Author: Rhys Gregory

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to sell the Nisa Local convenience store in Church Village near Pontypridd. The large store offers 5,500 square feet of trading space. Previously a Co-op-branded store, the shop is surrounded by other complimentary businesses and has a large customer car park. The sale of the store presents an exciting opportunity for a new owner to take on a large, well-established retail store in a prominent position. The owners, Mr and Mrs Patel, are selling the store due to personal circumstances. Mr Patel commented, “It is with a heavy heart that…

Two popular Cardiff city centre bars have closed with immediate effect after the owner of the Revolution chain fell into administration, resulting in hundreds of job losses across the UK. The Revel Collective, which owns Revolution, Revolucion de Cuba and Peach Pubs, has shut 21 venues nationwide, affecting 591 employees. This includes both the Revolution and Revolucion de Cuba venues in Cardiff. The company, which operated 62 pubs and bars across the UK, had put itself up for sale in October, citing a continued period of external challenges facing the hospitality sector. Despite saying earlier this week that talks with…

Popeyes® UK is bringing the flavour of New Orleans to Llanelli, marking its fifth Welsh restaurant after successful openings across South Wales. The new restaurant will officially open at 11am on Saturday 7th February, located at Parc Trostre Retail Park. To celebrate the first Welsh opening of 2026, Popeyes® is pulling out all the stops for Llanelli locals: The first three customers fans in the queue will win free Deluxe Chicken Sandwiches for a year. The first 50 customers will bag exclusive Popeyes® UK merch. The first 100 queuers will be treated to a free Deluxe Chicken Sandwich. Popeyes® has become…

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co is pleased to announce the sale of Roomours Hotel with private car park in the coastal town of Llandudno, North Wales. Roomours Hotel offers luxury accommodation with ten en suite guest bedrooms, a large dining room, a comfortable lounge and a welcoming bar serving an extensive range of refreshments, including locally produced ales and spirits. All rooms have been recently refurbished to an exceptionally high standard. Following a sale process with Chad Jackson at Christie & Co, the hotel has been purchased by Andy and Clare Jones, signalling their first foray in the…

Law firm Clarke Willmott LLP’s Cardiff office has kicked off 2026 by expanding its corporate and commercial teams with two new partners. Joining the firm’s leading commercial team as a partner is Declan Goodwin, a specialist in commercial contracts, intellectual property and data protection and previously a partner at Acuity Law. With vast experience advising clients in sectors including technology, green energy, sport and retail and leisure, Declan works with ambitious businesses to help them with day-to-day legal issues and more complex strategic projects. Also joining Clarke Willmott’s Callaghan Square office as a partner, is Elinor Owen who adds to…

Greggs has opened its new shop over the weekend in Colwyn Bay, creating 10 new jobs for the area. The shop will stock freshly prepared Greggs favourites, such as the on-the-go-retailer’s popular Sausage Roll, Steak Bake and delicious vegan alternatives. Customers can take advantage of Greggs’ deals throughout the day, including its new 3-part Big Deal – a main, a drink, plus the choice of a side – all for just £5. To celebrate the month of love, Greggs has launched Valentine’s Day gift cards, spreading the roll-mance across the UK just in time for the 14th February. Whether its…

A course designed to develop the next generation of pharmacists has been hailed as “a big shot in the arm for local services”. Bangor University is celebrating the formal launch of its Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) Programme at the North Wales Medical School – a course that has been developed in partnership with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The launch was officiated by Andrew Evans, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer of Wales with many stakeholders from across the sector in attendance. The Master of Pharmacy Programme is another major milestone for Bangor University’s North Wales Medical School as it expands its healthcare provision. It is part…

The UK’s biggest family festival, In It Together, have unveiled the daily lineup for their 5th anniversary celebration taking place in Margam, Wales in May (22nd – 24th). With headliners Madness, Aitch and Snow Patrol taking the stage alongside 200 artists over the weekend, the stage is set for the biggest and best In It Together yet. The weekend will kick off in true In It Together style with the Thursday Night Campers’ Party, headlined by multi-platinum selling Joel Corry.   Early arrivals can also catch sets from Craig Charles, Scouting for Girls and So Solid Crew – giving a taste of the diverse, feel-good  line-up that has become the festival’s…

64 community projects across Wales are benefitting from new all-weather pitches, extended playing hours through floodlighting, and modern changing facilities designed to welcome underserved groups like women and girls, in a new boost for grassroots sport facilities by the Government. The projects across the country have been awarded funding through the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme in 2025/26, with more beneficiaries to be announced soon. These new or refurbished facilities will give families low-cost options to stay active on their doorstep, helping when many are facing cost-of-living pressures. It will also open up opportunities to underserved groups like women and girls.…

WORK has already started on the renovation of a substantial four-bedroom end of terrace South Wales valleys house but there is still plenty more work to be done. With large gardens and awesome views over the surrounding valley, the house is at 52, Belmont Terrace, is in the village of Brynithel, near bustling Abertillery. Olivia Williams, of Paul Fosh Auctions, says the Gwent house, listed with a guide price of £63,000, offers great potential for an enthusiastic new owner or developer. Olivia said: “This is a substantial, end of terrace four-bedroom property with large gardens and a garage all of…