Regions
Banking
Bridgend
Finance
Maesteg/Caerau
South Wales
Principality Building Society celebrates 50 years in Maesteg
Wales’ largest building society is celebrating 50 years of serving the local community in Maesteg from its branch in the town centre. Principality Building Society first opened its doors on Commercial Street on September 29, 1968 – the year in which ‘Hey Jude’ was first played on the radio and the Royal Mint moved to […]
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Cardiff
Charity
Leisure
On the run: Police team secures victory in Cardiff 10K Corporate Challenge
A team of South Wales Police officers took no prisoners at this year’s Cardiff 10K as they stormed to victory in the Corporate Challenge. A record 48 teams participated in this year’s Eurobond Corporate Challenge, which saw teams of four to six runners complete the 10K in a bid to secure the competition’s winners’ trophy. […]
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Energy
News
Pembrokeshire
West Wales
Wave energy company appoints business experts to progress ‘innovative technology’ plans
A £15 million marine energy project which could “transform the renewable industry”, is getting vital support from legal and business advisory firm Greenaway Scott. Marine energy business Bombora Wave Power Europe, based in Pembrokeshire, has instructed Greenaway Scott, to provide legal advice and support during its significant project to design, build and test the first […]
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Finance
South Wales
R&D tax relief figures show sharp increase in claims by Welsh companies
Newly released HMRC statistics show an increase of 714% in the amount of R&D (research and development) tax relief savings being claimed by Welsh companies over the last seven years, the second highest level of growth across the UK. The latest figures show businesses in Wales accounted for 3% of the total value of claims […]
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Events
Food & Drink
Gower
Property
Swansea
Gower cider festival - just one more reason to visit Gower!
Dylan Williams, of Gower and Swansea Estate Agents, Rees Richards, explains why he expects to conduct more viewings next weekend The Gower Cider Festival, much like the Gower itself, is unique, laid back and very much a day the local community look forward to. Much of the holiday traffic which makes Summer a challenge to […]
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News
Swansea
Swansea among Wales’ most vibrant hotspots
Swansea has been recognised as one of Wales’ top ten most vibrant local economies on Grant Thornton’s Vibrant Economy Index which measures the vibrancy of the 22 Welsh local authority areas. The findings, based on six broad social and economic objectives, known as ‘baskets’ for sustainable, inclusive growth1, paint a picture of the economic landscape across […]
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Banking
Cardiff
Finance
Verde Corporate Finance strengthens team with two senior appointments
A Cardiff-based corporate advisory firm is continuing its rapid expansion plans with the recruitment of two new senior staff. Verde Corporate Finance (CF), part of the GS-Verde Group, which also includes law firm Greenaway Scott, has welcomed corporate finance manager Matthew Price and corporate finance executive Kelsie Taylor to its growing team. Qualified chartered accountant […]
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Awards
News
South Wales
South Wales Chamber of Commerce launches Welsh Business Awards 2018
Earlier this month, South Wales Chamber of Commerce opened nominations for its widely anticipated Welsh Business Awards, providing businesses across the country with the opportunity to compete for a place on the ballot of one of the region’s most prestigious accolades. A celebration of innovation, growth and success within Welsh industry, this glitzy award gala […]
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North Wales
Wrexham
Hannaman unveils CAT partnership with roadshows
A North Wales company has held a series of roadshows to officially unveil its new partnership with CAT Lift Trucks. Deeside-based Hannaman Material Handling showcased a range of forklift trucks, access platforms and other equipment at events in Deeside, Wrexham and Knowsley. The company is also currently busy helping to set up the Welsh Rally, […]
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Cardiff
Charity
Events
HR
Cancer Research Wales and Rhiwbina RFC team up to launch new annual raffle
Cancer Research Wales and Rhiwbina RFC have teamed up to launch their first annual raffle on Sunday 2 September at Caedelyn Park in Cardiff. This new joint venture will help raise vital funds for the causes of both organisations. As well as raising money for Cancer Research in Wales, the raffle will also support community […]
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