Author: Rhys Gregory

A beloved Italian restaurant in the heart of Conwy has a new lease of life with new owners taking on the premises with support from the Development Bank of Wales. Alfredo’s, on Lancaster Square, Conwy, was bought from retiring owners Pete and Christine Scaletta – who have run and owned the well-known restaurant for more than 30 years – by Richard Reynolds, supported by a six-figure loan. The Italian restaurant is based in a large 13th-century building dating back to the founding of the medieval town, and is a popular fixture for locals and visitors alike. New owner Richard also…

GROWERS across Wales reached great heights thanks to a revolutionary vertical farming project. And following a successful two-year programme the groundbreaking Tech Tyfu initiative – delivered by not-for-profit organisation Menter Môn – is set to continue until Summer 2024 via Welsh Government’s Backing Local Firms Fund. The Tech Tyfu Scale-Up project aimed to provide vertical farming equipment and businesses support to growers across the country, with a goal of developing local food supply chains for fresh produce. Among the participants to praise the scale-up scheme were Chris and Donna Graves from Micro Acres Wales, based in Church Village, Pontypridd. As…

FIM Speedway global promoter Warner Bros. Discovery Sports and circuit builder Speed Sport are on track to deliver a much-improved racing surface for the FIM Speedway GP of Great Britain – Cardiff on September 2. Britain’s biggest indoor motorsport event returns to the Principality Stadium in just under two months, with Britain’s Dan Bewley bidding for back-to-back Cardiff wins after his heroic victory in 2022, with fellow GB stars Tai Woffinden and Robert Lambert also going for glory. Bewley defied some testing track conditions to top the podium last year, racing to victory in record-breaking temperatures, which presented unprecedented challenges…

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…