Author: Alice Gregory

Entries for IRONMAN® 70.3® Swansea, taking place on 14 July 2024, are now sold out. This year’s race will see a record-breaking 2,250 athletes take to the start line, with over half of the field being IRONMAN 70.3 first timers and the highest number of female participants yet (21.2%). IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea has now sold out in all three of its years since inception and joins IRONMAN® Wales as the second race on the UK calendar for 2024 to sell out. This means all of the Welsh races are now full. The race, which was voted as having the Best…

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has announced the sale of Spar Monmouth, in Sir Fynwy. Funding for the purchasers was sourced through Christie Finance. Located on the busy Wonastow Road in a built-up residential area within the village, the local convenience store has served the community for a number of years, providing every day essentials and postal services. The business has been purchased by a private buyer, who intends to build its current successes. Ashley Clements, Senior Finance Consultant at Christie Finance, comments, “It was a pleasure to work with our clients on the purchase of this store,…

Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid is encouraging businesses across Wales to submit their entries for the Wales Business Awards 2024, ahead of the forthcoming deadline. With just a week until the deadline, Thursday 29 February, businesses are now urged to enter to be in with a chance of winning a prestigious accolade. The Wales Business Awards, organised by the Chamber and sponsored by Jardine Norton, recognise the very best from businesses across Wales. Chamber members and non-members can submit their entries for free by completing an application form or uploading an audio or video entry. Paul Butterworth,…

The biggest event celebrating fashion design and retail in Wales is back – with Cardiff Fashion Week 2024 promising an exciting array of activities including Wales’ first digital catwalk. An exiting line-up of events has been scheduled across the city for the week from 20-27 April. As well as the showing of Wales’ first digital catwalk, there will be a model competition, fashion shows, a pop-up fashion village and even a drag show to bring fashion lovers together from across the country. One of the highlights of the celebration will be the fashion village and catwalk shows at Cardiff Masonic…

A Welsh Government deputy minister is singing the praises of a care organisation that uses the power of music to bring joy to people with dementia. Julie Morgan MS, the Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services, said she was impressed by what she saw and heard during a visit to Pendine Park’s Bryn Seiont Newydd care home in Caernarfon. She was taken on a tour of the award-winning facility by Pendine Park proprietor Mario Kreft MBE, who is also the chair of social care champions Care Forum Wales, and the home’s manager, Sandra Evans. According to Ms Morgan, the…

This barely recognisable South Wales valleys bungalow may be overgrown and derelict but the awesome location is stunning and what’s more the auction price is £nil. Sean Roper, of Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions, says although undergrowth has enveloped the building its position in the Upper Dulais Valley is a major attraction. “And the guide price of £nil is also making many prospective buyers stop and take a good look at the particulars and exactly what is on offer in this otherwise barely visible lot. “Viewing has proved to be a challenge as we have had to cut a path through…

VEEZU, Wales’ leading private hire technology platform, has donated £10,989 to NSPCC Cymru following a month’s fundraising activity. Veezu donated a portion of its margin from more than 100,000 rides in South Wales, booked via its app in December, to cover the expenses of 2,700 calls to Childline during the festive season as part of its Funded by Veezu program. Funded by Veezu offers residents, charities and sports teams the opportunity to apply for funding and grants to help support them with their local community initiatives. NSPCC Cymru provides support to children, families and professionals in caring for their children…

Tobi Azeez, 24, from Wales has been named as the winner of an award from The Prince’s Trust after being employed on a zero-hour contract, facing inconsistent work and financial instability. Tobi was left feeling vulnerable, resulting in depression as she worried about her future. The Prince’s Trust and TK Maxx & Homesense Awards recognise young people who have succeeded against the odds, improved their chances in life and had a positive impact on their local community. Tobi scooped the L’Oreal Paris Rising Star Award recognising a young person who, having built up their confidence and skills, has overcome barriers to secure…

Jade Lesh, 26, from Cardiff has been named as the winner of an award from The Prince’s Trust after struggling with mental health, battling bipolar disorder. Jade found herself feeling trapped working 70 hours a week in an extreme environment earning minimum wage. This routine led to an unhealthy lifestyle, severe stress, and anxiety. The Prince’s Trust and TK Maxx & Homesense Awards recognise young people who have succeeded against the odds, improved their chances in life and had a positive impact on their local community. Jade scooped the Homesense Young Achiever Award that focuses on employment, the final step…

Tax and accountancy specialist Kilsby Williams has announced a trio of senior level promotions to start the new year. The Newport-based business, which is the largest independent firm in the region, has promoted three employees to director roles within its tax and business services teams. Lucy Creese and Kaye Morris have been promoted to director in the tax team, while Zak Wright has been promoted to director in the business services team. Lucy and Kaye are both experienced corporation tax and company tax specialists, regularly undertaking compliance and tax planning work for a variety of clients including SMEs. Zak has…