Author: Rhys Gregory

A family-run business which began life in Caerphilly nearly a decade ago is reinforcing its commitment to the town by relocating to a new premises in the borough as part of its ongoing expansion. Fire Seals Direct, a leading supplier of fire protection products, including fire doors, seals, and ironmongery, has moved its main operations from Pontygwindy Industrial Estate to a new 30,000 sq. ft facility in Ystrad Mynach. The relocation comes following a period of impressive growth for the company, with turnover tripling and headcount increasing significantly over the past five years as demand for its products has surged.…

Coleg Cambria and Paris Saint-Germain Academy UK Launch ‘Open to All’ Football Academy in North Wales. Paris Saint-Germain Academy UK is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Coleg Cambria, bringing world-class football training to North Wales through the launch of a brand-new PSG Academy programme based at the college. Launching in September 2025, the football academy will offer young players aged 16-19 the chance to train under the renowned methodology of Paris Saint-Germain, one of the most iconic football clubs in the world, while studying full-time at one of the UK’s leading further education colleges. Combining the PSG…

Just Jump, the acclaimed live theatre production promoting water safety awareness, returns to Cardiff Bay with free performances at the Norwegian Church Arts Centre this May. Originally commissioned by Cardiff Harbour Authority and Port of Milford Haven, the Theatr na nÓg production continues its mission to educate young people about the risks of entering unmonitored waters. First launched in 2017, Just Jump received the Arts & Business Cymru Award for the Environment and has since toured Cardiff schools, reached over 1,000 online viewers during lockdown, and was made into a short film in 2021. In 2023 and 2024, the production…

South Wales-based Mallows Bottling has diversified into new territory with the launch of a 5-litre squash product line – a move already delivering an estimated £700,000 in incremental annual revenue. The Llantrisant business, co-founded by father-and-son team Andy and Rhys Mallows and supported by the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP), has secured significant new contracts for the line, which includes a range of single and double-strength squash flavours. The expansion has created three new jobs, added new capacity, and strengthened the business’s resilience in a competitive and rapidly changing drinks market. The squash line reflects Mallows’ commitment to practical innovation and…

In response to a growing number of incidents involving lithium-ion battery fires, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) is issuing a warning about the potential dangers, urging proper usage and storage of devices and vehicles to help prevent fires and injuries. Electric bicycles, scooters, vapes, mobile phones and other devices utilising this type of battery are more popular than ever. However, these batteries can pose serious fire risks if damaged, improperly charged, or exposed to heat. Fortunately, these fires are largely preventable with simple safety steps. When lithium-ion batteries are damaged, they can overheat, catch fire, and even lead…

This August Bank Holiday, the rhythms of the Caribbean will take over Cardiff’s premiere music venue Tramshed, as the Rum & Reggae Fest arrives for its first-ever Cardiff edition. Following the huge success of previous events across the UK, this vibrant day-party packing in rum cocktails, live acts, street food and carnival performers, is now ready to bring the sunshine vibes to South Wales on Sunday 24th August 2025. “We’ve been bringing the Rum & Reggae Fest to cities all over the UK, and Cardiff has been calling for it. Tramshed is the perfect venue for our first-ever takeover here,…

Neatcrown Corwen Ltd, a family-owned manufacturer of chemical products for agriculture and horticulture, is planning international expansion following a multi-million-pound funding package from Lloyds. Based in the picturesque town of Corwen in North Wales, the contract manufacturer has been working alongside numerous multinational home and garden and agricultural brands to manufacture and package quality products. For nearly 25 years, the Neatcrown site has provided bespoke solutions for clients, producing nutrition and protection solutions for plants and crops. It offers services ranging from raw material sourcing to global dispatch – serving 35 countries from the USA to Australasia. Neatcrown proudly supports…

An actor and award-winning director is heading up a new drama hub at a TV production company in North Wales. The appointment of Martin Thomas to run the newly-created department at Cwmni Da is part of an expansion plan to safeguard and create jobs at the employee-owned company. He said: “There is huge potential to develop something really exciting. If giants like Netflix, Amazon and HBO are coming to North Wales to film surely we can also use these locations to make high quality drama for S4C and other broadcasters.” The move heralds a reset at the Caernarfon-based company following…

An Ebbw Vale care home has been taken on by a new owner, supported by a £2.97 million loan from the Development Bank of Wales. Bankhouse Care Home, in Beaufort, provides residential, nursing and dementia care for 54 residents. After a period on the market, the care home has been bought by Abergavenny-based Oxford Care Group supported by £2.97 million from the Wales Flexible Investment Fund. Oxford Care Group is owned by BP Khanal and Rama Khanal Guragain. This is the third time that the company has been supported by the Development Bank, having previously had funding to purchase Sketty…

The average price of a home sold in Wales increased to £238,413 in the first quarter of 2025, up 2.2% on the previous quarter and 4.0% higher than the same period last year. The figures have been released by Principality Building Society in its Wales House Price Index for Q1 2025 (January – March), which demonstrates the rise and fall in house prices in each of the 22 local authorities in Wales. While affordability challenges remain, the steady rise in both prices and the number of transactions – which reached 10,000 in Q1 (up 20% on last year) – suggests…