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Neath Port Talbot
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Port Talbot
£1.5m investment announced for Port Talbot Landmark Regeneration
The Welsh Government have this week announced that more than £1.5m of Welsh Government and EU funding will be invested to transform the old Magistrates Court Building in Port Talbot into high-tech office space in the listed building. A Government spokesman said the investment would support new business, create employment opportunities and attract investment to […]
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Anglesey
Bridgend
Carmarthen
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South Wales
West Wales
Welsh Sand Dune conservation project to benefit from EU LIFE funding
Sand Dunes like those found at beautiful Merthyr Mawr, just outside Bridgend, are some of the richest places for wildlife in Wales but many of the rarest species have declined and in some cases disappeared as the dunes have become more stable. Sand dunes are a naturally dynamic habitat. As coastal winds blow, new dunes form […]
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Travel
How social media addiction is leaving Welsh householders at risk of burglary
Millions of British adults are leaving themselves open to security risks – by over-sharing on social media. A study of 2,000 social media users found 22 per cent share to social media when they’re on holidays, days out or at fun events– telling hundreds they’re not at home. A further 33 per cent have posted […]
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Aerospace
Cardiff
Charity
Newport
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Airbus target flying start at Cardiff 10K
Airbus, the global leader in aerospace and defence, has announced that it will be competing in the Eurobond Corporate Challenge at the Nation Radio Cardiff 10K this September. Employees from the Defence and Space Division of Airbus which employs over 400 people at its site in Newport, will be taking part in the Corporate Challenge. […]
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Brecon
Food & Drink
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All-female Whisky Distillers Driving Success at Penderyn
When it comes to drinking alcohol, the stereotypes abound – and certainly the marketing is clear, women are supposed to enjoy sparkling wine, fruity cocktails and the latest flavoured gins. Men on the other hand, drink beer and scotch, with the more expensive whiskys being the preferred tipple of the rich man at the end […]
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Manufacturing
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Welsh Dad saw his son's shoes break - and launched a brand new children's shoe brand!
Dad of three Simon Locke is making strides in the children’s footwear market with his new brand Treads – and it all started because of his son’s constant battle with repeatedly broken school shoes! Simon, a marketing director with UK-wide shoe and multi-retailer, BVG Group, based in Brecon, had tragically lost his wife 10 years […]
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Tech
Expanding South Wales fintech firm sets sight on rapid staff growth
A fast-growing South Wales fintech company has closed a £1.25million funding round backed by Mercia Fund Managers, Development Bank of Wales and TTI Angels. W2 Global Data, which is based in Newport and has doubled in size since the beginning of the year, is now planning to recruit a further 20 staff. The latest funding […]
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IT Support
ITCS News
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South Wales
Wales £1m plan to get more kids coding
A major plan to increase the number of children learning to code to prepare them for the jobs of the future has been unveiled by the Welsh government. The proposals, which are being backed with £1.3 million of new funding, will be supported by schools, colleges, consortia, universities, industry, charities and businesses, including Microsoft. As part of […]
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North Wales
Travel
‘Pop Up Kitchen’ comes to Talacre Beach
A brand new ‘Pop Up’ restaurant providing the ultimate gourmet dining experience has opened in Talacre. Holiday park company Darwin Escapes has launched the ‘Pop Up Kitchen’ at their Talacre Beach Holiday Home Park allowing both tourists and visitors to enjoy the delicious on trend food. Their aim was to bring a taste of the […]
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Cardiff
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South Wales
Wales glows yellow to celebrate Geraint Thomas' win
Official buildings across Wales, from castles to the National Library of Wales were all lit up in yellow to celebrate welsh rider Geraint Thomas winning the Tour de France, being the first Welshman to do so. Thomas is also only the third Brit in history to win the race as he crossed the finishing line […]
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