Author: Rhys Gregory

Today, Theatr Clwyd announces that the internationally-acclaimed, Denbigh-raised chef, Bryn Williams, will launch a landmark restaurant at the North Wales venue. Williams, a Michelin award-winning chef and restauranteur, is regarded as one of the UK’s best chefs. His restaurants have included the acclaimed Odette’s in London, Colwyn Bay’s Porth Eirias, a beach-front restaurant, café & bar on the North Wales Coast, The Cambrian in the stunning Swiss Alps, and The Touring Club in Penarth. Bryn Williams said: “I am thrilled to be returning home to my native Wales, to work in partnership with Theatr Clwyd, an organisation I have known…

Lexington Corporate Finance (“Lexington”) has opened its doors to a new office in Bath. The leading independent M&A advisory boutique has exciting plans for growth and the opening of a new office in the South West is aligned with its strategy to continue to grow its business. The new office, based in Queen Square in central Bath, will be led by the recent appointment of James Cox as a Director, who joins from PwC. This latest expansion into the South West builds upon Lexington’s strong foundations and track record across South Wales, where the firm has grown from strength to…

Today, we can publish the routes for the opening two stages of the 2024 Tour of Britain Women in Wales, ahead of the Grand Départ in Welshpool in just 30 days. The opening stages will see the world’s top riders tackle some of Wales’s most iconic roads and climbs, with thousands expected to line the streets to welcome the race. Stage 1: Welshpool – Llandudno (142.5km, 2,276m ascent) Departing from Welshpool’s Broad Street in the heart of mid-Wales, the riders will face a formidably challenging opening stage, with 2,276m of climbing to endure. The stage will also feature one sprint…

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) recognised the brightest and best entrepreneurs from Wales at the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2024. The next stop for this year’s Welsh winners, who spanned a diverse spectrum, from a groundbreaking prosthetics company to a sheep and flower farm, is the UK grand final at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens on Thursday 9 May, where they will compete for the top honours. From sustainability to innovation, family businesses to start-ups, all the winners were honoured for their achievements over the last 12 months as they came together to, not only receive their awards, but to…

The Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10k, scheduled for Sunday, May 12th, 2024, promises to be an exhilarating event showcasing the spirit of the community. With the safety and enjoyment of participants and spectators in mind, the event organisers have announced road closures to facilitate the smooth running of the race. The 10km race, starting and finishing on Crescent Road, will wind its way through the heart of Caerphilly, passing iconic landmarks such as the town centre and the majestic Caerphilly Castle. Alongside the main event, a 2k race is also slated with an estimated 800 enthusiastic runners expected to participate. To…

Redevelopment work underway aims to turn National Slate Museum in Llanberis into a world-class visitor attraction. Welsh Government funding of more than £1m has already helped progress the redevelopment, including maximising museum space for collections and activities and ensuring there is appropriate office space for employees. The Museum has also secured funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to continue redevelopment plans as a main interpretation site for the Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the aim of developing new creative spaces. Based at the foot of what was one of the largest slate quarries in…

Cardiff Airport’s departure lounge has a new look as two new bar and restaurants open to holidaymakers and business travellers. SSP UK and Ireland, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has invested in Y Castell and Tap & Brew. Y Castell is a spacious, vibrant and modern bar and restaurant showcasing iconic landmarks around Cardiff and Wales. It serves a curated menu focused on traditional Welsh flavours made with locally-sourced ingredients. It is the perfect place for family and friends going on holiday or business travellers to enjoy before flying from Wales’ national airport.…

With the development now close to completion, here are some images that show how the 71/72 Kingsway scheme will look when it’s up and running. The conceptual images show the outside of the finished development, as well as features like the building’s reception area, rooftop terrace and workspaces. Providing space for around 600 jobs, the 71/72 Kingsway scheme is being developed by Swansea Council and part-funded by the £1.3bn Swansea Bay City Deal. Bouygues UK, who are leading on the development’s construction, soon anticipate completion with an internal fitout to follow in the coming months. The bulk of the 104,000…

Two Cardiff councillors have stepped up from the backbenches to join Cardiff Council’s Cabinet as part of a reshuffle announced by council leader, Cllr Huw Thomas. Cllr Thomas announced the reshuffle on Thursday May 2, after he was re-elected leader of the Labour Group at its AGM earlier last week. The changes to Cabinet, which include bringing some portfolios together, and creating more job-sharing Cabinet posts, will be brought to Cardiff Council’s AGM on May 23 for ratification. In April, Cllr Caro Wild announced he was standing down as Cardiff Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change to pursue new projects.…

Pembrokeshire County Council is opening up an opportunity for residents to request changes to 20mph limits in their locality. The move follows a speech outlining his transport priorities by new Transport Cabinet Secretary Ken Skates, who pledged to put the voice of Welsh citizens at the heart of decision making on transport, while setting out a three-phase plan on 20mph. To aid this approach Pembrokeshire County Council welcomes constructive views from residents. If you wish to forward a suggestion, with valid reasons, for why a road should be exempted from the 20mph national speed limit in Pembrokeshire, the Council will…