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A new addition to the Palé Hall Estate, where motoring heritage meets modern Welsh hospitality Marking a new chapter for the Palé Hall Estate, The Bryntirion Inn has opened its doors at the gates of the five-star Palé Hall Hotel in Bala, North Wales. Brought to life through a £1 million refurbishment by owners Anthony and Donna Cooper-Barney, the new gastropub-with-roomsreflects their ongoing vision to expand the estate’s presence and deliver something distinctly local for both guests and the community. With a warm welcome (Croeso!), The Bryntirion combines the character of a classic village pub with thoughtful dining to welcome locals, travellers, and road-trippers…

A recent study by personal injury experts Claims.co.uk has unveiled some fascinating insights into the UK’s sick day statistics, revealing which regions lose the most working days due to sickness and absence. By analysing data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) covering the period from 2013 to 2022, the study sheds light on significant regional variations that could have substantial implications for businesses and policymakers alike. Wales is the calling-in-sick capital of the UK, losing 5.64 days per year on average.  The North East and Scotland rank second and third, calling in sick an average of 5.11 and 4.87…