Author: Rhys Gregory

1st Choice Accident Repair Centre, one of the UK’s largest motor vehicle repair facilities, has completed a management buy-out (MBO) part-funded by an investment of £600,000 from UK Steel Enterprise. The transaction marks a successful exit for the Development Bank of Wales exactly eight years after supporting the company’s original MBO in 2018. Based on Ipswich Road in Cardiff, 1st Choice has expanded significantly in recent years, including the opening of a 30,204 sq ft flagship facility in 2022 following a £975,000 Development Bank loan. The business now employs 37 people and has grown into a £5 million operation serving…

Five Welsh charities have been selected to be official partners for five huge nights of live music coming to the heart of Cardiff. Featuring headline performances from rock legends The Cure, vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims, Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi and GRAMMY Award-winning rapper Pitbull, Blackweir will take place over five nights from Wednesday June 24 to Saturday July 4 at Blackweir Fields.  Each night will see a local charity given the opportunity to have a team of fundraisers on site collecting monetary donations and for 2026 Blackweir will support Cardiff and South Wales-based charities who make a big impact in…

Visitors to St Fagans National Museum of History will soon see changes to how parking is managed, as a new automatic number plate recognition system is rolled out across the site. The system, which will be managed by First Parking, will allow visitors to pay for parking using the RingGo app, alongside existing payment machines located in the museum’s car parks. Importantly, parking tariffs will remain unchanged, and parking will continue to be free for Blue Badge holders. The change will be introduced in two stages. New signage will begin appearing across the site, with the full ANPR system going…

Global biotechnology company Genesis Biosciences has announced the launch of Evogen ONE, an all-in-one bio-based cleaner and odour eliminator. Manufactured in the UK, the new concentrate has been designed as a single versatile solution to replace multiple conventional cleaning chemicals across more than eight professional application environments including washrooms and sanitary areas, agricultural environments, industrial facilities, and waste handling and refuse areas. Evogen ONE is an advanced probiotic cleaning formulation built around bio-based components and specialised Bacillus cultures. Rather than relying on aggressive chemical agents, the dilutable concentrate uses a combination of rapid odour encapsulation, targeted soil and stain degradation,…

Residents across Caerphilly County Borough are being encouraged to have their say on the future of local outdoor access, as plans move forward to re-establish the area’s Local Access Forum. The county borough is home to an extensive network of around 800km of public rights of way, including scenic footpaths and multi-use routes that play an important role in supporting recreation, wellbeing and everyday access to the outdoors. The proposed Local Access Forum will bring together a wide range of voices to help guide how these routes are maintained, improved and made more accessible. It will also play a key…

A well-established language services group headquartered in Cardiff has secured its future through a six-figure management buyout. Peter Lynn and Partners Solicitors advised Rhys Thomas on the acquisition of shares in Burmanovak Limited, the parent company of two specialist translation and language service providers: Cardiff-based Business Language Services Limited and Telford-based Dixon Language Services Limited. The group delivers professional translation, interpreting and language support services to organisations across the UK and internationally, with a strong focus on quality assurance, compliance and linguist-led project delivery. Business Language Services and Dixon Language Services together deliver high-quality, professionally managed translation, interpreting and language…

Orbis Education and Care has opened a new early years provision, The Meadows, at Summergil House in Presteigne, creating more than 20 jobs. The provision will cater for children aged between four and seven years who have complex needs associated with autism and has been designed with the early years curriculum in mind. The Meadows is situated on the grounds of Summergil House, a well-established school which Orbis Education and Care has been running on the 18-acre site for nearly 20 years. The school was officially opened by Orbis Education and Care CEO Andy Cresswell and Hilary Jones, Head of…

The National Lottery is the largest lottery organisation in the United Kingdom and has had a significant impact on many lives. When considering lotteries such as the National Lottery, the first thing that comes to most people’s minds is the jackpot prizes won by a very lucky few. Beyond the jackpot prizes, the lottery’s core purpose is fundraising.  The National Lottery in the United Kingdom raises substantial funding, with a large portion of this being allocated to “good causes”. These factors help the United Kingdom improve public services, including healthcare, education, and other areas. One of the sectors affected is…

Over the past two decades, the online casino industry has transformed from a niche digital activity into one of the most dynamic and widespread forms of online entertainment. Improved internet connectivity, growing access to smartphones, and the rapid evolution of gaming technology have allowed the industry to flourish across international markets. What began as simple browser based games has expanded into a multiplatform environment filled with immersive graphics, professional live dealers, themed gaming worlds, and innovative features that attract millions of players daily. In regions such as the online casino uk market and through global entertainment brands like Bally Bet,…

Motorists are being advised to avoid part of the A48 in Cardiff following a collision, with the road currently closed in one direction. South Wales Police confirmed they are at the scene of the incident, which has led to the eastbound carriageway being closed between Gabalfa and Llanedeyrn. Drivers are being urged to plan ahead and use alternative routes where possible, as disruption is expected in the surrounding area. The extent of the collision and whether there are any injuries has not yet been confirmed. A spokesperson said officers remain at the scene and thanked motorists for their patience while…