Author: Rhys Gregory

Many of the 30 shortlisted finalists will be making their debut at this year’s Powys Business Awards, the county’s premier showcase celebrating business success. Organised by Mid Wales Manufacturing Group (MWMG) with support from sponsors, the coveted annual awards, which began in 2009, are open to companies, organisations, social enterprises and charities. The 13 award categories include two newcomers – the Sole Trader Award, sponsored by Powys County Times and the Excellence in Sustainability Award, sponsored by the Welsh Government. The award ceremony, to be held at The Hafren, Newtown on Friday, October 20, will be hosted for a third…

The Cybersecurity and Information Networks Centre (CINC) at Cardiff School of Technologies (CST), which is part of Cardiff Metropolitan University, has signed up to become the Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales’ (WCRC) newest Community Ambassador member. This is a significant partnership for the WCRC in securing a leading Welsh institute. The CINC, which is already well-known for its strength of work in research and innovation, will take up the baton in driving the cyber security agenda of creating a stronger, more secure digital future for Welsh businesses to its own far-reaching network. The WCRC’s Community Ambassador membership programme brings together…

Cardiff law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has reported another year of strong growth, with profit per equity partner (PEP) of £489k (up 14%) and revenue over the £60m mark at £60.8m. The firm has no bank debt with over £13m in the bank at year end. These results are the final year under the leadership of Stephen Rosser who stood down as CEO on 30th April having overseen 13 years that have transformed the firm. Commenting on the results Stephen Rosser said: “I am delighted with yet another year of excellent performance. It is a credit to everyone at Clarke…

The Development Bank of Wales has completed a further  six figure investment in Reel Label Solutions to allow the Pontyclun-based printing specialist business to scale up production capacity to meet growing demand. Having completed a management buy-out in May 2022 that was funded by a £1.2 million mix of equity and debt from the Development Bank, Reel Label Solutions has achieved forecast growth in the last year. The latest funding  has been used to finance a new Tau RSCE manufactured BY Durst. This latest machine is 1200 dpi and will produce digital labels at an even higher quality level. The…

Dear Editor, When I was first asked to join a Memory Walk it was an instant yes. Anything I can do to help raise money and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Society – I didn’t have to think twice. I had no idea what to expect that first time in Plymouth. I took my mum, and young son Jack and we walked with my beloved Dad at the centre of our thoughts, reflecting on our love for him and desperately hoping there would soon be a solution. That was thirteen years ago and I haven’t missed a walk since. It’s a…

A MEDIA company has shown further signs of growth across Wales. Route Media – part of Dragon Group – has expanded its footprint with new partnerships including a West Wales bus network, which serves passengers in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. The contract will see 10 vehicles installed with streetliner and rear signage viewed by motorists and pedestrians in the popular tourist areas, which are visited by up to 10million people a year. Also going live this month are a new portrait mega-6 digital screen on Newport Road in Cardiff, and a landmark large format D48 digital screen on the M4 at Newport. Route’s network of smaller…

Shane, aged 48, was last seen leaving the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, on Sunday 7th May. Extensive enquiries have been carried out to locate Shane but there have been no confirmed sightings since he was seen on Allensbank Road, close to the hospital, at around 12.30pm that day. He is known to live a transient lifestyle and could possibly be living in a tent. He has links to Swansea and has also previously lived in the Roath area of Cardiff. Shane’s mother, Diane Bush has appealed asking “If anyone knows where he is, please let us know. If Shane…

Knights Brown has been awarded the contract to build Cardiff’s new coastal flood defence system in south-east Cardiff. The scheme, on the Rover Way foreshore and the banks of the River Rhymney, has been designed to protect properties from the impact of extreme weather events, and from rising sea levels for the next 100 years. The scheme adheres to Cardiff Council’s adopted shoreline management plan of “hold the line” and has been approved by The Welsh Government via the coastal risk management programme. Now this process is complete with the contract awarded, work is expected to start on site later…

Swansea Council plans to improve an outdoor performance location.  It has secured £180,000 of Welsh Government funding to update and improve the Swansea Amphitheatre that stands between the Marina and LC. Council leader Rob Stewart said: “Once developed, the amphitheatre will help link our new Copr Bay district with leisure and cultural activities and attractions that attract hundreds of thousands of people every year. “We’re delighted that – with the support of Welsh Government funding – we now have the opportunity to refurbish and enhance the amphitheatre. This’ll make it more attractive and practical as a performance space. “There’ll be…

This week, a towering steel structure has sprung up in the sprawling grounds of Port Talbot’s Margam Country Park – allowing visitors to see themselves reflected in the untamed, dramatic panorama reflected in the structure’s brushed steel design. Dubbed ‘the Heart of Steel’, the 3m high statue’s creative, geometric shape and reflective design showcases the beauty, grit and contrasting scenery that makes up the Neath Port Talbot landscape, which is also known as the Dramatic Heart of Wales. With reflections of Margam’s spectacular castle and grounds, the rolling hills of the surrounding valleys, the faraway steelworks, and horizon line of…