Author: Rhys Gregory

The Castle Pond link will be closed on its North side from the end of the month while new railings are installed by Pembrokeshire County Council. Work started on 29th January for 21 days initially. The route is due to be closed for the safety of the public from the South end of the barrage to the Rocky Park entrance and the Corn Store whilst works are in progress. The quayside opposite Pembroke Castle will remain open for businesses to continue as normal. Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Delivery and Local Member Cllr Jon Harvey said: “It’s great to…

Penarth-based TestLodge has continued to cement itself as one of the leading, global software testing tools after another strong year of growth. In the last twelve months the company has increased its six-figure revenue by 25% and grown its profit by 23% thanks to a strong presence in US and EU markets. TestLodge is a SaaS test-case management tool and is primarily used by companies as a way of organising and overseeing their software testing and development. The tool is regularly cited as being a necessary experience in software testing job descriptions, something that founder Scott Sherwood might not have…

The UK’s leading finishing group, SD Team, which is headquartered in Caldicot, has appointed Raymond Koper as CEO of its first European division, SD Team B.V. SD has been providing sealants and cosmetic repair services to a range of sectors across the UK for over 50 years, and is now strengthening its position with the launch of its first European office in the Netherlands. With newly appointed CEO Raymond at the helm, SD Team B.V. will be bringing its hard surface repair and sealant offering to Dutch businesses and contractors. The Netherlands office will also be a European hub for…

In the bustling world of casinos, few games are as popular as the classic slot machines and they are an iconic symbol of casinos. But beyond the glitz and glamour you may see within both land-based and online casinos, what exactly are Slots, how do they work, and why are they so popular? Let’s delve into the slot gaming landscape to uncover the essence of this beloved casino game, so you can go on to play games like Luck O’ The Irish Gold Spins, for example… The basics What are Slots? Slots are games of chance typically found in casinos.…

Whether you’re an avid player of trading card games or a collector of rare cards, protecting your cards is essential if you want them to last a lifetime. In this blog, we’ll discuss the importance of keeping your gaming cards protected, the different types of protection available, and some tips on how to properly store and maintain your cards. So let’s dive in and learn how to extend the lifespan of your beloved gaming cards! The Importance of Protecting Your Gaming Cards For many avid players and collectors, gaming cards hold both sentimental and monetary value. From rare foil cards…

A man has been found guilty of murder following a trial at Swansea Crown Court after the death of 46-year-old Georgina Dowey in his Cadoxton, Neath address last year. Matthew Pickering, 49, of Beaconsfield Street, pleaded guilty to manslaughter but denied murder after Georgina’s body was discovered by police in his downstairs bathroom on Sunday, May 7, 2023. The victim, who was a vulnerable individual, was in a relationship with Pickering, and had moved into his address in March 2023. Detective Inspector David Butt said: “This conviction represents justice being served for Georgina’s murder – at the hands of her…

A WELSH charity that has invested over £3 million in cancer research projects across North Wales is opening three new shops in the area. Cancer Research Wales is setting up shop in Llandudno, Wrexham and Bangor in the next three months. The Llandudno store on Gloddaeth Street will be launching in late February with the Wrexham shop on Priory Street opening for trade in March. Cancer Research Wales’s brand-new Bangor charity shop in the Menai Centre is scheduled to open its doors in May. The shops will be selling a range of quality goods and providing opportunities for local people…

Business confidence in Wales has declined for the second consecutive quarter amid financial challenges and wider economic uncertainty, a survey of business leaders has revealed. Sentiment tracked by ICAEW’s Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) for Wales, published today, put confidence at -6.7 on the index for Q4 2023, a drop from -3.2 in the previous quarter and the lowest reading in the UK. However, Welsh companies are optimistic about their prospects for the next 12 months and forecast that annual domestic sales growth will hit 5.5% during the forthcoming year, somewhat higher than the projected rate for the UK average. This…

A Cardiff-based consultancy that works with businesses to achieve their carbon reduction goals and ESG targets has made a key appointment that will help take it to the next level. Green Ibex was founded by experienced project and programme manager Jonathan Jones with a mission to help companies shape and deliver their sustainability strategies and move towards net zero. Now it has appointed former BBC Cymru Wales Chief Operating Officer Gareth Powell as a non-executive director as it aims to take advantage of the growing demand from businesses for sustainability solutions. Gareth Powell,  a Chartered Accountant, has held roles in…

New outdoor pods to enable students and staff to meet, collaborate and study closer to nature have been unveiled at Prifysgol Wrecsam/Wrexham University.  The new pods, which are situated in the Quad area of the Wrexham campus, have been purchased with funding from the University’s joint ‘Nature-based Social Prescribing’ project, which aims to strengthen students’ overall wellbeing and feel more connected to their surroundings through nature. As part of the project, which secured more than £400,000 of funding last year, both students and staff were invited to take part in the research element. This was to help the Research team…