Author: Rhys Gregory

The vaping industry in Wales has experienced significant growth over the past few years, with more people switching from traditional smoking to vaping. As this market continues to expand, the range of vape juice options has also evolved to meet the preferences and demands of a wider audience. From flavour innovations to advancements in nicotine delivery, Welsh vapers now have a variety of choices when it comes to vape juice, making it an exciting time for both beginners and seasoned vapers. This article will take a closer look at how the vaping industry in Wales is evolving, focusing on the…

A BOOMING haulage business is on the road to net zero. Farrall’s Group – which employs more than 110 workers at its sites in Deeside, Ashton Hayes, Sandycroft, Telford and Newport – successfully lowered its carbon footprint with support from the Carbon Reduction Feasibility Fund. The Fund is delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise with the backing of Pathway to Carbon Zero Ltd and Litegreen Ltd, in collaboration with Flintshire County Council. Led by Managing Director Matthew Farrall, the company had already made strides in sustainability, installing 1,400 solar panels at its Deeside HQ – generating half a million kilowatts a…

Mobility in Motion, the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of vehicle adaptations and driving aids, will have a unique presence at an upcoming landmark EV consultation event taking place in Newport. The company will be leasing an EV vehicle, kitted out with the latest driving adaptations, which will be on display at the ‘Electric Experience’ event being held on Friday 18 October at the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales. The one-day Electric Experience conference, held by Net Zero Newport, is being held to offer practical insights on the benefits of electric for achieving net zero, bringing home energy improvements,…

Award-winning Greek chef Christos Georgakis has opened a new deli, cafe and bakery in Southgate on the Gower Peninsula with the help of a £50,000 loan from the Development Bank of Wales. As a semi-finalist in both BBC’s Masterchef and the Welsh Chef of the Year competitions, Christos began working as a private chef in 2017 having previously been Head Chef at various local restaurants and hotels. Offering dinner parties, pop-up supper clubs and traditional Greek street food, he has now also fulfilled a life-long dream of opening a deli, café and bakery. The fit-out of ‘The Gower Deli’ has…

A collection of apartments within one of Barry Island’s best-known buildings, has been brought to the market for sale by Savills. Built in 1920, the Merrie Friars’ building has been a prominent landmark on the seafront for almost a century. One of the earliest buildings to accompany the fairground along the esplanade, it has played host to a dance hall, gym and amusement arcade over the years. The building regularly featured in the BBC TV series, Gavin and Stacey, which was filmed on the Island, with the seafront being a key location. It is also expected to play a role…

Wales’ flagship festive lights trail has furthered its commitment to working with home-grown creatives through the Ignite Cymru initiative with two installations designed by three emerging Welsh artists Eliot Lewis, Louis Smith and Natalie Roe. Christmas at Bute Park takes visitors on a breath-taking tour of festive delight around one of the capital city’s most beloved landmarks. Visitors are in for a seasonal light spectacular as part of the award-winning event this winter, with a re-imagined route of all new installations created by a selection of world-class artists and designers. With more than 100,000 tickets sold in 2023, Christmas at…

An award-winning South Wales manufacturing company is set to see its revenue skyrocket to £6 million thanks to exports after securing several deals following growing demand for its products across the globe. Newport-based Tomoe Valve Ltd, which manufactures high-performance butterfly valves, is on track to boost its exports by 20% to £6 million by the end of this financial year, following a string of international deals recently secured with support from the Welsh Government. The company is eyeing expansion in the US as a primary route to international growth, having recently landed a £1.6 million contract with a US government…

Dogs Trust is calling on owners in Wales to go “Bark to School” to learn dog body language. Students across Wales have returned to the classroom after the summer break, but new research from Dogs Trust has revealed that the nation should head “Bark to School” for lessons in dog body language, in a bid to reduce the number of dog bites. Research published today from the charity’s National Dog Survey, which provides insights into over 400,000 of the UK’s dogs and their owners, reveals that 76% of owners are unable to correctly read dog body language, misunderstanding the subtle…

Residents and staff at a Llanelli care home were treated to a fun afternoon of Sixties and Seventies nostalgia by a leading Welsh food wholesaler. Harlech Foodservice staff dropped in at Cilymaenllwyd Care Home, at Pwll, near Llanelli, bearing gifts of tasty treats and wearing Flower Power era hippie gear. It was all a bit of fun and a thankyou to the care home who have been one of the first to sign up as customers for the fast-growing Gwynedd-based company which has recently opened South Wales distribution centres in Carmarthen and Merthyr. Harlech Regional Sales Manager for South Wales…

Cardiff Council has developed plans to safeguard the £108m Fairwater Campus project from the fallout of ISG Construction Ltd going into administration. The council hopes its emergency proposals will save hundreds of jobs, minimise delays and costs, and ensure the project remains on track with minimal disruption. After ISG Construction Ltd went into administration on 19th September 2024, the council took immediate steps to secure the site while developing plans to get the project up and running as soon as possible. The council has been working closely with the administrator and external advisors to deliver an emergency plan that ensures…