Author: Rhys Gregory

A Cardiff based risk management firm specialising in health and safety, environmental and quality compliance has its eyes set on international expansion after consolidation in the UK and investment in its technology offering.    [aoa id=”1″] Alcumus Group, which turns over £48.1million and employs more than 560 employees across five offices in England and Wales, will significantly invest in its product offering, increase headcount and explore additional acquisitions, following support from NatWest to free up capital. The technology-led business develops and implements user friendly software, alongside accreditation and certification, to help companies capture risk data and ensure health and safety compliance.…

UCAC education union has welcomed the proposal made by Welsh Government today to allow an extra INSET day each year for the next three years. The intention is for the extra day to be used to support the introduction of the new curriculum. A consultation on the proposal will be launched this week. In addition, the Education Minister, Kirsty Williams AM outlines the way in which Welsh Government will take forward the recommendations contained in the Professor Mick Water’s report ‘Teaching: a valued profession which was published in September 2018. One of the most noteworthy developments will be the establishment…

A KIND-HEARTED community has helped raise cash for a nursery so it can buy an interactive table tablet to boost children’s learning. [aoa id=”1″] Cylch Meithrin Dolgellau, which caters for more than 70 children, has had the impressive piece of technology installed by Rawson Digital, which has one of its two offices in Y Felinheli, after the nursery received a huge grant from the Co-operative. This has enabled the Smithfield Street nursery to download bilingual apps for the children to learn words and numbers in preparation for mainstream school, as well as playing educational games. The grant was raised through…

The inaugural Mid Wales Tourism Awards have been announced to celebrate and promote the region’s exceptional tourism industry and the talented businesses and individuals driving the sector forward.  [aoa id=”1″] Unveiled at the Mid Wales Tourism Conference, held in Llandrindod Wells, by Steve Hughson, chair of the Regional Tourism Forum (Mid Wales) and chief executive of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, the awards will recognise tourism excellence throughout Powys, the Brecon Beacons, Ceredigion and Southern Meirionnydd. “Mid Wales is being talked about all over the world so it is only fitting that these awards are introduced to reward the outstanding…

Swansea University’s Oriel Science will be returning to the National Waterfront Museum on Sunday, 10th March to host “Super Science Sunday” during British Science Week. From 11am-4pm, visitors of all ages can enjoy over 20 interactive science exhibits in this free event. This year visitors can find out how insects are helping to solve crimes, step into the amazing world of algae and tour the university’s research boat, ‘Noctiluca’. Younger guests can pay a visit to the Teddy Bear Hospital and the Swansea University Race Car Simulator will be available for all to test their skills on the virtual track.…

Tonyrefail-based Treforest Glass has invested in new machinery and premises thanks to support from NatWest and Lombard Asset Finance. [aoa id=”1″] The firm, which specialises in bespoke sealed glass units mainly for joineries, has used a combined £1.10m funding package from NatWest and Lombard Asset Finance to purchase a larger factory unit, as well as state-of-the-art machinery. At 30,000 sq.ft. the new unit on Parc Eirin is three times larger than its predecessor and will enable Treforest to service existing customer accounts, as well as facilitate growing demand for its innovative glass products. The fit-for-purpose unit includes manufacturing facilities, a…

Members of education unions will meet members of the National Assembly for Wales today (5 March) to discuss the school funding crisis in Wales. ASCL, NAHT, NEU Cymru and UCAC will hold a drop-in session where Assembly Members can speak directly to education professionals about the impact of funding cuts in their schools – from redundancies, to larger class sizes, reduced support for children with additional learning needs and increasing workload and workforce stress. The unions point to the impact of austerity on Welsh Government funding. They are also calling on Welsh Government and Local Authorities to look at transparency…

The importance of cyber security and the threats posed to businesses and individuals will be highlighted throughout March when a specially equipped cyber information bus is set to tour all 22 unitary authorities in Wales. Funded by the Welsh Government and managed by Tarian, the Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) for Southern Wales along with the North West ROCU, the bus – which was unveiled at a launch event at Cardiff Bay today (Monday 4th March) – will travel throughout Wales before returning to the Welsh capital on March 29th. In her address at the launch, Finance Minister, Rebecca Evans…

In the last few years, pancakes have started popping up on menus in a huge array of flavours and toppings as a brunch dish of choice for many of us. However, Shrove Tuesday is still a great excuse to break out the frying pans or treat yourself to an indulgent crepe. This Pancake Day we’ve compiled some of Cardiff’s best pancakes, and what’s more, some of them are even on offer. Cadwaladers – sites across Cardiff including: Red Dragon Centre and Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay; St David’s 2 Renowned for their sweet treats, Cadwaladers is offering 2-for-1 on all pancakes…

Ahead of next month’s increase to pension minimum contributions, Stuart Price explains why he doesn’t think people will choose to opt-out of schemes.