Author: Rhys Gregory

A local charity has announced the return of its 5K series fundraiser for its seventh consecutive year. Popham Kidney Support, the kidney charity based in Swansea, will hold its annual 5K series, a running event where all proceeds will go to the charity, supporting kidney patients across Wales. The series is in partnership with Paul Popham Running Club, the charity’s affiliate running club, and will be held in association with Freedom Leisure, one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure organisations. Taking place on May 14, June 11, and July 9, along the beautiful Swansea Bay, the event offers a fun…

A Valleys-based cake wrapper producer which supplies to major companies is setting its sights on further growth following a £100,000 loan from the British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Wales. Based in Hirwaun, Chevler is the UK’s leading manufacturer of paper cases used in the baking and sale of cakes and muffins. The 59-strong company has longstanding relationships with well-known brands including Costa Coffee, Gregg’s, Lidl and Harvester, along with a number of other smaller wholesale baking and cookery companies. With the £100,000 loan from the Investment Fund for Wales, delivered by FW Capital, the business has bought new manufacturing…

TUI has announced a further major expansion at Cardiff Wales Airport with new routes added to its flying programme, as well as boosted frequency to some of the most popular holiday destinations for Welsh travellers. The additional capacity gives holidaymakers even more choice and flexibility for a summer getaway from their local airport. New routes From summer 2026, a fourth aircraft will be based at Cardiff Airport, increasing the choice of holiday destinations for customers. Hurghada – on 2nd May 2026, TUI will launch a brand-new route from Cardiff to Hurghada meaning holidaymakers will be able to soak up Egyptian…

A PROMINENT organic estate will further strengthen its ties with one of the UK’s most iconic high-end department stores. The 12,500-acre Rhug Estate, based near Corwen in North Wales, already supplies its award-winning Wild Beauty range to Fortnum and Mason in London’s Picadilly. With a history dating back to 1707, the independent retailer – famed for its quality food products, exotic items and luxury hampers – is one of the premium venues in the country. And now, following exploratory discussions and a visit by Fresh Food Buyer Antonio Zoccola to the sprawling Denbighshire site – one of only seven businesses…

AN INNOVATIVE online card game platform is set to launch a groundbreaking new physical product – Mosh Idols Punk Rock Playing Cards.  Designed for collectors and fans of punk rock alike, the Mosh Idols deck from Llanfairfechan-based Solitaire.io contains 52 classic playing cards (plus Jokers). Backers of a Kickstarter Campaign launching Tuesday (May 6) will receive a Punk Rock themed deck with novel eXtended Reality (XR) features. When viewed through your phone camera, however, the rockstars on the cards come to life and perform original music tracks using the power of Augmented Reality. With its limited-edition nature, this deck is…

A new sandwich brand has joined the roster of businesses flourishing at Ffos Caerffili. Rebecca Goad, known to everyone as Becci, launched her focaccia sandwich brand Bonnie’s at Caerphilly’s container market during the town’s food festival in April. Bonnie’s is one of a collection of new arrivals at Ffos Caerffili including AG Indian Kitchen and The Meadows Wildlife Park. Since 2019, Becci has worked alongside her business partner Leyli Homayoonfar at the Mexican street food favourite Bab Hause / Bab Hause Mex, which has served the town from a unit at Ffos Caerffili since it opened last year. Becci said…

Greggs has opened its new and improved shop today in Maesteg. Previously located at 8 Talbot Street, the shop has now also gone into a neighbouring unit to create a larger store (7&8 Talbot Street). The shop will stock freshly prepared Greggs favourites, such as the on-the-go-retailer’s popular Sausage Roll, Steak Bake and delicious vegan alternatives, in addition to a range of over ice drinks including the new Peach Iced Tea and Mint Lemonade, which are only available in selected shops across the UK. Customers can also take advantage of Greggs’ deals throughout the day, including its famed breakfast combinations,…

Wales’ answer to Willy Wonka is expanding production with the opening of a new factory, supported by a £150,000 loan from the Development Bank of Wales and £114,000 from Merseyside-based co-investors, Bathgate Business Finance. Richard Holt, owner of chocolatiers Mr Holt’s, is a former pastry chef and star of S4C’s pastry programme Yr Academi Felys (The Sweet Academy). He has run the chocolate factory and café at a former mill at Melin Llynon, near Llanddeusant on Anglesey. He has been crafting a popular Siocled range of Welsh chocolates, along with a unique range of Anglesey-branded donuts – nicknamed monuts. A…

Hundreds of thousands of families who recently found out their little one’s September primary school place, can use Tax-Free Childcare to save thousands on wraparound childcare and holiday club costs HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has said. Many working families will now be arranging childcare for the start and end of the school day, and with Tax-Free Childcare they can get financial support of up to £2,000 a year per child, or £4,000 if their child is disabled, towards the cost. Visit GOV.UK to check eligibility and register for Tax-Free Childcare. Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Treasury said: “Through…

The First Minister Eluned Morgan MS addressed over 200 business leaders, politicians and other stakeholders at the CBI Wales Annual Lunch in Cardiff yesterday (Thursday 1 May). The event, sponsored by FOR Cardiff, the Business Improvement District (BID), and Blaenavon-based GOS Tool & Engineering, took place at the Parkgate Hotel as part of the CBI’s 60th anniversary celebrations. Guests also heard from Russell Greenslade, the new Director of CBI Wales, Alison Orrells, Chair, CBI Wales, and Tracy Black, Chief Commercial Officer, CBI, along with Carolyn Brownell, Executive Director, FOR Cardiff, Joshua Western, CEO and co-founder, Space Forge. Other speakers were…