Author: Rhys Gregory

The UK Government has refused to share its assessment of the impact of Brexit on energy prices, the Welsh Government has revealed. Questioned about fuel poverty by Labour’s Joyce Watson at the Senedd on Tuesday (19 Feb), energy minister Lesley Griffiths said the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has assessed the likely scale of price increases after Brexit – but has not shared that information with Wales. Mrs Watson, who represents the Mid and West Wale region, went on to warn that a ‘no deal’ Brexit would hit Wales’ energy sector, centred at Milford Haven. She…

Graham Potter, head coach at Swansea City, has revealed which team he will be supporting ahead of this weekend’s Guinness Six Nations clash between Wales and England. [aoa id=”1″] The Swans head coach said that despite his home being in Wales, his heart remains with England. Speaking as part of a six-part video series from Principality Building Society, Potter described his living in Wales as “wonderful” but will be keeping one eye on England to ensure he’s ready for banter with his Welsh colleagues at Swansea after the game. Principality’s video series, ‘Home from Home’, shares the stories of individuals…

Cardiff Bus is offering advance travel advice to rugby fans and customers heading into the city for Wales’s Six Nations’ match this weekend. The bus operator is alerting customers to route diversions and bus stop changes being put in place across the city ahead of Wales vs England at the Principality Stadium from 1.15pm pm to 8pm this Saturday. [aoa id=”1″] Bus stop changes will see the Baycar (service 6) starting from Customhouse Street and it will not serve the rear of Central Station or the city centre/Cathays Park loop during the road closure. The 8, 9, and 9A to…

The Minister for Housing and Local Government, Julie James AM, praised the success of the partnership working behind one of Cardiff’s latest social housing developments. Wordsworth Court consists of 48 x 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, which were built by Willis Construction in a prominent location near to the city centre.  The land was previously occupied by derelict buildings, which were subjected to vandalism.  Judith James, Chair of the Board for Cadwyn Housing said: “We’re thrilled to have delivered another high quality scheme in Cardiff which meets the local, affordable housing need and is now home to a number of…

The experienced beautician takes her service on the road, offering a full range of hair and beauty treatments to a growing list of clients in Wales and beyond. [aoa id=”1″] Pure Hair & Beautywas launched just over a year ago from Michelle’s base in Glynneath with aKickstart grant of £500 for essentials. The Kickstart programme is run jointly by Tata Steel subsidiary UK Steel Enterprise and Neath and Port Talbot County Borough Council. “That support was very important, and helped me get the business up and running,” said Michelle. “I used it to buy products and equipment for the business…

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed a call by North Wales police earlier this month to review legislation pertaining to the 1953 Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act in a bid to reduce the number of dog attacks on livestock in Wales. Current interpretation of the 1953 Act means that Police cannot seize a dog and keep it if the owner is known; even if the same dog is responsible for multiple attacks. A court has no power to ban an offender from getting another dog following a conviction. Dr Hazel Wright, FUW Senior Policy Officer said: “Livestock worrying…

Fifty jobs have been safeguarded at one of Wales’ leading TV production companies after ownership has been transferred to its employees, following support from the Development Bank of Wales. [aoa id=”1″] The move to give Cwmni Da’s staff ownership of the business through an Employee Ownership Trust has been made possible by a £750,000 investment by the development bank. It’s expected that this development, the first of its kind to be supported by the Wales Business Fund, will also allow the company to create 10 new jobs. Caernarfon-based Cwmni Da, founded in 1996, is an important producer with a long…

Bobath Children’s Therapy Centre Wales are delighted to announce they have received a generous donation of £12,000 from Pugh’s Garden Village, thanks to the success of their ‘Magic of Christmas’ experience which saw its key dates sell out within the hour of coming on sale. The Garden Village, which is based in both Radyr and Wenvoe, chose to support Bobath Children’s Therapy Centre Wales for their 2018 Christmas Charity. “We are extremely proud that as a local family business we are able to help support such a wonderful charity and are humbled by the therapy the centre offers to children…

To mark the 30th anniversary of Broadway’s popular Phantom of the Opera, Christ College Brecon collaborated with local theatre companies and professional actors to create a student-led performance of the acclaimed musical. Over the years, Christ College Brecon’s drama department has replicated many prominent theatre productions to give pupils an in-depth insight into plays that have captivated culture and society. Head of Christ College Brecon, Gareth Pearson said: “At Christ College Brecon we see drama as a living part of cultural heritage. It inspires our pupils to enter a world filled with creativity, and enables pupils to develop their ability…

BUSINESSES in North Wales have increased turnover, created a better environment for staff and unveiled expansion plans after managers and bosses took part in a prestigious leadership course. [aoa id=”1″] And many of them were at Bangor University for a celebration to mark the successful completion of another 20Twenty Business Growth Programme. More than 1,000 businesses have successfully navigated the popular qualification – in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University – which includes seminars, workshops and talks from some of the country’s top names in industry, among them Penderyn Whisky managing director Stephen Davies and BBC Business Doctor, Paul Thomas. Liz…