing, and an endurance challenge, providing a comprehensive athletic experience for all participants. All athletes received outstanding performance awards, nominated by our young leaders who coached the participants throughout the event. These awards recognised the exceptional efforts and sportsmanship displayed by everyone involved. Rhymney Valley Athletics Club Chair, Deb Howells, expressed her…

An Aberystwyth University initiative to improve the job prospects of students less likely to attend university has been recognised at a major UK awards ceremony. Launched in December 2023, the Employability e-Hub has already generated over 2 million views on social media, with over 100,000 clicks through to the online hub by its target audience. Described as “impressive” by the judges, the e-Hub received the Building Effective Partnerships Award at the recently held Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services Annual Conference (AGCAS). Created by the University’s Careers Service in partnership with other Welsh universities and the Higher Education Funding Council…

On Wednesday 17 July 2024, at Aberystwyth Justice Centre, the Magistrates passed sentence on Mr. Gary Davies, of Bercoed Uchaf, Bangor Teifi, Llandysul. Mr. Davies pleaded guilty to three offences under the Cattle Identification Regulations 2007, two offences under the Disease Control (Wales) Order 2003 and three offences under the Tuberculosis (Wales) Order 2010. The Magistrates heard how Mr. Davies had little regard to the disease control measures in place to protect the farming industry. He consistently failed to report the deaths, or off movements of cattle since 2021 in contravention of the Cattle Identification Regulations 2007. The accurate maintenance of animal movements…

Plenty has changed since casinos first started exploring a shift to online play. One of the biggest changes for the online casino landscape has been the introduction of live dealer games. These offer a fusion between online and elements of a land-based casino experience, with a live dealer and physical game components in use. If you’re interested to find out just how one of these online casino live games works, then keep reading. How live casino games work A lot goes on behind the scenes to make a live casino game work. Multiple high-definition cameras capture various angles of the…

Ever wondered how public sector organizations can tighten their belts when it comes to car insurance costs? It’s a crucial question, especially in an era where budget constraints and efficient resource allocation are paramount. Car insurance is a significant expenditure for these organizations, given their extensive fleets and the need for comprehensive coverage. But what if there were strategies to trim these costs without compromising protection? This article will uncover seven practical ways public sector organizations can save on car insurance. Whether managing a small municipal fleet or overseeing transportation for a large government entity, these strategies will help you…

Prescription drug addiction is a growing concern in the UK and globally, affecting individuals from various walks of life. While these medications are initially prescribed to manage legitimate medical conditions, their misuse can lead to severe addiction, impacting the physical, mental, and social well-being of those involved. This article dives onto the profound impact of prescription drug addiction, the factors contributing to relapse, and the importance of effective treatment. The Impact of Prescription Drug Addiction Physical Health Consequences Prescription drug addiction can cause significant harm to an individual’s physical health. Opioids, benzodiazepines, and stimulants, commonly prescribed for pain, anxiety, and…

There are special platforms for selling a token – the NFT marketplace. You don’t need special equipment or special skills to make a token like this. Everything can be done in your living room. Let’s learn about the best nft platform for creators. What to pay attention to when choosing a wallet for NFT? To buy and sell NFT tokens you must first open a cryptocurrency wallet. Mainly there are many wallets, but only a few can best suit NFT transactions. These are the points you need to think about when choosing a wallet. NFT support Some wallets only allow…

MonLife Youth Service held its annual youth conference at County Hall, Usk, on Wednesday, 10th July. The conference brought together 40 students from secondary schools across Monmouthshire, including King Henry VIII 3-19 School, Monmouth Comprehensive School, and Chepstow Comprehensive School. The activities and discussions were arranged around the results of this year’s Make Your Mark ballot. The Make Your Mark ballot allowed young people across Monmouthshire to give feedback on issues they felt impacted their lives. Young people were provided with ten topics decided by feedback from young people across Monmouthshire. This year, 2,112 young people aged 11-18 participated in the…

Better job prospects, more life satisfaction and help to access mental health support are just some of the benefits young learners have experienced since joining Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+). Part of the Welsh Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee, the JGW+ programme delivers individualised training and development and employability support to 16 to 19-year-olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). It focuses on: Supporting young people who are NEET to gain skills, qualifications and experience to enable them to progress to employment, including apprenticeships or towards learning at a higher level. Supporting employers who take on a young person…