Author: Rhys Gregory

As Net Zero Week drives focus on the UK’s progress to the 2050 target, Wales’ journey towards Net Zero is already being boosted with green hydrogen produced in South Wales. Green hydrogen specialist, Protium, is driving projects that are powering buses and will offer Welsh industry a route to decarbonisation by providing a clean, renewable source of hydrogen fuel. Net Zero Week is an annual UK event and takes place from July 1 to 7. With its Welsh base in Cardiff, Protium is the largest green hydrogen producer in Wales. Leading this charge is its project called Pioneer One -…

Grant Thornton UK LLP’s Wales and South West corporate finance team has advised on the sale of South Wales based electrical engineering business Hornbill Engineering Ltd to OCU Group, the national energy and utilities group, backed by Triton Partners. Headquartered in Llandarcy, Neath and with offices in Pembrokeshire and Mold, Hornbill was founded in 1989 and employs around 120 skilled people. The business operates globally, servicing clients across the power, water, gas, rail, and other sectors and has enjoyed strong recent growth amid significant investment in green energy infrastructure. Operations director Gavin Murray will become the business’s managing director and all Hornbill staff will…

Potential buyers could be forgiven for seeking divine intervention when they bid for q former church at a collective property and land auction in Shrewsbury next week. Chirk Bank Methodist Church, Church Road, Chirk Bank, Wrexham awill be going under the hammer at the summer collective auction organised by leading regional auctioneers and estate agents Halls on Wednesday, July 19. With a price guide of £50,000 to £75,000, Chirk Bank Methodist Church could be the answer to a buyer’s prayers, as it has extensive internal accommodation with huge potential, subject to planning permission. The former church has parking, excellent gardens…

Flavours of Wales will be brought to a globe-trotting public audience later this week at a food event aimed at consumers keen to sample world cuisine. Welsh food and drink producers will be exhibiting at the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival (July 15th & 16th) under the auspices of Welsh Government Food & Drink Wales at stand C2 (mezzanine level). Taking to the Wales stand will be an array of food and drink from Radnor Preserves, Grounds For Good, Cwm Farm Charcuterie Products, Rogue Welsh Cakes, Mydflower, and Derw Coffee. Also exhibiting will be Pembrokeshire micro distillery Still Wild Drinks,…

His Excellency Dr Róbert Ondrejcsák, Ambassador of Slovakia to the United Kingdom, addressed Cardiff Business Club in the Club’s latest event, sponsored by Eversheds Sutherland, on 10 July. Róbert spoke about 30 years of remarkable journey since Slovakia became a sovereign state in 1993. His speech shed light on the successful transition of Slovakia into a modern democratic country, emphasizing the values of freedom, democracy, and human rights that form the foundation of the Slovak Republic. He shared inspiring stories of the resilience and determination of the Slovak people, their commitment to progress, and their contribution to the international community.…

Newport-based tax and accountancy specialists Kilsby Williams has strengthened its business services team again with another new senior appointment. Huw Sheppard has joined the firm as an Associate and will work with the senior management team to deliver astute accountancy, business and tax advice to a diverse range of clients. His appointment widens the firm’s management team as Kilsby Williams continues its expansion. Huw is a qualified Chartered Accountant and achieved an ICAEW prize for his professional exam results during his training with RSM. Since qualifying, Huw has honed a wide range of skills and technical expertise covering all aspects…

Bridgend is getting its first Japanese Restaurant with newly founded ‘Gin & Sake Bar & Restaurant’set to open its doors later this summer, after a successful pop-up takeaway trial has proven a hit with residents since launching in January. Local entrepreneurs Joan Tolentino and Steve Clarke have joined forces with the renowned Japanese Chef, husband and wife team, Fred and Mel Berganio and are taking over the old La Cocina venue on Derwen Road and adding an East Asian influence to the centre of town. The plush new venue – which will be fully refurbished over the next few months…

St David’s Cardiff has unveiled a new installation to kickstart a summer of fun, crafty bee-saving events designed to educate, engage and inspire guests during August. The new ‘Bee the Change’ campaign has been launched with the installation of a bumblebee-themed display adorning one of the city shopping centre’s malls. A specialist team was brought in after hours to intricately build the aerial display within The Hayes Arcade, which features more than 6,000 silk flowers and foliage stems and 200 giant bees flying through a honeycomb-inspired design. A new floral decorated arch, which boasts 1,000 colourful flowers, has also been…

Plans to accelerate the completion of the International Sports Village have taken a step forward following a Cardiff Council Cabinet meeting on the 13thJuly. Following the acquisition of all undeveloped land at the ISV peninsula, the Cabinet agreed in principle to enter into an option agreement with Cardiff Peninsula Consortium Ltd last December. Work to develop the legal agreements has been completed and Cabinet have now signed them off. A report published ahead of the meeting also revealed further details about the energy strategy for the site, which subject to successful funding applications, could see a low carbon heat exchange…

Swansea Council has teamed up with global design practice BDP to develop a masterplan for a new housing development at Brokesby Road in the Bonymaen community. The long term vision to create new energy efficient homes was initially unveiled earlier in 2023 and the public had a chance to give their views ahead of a masterplan being developed. The Council will be seeking to replicate the sustainable qualities already established at other locations across Swansea where new council homes have been created, including sites in Birchgrove, West Cross, Blaenymaes and Clase. The development will provide enhanced public green spaces, incorporating…