Author: Rhys Gregory

The founding director of Cardiff-based creative agency CREO Interactive Limited has completed a management buy-out, selling 75% of the business to his three co-directors. Creative director Jordan Thorne, strategic director Kat Shaw and technical director Nick Coakley have acquired 75% of CREO from Richard Ward, who retains a 25% share. They become joint owners of the business with a six-figure loan from the Development Bank of Wales secured as finance. From humble beginnings as a two-man company operating from a small bedroom in 1999, CREO is now one of Wales’ most established agencies with a talented team of 12 and…

Wales’ legendary House Music party promoters Time Flies are back on Saturday 26th February for a massive celebration in the Welsh capital. The 1000 capacity Cardiff Tramshed will be rocking to its foundations as the legendary JUDGE JULES, JEREMY HEALY & JOHN KELLY, plus a host of local star DJs, take to the decks for this monster party over two floors of complete mayhem! “Celebrating 28 years of Time Flies makes me and the team immensely proud, but we couldn’t have reached this milestone without the incredible support from our loyal crowd plus the awesome DJs who play for our…

A fully-funded support programme aimed specifically at helping first-language Portuguese speakers to start and grow a business is launching in Wrexham. Wrexham’s Portuguese population is the third largest international community in the town but, as second-language English speakers, find themselves on the back foot when it comes to entrepreneurship with many facing barriers to accessing funding and business support. As a result, the Business Wales Wrexham Enterprise Hub is launching its StartUp Club to bring together like-minded individuals facing the same struggles and offer the Hub as a safe space for internationals to access the essential help they’re missing out…

The Farmers’ Union of Wales has expressed extreme concern that the recent Welsh Government Refreshed TB Eradication Programme consultation has been produced without any assessment of the ground-level impacts of the proposals. The consultation, which closes on 8 February 2022, contains significant and costly proposals which, if brought in, could see a significant rise in the number of cattle TB tests conducted, an increase in the number of cattle slaughtered and a reduction in compensation payments of around one third. Dr Hazel Wright, FUW Senior Policy Officer said: “Given the significance of this consultation, it is fair and reasonable for…

Commercial cleaning company Mrs Buckét has employed a new Head of People as it continues its drive to be one of the foremost employers in the cleaning and facilities management industry. Kate Ablett was previously employed by Brains as its Head of People and brings to her new role a wealth of HR experience. As part of her remit Kate will lead an integrated people service that delivers business goals through engaging, people focused activity, utilising best in class practices. Kate will also be responsible for creating a new overarching People Strategy for the ever-evolving organisation. This will include talent…

Following an extensive feasibility study, which assessed the potential opportunities in international football, the football associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have agreed to focus on a bid to host UEFA EURO 2028, the third largest sports event in the world. The feasibility study included an analysis of the economic impact, the political football landscape and likely costs of hosting major international tournaments. On balance, the five associations have decided to focus solely on an official bid to host UEFA EURO 2028, and have agreed not to bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.…

Parents have spoken about the damaging and disruptive impact physical punishment can have on children as a new law outlawing the practice is due to come into force in less than two months’ time. As one parent said: “I’ve always found you get further with sugar than you do with salt.” The new law – the Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Act 2020 – comes into force on 21 March 2022. It will effectively outlaw physical punishment of children by parents and guardians by removing the outdated legal defence of “reasonable punishment”. Nadia and Sy Joshua from…

A charity providing emergency food and support to the people of Flintshire will be able to pay almost the entire year’s rent on its Mold centre after a manufacturer’s donation. Flintshire Foodbank has been handed a timely boost after receiving £2,000 from Synthite, a chemical producer in the town. Synthite was awarded the figure by parent company Tennants Consolidated Ltd to pledge towards the efforts of a local charity. Flintshire Foodbank provides three days’ nutritionally balanced food and help to local people who are referred to them in crisis as they assist The Trussell Trust and its campaign to combat…

A BOOMING town centre continues to lead the way with shoppers in North Wales. And Mold has also become a favourite with pet owners after more than 20 businesses signed-up to allow dogs onto their premises. ‘Dog-Friendly Mold’ encourages anyone visiting the town with their four-legged friends to “leave only footprints” and ensure waste is picked up and disposed of to keep the streets clean. The campaign has been embraced by customers and store owners across the area, with many now offering tasty treats, water bowls, and safe outdoor spaces. Among them is RainbowBiz CIC social enterprise, whose director Sue…

A health & safety specialist in Neath has unveiled a series of positive announcements including new hires, a new office and a rebrand as it celebrates its fifth anniversary. CoreGenic, a specialist health & safety and environmental consultancy and training company, is celebrating its fifth year in business by launching a new website and announcing three new hires amid rapid growth and expansion plans. The three new hires span business development, accounts and construction. The company enjoyed rapid growth in 2021 as companies sought assistance in dealing with the complex workplace challenges of managing the risk of COVID-19. Now, with…