£46m to boost Infrastructure and the Welsh economy
Finance and Government Business Minister Jane Hutt will today announce an additional package of over £46m capital investment during 2015-16 to boost infrastructure, skills...
£12.5m to help businesses make the most of superfast broadband
A new £12.5m programme to ensure businesses across Wales maximise the benefits of superfast broadband was announced by Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology...
First Minister announces £115 million to boost innovation, create exciting new...
During his first press conference of the new Assembly term, the First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones will announce a £115 million package of...
Campaign urges people in NPT to support their local high street...
Neath Port Talbot Council is backing a campaign encouraging people to support their local town centre during ‘High Street Week’ (19th to 26th September).
The...
Local craftsmen’s products stocked in Highgrove shops
A product designed and made by a team of skilled craftsmen based in Haverfordwest is among those sold through The Prince of Wales' Highgrove shops...
Final city centre bids being submitted next week
REGENERATION experts competing to transform two Swansea city centre sites will submit their final bids next week.
Each company on the shortlist to redevelop the...
PLANS FOR SOLAR PANELS ON COUNCIL’S HOMES SCUPPERED
Government proposals to slash the household returns from solar panels have scuppered the council’s plan to install solar panels on around 2,700 of its...
TECHNO EXPLORERS HIT ON CARMARTHENSHIRE
MORE and more people are discovering Carmarthenshire “Weather it’s hot or weather it’s not.”
The highest ever traffic to Discover Carmarthenshire website was achieved last...
Summer of sales improvements in city centre
IT'S been a summer of improved spending in Swansea city centre.
New figures just released show July's sales in the city centre were up 2%...
Summer of sales improvements in city centre
IT'S been a summer of improved spending in Swansea city centre.
New figures just released show July's sales in the city centre were up 2%...
NEXT STEPS 2015 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Two teenagers are starting their construction careers after each winning a two-year paid apprenticeship with local construction firms.
Dylan Jones, of Llanelli, and Cavan McGill,...
West Elm to Launch First Branded Shop-in-shop in John Lewis on...
Shop launch represents major step in UK expansion for the Brooklyn-based home furnishings brand
Brooklyn-based home furnishing retailer West Elm, a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio of brands...
£7,500 fine for Poundstretcher mice infestation
Discount chain store Poundstretcher has been fined over £7,000 by magistrates after admitting four food hygiene offences.
Officers from Pembrokeshire County Council's Public Protection Division...
Workfront Survey Shows Stress Relief Vital for UK Businesses as Workers...
'UK workers reveal top causes of workplace stress and what their employers can do to help.'
According to new research released today by Workfront, the leading Enterprise...
Growing Economy Drives Traffic Congestion Up In Over Three Quarters Of...
- INRIX Traffic Scorecard Report reveals congestion increased in 77% of UK cities
- UK climbs to 5th for worst traffic in Europe in 2014 with drivers wasting...
Columbus Direct Launches First Airport Kiosks for Last-Minute Insurance Buyers
Columbus Direct is addressing the risk of people travelling uninsured with the introduction of self-service kiosks at Gatwick Airport for the purchase of its travel...
NEW BUSINESS OPENS AT CARMARTHEN INDOOR MARKET
A new business has opened up in Carmarthen market.
Cadno Gifts sells ethnic clothing, jewellery, gifts and accessories.
The business is owned by Amanda Fox from...
City centre sales continue to soar
NEW figures show business in Swansea city centre is continuing to soar.
Statistics for June show sales were up 4.5% on the same month last...
Neath’s Food & Drink Festival secures funding for another year
The town of Neath is preparing to serve up another helping of its popular Food and Drink Festival, thanks to funding from the Welsh...
New food and drink winners announced at County Show
Delicious raw chocolate, luscious home-made preserves and a new beach cafe are all winners in today's Pembrokeshire Produce Mark awards.
The annual awards celebrate the...
£3 billion investment package to transform Swansea’s landscape
A £3 BILLION investment package means Swansea's landscape is about to undergo its biggest changes in 70 years, according to Swansea Council's Leader.
Cllr Rob...
Early September finish for market roof works
WORK on refurbishing Swansea Market's roof is now just about finished.
Swansea Council and representatives from R & M Williams, its contractors for the scheme,...
Views sought on revised TB compensation proposal
Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans, is inviting views on revised plans that would change how farmers in Wales are compensated if...
Council on hunt for new tradespeople
QUALIFIED tradesmen and women are needed to help improve hundreds of homes across the city.
Swansea Council is on the hunt for 12 plasterers, six...
Stallholder relocates to shop
A long established Haverfordwest trader is making the jump from stall to shop.
After 10 years trading in the town's Riverside Market, Brewers Army Surplus...
Welsh Government and Microsoft launch Greenshoots pilot in Wales
A pilot project aimed at supporting start-up games developers in Wales will see four successful companies get a grant of up to £25,000 to...
New 48-hour Swansea Bay guide for football fans
NEWCASTLE football fans are being encouraged to extend their stay and do Swansea Bay in 48 hours.
A ready-made holiday plan has been put together...
Council on hunt for new tradespeople
QUALIFIED tradesmen and women are needed to help improve hundreds of homes across the city.
Swansea Council is on the hunt for 12 plasterers, six...
Minister welcomes progress made on Port Talbot Regeneration Programme
On a recent visit to Port Talbot, Lesley Griffiths AM saw first-hand the progress made in the first year of the town’s Vibrant and Viable...
BEACON BURSARY
Two new businesses have jointly won the 2015 Beacon Bursary competition to encourage young people to become entrepreneurs.
Carmarthenshire County Council recognises the importance of...
Shoppers welcome action over nuisance seagulls in city centre
RESIDENTS in Swansea have welcomed action by the council and local businesses to help reduce the number of seagulls in the city centre.
Swansea Council...
US clinical research organisation to establish European HQ in Wales creating...
Accelovance Inc. – a global clinical research organisation – is establishing its European Headquarters in Wales – creating 70 highly skilled jobs in the...
Minister warns of bleak future for renewables if DECC proposals go...
Natural Resources Minister Carl Sargeant today warned that schemes like the Abergwyngregyn hydro scheme are unlikely to ever get built in the future if...
Clearer food labelling giving more choice to Welsh shoppers welcomed
Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans today welcomed new EU legislation which comes into force today giving consumers more information when buying...
Shadow bids submitted for city centre development sites
INITIAL designs and technical drawings have now been submitted by regeneration specialists competing for the chance to transform Swansea city centre.
The confidential detailed documentation...
Superfast broadband availability grows in Wales
The Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology Julie James has welcomed the latest Ofcom Communications Market Report published today which highlights the progress of...
Wales continues upward trend with increase in share of domestic tourism...
The latest figures show Wales has managed to increase its share of domestic tourism spending during the first quarter of this year, with expenditure...
All pistons go as Welsh Government agree support package for Wales...
The Economy Minister, Edwina Hart, has today announced an extension of the Welsh Government’s support for the Wales Rally GB, which will see the...
Credit union success: Swansea prisoners banking on a brighter future
A credit union project helping to rehabilitate prisoners at HM Prison Swansea by supporting them to save during their sentences, has been praised by...
Haverfordwest proving popular with property investors
Haverfordwest is proving a popular place to invest, with more than one in 10 properties at a new development in the town being snapped...
London House Comes Back From the Past
Pembrokeshire County Council is helping a Narberth business restore its historic building name.
The Uniqueworks Handmade Furniture company took over a shop at 62a James...
New Business Development at Johnston
A new office building in Johnston is opening up for business later this year.
Construction on the £790,000 two-storey building at Hayston Road started in...
Tourism now worth over £390 million to Swansea Bay’s economy
HUGELY positive new figures show tourism was worth more than £390 million to the Swansea Bay economy last year.
The figures for 2014 just released...
BID progress for Neath Town Centre
A progress report on the development of a Business Improvement District (BID) in Neath has been presented to Councillors.
The proposed BID aims to deliver...
Council’s apprenticeship opportunities are announced
Exciting opportunities are now available as part of Carmarthenshire Council’s Work Ready Programme.
Several apprentices and graduate trainees will be supported by the council under...
Aberavon Seafront on course for another attraction
An Adventure Golf course will soon be the latest addition to Aberavon Seafront attractions thanks to the Coastal Communities Fund.
Neath Port Talbot Council has...
Local company working on major school project in Baglan
Port Talbot Brickwork has secured a major contract on the construction of Ysgol Newydd Bae Baglan.
The contract was awarded by main contractors Bouygues UK...
CHEESE PRODUCER WINS FIVE GOLDS AT ROYAL WELSH SHOW
A Carmarthen market cheese producer has swept the board at this year’s Royal Welsh Show.
Caws Teifi Cheese has won five Gold awards, including Best...
LOCAL COMPANY FINED FOR PLANNING BREACH
A local company has been fined a total of £1500 for a planning breach.
Cwmni Datblygu Derwen Cyfyngedig was prosecuted for three offences under the Town...
LEADER SEES PAINTING COME TO LIFE
It's not often that you get the chance to meet the person featured in a painting you see hanging on your wall.
But the mystery...
