Author: Rhys Gregory

A British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) survey of more than 1,000 businesses, of which 96% are SMEs, has found that nine out of 10 don’t fully understand what the Government’s target of making the UK net zero by 2050 means for them. Net zero is a commitment to ensure a balance between greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere and those removed from it. Businesses can work towards net zero by reducing the emissions that a company makes directly, indirectly and the emissions associated through its supply chain. Both the UK and Welsh governments have set targets to achieve net zero…

Persimmon is opening the door to home ownership for more families in Newport with the launch of a new site in Llanwern. The housebuilder was joined by representatives from St. Modwen and Pobl Group to mark the recent release of 178 new quality homes for local people at its Springfield Meadows development @ Glan Llyn. Persimmon has partnered with Pobl at the Newport site in a move which will see the delivery of 18 new homes for the purposes of social housing. Glan Llyn – the £1bn major regeneration project being overseen by St. Modwen – continues to transform the…

RSPCA Cymru has launched an appeal for information after three ponies were removed from common land at Gelligaer due to concerns for their welfare. Officers from the animal welfare charity worked in partnership with Caerphilly County Borough Council, Redwings, World Horse Welfare and The British Horse Society to help the ponies on Tuesday morning (14 February). On veterinary advice, a skewbald mare, a skewbald yearling filly and a chestnut colt foal were removed from the common. The ponies were not microchipped. RSPCA inspector Suzi Smith said: “We are appealing for information to try and track down who these ponies belong…

The Secretary of State for Wales, David TC Davies, visited Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Llandaff campus to see first-hand the institution’s world leading research and innovation programmes, including robotics labs and food sensory analysis suites. Mr Davies met with Professor Cara Aitchison, Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff Met, and was given a tour of the university’s School of Technologies, School of Art & Design and Food Innovation Centre. The Secretary of State’s tour included a visit to the School of Technologies’ Eureka Robotics Lab, an innovative research hub which specialises in Service and Social Humanoid Robotics. The Centre is renowned for its use…

Cardiff-based agency reports strong growth and announces new partnership as part of mission to champion inclusive communications. Multi award-winning creative communications agency Folk has reported 62% quarterly income growth year-on-year, just three months after rebranding as part of its ongoing ambition to make representation and inclusion in marketing the norm. The independent Cardiff-based agency, which was founded by CEO Sharon Flaherty in 2014, recently rebranded from BrandContent to Folk and emphasised its commitment to creating  inclusive communications. Just three months after the agency refocus, it has contributed towards a 62% yoy uplift in the first quarter of its financial year…

Swansea charity Faith in Families has launched a Crowdfunder campaign to save the jobs of two play therapists working with children suffering the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) such as abuse and neglect. Faith in Families works in deprived communities in Swansea, providing family support through its Community Cwtch centres in Bonymaen, Clase and Portmead. As part of this, the charity’s team of play therapists support over 500 children each week, helping them to be brave and understand their emotions. “Children who have experienced often multiple ACEs and are struggling with big emotions such as anger and anxiety, which…

More than 15,000 families in Wales saved on childcare costs in December thanks to Tax-Free Childcare and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging those yet to sign up not to miss out. The latest figures revealed by HMRC show an increase of 3,595 families in Wales using the scheme compared to December 2021. Tax-Free Childcare is a financial support for working families with children up to the age of 11, or 16 if their child has a disability. The government top up can be used to pay for any approved childcare including holiday clubs, breakfast and after school clubs, child…

Wales & West Utilities has commenced a major research study to understand the potential scale and timing requirements for any role hydrogen could play within the aviation sector. The aviation sector presents significant challenges in achieving net zero emissions, currently contributing to 2.5% of global CO2 emissions and 7% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. The study will explore the barriers and challenges of using hydrogen to decarbonise the sector, not only as a direct fuel source for future aircraft, but also to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the aerospace supply chain. The six-month study will also explore how…

Ysgol Bro Teifi and Ysgol Dyffryn Cledlyn have come out on top in the Safer Internet Day Film competition 2023. Ysgol Bro Teifi won first prize in the primary category with their video ‘This is our voice’, and Ysgol Dyffryn Cledlyn came second. On Safer Internet Day, 07 February 2023, Ysgol Bro Teifi year 3 and 4 pupils who took part in the video were invited to an awards ceremony organised by Welsh Government. The aim of Safer Internet Day is to inspire a UK wide conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. This year’s theme was ‘Making…

Glitterbox makes its Welsh debut at the stunning Cardiff Castle, taking over the historic city centre venue for an all-day house and disco affair. Bringing world-class DJ talent to Wales on Saturday 1st July, club-goers can expect Glitterbox’s unique brand of party with its band of incredible performers, dancers and drags delivering the energy. Following a string of sold-out events in 2022, including its longest-ever season at Hï Ibiza, two Printworks London shows, and more recently a Parisian debut during Fashion Week, now the Glitterbox phenomena prepares to make its Welsh debut. Running from 2pm – 11pm, this red-hot mid-summer…