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New Role to Help Swansea Businesses Boost Connectivity
Swansea businesses and communities looking to access better broadband can now access support from a dedicated council staff member. Funded by the Swansea Bay City Deal, a broadband engagement officer is now in place at …
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College Brunch Aims to Inspire Business Women of the Future
The College Merthyr Tydfil hosted a brunch event aiming to inspire the next generation of young women in business. Business Brunch for Tomorrow’s Women saw more than 80 girls from across local secondary schools as …
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Tackling Skill Shortages on The Agenda at Second Welsh Baking Conference
Over 130 members of the Welsh baking industry have come together to discuss key issues facing the sector at the second annual Welsh Baking Conference. The event was organised by ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre at …
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Luciana Ciubotariu Confirmed as New CEO of the Celtic Freeport
The Celtic Freeport has welcomed its first permanent Chief Executive, Luciana Ciubotariu, to take this vital re-industrialisation, decarbonisation and regeneration project to fruition. She will assume her post from May 2024. Luciana brings a wealth …
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Welsh Tech Firm Vindico Marks 10 Year Milestone
Multi-award-winning tech firm, Vindico, is celebrating a decade of innovation. The pioneering tech and innovation firm, based in Cardiff and Llanelli, celebrates 10 years of business this March. Founded in 2014 by Managing Director Jo …
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New Hotel Boost as Swansea’s £1bn Transformation Continues
Some of the world’s leading hotel developers and operators are being encouraged to invest in Swansea in a further boost for the city’s ongoing transformation. Swansea Council is now marketing the opportunity for a hotel …
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Hallmark Greenhill Manor Named in Top 20 Care Homes in Wales
A Merthyr Tydfil care home has been rated a Top 20 Care Home in Wales by residents and relatives on independent review site carehome.co.uk. Hallmark Greenhill Manor on Duffryn Road was awarded the title out …
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Commercial Insurance Platform Accelerates Growth with Investment in New Technologies
A Swansea-based commercial insurance comparison platform has accelerated growth by 60% after investing in new technologies. Compare Insurance, founded by serial entrepreneur Mark Thomas in 2009, enables SMEs to compare business insurance solutions from more …
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NHS Wales Contract Win Allows Cancer Survivor to Support Those Battling Hair Loss
A breast cancer survivor is offering a hair replacement service via NHS Wales prescription thanks to support from Business Wales. Anastasia Cameron, a multi-award winning stylist from Rhoose, founded Scarlett Jack Hairitage salon in the …
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UK Government to Support Floating Offshore Wind Hub at Port Talbot
The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero have agreed to advance the Future Port Talbot project to the primary list phase of the Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme (FLOWMIS), a closer step towards …
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Venture Capital Fund Seeking to Invest in Wales’ Most Promising Clean-Technology Companies
Clean Growth Fund, the UK clean tech venture capital fund, is seeking to invest in early-stage clean/climate technology companies in Wales. The £101m fund, which is backed by local authority pension funds, major financial institutions …
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The £100m Investment That’s Transforming High Street in Swansea
New commercial units, bringing empty properties back into use and the restoration of an historic theatre are among the schemes set to breathe more life into Swansea’s High Street. An investment worth over £100m is …
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Distillery Embarks on Crowdfunding Journey for Eco-Friendly Relocation
An award-winning Welsh distillery has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help facilitate its relocation to a more sustainable venue at Upper Meend Farm in Monmouthshire – also known as Humble by Nature. Silver Circle Distillery …
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World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Meals On Wheels Van Enters Trials In Monmouthshire
Monmouthshire Council has partnered with a Caerphilly-based van specialist to trial the world’s first hydrogen-powered meals-on-wheels vehicle. Built by Ystrad Mynach-based van converter Vantastec, in partnership with Swedish fuel cell experts PowerCell, the vehicle will …
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Veezu Announces Sponsorship of Pontypool United RFC
Veezu, the leading private hire firm in South Wales, is sponsoring Pontypool United RFC in a new partnership. This sponsorship follows a series of partnerships Veezu has made with local groups in order to strengthen …
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Welsh Labour Leader Visits Creo’s Design and Manufacturing Facilities in Chepstow
Creo Medical Group plc, the medical device company focused on the emerging field of minimally invasive surgical endoscopy for pre-cancer and cancer patients, welcomed Welsh Labour leader Vaughan Gething and colleagues to its design and …
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Cardiff Receives Share of £1 Billion Doctoral Training Investment
Cardiff University will lead one of 65 new centres for doctoral training (CDT) established to support research in areas of national importance including artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technologies, semiconductors, telecoms and engineering biology. The UK’s …
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New BT Group Hub for 1,000 People Opens in Cardiff
BT Group has opened its new hub and Welsh HQ in Cardiff for 1,000 colleagues. The move represents a multi-million pound investment by BT Group in the city, and secures a new, significant presence for …
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Local Cardiff Entrepreneur Clinches Top Spot in Prestigious Welsh Business Award
Local business owner, Oli Ford of My Window Cleaner Cardiff City & the Vale, is celebrating a huge success after being crowned the winner of the prestigious Federation of Small Business (FSB) Celebrating Small Business …
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PLANED Takes Top Award at Regional Ceremony
Lucy Cummings from PLANED has taken the top award in the recent West Wales Health & Social Care Awards, held at Parc yr Scarlets by the Regional Partnership Board. With many winners from across Carmarthenshire, …
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University of South Wales Continues Support of ABP Newport Running Events
The University of South Wales (USW) has announced it will continue its sponsorship of the ABP Newport Marathon Festival as official partner. The event, which takes place on Sunday 28th April, will see more than …
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Aberglasney Marks 25th Anniversary with Exhibition by Leading Welsh Contemporary Artist
Aberglasney Gardens has announced an exhibition of original paintings and drawings by William Wilkins, one of the most successful contemporary artists working in Wales today. The exhibition of recent and earlier works opens to the …
