Author: Rhys Gregory

Climate Change Minister Julie James has visited a Cardiff site that will soon host homes for more than 150 families. The visit to the former Cardiff Gasworks site was held to mark the first anniversary of the Welsh Government’s Transitional Accommodation Capital Programme (TACP). The Cardiff Gasworks site is just one project to benefit from TACP which the Minister described as a programme to help ‘ensure everyone has a place to call their home’. The Transitional Accommodation Capital Programme (TACP) was originally set up last summer to quickly bring forward more good quality longer term accommodation at pace to respond…

A suite of interventions to support Welsh language communities thrive economically as part of the Welsh Government’s 3 year multi-million-pound ARFOR programme has been revealed by Economy Minister Vaughan Gething and Plaid Cymru Designated Member Cefin Campbell at the National Eisteddfod in Llŷn ac Eifionydd today. ARFOR is part of the Welsh Government’s Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru. It builds on the experience and evaluation of the earlier ARFOR programme launched in 2019. Attending a launch event with the Leaders of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire Councils, the Economy Minister and Designated Member outlined the programme which will be delivered…

North Wales Minister Lesley Griffiths has seen the impressive work taking place at an award-winning Conwy design and manufacturing company dedicated to producing stunning prosthetic leg covers. LIMB-art was founded in 2018 by former Paralympic swimmer and medallist, Mark Williams and his wife Rachael. Mark lost his lower leg at a young age after an accident whilst riding his bike home from school. His determination to succeed saw him go on to become an elite athlete, winning medals in the pool at the 1988 Seoul Paralympics and 1989 Miami World Championships. Mark’s overwhelming desire to support prosthetic users raise their…

Franco Manca, the sourdough pizza specialist, is celebrating 15 years since it opened the doors to its first restaurant in London’s Brixton Market in 2008, by launching an extra special, limited edition No.15 pizza. The restaurant brand, that now operates 70 sites across the UK, will be adding the No.15 pizza to its menu on Tuesday 15th August, to round off a summer of birthday festivities and to coincide with the Italian holiday Ferragosto. Created by Franco Manca co-founder Giuseppe Mascoli, the No.15 pays homage to the brand’s traditional Neapolitan roots and its philosophy of using simple, high-quality ingredients. The…

Acorn by Synergie, one of the UK’s leading recruitment firms, has appointed Victoria Holloway as its new Regional Sales Director. Victoria has extensive experience in staffing and recruitment, having served as an On-Site Division Director and National Sales Director. Her strengths lie in her negotiation skills, operations management, and managed services solutions acumen. Victoria’s responsibilities at Acorn by Synergie will include leading dynamic sales growth as well as defining and implementing strategies for the Managing Services division. Her expertise in logistics and supply chain will also be an asset in supporting the other divisions of the business. On her appointment,…

WELSH fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium has secured a new project in Llanelli which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people across the region. Dudley’s is working with Bouygues UK on the Pentre Awel development for Carmarthenshire County Council, the largest ever regeneration project of its size in south west Wales. As well as supporting the region’s health and wellbeing, Pentre Awel will create over 1,800 jobs, training and apprenticeship opportunities and is expected to boost the local economy by £467m over 15 years. Pentre Awel will be developed in four zones and the fabricator is supporting the construction of…

Marubeni Europower and Hyppo Hydrogen Solutions have joined forces to deliver community transport services to areas of Bridgend. A zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell car running on local green hydrogen has provided users of Bridgend Community Transport with essential services such as transportation to doctor appointments and hospital visits.  Additionally, a hydrogen fuel cell bus shuttled spectators between Bridgend train station and Royal Porthcawl golf club during the prestigious Senior Open golf tournament. Marubeni Europower, a leading investor in renewable energy, is committed to contributing to the transition towards a low-carbon society by delivering a mix of renewables projects, including green…

The Cardiff Wine Passport, a unique initiative aimed at promoting independent hospitality businesses in the heart of Cardiff, is celebrating a significant milestone. Since its launch just over a year ago, the Cardiff Wine Passport has successfully generated more than £32,000 in revenue for local and exclusively independent restaurants and bars in Cardiff city centre. Developed by local PR consultant and wine enthusiast Jane Cook, the Cardiff Wine Passport was created with the objective of supporting and highlighting the diverse array of independent hospitality businesses in the city centre. The innovative program allows patrons to sample Cardiff’s vibrant culinary scene,…

This Afternoon Tea Week (August 7th – 13th) enjoy a chocolatey treat for the whole family at Cadbury World, Birmingham. On the menu this summer, parents and children alike can enjoy a quintessentially British afternoon tea with a tasty chocolate twist in the company of iconic Cadbury characters. Little ones will be able to pose for selfies with Caramel Bunny and high-five Freddo, while enjoying a range of sandwiches and crisps and a mouth-watering selection of Cadbury-inspired cakes, including rocky road, chocolate muffin and a mini-donut, all washed down with a choice of fruit juice or hot chocolate. And it’s…

A major drive has been launched to promote a “hidden gem” of Welsh tourism that includes the world’s deepest hotel, beautiful ospreys and husky and go-kart racing. The aim of the campaign to raise the profile of the Hiraethog area of North Wales  is to boost the local economy by attracting more UK and international visitors whilst at the same time relieving pressure on the tourism hotspots in Eryri (Snowdonia). The push is being mounted by North Wales Tourism, which represents the region’s tourism and hospitality industry, thanks to funding from the Clocaenog Wind Farm Fund. The area encompasses more…