Author: Rhys Gregory

Cymru’s 23-player squad for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 finals in Switzerland has been announced by Rhian Wilkinson on the top of the Wyddfa, Wales’ highest summit. Angharad James will captain the squad and is one of four centurions that have been selected for Cymru’s first major tournament in the women’s game. The three other selected centurions are Cymru’s most capped player Jess Fishlock, Hayley Ladd and Sophie Ingle, who has been selected after a period out with an ACL injury. Cymru will face the winners of the last two EURO tournaments in England (2022) and the Netherlands (2017), as…

The summer season is in full swing at Cardiff Airport, the National Airport of Wales, offering travellers a fantastic choice of exciting destinations. With expanded services from TUI, Ryanair, and Vueling, the Airport is enjoying a busier summer than in 2024. Travellers can now fly direct to nearly 30destinations, connecting to over 150 global locations with just one stop in Amsterdam – including long-haul favourites such as Dubai, New York, Toronto, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Airlines have responded to rising demand with enhanced schedules and more frequent flights from Cardiff: Ryanair has its largest ever summer programme from Wales on…

As temperatures soar, Pride Cymru returns to the Welsh capital this weekend. What began in 1985 as a modest march along Queen Street – led by Cardiff University students – has blossomed into one of the UK’s most vibrant LGBTQ+ celebrations. From fewer than 100 participants at the original march to over 50,000 expected to celebrate in the city centre this weekend, Pride Cymru has grown into one of Cardiff’s most significant cultural and economic events. PRIDE CYMRU THROUGH THE YEARS 1985–1987: The first Pride marches in Cardiff began in 1985, organised by Cardiff University’s Gay Society, with around 100…

A management buy-out (MBO) part-funded with a significant equity investment from the Development Bank of Wales has ensured continuity for Ferndale-based Screentec, as the print business prepares for future growth. Screentec, which employs 26 people locally, has been a trusted supplier of high-quality screen, digital, and large format printing solutions since 1997. Based in the Rhondda Valley, the company has built a reputation for quality and innovation, with clients in sectors including manufacturing, construction and professional services. The equity investment from the Development Bank has enabled the founding directors David Dean and Darren James to pursue other business interests .…

UK based IT services provider, Orbits IT, has completed its transition to employee ownership, in a deal designed to secure the long-term stability, growth and independence of the business. Founded in 2010, Orbits IT has become a leading provider of managed IT support and services for small and medium-sized businesses across the UK, with offices in South Wales, West Midlands and the South West. The company’s experienced team delivers a full spectrum of IT solutions, including business IT support, cyber security, cloud services, and managed infrastructure, with a reputation built on responsiveness, reliability, and a personal, client-focused approach. The decision…

A growing social enterprise that provides a lifeline for people in Corwen and Llangollen is expanding after securing £500.000 in funding. The grant from the National Lottery – People and Places fund will enable South Denbighshire Community Partnership (SDCP) to create two new jobs and extend services into the evenings and weekends as well as weekdays. The injection of cash also secures the future of the not-for-profit company for the next four years, according to the new woman at the helm. Mother-of-four Sally Lloyd Davies, from Maerdy, has been appointed as the new chief officer of the organisation. She’s following…

A special £270,000 fund has been launched to boost the tourism industry in Flintshire. Businesses that contribute to the county’s visitor economy are being urged to apply for money from the second phase of the Flintshire Tourism Grant Fund before the closing deadline on July 31. The first phase of the programme saw 36 grants totalling £462,000 awarded, creating 15.5 full time equivalent jobs and safeguarding 117 jobs. Grants are distributed by regeneration agency Cadwyn Clwyd who are calling on firms to get in touch. Cadwyn’s business partnerships officer Donna Hughes visited Clwydian Range Distillery to see how owners Fiona Lewis and…

Mentera, a leading business support and development organisation, is delighted to announce that it has raised £17,500 for Cancer Research Wales over two years of dedicated fundraising. This significant achievement reinforces Mentera’s unwavering commitment to supporting vital cancer research in Wales. Cancer Research Wales is an independent Welsh charity and the only charity dedicated to funding cancer research in Wales, for Wales. The impressive sum was raised through a diverse range of fundraising activities undertaken by Mentera staff. The decision to extend the charity partnership for a second year was made following the brave battle of a valued team member,…

With the CBI and the Principality Building Society celebrating landmark anniversaries this year, the drive for Wales to achieve sustainable economic growth has been given a boost after the appointment of Principality director Iain Mansfield as CBI Wales Vice Chair. Iain, Chief Financial Officer at the 165-year-old building society, brings substantial business experience, insights and considerable acumen to the CBI which is also celebrating a special anniversary – 60 years as the voice of business. He will be Chair-designate of CBI Wales, stepping up to this role in 2026. He is working with CBI Wales Director Russell Greenslade and Chair…

The Investment Fund for Wales (IFW) has invested more than £18m into Wales’ small businesses since its launch in late 2023. This milestone was reached almost eighteen months after the launch of the fund, following 71 investments into over 67 businesses located across Wales and includes an additional £3m of private sector co-investment which has been leveraged as a result of the IFW’s support. The £130m fund was launched by the British Business Bank in November 2023 with the aim of driving sustainable economic growth by supporting new and growing businesses across the whole of Wales. The fund includes a…