Author: Rhys Gregory

A group of 244 high-potential SMEs in South Wales has generated over £900m combined revenue growth in the last three years, according to new research by BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active investor. [aoa id=”1″] The research looks at growth in turnover and employees among the UK’s private companies with revenues between £3m and £150m, a category of 13,286 businesses nationwide, of which 389 are based in Wales. South Wales SMEs make up nearly two-thirds of Wales’s high-potential businesses, with 244 companies headquartered across Gwent, South, Mid and West Glamorgan. These South Wales-based businesses have experienced 17 percent…

To mark World Autism Awareness Month, not-for-profit Dimensions has partnered with major entertainer brands to organise a raft of autism friendly events across the month in Cardiff. [aoa id=”1″] These activities coincide with research from Dimensions showing the vital importance of autism friendly environments for people with autism, and their loved ones. Elements of a traditional cinema screening can discourage visits from people with autism, 80% of whom have felt excluded from their local community. Their top concerns include too much noise, having to sit through adverts and trailers, and worrying about being judged by others. [/aoa] Dimensions, the national autism and learning…

PLANS to develop one of the world’s biggest planetariums in Wales are receiving support from pioneers including The Eden Project’s Sir Tim Smith and will transform the site of the iconic former Tower Colliery in the South Wales Valleys. [aoa id=”1″] With the site no longer in use since official closure in 2008, Planetariwm Wales will be a catalytic driver for future investment, creating employment opportunities and economic regeneration in the immediate areas and wider city region. Planetariwm Wales will kickstart economic regeneration and investment in the area through three main strands, including a Planetariwm Theatre, an Experiential Discovery Centre…

A college learner from the south Wales valleys has helped raise £12k for Velindre Cancer Centre after taking part in a fundraising trek across the ancient kingdom of Nepal in aid of the organisation. [aoa id=”1″] Eighteen-year-old Jake Phillips, from Miskin, Rhondda Cynon Taf, took part in a five-day hike across mountainous and remote land in the region to raise money for the Centre. Taking on the challenge with his father, Simon, Jake wanted to thank the Centre for the outstanding support and treatment it had provided to a member of his family over the last year. Joining 50 other…

Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism Dafydd Elis-Thomas joined National Trust Director General Hilary McGrady today to open a new community hub at Tredegar House. With aspirations to become the epicentre of learning and social engagement for the residents of Duffryn (Newport), the renovated building now comprises a wheelchair accessible kitchen, training room and lounge area while the adjoining outdoor spaces have been transformed into an accessible, community-managed allotment and garden. With interest from a number of local organisations such as Growing Space, Urban Circle and Newport City Homes, the hub has already begun to hint at its potential of…

The South Wales Law Awards is proud to introduce TSR Legal Recruitment as feature sponsor for the inaugural South Wales Law Awards. The South Wales Law Awards is set to recognise the outstanding achievements of the law community at a black tie gala dinner on Wednesday the 15th May 2019. Hosted by one of Welsh Television and Radio’s most popular presenters Sara Edwards at the iconic Bear Hotel – Cowbridge Karen Jones, Director at TSR Legal Recruitment, said: “I’m delighted that we are sponsoring this year’s South Wales Law Awards and supporting this event. The South Wales Law Awards highlights the contributions made…

Genesis Biosciences has scooped the ‘Contract Innovation’ award at the CSSA Awards 2019 for its innovative and eco-friendly range of cleaning products.

You’ve heard of solar and wind power – but Wales’s leading science discovery centre is set to use fish to generate electricity for its new £5.7 million building in Cardiff. [aoa id=”1″] Techniquest, which provides engaging STEM education to people across Wales, is exploring harnessing the power of fish from the adjacent bay area to help power its new Science Capital building. The building initiative, which was approved earlier this year, will add an additional 60% of exhibition space to the Cardiff centre, including a community space, café and shop, along with a roof terrace and courtyard. Due to the…

Immotion Group, the UK-based immersive virtual reality (“VR”) ‘Out of Home’ entertainment business, is pleased to announce the release of its new live-action VR experience, Swimming with Humpbacks. [aoa id=”1″] This world-first experience provides a rare glimpse and insight into one of the most mysterious creatures on the planet, the giant Humpback whale. The breath-taking short film is exclusively available on Immotion’s VR Cinematic motion pods at the Company’s [11] ImmotionVR stores across the UK, including Immotion’s store in St David’s Shopping Centre in Cardiff. [/aoa] Building on Immotion’s VR aquatic expertise, the experience is the first instalment in Immotion’s Blue…

Chief executive David Jones was joined by Wrexham Assembly Member Lesley Griffiths and special guests last week for a turf-cutting ceremony to mark the occasion. [aoa id=”1″] The Grove Park Road site is the latest to undergo a revolutionary refurbishment following multi-million pound improvements to Cambria buildings at Deeside, Northop and nearby Bersham Road. Bodelwyddan-based Wynne Construction are to build new facilities including a three-storey complex equipped with the latest digital technology, a 200-seat conference hall, new training kitchens and restaurant, a cutting-edge study space, a revolutionary sports space and IT suites. [/aoa] Up to 500 workers will be employed…