Author: Rhys Gregory

Newport-based tax and accountancy specialist Kilsby Williams is looking ahead to a promising 2026 following continued financial, team and client growth last year. The firm reported positive year end figures at the end of its accounting year, achieving 15% growth. This favourable position saw the business successfully launch a highly experienced forensic accounting and expert witness service, secure work with new clients including CCR Energy, Glamorgan Cricket and others, and increase its headcount to 76. To support its growing team and client portfolio, Kilsby Williams has promoted Astrid Hungerford to HR Manager. Astrid joined the firm as a senior payroll…

Gas-fired boilers are the most common heating system in Wales, and according to recent data, about 74 percent of Welsh households use gas central heating as the only way to heat their homes. Many people rely on gas central heating since it’s currently the most affordable and established heating method in the region, with gas being cheaper per unit than electricity. Also, boilers provide a reliable supply of heat and hot water on demand, which is why most Welsh families will replace their old boiler with a new model once it reaches the end of its life. Despite the current dependency on…

The fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4) saw take up in Wales, for industrial units over 50,000 sq ft, reach circa 675,000 sq ft, according to the latest report from global property consultant Knight Frank. The take up was around 250,000 sq ft higher than Q3 this year but down considerably on the same period in 2024. These figures comprise two lettings and three sales, including 165,000 sq ft at Queensway Way Meadows, Newport and 200,000 sq ft on Swansea Enterprise Park. The activity pushed take up for 2025 to just over 1.7 million sq ft which is significantly down on…

Multi-award-winning UK technology company de Novo Solutions, has announced the promotion of Helen Crisostomo to VP Business Development, recognising her exceptional leadership, strategic impact, and alignment with de Novo’s ambitious growth plans. Since joining de Novo from Oracle in September 2024, Helen has played a pivotal role in strengthening and scaling the organisation’s commercial capabilities. She has led the evolution of de Novo’s Business Development function, introducing greater structure, clarity, and consistency across sales and marketing operations, while helping to accelerate sustainable revenue growth. In her new role as VP Business Development, Helen will lead the execution of the company’s…

At CES 2026, BLUETTI introduced the Charger 2, a unified car and solar smart energy hub designed to redefine mobile power management. Addressing the critical energy bottlenecks faced by global travelers, RV and van travelers, and overlanders, the Charger 2 integrates high-speed alternator charging with solar input, featuring a plug-and-play, RV-ready system and bi-directional reverse charging capabilities. The BLUETTI Charger 2 Unified Car & Solar Smart Energy Hub is installed in the rear cargo area of an SUV. It is designed for easy installation in a variety of vehicles, including pickup trucks, camper vans, and Class C/B RVs. Breaking the…

A business leader sprang into action after hearing about plans to redistribute surplus goods from retail giants like Amazon to struggling families in Wrexham. Caroline Platt, the Managing Director of family-run Platts Agriculture in Llay, is leading the push to launch North Wales’ first multibank operation, aimed at providing essentials like clothing, bedding and toiletries. She revealed the idea to galvanise Wrexham businesses and charity organisations came during a charity trek in the Himalayas with Cherrie Bija, chief executive of the Faith in Families charity which runs the Cwtch Mawr multibank in Swansea. After returning home, she arranged a meeting of members of Wrexham Leadership Alliance and local charities with…

A biscuit factory in Llantarnam, South Wales, is set to take centre stage on national television this week, as it features in an episode of BBC Inside the Factory. The episode, airing on BBC One on Tuesday evening, gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how Jammie Dodgers are made. Presenter Paddy McGuinness follows the production process of the iconic biscuits, capturing the scale, speed and skill involved in creating a whopping 4.4 billion biscuits every year. From the brass roller that creates 2,880 Jammie Dodger tops and bottoms every minute, to the epic conveyor oven that’s the length of 8 double-decker buses, every step in the process is documented to show the care and high standards that go…

AN ACCLAIMED recruitment firm has launched a dedicated executive division, welcomed new staff, and is preparing to expand into fresh territories as demand continues to rise across North Wales and the North West. QiStaff, based in Rhyl, has unveiled its new Executive Search Division, driven by a five-strong award-winning team with more than 100 years of combined sector experience. The division will focus on senior appointments in the £35,000+ salary range, notably across manufacturing, engineering and industry – areas where the company has long been recognised as a specialist – in addition to a wide range of professions. As part…

The developer behind the Ger y Môr development in Saundersfoot and the local authority have marked their deal to deliver public housing on the site. Persimmon Homes West Wales and Pembrokeshire County Council have exchanged contracts on 21 high-quality properties that the former will hand over to the latter, once complete, to alleviate local housing pressure in Pembrokeshire. The 21 homes going to the Council on the site on Sandy Hill Road will be for social rent, while a further four at the development will also be reserved for local people. The agreement was marked on-site with representatives from Persimmon…

Christmas at Bute Park has closed its doors after another jam-packed festive season that saw 94,000 visitors flocking to enjoy the beautiful light trail. This year, guests enjoyed the spectacular display at the award-winning event, with a re-imagined route of all new installations created by a selection of world-class artists and designers, and tasty street food. Celebrity guests included Aaron and Colleen Ramsey, Love Island’s Nicole Samuel, former Big Brother and Miss Wales star Imogen Thomas, darts and radio presenter Polly James as well as rugby’s Scott Quinnell and Jonathan Fox Davies. Visitors enjoyed a selection of stunning displays, including…