Launching Saundersfoot Harbour to international success
The Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism Ken Skates today officially opened phase 1 of the redevelopment of Saundersfoot Harbour, which marks a...
Oceana demolition earmarked for October start
AN ICONIC Swansea nightclub visited by millions of people over the last 50 years will soon start disappearing from the cityscape.
Swansea Council will later...
Deputy Minister hails Value of Welsh food and drink
Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans, has welcomed an economic appraisal of the food and drink industry in Wales, which will shine...
Edwina Hart welcomes production venture to boost international film and TV...
The Welsh Government is joining forces with Jane Tranter and Julie Gardner – the former BBC executives responsible for Doctor Who, Torchwood and Da...
Finance Minister views progress as Swansea Bay Campus nears completion
Finance and Government Business Minister, Jane Hutt, has today seen first-hand the progress of Swansea University’s new Bay Campus during a visit to Swansea.
The...
SPECIALIST APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR
A COUNCIL trainee from the Tywi Centre in Llandeilo has been crowned Specialist Apprentice of the Year UK.
Joe Moriarty won the prestigious National Construction...
New discount food store plan for Penplas
A NEW discount food shop could soon be constructed where the former Leo's supermarket in Penplas once stood.
Swansea Council has now agreed to sell...
Deputy Minister celebrates Welsh EU Protected Food Names at Royal Welsh...
Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans today congratulated Welsh food and drink producers for achieving EU Protected Food Name (PFN) status.
At an...
Minister approves major regeneration plans for town centres across Wales
Communities and Tackling Poverty Minister, Lesley Griffiths, has today set out how £5 million of Welsh Government funding will be used to boost town...
New transport hub for Tenby
A new transport hub for Tenby was officially opened this morning (Monday, 20th July).
The public transport interchange, adjacent to the town's multi-storey car park. was...
New land deal to boost major Mumbles development
A NEW land deal means restaurants forming part of the planned Oyster Wharf scheme in Mumbles will enjoy better views than originally anticipated.
Swansea Council...
Minister celebrates 2,000th employment and training opportunity created by Lift
New figures reveal the Welsh Government’s Lift Programme has provided 2,000 training and job opportunities to people from households where no-one is in work...
Rebecca Evans welcomes new Food and Drink Industry Board for Wales
The Board will provide strategic direction to Government on the delivery of ‘Towards Sustainable Growth: An Action Plan for the Food and Drink Industry...
Summer getaway begins with an upbeat tourism industry
As the summer holidays begin in Wales, tourism is in a strong position as official figures reveal that Wales experienced further growth in the...
Welsh Government to revolutionise Rural Communities
Plans to use more than £900m to transform rural Wales will be unveiled today by the Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans.
The...
More Calls for Greek Debt Relief
The ECB has backed the IMF's call for Greece debt to be written down and they join a growing number of influential voices calling for the...
AMMANFORD JOINS HEALTHY HIGH STREET SCHEME
Ammanford town centre is to join Business in the Community’s Healthy High Street programme.
It was announced at this week’s meeting of the Ammanford Town Centre...
LEADER WELCOMES REASSURANCE OVER S4C MOVE
Carmarthenshire's Leader has welcomed the reassurance from S4C that the planned move to Carmarthen will still go ahead.
Concerns about future funding for the organisation were raised...
Market celebrates the great outdoors!
Soldiers from 14th Signal Regiment in Brawdy will be helping to showcase the abundance of fantastic Pembrokeshire produce at Haverfordwest Farmers Market's summer extravaganza on...
Double celebration for Wales’ apprentices
Four of Wales’ most talented apprentices were honoured by Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology, Julie James at a special send-off ceremony last night,...
Welsh Government to revolutionise Rural Communities
Plans to use more than £900m to transform rural Wales will be unveiled today by the Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans.
The...
Clean Energy Investment Continues To Lag Behind Last Year
Clean energy investment worldwide was $53bn in the second quarter of 2015, just 3% less than a revised $54.4bn in Q1 2015 but down...
BMW Group Achieves Steady Sales Growth in June
Record monthly and year-to-date sales figures
June deliveries total 208,813, up 8.0%
Over one million vehicles sold in first half-year, up 7.8%
MINI monthly and year-to-date sales...
Swansea Market trader named UK’s merriest
A SWANSEA Market trader has been named the UK's merriest.
Leeanne Martin, who works at the DE Richards & Sons deli stall, was nominated for...
New plans for a minimum unit price for alcohol in Wales...
A proposed new law to introduce a minimum unit price for the sale and supply of alcohol in Wales, which could save almost 50...
Economic Expectations for Europe Strongly Influenced by Greek Crisis
Results of GfK Consumer Climate Europe for the second quarter of 2015
The lengthy negotiations between Greece and its creditors have clearly influenced the mood of consumers...
COUNCIL CONTINUES ITS SUPPORT FOR BURRY PORT HARBOUR
Carmarthenshire council’s Executive Board has shown their support to Burry Port Harbour.
Members agreed that maintenance will continue with annual sand dredging along the approach channel...
New website shows how Welsh laws differ from rest of UK
As the Welsh Government publishes its final scheduled Bill of this National Assembly term, a new website has been launched to help people better...
We cannot promote Wales from behind a desk says First Minister
First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones has today launched Wales in the World, the Welsh Government’s international agenda.
The document sets the steps the Welsh...
Welcome summer Budget break for small business says local specialist
Small business owners across Llanelli have received a welcome summer break in the July Budget, according to a local specialist.
Roger Bowen who runs TaxAssist...
Music and Memories Hits The High Notes with an Award Nomination.
Music and Memories is an innovative local business set up by Kay Wood that provides singing and reminiscence sessions in care homes and day...
YSGUBOR FACH
A day nursery set up with the support of a Redundant Rural Building Grant has been officially opened.
Ysgubor Fach was awarded a grant of...
Awards for county’s ‘caring’ bosses
TREMENDOUS sacrifices made by Carmarthenshire’s silent army of 24,000 unpaid carers.
And, in many cases, it is only possible because of a considerate employer.
Now, where...
Back in work thanks to Communities First
A young Llanelli man has found work again with the support of Communities First.
Aaron Collins of Felinfoel, Llanelli, had a period of unemployment following...
Minister leads summit to aid restoration of opencast sites
Natural Resources Minister Carl Sargeant today (Thursday 9 July) said he is committed to finding a solution to ensure full and sustainable restoration of...
BUSINESS FINED £100 FOR WASTE OFFENCE
A Llanelli business has been fined £100 for failing to have proper arrangements in place for the disposal of its waste.
The owner was issued...
Positive Start for Western Bay Adoption Service
Joint working across three local authority areas is starting to pay dividends for a new adoption service.
Early figures indicate that the Western Bay Adoption...
Jane Hutt responds to UK Government Budget
Finance and Government Business Minister Jane Hutt has today responded to the UK Government’s Summer Budget.
As a result of the UK Government’s austerity programme,...
Lift Health and Safety Course
Three local men have gone on a construction skills course to help them find work in the industry.
The Lift programme recently funded the Construction...
Businesses supported by the Welsh Government record 60% increase in exports
New export business secured by companies supported by the Welsh Government in the last financial year reached £52million – an increase of nearly 60%...
BPS decision announced
Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans today announced her decision on the method of payment to be implemented for the Basic Payment...
Superfast Cymru expanded to reach more premises
More people are set to receive superfast broadband in Wales as the successful programme bringing it to areas which would otherwise not receive it...
Satisfaction with Swansea as a tourist destination at record high
TOURISM in Swansea is starting to cash in on a unique joint effort by the Council and local businesses to boost the area as...
FURTHER GROWTH FOR REGIONAL HOUSEBUILDER AS BUSINESS ANNOUNCES TRADING UPDATE
The managing director of the region’s leading housebuilder says a great team effort has helped the company perform well in the first half of...
Llanelli Women In Networking launch ahead
On the first Monday of the month saw the launch of Llanelli’s first women’s networking group. The dynamic networking group hosted by Rebecca Rosenthal...
Minister launches upgraded TrawsCymru Service
Coach style interiors, next stop audio announcements and free WiFi for passengers are just some of the benefits available on a new fleet of...
The Welsh Economy: in numbers
The Welsh economy is performing reasonably well over the medium term compared to many other parts of the UK and is materially improving the...
Wales chosen as global manufacturing centre for SmartCarts – award winning...
An innovative new lightweight tamper-proof galley cart for catering and duty free use on aircraft - which is creating huge interest from the airline...
Innovative approach delivering affordable homes and boosting the economy in Rhyl
Welsh Government funding is delivering new affordable homes in Rhyl, providing a boost to the local economy during construction and helping improve the area,...
COMPANY CELEBRATES 10 YEARS TRADING & NEW EXPANSION
A local company is celebrating 10 years of business in Loughor along with creating 15 jobs at its new Hendy plant.
Ben Hughes Engineering Ltd started...
