Author: Rhys Gregory

The Enterprise Hub – a collaboration between Menter Môn and M-SParc in Gaerwen – has launched Miwtini, a new business start-up programme for people in Conwy, Denbighshire, Anglesey and Gwynedd. The Miwtini programme will be holding training sessions on a variety of entrepreneurship topics to help individuals “make it happen”. The aim is for them to come into the programme with a business idea and leave ready to start, with a community of like-minded people to help them along the way. The workshops will encourage participants to try something out, making something happen, do something different or begin something new. The…

Anyone looking to find entertainment in Wales does not have to look too far. The country is blessed with well-known singers and lesser-known vocalists littering the bars and clubs. Today, much of the entertainment and casino industry has moved online, where people seek their thrills by playing slot machines or watching Welsh-made shows on streaming platforms like Netflix. Unfortunately, classic shows like these have become fewer and further between. New calls from different groups are asking the Welsh Government to do something about it and protect the future of the Welsh tv and film industry. The Background and Stats The creative industry is an…

The Wrexham Enterprise Hub is celebrating having reached more than a ‘century’ of members as 114 startups and small businesses have now called the coworking space home. The milestone was recognised with a visit from the Economy and Transport Minister, Ken Skates AM, who spoke with businesses based at the Hub about their experiences and plans for the new year. Since launching in May 2018 the Enterprise Hub has held more than 65 events and supported more than 300 individuals and businesses. As well as enabling businesses to start, the team in Wrexham have played a key role in helping…

A massive search has been launched to find two youngsters to take over the title roles in the hit TV series, Deian a Loli, about a mischievous pair of twins with secret super powers. Production company Cwmni Da are looking for two child actors to take over the main characters because the current duo, Gwern Jones, 11, from Llanrug, near Caernarfon, and Lowri Jarman, 12, from Llanuwchllyn, near Bala, are too long in the tooth to play the parts in the Welsh language series. According to producer Angharad Elen, no previous acting experience is necessary. The candidates will need to send…

A MULTI-MILLION pound early New Year present has arrived to turbo-charge the Swansea Bay City Deal. The first phase of City Deal funding – worth £18 million – has been released by the UK Government and Welsh Government for the investment programme, which covers Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea. The funding is based on the approval of two City Deal projects – the Swansea City and Waterfront Digital District, and Canolfan S4C Yr Egin. Construction work has now started on a 3,500-capacity digital indoor arena on a site adjacent to the LC in Swansea. Also forming part of…

The police unit tasked with tackling serious and organised crime across southern Wales has been involved in more than 300 arrests and seized more than 30 kilogrammes of drugs during 2019. Tarian, the southern Wales regional organised crime unit is tasked with tackling serious and organised crime across southern Wales and managing the threat posed from crime types such as firearms supply, county drugs lines, child sexual exploitation, cybercrime and modern day slavery. In 2019, officers from the unit have directly arrested 47 people, secured jail sentences of 199 years for both drugs and cybercrime, recovered six weapons under firearms…

Speakers from Amazon, INTEL and Pfizer are set to meet with Welsh innovators this March at an event which promises to reveal the near future technologies that will transform frontline health and social care in Wales and beyond. ‘Tomorrow’s Health 2020’, a major conference organised by Life Sciences Hub Wales, will see health and social care pioneers, industry experts and academia join forces to explore how collaborations in Wales will bring to life new revolutions in healthcare. Discussions will include explorations of how artificial intelligence and cloud computing will transform the care that we and future generations receive. Amazon, Intel…

Leading up to the annual RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch over weekend of January 25, 26 and 27, RSPB Cymru is holding exciting events on its nature reserves across Wales. From discovering how to make some brilliant bird feeders to identifying the creatures you share your home with, there’s something for everyone. Come along to RSPB Ynys-hir on Sunday, January 19, from 10.30am – 3pm, and practise your bird ID skills with the birds on our feeders. You’ll also get to make a bird cake to take home. No need to book. Cost £2 per bird cake. For further information call:…

Online career and hiring marketplace Digital Profile has identified the top skills employers are looking for when it comes to recruiting new staff this new year. The pioneering job-hunting company, which helps businesses find new employees and job seekers find employment, found that soft skills including communication, numeracy and literacy are crucial requirements from employers. Digital Profile specialises in recruiting for the creative and tech industries, so when it came to technical ability and knowledge, employers are looking for those with understanding of Javascript programming language, as well as CSS (cascading style sheets), PHP, UX (user experience design) and GIT…

An “incredibly worthy” cancer research charity transforming lives across Wales is set to benefit from the inaugural Wales STEM Awards. Cancer Research Wales, which invests over £1 million each year in ground-breaking cancer research projects, has been chosen as the nominated charity partner for the first annual awards. The charity, which is dedicated to developing life-changing treatments, diagnostic techniques, and research, will receive all funds raised through the newly established event taking place at Cardiff City Hall on May 1st. The Wales STEM Awards will celebrate those making a difference to, and championing, the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)…