Author: Rhys Gregory

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Bridgend-based United Tooling Solutions (UTS) Group has launched a new vending solution, PPE Vend. The vending machine is designed to help the public remain safe and secure on the go by offering easy access to certified personal protective equipment (PPE). The machine is suitable for a range of public spaces where PPE may be required, such as airports, bus terminals, railway stations and shopping centres.  Members of the public can purchase individual items or multi-packs of personal protective equipment and hygiene products e.g. British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) grade reusable face-coverings and hand sanitiser, using contactless payment. A digital receipt,…

The Development Bank of Wales has further expanded its technology investments team with a new hire. Colin Batten has over 14 years’ experience working with technology businesses, at both start-up and Series A and Series B funding stages. He will be based out of the Development Bank’s Cardiff office. As a former director of internet and media at techUK Colin worked at the centre of the UK consumer technology markets, strategically advising technology and content companies how to navigate newly disrupted markets. Colin joined the Development Bank in May 2020, during lockdown. Talking about his appointment he said: “There’s a…

COMPANIES can save thousands of pounds on leadership and management training with the 20Twenty Business Growth Programme. The project will be delivering its Level 7 and Level 4 courses on a fully-funded basis over the next 12 months. Both levels are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and those that opt for the Level 7 will also achieve a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership – unique to 20Twenty. Bangor University delivers the 20Twenty programme in north east Wales in collaboration with Cardiff Metropolitan University, which delivers it in South Wales. Supported by the European Social Fund (ESF) through Welsh Government,…

Work is underway to extend and improve buildings at a comprehensive school in Swansea to meet the growing demand for Welsh medium education places in the city. The investment at Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr will also provide new outdoor sports facilities. Kier Construction has been appointed as the main contractor for the work that is being jointly funded by Swansea Council and the Welsh Government. The work will be phased, with the school remaining open and it is anticipated to be complete at the end of next year. Cllr Jennifer Raynor, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Education Improvement, Learning and Skills,…

Swansea residents who would like to raise funds for community projects are invited to a virtual workshop hosted by crowdfunding specialists. The free event, to be run twice – on July 15 and 22 – through online video conferencing facility Zoom, will be run by specialist funding organisation Spacehive. Those who log in will be shown how to make best use of Crowdfund Swansea, a partnership between Spacehive and Swansea Council. In its first few months, the initiative has attracted more than £64,000 of funding pledges from more than 330 backers. Four groups raising funds through the scheme have hit…

A UK-wide art awards originally launched in 2011 is making a welcome comeback to provide a creative outlet for those with special education needs struggling to cope during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Create! Awards have been brought back by popular demand by organisers Beechwood College following a four-year hiatus. Attracting thousands of entries from across the UK and overseas, as well as winning its own UK Award for Autism Best Practice, the originally titled Create! Art for Autism awards proved to be hugely popular amongst the autism community. Now known as Create! to reflect a wider inclusivity, the awards have…

A chef at a Michelin star restaurant who has brought Italian style and vintage vehicles to the world of mobile catering has kept his business going through the Covid-19 lockdown by switching to home delivery. Alex Vincenzo Miraglia runs Altieri Catering from the Lock Stock Storage Park on Saltney’s River Lane and after just 12 months in business had already built up an impressive list of clients including the Leeds Festival, Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show and Kelsall Steam Rally. Alex, from Naples, the home of pizza, has worked in a Michelin-starred restaurant in Milan and five-star hotels in Italy before…

Principality Commercial has provided £10m in funding to Family Housing Association, to support the development of affordable housing in south and west Wales. The financing from Wales’ largest building society will assist Family Housing Association’s plans to deliver many more affordable homes for communities who need it most. Based in Swansea, Family Housing Association currently manage over 2,800 quality affordable homes, as well as providing tenant services. In line with the Welsh Government’s housing agenda, the funding will also enable plans to develop low carbon homes of the future. The latest funding demonstrates Principality’s commitment to affordable housing in Wales.…

Staff at not-for-profit housing and care provider Pobl have been celebrating the launch of Pobl Homes & Communities with the help of family run Welsh sock manufacturer, Corgi.  The new business, which launched on July 1st  manages almost 15,000 homes across 14 Local Authorities in Wales, spanning from Monmouthshire in the East to Pembrokeshire in the West.  Corgi were commissioned to supply staff with a pair of their traditional luxury socks but with a Pobl twist. With most staff still working from home under lockdown, they were connected by the surprise delivery of bespoke socks featuring the colourful Pobl logo. Pobl Homes & Communities has been created via the coming together of three existing registered social landlords, Charter Housing Association, Derwen and Tai Gwalia, with almost 50 years’ experience of helping people…