Author: Rhys Gregory

An engineering-solution business headquartered in the UK has rebranded, opened new offices internationally, and plans to double its £27m turnover in the next five years. Now referred to as the IPM Group (International Power and Marine Group Limited), the collective includes the formerly known Industrial Power and Marine Limited, and Power Consulting Midlands Limited (PCML). From its headquarters in Barry, South Wales, IPM Group is looking to expand its global footprint, having already completed over 16,000 projects worldwide. With significant growth being a driving factor, the desire was to establish the Group and become the preferred engineering partner for clients seeking to…

Everyone has that loved one. Their heads are always in the clouds, ears covered by headphones blasting new obsessions. Or perhaps they’re locked away, perfecting a guitar riff or nailing a drum fill. However, their passion is evident; music is at the centre of their universe. Buying this person a present can be tricky. On a surface level, it’s great that they have such apparent interests, but the question is, what to buy? Whether or not you’re musically inclined, these are the best gifts for the music lover in your life — no expertise necessary. Vinyl records: the timeless gift…

City Hospice, Cardiff’s local hospice, has paid tribute to one of its founders, Dr Elinor Kapp, who died peacefully over the weekend. In the early 1980s, Dr Elinor Kapp recognised the urgent need for a palliative care service in the city and played a leading role in founding City Hospice in 1984, transforming the way end of life care was understood and delivered in Cardiff. For over 40 years, she continued to serve as a trustee and, for many years, as Chair of the Clinical Governance Committee, guiding the charity with compassion and an unwavering commitment to ensuring the highest…

Miller & Carter Cardiff Bay reopened its doors to guests this month, unveiling a stunning new interior following a comprehensive transformation. Reimagined with elegance and sophistication in mind, the restaurant now boasts a beautifully contemporary design. The new look Miller & Carter Cardiff Bay seats 264 covers in a mix of bar and restaurant covers, both in the main dining and its new bar area. The restaurant can also hold an additional 48 covers in the external garden and patio areas. Miller & Carter Cardiff Bay has created 7 new jobs for the local area, with the positions being a…

The stark results from members of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), UKHospitality and Hospitality Ulster come as 84,000 hospitality jobs have been lost since the Budget, which imposed an additional annual cost of £3.4 billion on the sector. Hospitality businesses are clear about which three measures they believe are most important to drive growth: a reduction in VAT, amend April’s changes to employer NICs and delivery of lower business rates for the sector. The latest member survey from hospitality trade bodies reveals that: Tax rises have forced businesses to dramatically cut their…

The Welsh Government has confirmed an increase of £10 million to the available funding for the Development Bank of Wales to help accelerate the decarbonisation efforts of Welsh businesses. First launched in March 2023, the Green Business Loan Scheme is now being extended to £20 million with funding available until 2028. To date, over 30 Welsh businesses have benefitted from tailored support through the scheme, delivering forecasted carbon savings of more than 28,000 tonnes over the lifetime of their projects. This includes a loan of £3.2 million for Mold-based Thorncliffe Building Supplies to invest in a new wash plant and…

Since launching two years ago Pelly, a company which analyses data for football clubs, is going from strength to strength; having recently received academic support from Bangor University to improve their understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Pelly is a platform that focuses on centralising information and operations for professional football clubs, such as performance data (how many goals a player has scored, tackles made etc.), medical information (injury history), contracts, bonuses and even what they post on social media – all in one platform, making it easier for clubs to organise and analyse data effectively. The company collaborates with several…

Thursday the 21st August is GCSE results day, and amongst the many celebrations that often occur, there are some unfortunate cases where students haven’t received the results they had anticipated, causing panic, confusion, and disappointment. This can often leave parents with the task of guiding them through the pressure of working out what their next steps are, meaning it’s important to get it right and support your child as best as you can. Dr Richard Anderson, Head of Learning and Development at the online training provider, High Speed Training, provides parents with some expert tips on what to do if…

A legend of the Welsh farming community has hooked up with the UK’s leading trailer manufacturer in a new deal. Entrepreneur John Dalton, a familiar face on TV programmes such as Cefn Gwlad and Ffermio, has signed up as a distributor for Ifor Williams Trailers (IWT) for a huge swathe of Mid and West Wales. The father of five already heads up Dalton’s ATVs, at Talsarn, near Lampeter, and his sales patch for IWT takes in Newtown, Llangurig, Llanybydder and Llanarth. He also runs the family farm with the support of his wife, Ffion, and 86-year-old mother, Margaret. According to…

he new Haverfordwest signature bridge has been successfully manoeuvred into position following an overnight operation. The striking signature bridge replaces the old footbridge and is part of the wider Heart of Pembrokeshire regeneration project for the County Town, including the Western Quayside transformation and the public transport interchange. Dozens of people enjoyed the spectacle as a specialist crane delicately lifted the new bridge into position late on Saturday evening and into the early hours of Sunday morning. The bridge will now have finishing touches completed before an opening date is announced. Cllr Paul Miller, Deputy Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, said:…