Entries are now open for the 22nd annual Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 awards and Deloitte is looking for entries from companies all over Wales that use a proprietary technology in their business. [aoa id=”1″] The awards rank and recognise the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the UK, based on the last four years of revenue growth. Supporting Deloitte’s initiative for the UK’s fastest growing companies are the award sponsors DLA Piper, Oracle NetSuite and SVB. Since 1998, the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 awards have showcased an increasingly innovative and diverse range of UK-based technology companies and some of…
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Experienced lawyer Mandie Sewa has been appointed as Head of Business Immigration at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, where she joins as a partner. [aoa id=”1″] With over 19 years’ experience in UK immigration and nationality law, Mandie will be heading the Business Immigration team at Clarke Willmott, working across all of the firm’s seven regional offices. Mandie, who has been ranked as a leading Immigration lawyer by Legal 500, will assist individuals with a variety of personal immigration matters but will be concentrating on corporate issues including employing non-EU nationals, Brexit implications and the prevention of illegal working.…
Unseasonably strong southwesterly winds are expected to cause some disruption, with gusts over 40 mph possible quite widely inland. Gusts over 50 mph are possible along some coasts of the Bristol Channel, English Channel and through the Strait of Dover. What to expect It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities affected by spray and/or large waves Some short term loss of power and other services is possible Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer Some delays to road, rail, air and…
A top dairy farm is using green energy to power a major expansion of its herd and cut its huge electricity costs – and he plans to be able to show visiting farmers how well it works. [aoa id=”1″] Farmer Aled Morris milks 420 Holstein cows on almost 700 acres on the Denbighshire-Flintshire border at Marian Mawr, near Cwm, Dyserth, and sells it to the Co-op. He has just had a £20,000 twin-solar system specially designed and installed by local energy experts Hafod Renewables to help cut the massive £400 a week electricity bills run up by the power needed…
A ground breaking ceremony has signalled the start of a new housing development in Pencoed which will deliver 40 much-needed affordable homes on the site of the former Pencoed Primary School. [aoa id=”1″] Hafod, Bridgend County Borough Council and Bridgend based contractor, Jehu Group are working in partnership to redevelop the site which will help to meet a high demand for homes in the area. Hafod has invested over £20m in building new homes in the county borough in the past five years and is pleased to see this latest development underway. Jas Bains, Hafod Chief Executive, said: “The site…
Rusty – a gorgeous six-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier – arrived at RSPCA Bryn-Y-Maen Animal Centre back in June but he entered into RSPCA care back in April. [aoa id=”1″] RSPCA animal centre manager Victoria Williams said: “Rusty is such a sweetheart – but unfortunately he has struggled adjusting to kennel life. “At the moment he spends his time residing in the office, keeping a watchful eye on the staff at the centre. Rusty loves sleeping and can often be heard snoring in the office! We just love him – but we’d love nothing more to find a forever home for…
Grey Trees Brewery, based in Aberdare in South Wales, has won silver in the Champion Beer of Britain competition, one of the most prestigious and well-recognised beer awards. Hosted by CAMRA, judging takes place on the opening day of the Great British Beer Festival (6-10 August, Olympia London). [aoa id=”1″] Afghan IPA was a previous winner of the Strong Bitters category, taking first place in 2017. Made from Cascade, Citra and Simcoe hops, the ale has a tropical hop aroma and a crisp taste. The Champion Beer of Britain is the culmination of almost a year of local tasting panels…
Swansea-based Internet of Things (IoT) company, Vortex IoT, has appointed a new Head of Sales as part of its ambitious expansion plans.
The animal welfare charity was contacted yesterday (5 August) after the gull was found covered in blood in a garden at Broad Street. [aoa id=”1″] RSPCA inspector Gemma Black said: “When I got there I discovered a gull that couldn’t stand with a nasty wound on its wing. “It was immediately odd as it was confined to a garden with no access in and out. Based on its injuries I suspected the gull had been shot – likely mid flight or whilst on a nearby roof. [/aoa] “I took the gull to nearby vets who sadly immediately made the decision…
A nurse at Wales’ largest Emergency Unit is the first nurse in Wales to receive Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) accreditation from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM). [aoa id=”1″] Ponnie Jayakumar, who has worked at the Emergency Unit at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) since 2003, started her journey towards the new RCEM accreditation in 2015 after qualifying as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in 2013. Ponnie started her nursing career in India in 1992 and came to Wales to join UHW in 2003 working as a staff nurse before becoming a sister in 2008. With 24 years of…