Author: Rhys Gregory

Creative Wales and Welsh Government support will see some of Wales’ leading games development and software companies heading to the games industry’s largest annual gathering in San Francisco. Ten Welsh firms including Copa, Good Gate Media and Sugar Creative are set to connect with 28,000 gaming industry professionals from around the world at the Game Developers Conference from 18 March to network, share ideas, make new business links, and shape the future of the industry. The games industry in the UK was worth £7.6bn in 2023. Creative Wales and the Welsh Government are committed to helping Welsh companies in the…

An innovative animation on public spending, co-produced by young people for young people has been published by the Welsh Government. The animation and accompanying leaflet were created by a group of 11 to 25 year-olds from across Wales and aims to describe what the Welsh Government is doing to improve funding choices and the way it raises and spends money, in a youth-friendly way. Over the past 18 months, members of the Young Wales’ Young People’s Project Board (YPPB) have collaborated with the Welsh Government and the Welsh Treasury, volunteering their own time to take part in online evening sessions…

Following on from the highly successful and engaging launch of the Business Education Together Partnership in January, the opportunities of engaging businesses and employers with schools continues to increase with two incredibly successful events held over the last couple of weeks. Firstly, Afon Taf High School worked in partnership with the BETP to hold a ‘Hidden Jobs Day’ on February 26th. Ten employers took the time to expose Year 8 pupils to a wide range of career options in different sectors. One of the pupils commented that the day had made him want to go to college. The council wishes…

Rob Ford has joined Hodge’s senior management team as its head of mortgage origination. Rob has extensive experience in underwriting, having held senior leadership positions overseeing lending operations at organisations including Bank of Ireland and Principality Building Society. He will be leading and developing the Underwriting department at Hodge, ensuring it consistently makes responsible, efficient and flexible lending decisions to grow the mortgage book in accordance with the Bank’s risk appetite. Rob said of his appointment: “I’m absolutely delighted to be joining Hodge, a specialist lender supporting borrowers with complex needs and one which takes a reassuringly human approach in…

Europe’s sporting calendar is marked by events that showcase athletic excellence and celebrate cultural heritage and unity. Among these, the 2024 Derby Pride stands out, particularly with the participation of the Navy Seal of Ireland, a horse that has captured the imagination of equestrian enthusiasts worldwide. If you are rooting for Navy Seal or looking for a horse to root for on the road to the Kentucky Derby, let’s dig into the event’s significance and offer an in-depth look at the Navy Seal’s journey. Navy Seal’s Beginning Navy Seal foaled on February 2, 2021, from Dam Athena (IRE) and Sire…

They’re the first big name to be confirmed for the free-entry spectacular due to take place over Swansea Bay on July 6 and 7. The annual show is being organised by the council. The Red Arrows are due to attend on the Saturday – and there’ll be many other stars of the skies and a wide range of family fun on the ground throughout the big weekend, including displays, virtual reality experiences and live music. Council cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies said: “It’s amazing to have the Red Arrows back again, especially in this their 60th anniversary year when they have a busy schedule…

An adventurous little dog scaled the highest peak in South Wales to raise money for the rescue centre that’s been taking care of him for the last three years. Five-year-old terrier Yoko was taken in by the RSPCA in February 2021 and has been patiently waiting for a forever home ever since. The team at the RSPCA’s Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home, Gloucestershire, have been caring for the little dog since he arrived. To mark his three-year milestone in kennels, and to give him an exciting adventure to embark on, they decided to aim for South Wales’s highest peak, Pen…

GlobalWelsh, the Welsh diaspora organisation focused on connecting Welsh people and businesses globally, announces that is has partnered with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (CBC) to pioneer a groundbreaking initiative to leverage the expertise, resources, and connections of its global diaspora for the benefit of its economy and communities. The project will also be supported by placemaking consultancy Owen Davies Consulting, experts in local economic development. At the heart of this initiative is the understanding that successful economic growth and regeneration require the involvement and commitment of the very people they aim to support. Across the UK there are examples…

Welsh food and drink companies are being encouraged to take up support from a Welsh Government backed project which aims to reduce waste in the food and drink supply chain. The call to action coincides with Love Food Hate Waste’s Food Waste Action Week 2024 (18th – 24th March), an annual campaign which brings businesses, government organisations and global partners together to work towards halving food waste by 2030. Project HELIX, which is delivered by Food Innovation Wales, a partnership of three food centres located across Wales, offers a variety of funded waste reduction support, including waste audits, reviewing and…

Kitchenware and appliances brand, Cooks Professional, has increased its stock capacity and strengthened its growth trajectory, thanks to a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK. Based in Powys, Cooks Professional imports kitchen goods from China to sell nationwide across the UK, such as air fryers, espresso machines and cast-iron cookware. The HSBC UK funding package will contribute to the upfront purchase of stock for the business, allowing for a faster flow of goods to its UK customer base. Vin Bhogal, Director at Cooks Professional, commented: “The funding package from HSBC UK marks a significant milestone in Cooks Professional’s business journey.…