Author: Rhys Gregory

The Welsh Government will co-fund a third round of investment in greener and cleaner innovation through the Ford Low Carbon Vehicle Transformation Fund as part of its response to the climate emergency, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, announced this week. Set up by the Ford Motor Company in 2020, the Welsh Government-administered fund addresses strategic industrial technical challenges associated with low-carbon vehicles, including electrical energy storage, electric motors, power electronics and powertrains. Collaboration and building new future supply chains are key elements of the Fund. One of the first projects to be funded is a project being led by Caerphilly-based advanced…

The time has finally come, Aberystwyth Street Food Festival is returning to Aberystwyth Marina for three days of food-filled fun this August! General entry tickets are FREE, so all you have to do is secure your ticket online and arrive with an empty stomach. The festival opens at 11am and finishes at 11pm each day. From Friday 18th to Sunday 20th August, over 15 of the best street food traders from across Wales and the UK will be heading to Aberystwyth Marina (SY23 1AS) to cook up a flavour feast. With each trader cooking up a different cuisine, you’ll be…

Due to severe weather including high winds forecast for Saturday 15 July 2023, Tŷ Hafan event organisers have taken the decision to reschedule the charity’s Family Fun Day.  Jenna Lewis, Director of Income Generation for Tŷ Hafan said: “The severe weather forecast includes high winds throughout the day on Saturday and as a result we simply cannot guarantee that we will be able to run this event safely. “The safety of attendees, vendors, suppliers and volunteers must always come first. We hope that everyone will accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience our decision to postpone this event may cause.” Tŷ Hafan’s Family Fun Day will now take place on…

Jacob Goodwin has won the ‘Top Performing Student’ award on the Tilhill Level 3 Extended Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture.  Jacob, from Wrexham, received a specially carved wooden trophy along with £250 prize money. The award was presented by Simon Miller, Tilhill Senior Forest Manager and Assistant Forest Manager, Simon Smith at the Coleg Cambria Llysfasi awards ceremony. Jacob, first started on a Level 1 course in Land-Based Studies without any clear idea of what he wanted to do for the future. The course was broad and gave him a taste of different areas of work, including agriculture and machinery,…

Are you looking to transport your vehicle across the country or even internationally? Car shipping is a great way to move your car without driving it. This comprehensive guide will provide you with all of the information and tips you need when transporting your vehicle so that you can make an informed decision about how best to get your car from point A to point B. We’ll cover everything from cost, safety concerns, and insurance requirements so that no matter what kind of car shipping service you choose, you’ll be prepared for a successful experience. Read on for more information.…

Effective management skills are essential for success in any professional field. Whether you are a team leader, supervisor, or business owner, honing your management skills can positively impact your productivity, employee satisfaction, and overall organizational success. While leadership abilities can come naturally to some, they can also be developed and refined through practice and learning. This article will discuss eight valuable pieces of advice that can help you improve your management skills and become an effective and respected leader. Continuously Learn and Adapt In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, learning and adapting is paramount. Embrace a growth mindset and be…

The new Aldi foodstore in Porthcawl is set to officially open this Thursday (13 July) and around 45 local residents have been successful in gaining employment at the store. The store is located at Salt Lake in Porthcawl and features a unique design which includes a ‘wave’ motif and the use of distinctive wood and limestone materials to create a landmark gateway to the town. The outside areas have also been extensively landscaped and include benches and examples of local art. The store also has over 100 car parking spaces, which includes designated blue badge spaces as well as parent…

Flotek Group, a fast-growing Managed IT and Telecom Service provider, is ready for the next phase of the buy and build strategy. Having completed 8 acquisitions in 12 months, Flotek Group now have 5 offices across the UK with a key focus on the South West. Jay Ball, CEO of Flotek Group, attributes the company’s rapid growth to the seamless integration of acquired businesses across multiple sectors, including IT, telecom communications, and data infrastructure throughout the UK.  With a focus on culture alignment from the outset, Flotek’s 100-day integration plan clearly outlines goals and key performance indicators. Jay said: “Our…

The return of face-to-face banking to a Denbighshire town has come as a massive relief to residents like 74-year old Pearl Williams. Corwen’s last full banking service ended when the Nat West branch closed its doors in 2015 and since then there has only been a limited service available at the town’s post office and a one-day a week mobile service provided by NatWest in a car park. But now South Denbighshire Community Partnership’s Canolfan Ni headquarters in Corwen is home to a new Cambrian Credit Union hub which will be open three-days a week. The new counter service offers…

The second quarter of the year saw take up of large industrial property in Wales reach 200,000 sq ft, down significantly compared with the same period last year, according to new research by global property consultancy Knight Frank. The level of activity for properties over 50,000 sq ft was 177,000 sq ft lower than during Q2 2022 and less than half the number of transactions witnessed in Q1 this year. Neil Francis, head of Logistics & Industrial at Knight Frank in Cardiff, said: “The figures comprised one sale in North Wales and two lettings in South Wales, with the stand…