Author: Rhys Gregory

An award-winning PR agency is celebrating following its recent new hire to support client base growth, as well as its recognition from key industry awards. Mold-based Outwrite PR has appointed account manager Evie Shaw, who joins from a Manchester agency. With six years of agency expertise, Evie has a wealth of PR experience in construction, sustainability, logistics, property and tourism, which aligns perfectly with Outwrite’s core sectors. Evie’s recruitment follows a string of client wins and organic growth for Outwrite, with Caulmert, Door Warehouse, and Tiles and Trims partnering with the agency in recent weeks. Outwrite has been engaged for…

The August bank holiday weekend is upon us and with it comes the chance to get away for a few days. However, it is important that motorists stay safe when getting away this bank holiday. The experts at National Scrap Car have put together a few tips to help motorists get through the bank holiday rush safely. Do the essential checks before setting off Before setting off on any long journey motorists should always take the time to do the essential checks on their vehicles, particularly if this is their first long trip since winter ended. The essential checks include:…

Welsh businesses are the least confident in the UK in their prospects for the coming year, a quarterly survey of chartered accountants has revealed. ICAEW’s Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) for Wales for Q3 2022, published today (Thursday 25 August 2022), found sentiment had plunged back into negative territory as companies faced challenges from input price inflation, staffing levels and skills shortages. With firms facing a crisis from the cost of doing business, amid soaring energy prices and high inflation, ICAEW said households and companies would need support in the short-term to get through the next few months. Key challenges for…

A HEARING care centre celebrating its 25th anniversary will expand further after listening to customer demand. Colwyn Bay Hearing Practice has opened a clinic in Chester, adding to its satellite sites in Mold and Anglesey. Owner Adrian Dowling – a qualified audiologist for more than 30 years – also revealed a new member of staff will join their five-strong team this September. With the health and safety of patients his top priority throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, he says they are in a strong position moving forward. “Like all industries we faced challenges but thanks to our reputation for customer service…

EastEnder Adam Woodyatt and opera superstar Lesley Garrett will lead the cast of Bartlett Sher’s multi award-winning production of My Fair Lady, coming to Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre this November as part of a UK and Ireland tour.  My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady”. But who is really being transformed? With a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, My Fair Lady boasts a score including the classic…

In the midst of GCSE and A-Level results day, both students and parents are anxiously waiting to see what’s inside those all-important envelopes. As well as the long hours of revision and nerves in the exam hall, many young people have spent the year planning their next steps. Whilst most people are aware of apprenticeships, there are still many misconceptions about them. Educ8 have reviewed the commons myths and have busted the top 5 below. ‘Apprenticeships are just for vocational skills, like plumbing or hairdressing.’ While it’s true that there are courses for these types of skills, there are many…

Broadcaster Siân Lloyd is calling on people across Wales to put their best foot forward in aid of Parkinson’s UK – with a major walk around Cardiff. Siân, from Maesteg, was inspired to support the charity by the experience of her beloved mum Barbara, who sadly passed away in 2019, after living with the condition for ten years. The meteorologist and Parkinson’s UK supporter is inviting members of the public to sign up for this year’s Walk for Parkinson’s, which takes place in  the Welsh capital on Saturday 24 September 2022. People of all ages and abilities are being encouraged…

A growing distribution and warehouse company has set up a driver training academy to help fuel future growth and create 30 new jobs. McCarthy Distribution, based on Wrexham Industrial Estate, is on course to increase turnover to £15 million after clinching a series of lucrative contracts. As part of the deal for new drivers, McCarthy pay all the training costs to get them up to speed in exchange for the recruits signing up to stay on board for at least two years. According to McCarthy, they like to take things “slow and steady” with new recruits starting on delivery vans.…

The South Wales Business Awards is making a final call for applications. Applications close Friday 2ndSeptember 2022. The South Wales Business Awards is the leading business awards in Wales and has championed the best in South Wales business since 2008. The last awards held before COVID suspension saw over 170 of the best business in Wales attend. Sara Edwards, one of Welsh television and radio’s most popular presenters is to host the South Wales Business Awards on Friday 30th September at the Hilton Hotel in Cardiff. The categories for this year’s applications are: Young Entrepreneur of the year Best New…

The Federation of Small Businesses in Wales have called on Bridgend County Borough Council to confirm an increase in fuel rates paid to bus and coach providers who carry children to school. After fuel rates rising rapidly and steeply, many local authorities have recently agreed to pay higher fuel rates to their providers to help them survive and provide essential transport services. Bridgend County Borough Council has not announced any plans to do so, despite calls from local providers and business representative groups. Uncertainty about fuel rates is having a significant and damaging impact on providers who remain unsure whether…