Author: Rhys Gregory

One of Swansea’s most recognised businesses has new owners thanks to an acquisition deal that sees the future of Elite Aerials secured for many years to come. Founded by Alan Polverino in 1977, Elite Aerials have been involved in TV Aerials, Satellite Dishes, Fibre and more for over 45 years and recently held a Saphirre celebration at the Swansea.com Stadium. “I have been managing director of Elite Aerial Services Ltd for 45 years,” reflected Alan, “and over that time, we’ve installed everything from simple aerial rigging to the design and installation of today’s complex electronic distribution systems, however, the time…

New street art celebrating prominent Black British artists has appeared in Swansea city centre.    The installation in King’s Lane off Swansea High Street is a collaboration between Coastal Housing and local artists Melissa Rodrigues and Joel Morris, both graduates of UWTSD.    Commissioned by Coastal for Black History Month in October, the installation showcases prominent black British artists including Sonia Boyce, Chris Ofili and Yinka Shonibare.    It is a first foray into producing street art for either of the artists involved, although both have been influenced by the discipline.     “Street art was a great influence on me”…

A Christmas cavalcade will be revving up the Vale of Glamorgan when a bikers dressed as Santa, Elves and Snowmen get festive at an annual charity ride. More than 100 riders are expected to take part in the ‘Santa Run’ on Sunday, December 11, which starts at the Llandow Race Circuit Café at 10.15am sharp and finishes in Cowbridge at noon. The procession will be turning heads for 20 miles through Llantwit Major, Boverton, Eglwys Brewis, St Athan, Aberthaw, Rhoose, Barry through to the Island (where there is a tea break), Dinas Powys, Penarth, outskirts of Cardiff, St Nicholas and…

Welsh business leaders have teamed up to launch a new fundraising board dedicated to saving lives. The Business Beats Cancer Cymru fundraising board will bring influential, experienced, and well positioned people together to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK. Members are keen for more volunteers to join the Board to help organise the first Business Beats Cancer Cymru fundraising dinner in Cardiff in 2023. Business Beats Cancer Cymru chairman, Richard Selby said: “Until all cancers are treatable and survivable, there will be a fight against the disease. “Many of the board members recently shared their own experiences of cancer…

Located in the South of Wales, Cardiff is the nation’s capital as well as the largest city in the country. It is a cultural hub, full of different cuisines and amazing people, a big reason why it attracts over 18 million visitors every single year. Known for its vast amount of castles, you can indulge in the many lucrative spas located around the city or be more adventurous and seek out one of many scenic views. But what is there to do in the Welsh capital? If you find yourself searching for some evening entertainment then you won’t have to look far.…

Sports form an integral part of our lives. They help us stay fit and healthy, keep us entertained, and can even bring about positive mental changes in individuals. Every sport has unique rules and regulations, origins and history, and a few fun facts that might surprise you. Here are eight interesting facts about sports that you didn’t know about! 1. Football is the biggest sport in the world Football is the most popular sport in the world, no wonder! It’s full of drama, excitement, strategy, and a never-ending list of highlights that all add to an unforgettable experience. From the…

Specialist Wales-wide training provider, Itec, has opened its 12th permanent base in Wales with a new dedicated training facility in Cwmbran to support unemployed 16-18-year-olds in the area. The new centre, located in the bus station on Gwent Square, is over 3,500 square foot and will provide support for up to 100 learners from Cwmbran and the surrounding areas who may otherwise be at risk of becoming one of the thousands of teenagers across Wales not in employment, education or training. Learners at the Cwmbran centre will be able to gain new skills, earn qualifications, and explore employment opportunities in…

Xeinadin Group Limited, one of the leading professional services groups in the UK and Ireland, has announced the acquisition of Welsh accountancy firm, Graham Paul Ltd. Graham Paul is a Welsh accountancy firm with over 70 years’ experience servicing clients in the agricultural, healthcare and legal sector as well as family-owned businesses and SMEs. The team is over 30 people strong across two offices, Bridgend and Cardiff. Xeinadin is a group of business advisory and accountancy practices in over 100 locations across the UK and Ireland that provides over 40 service lines to over 50,000 clients, predominantly small and medium…

Molecular Devices, LLC., a leading provider of high-performance life science solutions has announced the acquisition of Cellesce Ltd (“Cellesce”) which specialises in contract development and manufacturing of large-scale patient-derived organoids (PDOs) for diverse applications, including drug screening. Drug efficacy and toxicity testing often rely on immortalised cell lines or animal models that don’t closely mimic complex human biology. This can lead to inaccurate predictions of a drug’s potential and extended drug development timelines. However, a number of retrospective studies confirm a high degree of similarity between the phenotype and genotype of a PDO and an original patient tumor where if…

A business leader watched in horror as his wife passed out at the top of one of the world’s highest mountains on a fund-raising challenge for a hospice. Barclays bank relationship director for North Wales and the Shires Paul Ffoulkes was powerless to help as his wife, Katrina, succumbed to severe dehydration, potentially fatal altitude sickness and desperately struggled to breathe whilst climbing Kilimanjaro. Mountain guides rushed to her aid, administering oxygen and half carried her at breakneck speed back to base camp. Speaking about the expedition at the Wrexham Business Professionals group’s Christmas dinner, Paul revealed how more than…