Author: Alice Gregory

Cardiff-based electric vehicle (EV) provider, FleetEV, has been shortlisted for Best Public Sector Fleet Partnership at the Transport + Energy Awards 2025 for its work under the Welsh Government Collaborative Procurement Framework for Electric Vehicles. FleetEV holds a place on the new £45 million Welsh Government Commercial Delivery Framework, a framework agreement for the purchase of electric vehicles covering cars, vans, minibuses and HGVs (up to 7.5t). This follows on from the Welsh Government Collaborative Procurement framework for electric vehicles, which saw FleetEV deliver over 400 EVs to the Welsh public sector in 2024 alone, saving the sector more than…

Tax and accountancy specialist Kilsby Williams has welcomed three new experts to its growing tax team. Joining the team as tax managers are Aron Barnes and Sarah Diggle. Aron, a Chartered Tax Adviser who has worked for both ‘Big Four’ and local independent firms, specialises in personal tax matters, working closely with high-net-worth individuals and owner-managed businesses. Sarah is a tax professional with over 25 years’ experience in personal tax compliance, bringing with her practical insights and a client focused approach. Completing the trio of appointments is tax trainee Joseph Davies. Aron said: “I am incredibly proud to be joining…

Phillips Wellbeing, the award-winning counselling centre is opening a new office in Cardiff. This marks the organisation’s second location, following the success of its Newport base. The expansion comes at a time when workplace absence linked to mental health and stress continues to rise. According to the CIPD’s latest Health and Wellbeing at Work report, employees are now taking an average of 9.4 days off each year. This is up from 7.8 days in 2023 and 5.8 days in 2022, nearly doubling over three years. Phillips Wellbeing has grown into a trusted name in south Wales with a team of…

Holiday parks are often thought of as places for summer escapes. You imagine long days on the beach, children playing in the sunshine and evenings spent at outdoor shows. Yet our visit to Golden Sands Holiday Park showed that the fun doesn’t stop when the weather turns cooler. With its 31 Days of Halloween celebration, Golden Sands proves that holiday parks can be just as exciting in autumn as they are in summer. Families can enjoy a full calendar of activities, themed entertainment and plenty of opportunities to make memories together.  A seaside setting with a spooky twist Golden Sands…

Hazlewoods, a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, is celebrating a successful first year in Cardiff with strategic team developments and further growth. Since establishing its presence in Cardiff, Hazlewoods has been steadily growing its local footprint, expanding its team, strengthening its client relationships and building its portfolio of Welsh clients. Due to increased demand, the Hazlewoods Cardiff office based at Capital Tower, has successfully recruited, appointing more directors and managers over its first year. It now has a team of over twenty locally based employees, with many further appointments in the pipeline. This growth makes Hazlewoods one of the…

There’s something about stepping into Mowgli Street Food in Cardiff that never fails to charm. Tucked away on Church Street, just a short stroll from the city’s bustling shopping arcades, this twinkling hideaway has been part of the Cardiff dining scene since 2019. From the moment you walk in beneath strings of fairy lights, past wooden sharing tables and playful swing seats, you’re transported somewhere warmer, livelier and more soulful. Mowgli has always been about more than food, it’s about capturing the essence of an Indian home kitchen, alive with generosity, bustle and joy. So when news broke that founder…

Hazlewoods, a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, will see ten of its Cardiff staff run the city’s half marathon to raise vital funds for children’s hospice Tŷ Hafan. The ten runners will join thousands of participants at the Cardiff Half Marathon this Sunday 5 October. As part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to giving back, Hazlewoods has chosen to support Tŷ Hafan, a local charity providing palliative care for children with life-limiting conditions in Wales. By taking part in the race, Hazlewoods aims to raise crucial funds for Tŷ Hafan’s important work and has already raised £1,000 ahead of…

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is encouraging people across Gwent to take simple but vital steps to protect themselves: checking their breasts regularly, recognising the early signs of cancer, and attending screening appointments. Each year in Gwent, more than 5,000 people are referred into the Breast Unit at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, and around 556 are diagnosed with breast cancer. The earlier cancer is found, the better the chances of successful treatment and recovery. “Your health matters to us,” said Louise Davidson, Lead Breast Nurse Specialist at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. “This October, we’re…

With this acquisition, Moka United expands its global reach and strengthens its digital banking journey, taking a major step in its international expansion.  Moka United has successfully completed its acquisition o Affiniture Cards Limited, a UK regulated payment institution, after securing approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This milestone marks a pivotal step in Moka United’s global growth strategy and accelerates its digital banking journey under the RUUT brand. The acquisition strengthens Moka United’s international footprint, equipping the company with a more agile and inclusive business model across the UK and beyond. Affiniture Cards Limited, which holds the UK…

Guts and Poirier, two pioneering beatmakers renowned for their genre-defying fusion of electronic and Afro-Atlantic rhythms, will co-headline for the first time on an exclusive European tour, which lands at Tramshed in Cardiff on Friday 14th November. The tour marks the 15th anniversary celebration of their respective iconic albums; Guts with his legendary Paradise For All on Heavenly Sweetness and Poirier with his iconic Running High on Ninja Tune, set to unite two generations of fans on one dance floor in Cardiff. Guts and Poirier have built parallel careers blending hip-hop, reggae, dub and global grooves into dancefloor-ready soundscapes. Though…