Author: Rhys Gregory

A £4M industrial estate built by a Flintshire construction and civil engineering firm has been fully let, securing 150 jobs for the area. [aoa id=”1″] Kings Court in Sandycroft, built by The Hollingsworth Group close by to the firm’s headquarters in Engineer Park, is now home to 10 businesses spread across 12 units ranging in size from 4,500 square feet up to 18,000 square feet. The new business park, off Prince William Avenue, has transformed a former piece of waste land into a thriving hub of industry by becoming home to various companies. These include a family-run sachet packaging service…

A beautician from Tycroes has won an award from Diabetes UK Cymru after her fundraising nail-a-thons raised almost £3,000. Lowri Vaughan-Hadley, 31, has held 24-hour nail-a-thons for the last two years, raising a total of £2,798. Lowri has been running her beauty business, Lowri’s Vanity House, from her home since 2015. She was inspired to support the charity in honour of her mother, Michelle Hadley, who has Type 1 diabetes. Lowri was presented with the charity’s Inspire Award for Fundraising at a surprise ceremony in front of family and friends in Ammanford. Lowri said, “Mum was diagnosed with Type 1…

Business confidence in Wales rose four points during July to 16 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. [aoa id=”1″] Companies in Wales reported lower confidence in their business prospects, which fell 12 points to 11 per cent, but higher economic optimism, which rose 19 points to 20 per cent. Together, this gives an overall confidence of 16 per cent. Businesses’ hiring intentions showed a net balance of 10 per cent of businesses in Wales expected to hire more staff during the next year, down 17 points on last month. [/aoa]Across the…

Welsh sporting icons Jade Jones and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson are amongst twelve top UK athletes competing for public votes after reaching the finals of this year’s 25th Birthday National Lottery Awards – the annual search to find the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded athlete and projects. The Sporting Legend category in the Awards provides a golden opportunity to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the UK’s world class National Lottery funded athletes, whilst demonstrating the impact that National Lottery players have had on elite sport since 1997. [aoa id=”1″]Flint’s golden girl, Jade Jones, was the first British athlete to become an Olympic Taekwondo…

On Sunday 11 August 2019, Aberystwyth Sea2shore food festival will be held on Aberystwyth promenade. The food festival will be officially opened by the Chairman of Ceredigion County Council, Peter Davies MBE. [aoa id=”1″] A range of traders offering a variety of quality local produce and many non-food stalls will be present at the festival. As well as food and art and craft stalls there will be a wide range of activities suitable for the whole family. Children will have an opportunity to go-cart, have fun on the trampolines, face painting and a variety of other activities. [/aoa] Representatives from…

The North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed a report from a group of cross-party MPs who predict the UK will fully legalise cannabis within five to 10 years. Arfon Jones, a former police inspector, is a long-time advocate of drugs reform and says the conclusions of the MPs’ fact-finding trip to Canada are a step in the right direction. Last year Canada became the first G7 country to allow recreational use of cannabis which is designated as a Class B drug in the UK and anyone caught with it could face up to five years in prison. There…

Oakwood Theme Park will be opening its doors late into the night this summer as the park’s popular ‘After Dark’ events return for another year. [aoa id=”1″] The Pembrokeshire theme park, which this year opened a brand new ride, will stay open until 10pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout August, as well as the bank holiday Monday, giving visitors the chance to celebrate the longer summer evenings by riding the park’s attractions as the sun sets. After Dark will see Oakwood transform into a late-night extravaganza with live music, entertainment, fireworks, paint parties and illuminated rides lighting up the sky.…

Bill’s Restaurant and Bar has undergone a major transformation with modern decor, luxurious velvet seating and stunning chandeliers. Set in the beautiful Edwardian Wyndham arcade, it’s amongst a rare breed of independent restaurants, cafes and specialist shops. The transformation doesn’t stop with the interior, there is a refurbished terrace too and they have added an extra 12 seats outside – perfect for the summer months and beyond. The restaurant also has a special partnership with Cineworld for three months after re-opening, which allows anyone who watches a film at the Mary Ann Street Cineworld to get either a free starter…

A NORTH WALES developer is to roll-out 20 new shops across Wales in partnership with a national disability charity. [aoa id=”1″] Bearmont Capital has identified sites across the country and will purchase them over the coming months before refitting and revealing to customers and supporters of Sense, a charity that supports people with complex disabilities. Bearmont CEO Rob Lloyd, from Rhos-on-Sea, says the move will create jobs and make use of empty town centre premises, including the former Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) building in Mostyn Street, Llandudno. [/aoa] “Llandudno will be the first retail outlet we launch with Sense…

A world-leading exporter of saws and blades for the food industry has revealed a sharp new brand identity as it marks its 100th birthday.  The Newport-based Atlantic Service Company chose the IFFA trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, to unveil an exciting new logo and website. The IFFA show, which is the biggest in the meat industry, attracts more than 1,000 exhibitors and 67,000 visitors from 149 countries, providing the perfect back-drop for Atlantic’s centenary celebrations. [aoa id=”1″]The sophisticated and modern two-tone logo is designed to signify the cleanliness and sharpness of Atlantic’s products, while the website showcases both the company’s…