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Swansea
West Wales
Circular Economy & Wellbeing Event will 'empower future generations' in South West Wales
Creating the optimum future for the South West Wales region is the theme for a headline event at Swansea’s Liberty Stadium on 14 June. The event will gather together around 300 professionals, decision and policy makers for a day of inspiration and discussion. Supported by headline sponsor Schneider Electric, the empowering future generations event will see building […]
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Environment News
News
Swansea
Long wait for Swansea Tidal Lagoon to be 'over in weeks' as MPs due to make final decision
The long wait for a decision on the Swansea Tidal Lagoon project should be over shortly, as pressure has been mounting for MP’s to release Welsh Businesses from the current ‘limbo’, despite the Hendry report concluding that the project was a ‘no brainer’ nearly 18 months ago. First Minister Carwyn Jones committed to providing further […]
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Bridgend
GDPR
IT Support
News
Tech
GDPR deadline arrives - and the first complaints are already filed
Long awaited GDPR legislation has finally come into force in the UK, and the first complaints (against Google, Facebook, What’s App and Instagram) have already been filed. Austrian privacy activist Max Schrems filed lawsuits seeking to fine Facebook 3.9 billion and Google 3.7 billion euro (roughly $8.8 billion in dollars). Welsh IT Support and Cloud […]
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Llanberis
Manufacturing
News
Economy Secretary visits Llanberis Climbing & Safety Equipment Success Story
Llanberis-based success story DMM Engineering has this week welcomed Economy Secretary Ken Skates, who visited the company to see for himself how investing in Welsh businesses is paying dividends in terms of increasing exports, business growth and greater employment opportunities. The company was founded in 1981 to manufacture mountaineering and industrial safety products and has grown […]
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Cardiff
Retail
Training
Cardiff Man Rob Coaches Retail Businesses to Success
Cardiff-based Rob Lester has more than 7 years experience in people development at one of the UK’s largest supermarket chains – and now he’s sharing his expertise with other businesses and individuals in a brand new business venture of his own. Rob’s coaching and operational skills are highly in demand as retailers are increasingly being […]
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Charity
Events
News
West Wales
West Wales Poundies Rescue celebrates Summer with 'WWP Barkfest!' on June 10
Not everyone in Wales knows about West Wales Poundies (WWP), but sadly, like most animal rescue charities their services are over-subscribed and every penny goes towards caring for the animals who so desperately need their care. Rescuing animals through a Fun Day Out! While it’s rewarding to find dogs new homes, with so many dogs […]
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Carmarthen
HR
News
South West Wales CIPD discuss dangers of 'instant' communication on Social Media
The challenges and dangers posed by the “unique 21st century dilemma” of ‘instant’ world of the internet and social media was the topic of a recent event in Carmarthen run by the South West Wales branch of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and attended by HR managers and employers from across the […]
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Housing
Newport
News
Welsh Government to invest £3M to improve Tower Block Safety
The Welsh Government have this week announced £3 million capital funding to enable Newport City Homes to replace cladding on three tower blocks in the city. Following the horrific fire at Grenfell Tower which resulted in huge loss of life, councils throughout the UK have been reviewing the materials used in high-rise buildings, in particular, […]
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Bridgend
News
Property
Welsh Estate Agent Software Company AgentPro Celebrates Best Year to Date
Welsh estate agent software specialist AgentPro is celebrating rapid growth across the previous 12 months – with exciting news that 2018 is already proving to be the company’s most successful year since their launch in 2004. The company has experienced a whopping 40% increase in customers this year as traditional estate agents struggle to deal […]
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Aberconwy
News
Property
Travel
Darwin Escapes reveals 'most expensive ever' holiday home in North Wales
A leading holiday park operator has unveiled its most expensive ever holiday home – a £399,000 unique retreat in North Wales. Darwin Escapes, whose Head Office is based in Talacre, North Wales, says its new luxurious ‘Lookout’ aims to meet the demands of an increasing number of people preferring to holiday in style in the UK. […]
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