Author: Rhys Gregory

Economic Intelligence Wales has published its annual report for the 2021/22 financial year, with a challenging immediate future predicted for businesses operating in Wales. Economic Intelligence Wales is a dedicated research collaboration between the Development Bank of Wales, Cardiff Business School and the Office for National Statistics which provides insight and analysis on the Welsh economy. The report – the fourth annual report published by Economic Intelligence Wales – analyses the impact of a difficult year for the Welsh economy as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) dealt with inflation, stretched supply chains, labour shortages and increased energy costs. Produced by…

Wales’ leading Transport and Warehousing Company calls on motorists to ‘Drive your litter home’ as part of Keep Wales Tidy’s national roadside litter campaign. Since 1972, Owens Group has been leading the way in the transport sector and currently employs over 1,000 people across the UK. As part of the Group, they also support with recycling through their sister company Dyfed Recycling Skip Hire & Recycling Services, which is aiming to help create a cleaner Wales. Owens Group Managing Director, Ian Owen, said: “We’re happy to partner with Keep Wales Tidy and support their roadside litter campaign to urge drivers…

Organic September, the UK’s largest campaign to support organic farmers and producers, will be encouraging everyone to make planet-positive decisions, to show that nature has the answer, and a small swap can make a big difference. Throughout September Rhug Estate will be taking part in the scheme to entice customers to make the swap to organic products. Organic September is about celebrating everything organic and the hard work and dedication that goes into growing and making it work with nature, not against it. The last year has brought huge changes to our world – now, more than ever, we are…

The RSPCA is appealing for information about a mare and foal who were taken from their field in Caerphilly, just days before they were about to be adopted. Piebald mare Tulip and her foal Pippa, who is just 11 weeks old, had been in foster care near Caerphilly, since they were rescued from neglect in December 2021. The pair were about to be officially adopted by the farm owners. The foster carers arrived at the field yesterday morning (30 August) at around 7.30am to check on Tulip and Pippa but found the paddock empty and the gate forced open. RSPCA…

SWARCO Smart Charging, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, has completed the installation of two rapid electric vehicle chargepoints at Machynlleth in Powys, enabling residents and visitors to access charging at the Maengwyn Street car park. The installation comes as Transport for Wales continues its roll-out of a new rapid charging network which will eventually provide EV charging at every 25 mile stretch of the country’s Strategic Road Network. By the end of the year, SWARCO expects to have installed at least 35 50kW rapid chargepoints at 18 sites spread across four Welsh Local Authority areas: Carmarthenshire,…

Acrobats, high-wire performers, and members of the local community filled Brewery Park in Adamsdown on Sunday as the play area, which has been completely refurbished as part of an ongoing £3.2 million programme of investment in parks and play areas across the city, officially opened to the public. The play area, which has been extended to include an area of grass for safe, informal play, is one of three in Adamsdown that will be newly created or refurbished this year. The upgrade also includes new play equipment, seating, railings, and safety surfacing. As part of the works a new multi-use…

Neath Port Talbot residents are being reminded to use their weekly food waste collection service to recycle any leftovers and wasted food with a series of unmissable messages on refuse lorries. The campaign is using large sized wording and cartoons on the sides of refuse freighters to make it clear that 33% of black bin waste in Neath Port Talbot is food. And of the 33% of food waste placed in black bins/bags instead of going for recycling the majority is still in its packaging!  So go on, next time that plastic wrapped half a cucumber or other fruit and…

Pembrokeshire County Council has launched a campaign to encourage consistently high school attendance across the county, signposting the support available for parents and pupils. Backed by local people and schools, It Starts In School highlights the community of support that exists in Pembrokeshire, helping young people get back into the classroom after a challenging few years. The campaign focuses on the benefits of school beyond academic lessons, amplifying the importance of key moments, friendships and shared memories that often begin in school. As part of the campaign, teachers, pupils and members of the community have starred in a TV advert which…

A Careers Fair will take place in Sobell Leisure Centre, Aberdare, Wednesday, September 21, 10am-4pm. A ‘quiet hour’ is available 3pm-4pm. If you’re looking for a fresh start, a career change, or starting your working life, there’s something for you. The Careers Fair gives you a chance to speak with employers, explore career options, and see jobs on offer. This is the first face-to-face Careers Fair since 2019, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone! Councillor Maureen Webber, Deputy Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, said: “The Careers Fair is incredibly popular, and I’m glad to see it back with…

Millbrook Primary School pupils and staff will be temporarily relocating while building investigation works are carried out on the Bettws site. Children were due to return to school on Monday 5 September for the start of the autumn term. Reception to year six pupils will now begin the autumn term on Thursday 8 September in the former Brynglas adult training centre (ATC). This will give school staff time to transform the centre into classrooms. Transport will be provided from and to Bettws and hot meals will be delivered to Brynglas each lunchtime. Potential issues with the Millbrook building were identified…