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Wales & West Utilities at the Forefront of Producing Green Hydrogen From Waste Water
A partnership project between Wales & West Utilities (WWU) and a technology firm has successfully produced green hydrogen from several impure water sources. The project, which is funded by the OFGEM Strategic Innovation Fund, sees …
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Swansea Building Society Celebrates Record Results
Swansea Building Society has posted its best-ever set of results. At its annual general meeting the Society told members it had benefitted from growing its network of branches across South Wales and reaped the rewards …
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Virtual Reality Training Gives New Police Officers an Insight into Coercive Control
A Welsh university is using Virtual Reality technology to give criminology and policing students an insight into the lives of victims of coercive control. Bangor University is working with community interest company Mother Mountain Productions …
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Welsh Film & TV Sector Given £900,000 Skills Boost
Sgil Cymru, Creative Wales and Screen Alliance Wales are joining forces to launch a BFI Skills Cluster for Wales. The BFI is investing £900,000 in the new One Stop Shop, which will support workforce development …
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Aluminium Company Invests £13m in North Wales Scrap Metal Plant
A leading aluminium and renewable energy company is investing more than £13 million in a state-of-the-art scrap sorting facility in Wrexham, creating 16 jobs. Hydro has decided to invest 180 million Norwegian Krone – just …
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Schools See Cost Savings Thanks to Energy Efficiency Work
Energy efficiency work across Denbighshire schools is tackling budget pressures by helping to reduce costs. Denbighshire County Council’s energy team is working on several projects to help improve council building energy efficiency and support the …
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Train Drive Apprenticeship Programme Helps TfW Scoop Award
A new train driver apprenticeship programme – the first of its kind in the UK – has helped Transport for Wales (TfW) win a prestigious award. TfW currently employs 189 apprentices and has recruited more …
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Occupier Demand for Commercial Property in Wales Rises for First Time in Nearly Two Years
Occupier demand for commercial property in Wales rose for the first time in almost two years, as demand for industrial space remained strong. Demand for retail space turned positive for the first time since well …
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RWE Launches Pre-application Consultation for Pembroke Green Hydrogen
RWE is progressing proposals to develop a green hydrogen production facility on its land adjacent to Pembroke Power Station. Hydrogen can be used as a clean energy alternative for industrial processes, displacing their current fossil …
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Gambit Corporate Finance Acts as Lead Advisor on Sale of Family-Owned Steel Firm
An award-winning family firm which designs, manufactures and supplies steel-framed buildings has been acquired. Shufflebottom, based in Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire, was established in 1977. It is recognised as one of the UK’s largest independent providers …
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Chance for Cardiff Capital Region Businesses to Pair with Academic Expertise
Businesses in the Cardiff Capital Region can now apply for a programme designed to drive growth through research and development innovation. The Academic-Industry Partnerships programme will see participating businesses partnered with relevant academic expertise and …
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Archives Future-Proofed With Move to Carbon Zero Building
North East Wales Archives is set to get a new purpose-built carbon zero building. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded a grant of £7.3 million to Denbighshire and Flintshire County Councils to help fund …
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ICC Wales Partners with Charities to Boost Sustainability
ICC Wales has partnered with two leading charities to enhance its social legacy efforts and sustainability initiatives. The Newport venue has become the first venue to partner with FareShare Cymru. The charity supports 170 organisations …
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Principality Building Society Inspires Next Generation of Welsh Entrepreneurs
Up to 40,000 children from some of the most deprived areas of Wales are being inspired to become the next generation of entrepreneurs. A three-year programme delivered by the Principality Building Society in partnership with …
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Wonderwool Wales 2024 Targeting 6,000 Visitors
Wonderwool Wales, the award-winning show that celebrates all that’s great about Welsh wool and natural fibres, is on target to achieve 6,000 visitors at this year’s show. The event, being held at the Royal Welsh …
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USW Tops the Charts for Graduate Start-Ups
The University of South Wales (USW) has been named top-performing higher education institution in Wales for supporting graduate start-up businesses. Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) figures also show that, in 2022/2023, USW was again 11th …
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Rhyl Town Centre Buildings Benefit From Transforming Towns Programme
Commercial properties in Rhyl town centre have had a facelift thanks to funding. A project led by Denbighshire County Council’s Economic Business Development team saw a number of commercial properties upgraded via the Welsh …
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New Owners for South Wales Nursing Home
A South Wales nursing home has new owners taking their first step towards building a portfolio of care homes Ty Ceirios Nursing Home in Pontnewynydd, Pontypool, is registered for up to 40 residents over the …
