Author: Rhys Gregory

The take up of industrial property over 50,000 sq ft in Wales reached 1.87 million sq ft in 2023, up slightly on the 1.8 million sq ft in 2022, according to research from Knight Frank. The global property consultancy reported that five deals totalling 416,000 sq ft were transacted in Wales in Quarter 4 (Q4), compared with 103,000 sq ft in the final quarter of last year. Neil Francis, head of Logistics & Industrial at Knight Frank in Cardiff, said: “Of the five deals in the quarter, the 52,000 sq ft letting of Unit 9, St Modwen Park, Newport to…

Macmillan Mighty Hikes, the cancer charity’s iconic hiking series, is back for 2024 and aiming to raise more than ever before to help fund Macmillan’s vital range of support services for people living with cancer. Mighty Hikes are a series of one-day half and full marathon fundraising hikes, running from May through to September in some of the most beautiful parts of the UK.  Building on the success of last year, Macmillan Mighty Hikes will be taking place in 15 stunning locations across the UK this year, including two brand new hiking routes in Eryri (Snowdonia) and London. Last year,…

An award-winning North Wales manufacturer of prosthetic leg covers is on track to hit £1 million in revenue by 2026 thanks to an ambitious export strategy supported by the Welsh Government. With a number of distribution deals secured and several more in the pipeline, Conwy-based Limb-art, which designs and manufactures decorative prosthetic leg covers, is on track to double its international trade over the next two years. As part of its international expansion plans, the company is eyeing significant growth in Europe, having recently signed a new exclusive partnership with distributors in the Netherlands worth £25k per annum. The contract…

The regeneration of Atlantic Wharf took another step forward today, with a new report providing an update on the proposal to redevelop The Red Dragon Centre site which – along with the new indoor arena – is a key project to stimulate the next-phase regeneration of Cardiff Bay. In January 2020, Cardiff Council acquired The Red Dragon Site so that the council had full control over the land required to enable the development of a new 15,000-capacity indoor arena, and to facilitate the investment into the wider Atlantic Wharf site. The 30 acre site, which includes the Red Dragon site…

A castle and a number of church halls are among the historic structures in Swansea that will soon benefit from a major funding boost. Swansea Council has awarded grant funding worth a combined £1.37m to a number of schemes and feasibility studies as part of a transforming county anchor project being funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Some of the historic structures set to benefit include: Oystermouth Castle, where the redesign and relocation of existing facilities and spaces is being proposed. This would enable the expansion of the castle shop, the accommodation of more visitors…

The 37-year-old from Northampton was arrested in November last year while visiting the city to take part in a rugby match on Saturday, November 4. In the week leading up to this game, Ratuniyarawa went to the Revolution bar on Castle Street on three consecutive nights. While there he sexually assaulted three women who were not known to one another, and none knew the defendant personally. CCTV footage from inside the premises captured Ratuniyarawa’s offending, and he later pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault. He was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court…

Get ready Lido Ponty lovers – weekend cold water swims will return for February and March 2024! After hugely successful Boxing Day and New Year’s Day swims, temperatures at The National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, will once again be turned down to 15 degrees for the return of the popular cold water swims. Sessions will run from February 3 to March 10, every Saturday and Sunday. During the six-week season, the sessions will take place at 8am – 8.45am 9am-9.45am 10am-10.45am 11am-11.45am Open to everyone aged 16 and over, the cold water swims are a perfect way to introduce…

Blaenau Gwent Council will soon be conducting a small trial throughout the borough to establish the most suitable electrical vehicle home charging solutions. The trial, subject to funding, will involve a number of potential options designed specifically for safe on-street electrical charging of properties that do not have access to off street parking, as the trailing of cables to charge a vehicle is not permitted. There are numerous companies offering solutions to the problem of on-street charging, some including gully solutions and innovative chargers that can be recessed into the footway. The Council is currently exploring all options to decide…

First Minister Mark Drakeford is set to renew Wales’ longstanding relationship with the Silesia region of Poland. It comes more than 20 years after a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the two governments based on a shared history of industrial heritage. The First Minister will sign a renewed agreement and Action Plan for Co-Operation, focusing on life sciences, cyber, science and innovation, and education. The agreements between the Welsh Government and Silesian Voivodeship also focus on tourism, including sharing best practice around UNESCO World Heritage Sites based on former industrial landscapes, and green transformation of post-industrial landscapes, with particular…

In Wales and beyond, small businesses are relying on the internet more than ever. It enables even the most rural companies to find an audience for their products and services, by using a wide array of marketing tactics that were unavailable before. Here are some of the most impactful marketing techniques that businesses are using in today’s shifting digital landscape. Offering Free Promotions More than any other marketing tactic, free promotions have become a mainstay for online businesses. This is where a product or service provider will give a sample, or sample period, during which users can try them out.…