Author: Rhys Gregory

The Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Business, Enterprise and Renewal Team proudly announces the successful completion of its recent seminar, ‘Developing Your International Trade’. This event brought together local businesses eager to explore opportunities in international markets and solidly positioned Caerphilly as a hub for trade growth. The seminar provided valuable insights and practical tips for businesses at every stage of their international trade journey, whether they were new to exporting or looking to expand their existing operations. Attendees were equipped with a wealth of information to effectively navigate the complexities of international markets. The program featured a lineup of expert…

The Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, recently visited a low carbon social housing development in Cardiff. Taff Housing’s Cwrt Alaw showcases both low carbon social housing and the use of brownfield sites as part of a wider community regeneration project. The redevelopment project is part of a multi-million-pound investment to regenerate sites across Cardiff. The site provides ten new high-quality, energy efficient one- and two-bedroomed flats. All properties at Cwrt Alaw have innovative technologies installed throughout, creating warmer affordable warmth for its tenants. These include solar panels and batteries, as well as mechanical ventilation and heating…

Persimmon Homes East Wales has donated £2,000 to St Fagans Cricket Club as part of its Community Champions initiative. The five-star housebuilder’s donation will support the club’s cricket programme, which caters to four senior teams and a thriving junior section for boys and girls of all ages. Playing in the South Wales Premier League, St Fagans Cricket Club has enjoyed a historic season, securing a ‘treble’ that includes the league title, T20 Cup, and the prestigious Welsh Cup, reaffirming its status as one of the top clubs in South Wales. The junior section continues to produce talented young players, with…

Finding the perfect timber for your project can be a little daunting if you’re not familiar with the details of how different grades differ from one another. Whether you’re considering looking for treated timber that would be ideal for use outside or a delicate softwood for a DIY project, this article will help to share knowledge about wood grades and explain them to you. Hardwood Hardwood is often considered the top of the line wood for many reasons. Principally, this is because it’s more resilient than other types of wood, with it being internally denser, and boasting a fairly closed…

The Essence of Quality in Glass In the world of modern architecture and interior design, the quality of materials plays a pivotal role in the success of any project. For AbbeyGlass, a leader in bespoke glass solutions, the emphasis on quality is not just about durability but also about the transformative impact glass can have on a space. High-quality glass does more than fill a functional need; it elevates the aesthetic, imbues elegance, and enhances the overall atmosphere of any environment. “Quality in glass manufacturing is fundamental,” explains a senior designer at AbbeyGlass. “It determines not only the longevity of…

Cardiff based female health brand, Health & Her, has secured a string of new export deals in the US and China this summer, with entry into the UAE market planned for the autumn. Health & Her was founded by Kate Bache and Gervase Fay in 2019 when they launched a range of supplements to help women as they experience hormonal changes. The products, which support menstrual, perimenopause and menopause changes, are research backed and data driven to support women as they navigate what is often a difficult time in their lives. The company, which already exports to Germany and Ireland,…

Deeside-headquartered NES Services Group has acquired Versatile Telephone Marketing (VTM), based in Suffolk, as it looks to build its portfolio of businesses across the UK. NES Services Group, which has five other subsidiaries covering environmental, parking and security enforcement, has added VTM to its table with the telecoms business retaining its branding and safeguarding 15 jobs in the process. VTM joins 3GS, National Enforcement Solutions, HSG Security, Enforcement Pro and Caledonian Enforcement Solutions to the umbrella of companies in the group. NES Services Group Director, Ashley Govier, said: “This is a hugely important acquisition for our business. We want to…

The 60-year-old was found guilty of rape, violence against a child, indecent assault, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, taking an indecent photo of a child, and assaulting a girl under 13 by touching. Burke was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Thursday, October 3, to 15 years in prison. He is also subject to a 30-year restraining order and Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). Officer in the case, Detective Constable Victoria Howe, from South Wales Police, said: “I would like to thank everyone who assisted in this case to help secure justice for the victims.…

Techniquest’s role play area has been completely transformed into a brilliant interactive space for under 7s, thanks to the generous support of Transport for Wales (TfW), Siemens Mobility and Balfour Beatty. Pop a bright yellow hard hat on your head, grab a mini high-vis jacket and get set to play! The Mini Metro Play Zone is a place where imaginations can run wild as children get to cater for ‘customers’ in a mini station café, pretend to be rail signallers keeping the tracks clear, sit in the driver’s seat of a train, build walls with bricks, and play with a…

An old countryside management skill is adding a new layer of support for nature at a site in Rhyl. Located next to the playground area at Ffordd Elan, Rhyl, Denbighshire Countryside Services has developed a haven to support local nature on the estate. The space consists of an established nature pond, wildflower areas and a variety of trees and hedgerows. Rangers are already finding many different butterfly and moth species at the site thanks to the habitat work they have carried out. Countryside rangers manage the site during the seasons to make sure it offers support to local nature from…