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New Local Independent Businesses Open at Milford Waterfront
Milford Waterfront, the hidden gem within Pembrokeshire’s tourism crown, has even more to offer visitors now that retail, hospitality, and tourism has reopened, with lots of new businesses opening their doors for the first time …
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Behind the Scenes at Cakes & Ale, Mumbles
As Welsh bars, pubs and restaurants prepare to reopen from 26 April, one independent bar owner from Mumbles has been busy behind the scenes since closing his doors on 11th December 2020. Laurence Winmill, owner …
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Lockdown Service Delivers Success for Baglan Bakery
Launching a home delivery service has proved a great success for Baglan Bakery – and has also helped the local community get through the Lockdown. The long-established bakery, taken over by husband and wife team …
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Become a Force for Nature with the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust
A new mini-grant scheme for local projects with a positive environmental impact has been launched by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust. Not-for-profit organisations based in and around the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, including charities, …
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Ambassador Poppy Making up for Lost Time with a Higher Apprenticeship
Poppy Evans is developing a promising career in local government thanks to a Higher Apprenticeship. After two years at university studying law, Poppy, 24, from Carmarthen, decided the course was not for her and set …
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Ashmole & Co Celebrate Five-Year Anniversary in Llandeilo with Expansion of the Team
Ashmole & Co are celebrating five years of having an office in Llandeilo town centre. As one of the oldest accountancy firms in mid Wales, the local team is going from strength to strength with …
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CPRW Launches Ten-Point Election Manifesto for Rural Revival
Tackling Climate Change, the Biodiversity emergency and ensuring change is properly supported for farming and rural communities must be a priority for political parties in May’s Senedd election – says the Campaign for the Protection …
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Pembrokeshire Festival Boosts the #Feelgood Factor by Naming Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust as a Charity Partner
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust is thrilled at being chosen as a charity partner for Pembrokeshire’s spectacular Big Retreat Festival in 2022. The Big Retreat, which takes place in the heart of National Park, offers …
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Coronavirus Restrictions Relaxations Confirmed
The Welsh Government has confirmed changes to the coronavirus restrictions in Wales from Monday 3 May. On the 23 April, the First Minister announced potential further easing of the rules if the public health condition …
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UK Enshrines New Target in Law to Slash Emissions by 78% by 2035
The UK’s sixth Carbon Budget will incorporate the UK’s share of international aviation and shipping emissions for the first time, to bring the UK more than three-quarters of the way to net zero by 2050. …
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Three Welsh Charities to Receive a Share of Almost £1.2 Million
Three charities in Wales will receive a share of almost £1.2 million funding from the ScottishPower Foundation, which supports incredible projects that make a positive impact on people and communities across the country. This year’s …
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Free Webinars to Help Food and Drink Producers Get Digital
Welsh food and drink producers are being urged to take advantage of a new series of webinars starting 25 May, offered by digital support champion Superfast Business Wales. The two-part series will show business owners …
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BT Supports Wales’ Grassroots Football Clubs with Free Connectivity
BT has connected four grassroots football clubs in Wales with broadband (Wi-Fi) and provided digital skills training, as clubs and their communities look to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. The work is part of BT’s …
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Aspen Waite Radio is Going Live in Wales on Saturday 1st May 2021
The home of work/life balance, Aspen Waite Radio has already been making waves since its launch last July. Despite being less than a year old, the station is ready and raring to go, and as …
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Long-term Sustainable Difference to Nature Recovery Across Powys
To fulfil Powys County Council’s commitment to the Local Nature Partnership (LNP) Cymru project, new Biodiversity Officer, Holly Dillon will be working with communities, businesses, public bodies and others to help conserve Powys’ wildlife for …
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North Wales Firm Wins £1.5m Manchester Town Hall Contract
Anglesey’s Greenough & Sons Roofing Contractors has secured a £1.5m contract to re-roof the iconic Manchester Town Hall in Central Manchester, its biggest ever contract in its 50th year The family owned business has been appointed …
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Ambassador Llio is Passionate about Bilingual Apprenticeships
An ambassadorial role is nothing new to Urdd Gobaith Cymru apprentice Llio Bryn Jones who loves coaching sports and is proud of her Welsh language and farming background. Llio, 18, from Henllan, near Denbigh, has …
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The Keys to a Fairer Recovery in Wales
Improving the numeracy skills of workers who have lost their jobs over the course of the Covid pandemic could hold one of the keys to a fairer recovery in Wales according to new research by …
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Cyber Resilience Centre Launches Across Wales to Help Businesses
An innovative partnership between the police, private sector and academia has launched today in Wales to help businesses protect themselves against cybercrime. The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales (WCRC) is part of a network of centres …
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New Expert Council Formed to Maximise UK Investment Offer
Investment Council will advise Government’s ambitious inward investment strategy . Minister for Investment Gerry Grimstone has announced the creation of an Investment Council to act as an advisory body to the UK Government on foreign investment, to improve …
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Wales’ Slowest and Fastest Home Sale Markets
Latest data shows house sale transactions are taking an average of 106.20 days to complete across Wales over the last year. Some of the quickest areas to sell a property at the moment include Conwy, …
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Caerphilly Firm Awarded Queen’s Honour for International Trade
Direct Healthcare Group has been awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for services to International Trade. The Royal accolade, which represents the highest honour a business can achieve, was awarded in recognition of the company’s …
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Support to Create Pop-Up Coworking Spaces Opens in Vale of Glamorgan
A new fund has been launched to help make a range of Vale of Glamorgan venues available as remote workspaces. The idea behind the scheme is to offer people work facilities within their localities, avoiding …
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Border Holiday Home Park Managers Planning for a Busy Year
The managers of a five star caravan holiday home park on the Shropshire/Powys border are expecting a busy year now that Covid-19 travel and tourism restrictions are being lifted. Russell Midgley and Nikkole Pedder took …
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Independent Welsh Accountants Appointed by National Retail Chain
South East Wales’ largest independent accountancy firm, Kilsby Williams, has been appointed to audit national retail chain Poundstretcher, as well as advise on tax matters. Established in 1981, Poundstretcher is a well-known high-street brand with …
