Timber offers new opportunities for Welsh construction industry
Economy Minister, Edwina Hart will highlight the economic and environmental benefits of using Welsh timber in the construction industry at a conference in Cardiff...
Satellite broadband milestone hit in Wales
Europasat connects over 1,000 homes and businesses across rural Wales with superfast satellite broadband connectivity
Over 1,000 homes and businesses all over Wales are now...
Superfast broadband checks in at Fishguard Bay Hotel
Guests at the Fishguard Bay Hotel are now enjoying the many benefits of superfast broadband thanks to the Superfast Cymru programme.
Deputy Minister for Skills...
ENTREPRENEURIAL SCHOOLBOY TO SET UP BUSINESS
An entrepreneurial Carmarthen teenager is preparing to set up in business – after discussing his ideas with billionaire Sir Terry Matthews.
As a first step...
Pembrokeshire Organic Dairy goes Superfast
An organic dairy in rural Pembrokeshire is benefiting from superfast broadband thanks to Superfast Cymru.
Daioni in Boncath produces organic fresh milk, long-life organic milk,...
New on-line Directory launched to promote Welsh businesses
A new on-line Directory of Welsh Businesses - launched this month by Business Wales to help companies promote their goods, services and credentials -...
Further EU funds to support advanced materials and manufacturing in Wales
Finance and Government Business Minister, Jane Hutt, has announced £1 million of EU funds to provide Welsh industry with the skills to remain competitive...
Free Equalities Training for Licensed Drivers
Licensed drivers in Ceredigion are being offered free equalities training, intended to raise awareness of mobility issues and to improve their vehicles’ accessibility.
The training,...
New legislation for crustacean fisheries in Welsh waters
Natural Resources Minister Carl Sargeant has announced minimum size requirements for lobsters and crabs as one of several measures of new legislation which comes...
Planning authorities get new powers to manage impact of HMOs
New legislation that will give planning authorities the opportunity to manage the impact of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in their local area has...
Cefn Coed Colliery Museum to remain open
Neath Port Talbot Council will work alongside partners to safeguard the future of Cefn Coed Colliery Museum.
Under new plans announced yesterday (27th January) the...
Pembrokeshire slashes landfill costs
Figures showing that the amount of money spent on landfill by Pembrokeshire County Council has fallen by almost two-thirds over the past four years,...
December sales soar in Swansea city centre
Despite the rain and wind, Swansea city centre sales were soaring in December.
New figures show sales were up 4.2% compared with the same month...
Welsh businesses encouraged to apply for support to boost exports and...
The Welsh Government is calling on Welsh businesses in development with high growth potential to apply for a new scheme providing tailored support to...
Extra £5m for apprenticeships welcomed by apprentices and colleges
Apprentices and training providers have warmly welcomed the Welsh Government’s award of an additional £5million for apprenticeships in Wales.
The Minister for Finance and Government...
Public Service Minister stands-up to Westminster over damaging Trade Union Bill
Public Services Minister Leighton Andrews is demanding the UK Government make amendments to its legislation to exclude Welsh public services from the affects of...
Port Talbot Enterprise Zone proposals
Port Talbot could be designated as an Enterprise Zone by Welsh Government in a step to further assist the area against the impact of...
New £6m programme to upskill early years and childcare workers
Early years, childcare and play workers in North, West Wales and the South Wales Valleys will be supported to gain new skills and recognised...
New proposals to restrict zero hour contracts to improve quality of...
New proposals to improve the quality of social care by restricting the use of zero-hour contracts and ensuring employers pay domiciliary care workers the...
From Calf to Calving
To have a healthy, productive dairy herd you need to begin at the beginning. That means giving your calves the best possible start in...
RENT SMART WALES APPROVES ARLA QUALIFICATIONS
Rent Smart Wales has approved the three NFOPP awarding body qualifications in lettings, which allow agents to become approved Rent Smart Wales licenced agents....
PROTECT OUR STEEL INDUSTRY
Responding to the confirmation today that more than a thousand jobs will be lost at Tata steel sites across south Wales.
Plaid Cymru Assembly candidate...
STATEMENT FROM KEITH DAVIES AM: TATA STEEL
Keith Davies AM said:
“These job losses at Trostre, Llanwern and Port Talbot are a massive blow to the steel industry across South Wales. My...
Shoppers get in a spin at the Quadrant
Shoppers were in a real spin as they got on their bikes as part of a health and wellbeing day inb Swansea city centre.
Instructors...
BMW Motorrad Achieves Record Sales for the Fifth Time in Succession...
BMW Motorrad once again sold significantly more motorcycles and maxi scooters in 2015 than in the previous year. This means that the motorcycle segment...
Winning city centre bids to be unveiled next week
Swansea city centre's future will be unveiled next week.
Swansea Council is organising an event at Meridian Tower for the morning of Friday January 22...
New business directory to boost local economy
A NEW online Swansea business directory has been launched to help keep money in the local economy.
The new directory, with details of almost 2,000...
Summer 2015 success for Wales’ tourism industry
Figures published today by the Welsh Government show that the tourism industry in Wales had a successful summer with figures for the first nine...
Extensive international trade programme announced for 2016-17
An extensive programme of overseas events has been announced by Economy Minister Edwina Hart for 2016 -17 designed to put Wales firmly on the...
Company spreads its wings worldwide from Port Talbot business centre base
A Port Talbot-based company is flying the flag worldwide in helping make society more accessible for people with disabilities.
Destek, whose name in Turkish means...
Racing start for carpet recycling centre
The directors of a Welsh waste management company who co-owned 2013 Coral Welsh Grand National winner Mountainous are behind a new equine exercise surface...
Support to work for almost 6,000 people thanks to £7.2m EU-backed...
A new programme to initially help more than 5,900 people recovering from substance misuse and mental health conditions into employment will be set up...
£14m EU backed boost for advanced engineering in Wales
A new £14m EU-backed project to develop the next generation of leaders within Wales’ engineering sector has been announced by Finance Minister, Jane Hutt.
Backed...
Superfast Broadband schemes expanded
Two Welsh Government schemes are being expanded to further increase the number of people able to access superfast broadband in Wales, Deputy Minister for...
Free parking day for Llanelli on Saturday, January 2
SHOPPERS in Llanelli will benefit from free parking on Saturday, January 2.
The Llanelli Chamber and Trade and Commerce have asked the council for a...
Government superfast broadband rollout reaches more than 3.5 million UK homes...
· Almost nine out ten UK homes now able to get superfast speeds, up from 0% in 2009
· Every home and business in the UK now...
Statement by Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey: Broadband in Wales
This week twenty five years ago, Tim Berners-Lee's first World Wide Web page flickered into action; now there are around a billion websites online....
FREE PARKING DAY FOR LLANELLI ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 2
Shoppers in Llanelli will benefit from free parking on Saturday, January 2.
The Llanelli Chamber and Trade and Commerce have asked the council for a free parking...
CARMARTHEN MARKET TRADER REVOLUTIONISES SLOE GIN
A Carmarthen market family-owned business known for its innovative Welsh Seaweed Gin has been at it again – this time with a Christmas favourite,...
Sheep tagging changes in the New Year
Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans has reminded farmers about important changes that affect the way in which sheep keepers identify lambs.
From...
Shops gear up for Christmas rush
With pics of Ian Kirkpatrick and Catherine Williams, of The Yankee Shop
Swansea’s busy Quadrant Shopping Centre is expecting well over a million shoppers through...
Reindeer and Elf Day in Llanelli this weekend!
Saturday, December 19 sees the last of three big events to bring thousands of people into town.
A Reindeer and Elf Day, organised by Carmarthenshire County Council and...
Meeting to consider city centre regeneration bids
Swansea Council's Cabinet is meeting later this week to select one or more development partners for the regeneration of the St David's and Civic...
Local business reaches summit with slate products
Eight years ago Kevin Thomas had a bright idea. Why not use a laser to engrave photographs into pieces of Welsh slate? Having bought...
BUS COMPANY RECEIVES TOP SIX STAR RATING FOR SAFETY
A Carmarthen bus company which is contracted by the council for school transport has secured the maximum six star rating for safety.
Ffoshelig Coaches has become...
Deal in a day boosts new Sketty project
A deal in a day is helping deliver a new retirement home in Sketty.
A 45-apartment complex on Gower Road is a step closer to...
Take advantage of TB info grant – Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans, has reminded farmers to consider the potential TB risk animals could pose before purchasing them.
Earlier this...
‘Shop local this Christmas’ encourages Minister
As Christmas fast approaches, Communities and Tackling Poverty Minister, Lesley Griffiths, has encouraged people to visit their local high street to do their shopping.
The...
£3.9m EU backed boost to lead business success
A £3.9m EU backed initiative to help business owners and managers gain new leadership and management skills has been announced by Finance and Government...
Minister congratulates Llanelli on its successful BID to boost the local...
Minister with responsibility for regeneration in Wales, Lesley Griffiths, has congratulated a group of 260 businesses in Llanelli for successfully establishing a Business Improvement...
