Minister visits Germany to learn more about their apprenticeship programmes
A tour of BMW’s iconic motorcycle factory in Berlin was just one of the visits Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology, Julie James, made...
£144 million investment in 52,000 apprenticeships
A £144 million EU and Welsh Government investment to fund over 50,000 apprenticeships in Wales has been announced by the First Minister, Carwyn Jones.
The...
PRA Health Services expansion to create nearly 90 jobs in Swansea
PRA Health Sciences – a leading global clinical research organisation - is making its second major expansion in Swansea creating nearly ninety new jobs...
Huge Boost for Tourism Over Easter
Figures published by the Welsh Government today reveal the Easter holidays were an excellent start to the holiday season for the tourism industry.
Of the...
Swansea businessman caught advertising illegally on Facebook
PEOPLE using social media to advertise their businesses are being urged to do it legally after trading standards in Swansea warned it is keeping...
Local Authority Building Control Excellence Awards
Neath based Hale Construction has beaten off stiff competition to come out on top of the pile at a recent building industry awards.
The Local...
AMMANFORD’S NEW ‘EXTRA CARE HOUSING’ INFO DAY
There is an open invitation to find out about the magnificent new £10-million Extra Care Housing development being created in Ammanford.
An information day on Friday,...
NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO TRADE AT CARMARTHEN MARKET
Are you looking to start up a new business or have you thought of becoming a market trader? Tenders are currently being invited for...
Not just an Act – new law set to make UK...
After months of wrangling, a new law has been given Royal Assent and will see small businesses across Llanelli given better access to finance...
New opportunities to start trading at Carmarthen Market
Are you looking to start up a new business or have you thought of becoming a market trader?
Tenders are currently being invited for the...
COMMUNITY BUREAU
Are you a charity, community group or social enterprise that needs support and guidance to move your ideas forward? Are looking for grant funding...
Superfast broadband funding help for Swansea businesses
FINANCIAL help is at hand for Swansea businesses who want to work more efficiently, attract new customers and make bigger profits.
A voucher scheme is...
Jobs Growth Wales not under threat confirms Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister for Skills, Julie James has dismissed any question of the Welsh Government’s flagship Jobs Growth Wales programme being scrapped, and has confirmed...
Business rate relief for Welsh retailers extended and increased
Economy Minister, Edwina Hart, has announced the extension of the Wales Retail Relief Scheme, and an increase in the maximum benefit available to £1,500...
Nia Griffith Accuses Tata Steel of Daylight Robbery on Pension Changes...
Nia Griffith, who has been secretary of the All Party Parliamentary Steel Group for the past five years, is urging Tata steel bosses to...
End of tobacco displays in all Welsh retailers
It is illegal for small shops and retailers in Wales to display cigarettes and tobacco in public from today (Monday 6th April).
The change in...
Local businesses wished a Happy New Financial Year
Local business owners are being wished a Happy New Financial Year by a small business accountancy specialist, with reminders of key changes which come...
Sonia’s celebrating with help from the Hub
The Hub, in Llanelli Town Centre was born out of the UnSir Gar/One Carmarthenshire web and phone service delivered by Carmarthenshire County Council with...
Llanelli Rotarians planning Gala Boxing Night
by Robert Lloyd
Llanelli Rotary Club Club president Hywel Bassett was in the chair at the weekly meeting of Llanelli Rotary Club held at the...
Young Musician of The Year Rotary Club Hopefuls
by Robert Lloyd.
Club president Hywel Bassett was in the chair at the weekly meeting of Llanelli Rotary Club held at the Stradey Park Hotel,...
Broadband voucher scheme for businesses extended to Swansea
SUPERFAST broadband could soon be a click away for many Swansea businesses.
Swansea Council has successfully applied to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport...
Business Wales: The Right Finance for Your Business
http://business.wales.gov.uk/zones/bu...
All businesses need money. But we know that working out where to go to find finance and then choosing the right type can be...
BYNEA ‘CON MAN’ GETS SUSPENDED PRISON SENTENCE
A Llanelli businessman has been handed a suspended prison sentence after he admitted conning his customers out of thousands of pounds.
Paul Berian Lloyd, owner...
£5 million to regenerate Welsh town centres
Communities and Tackling Poverty Minister, Lesley Griffiths, has today announced £5 million to boost town centres across Wales.
The capital funding will be loaned to...
MP Zac Goldsmith opens new Abaca showroom in London
Campaigning MP Zac Goldsmith was the guest of honour at the opening of the new Abaca showroom in Richmond, London.
The former editor of The...
500K Pencader Eco-centre gets a TV Boost!
Keep an eye on your screens this week as local business owners Ian and Jayne Hall Edwards get a second airing on Channel 4’s...
Celebrate St David’s Day at Carmarthenshire Markets
COME and celebrate St David’s Day at Carmarthenshire’s markets. From cawl tasters to face painting, there’s lots going on in Llanelli...
Budget Recommendations
A number of budget cuts have been rejected by Carmarthenshire’s executive board. They include a reduction in youth services, school crossing...
Moving towards the Living Wage
AROUND 2,000 of the lowest paid council staff in Carmarthenshire are set to get a pay rise later this year. The...
Emily Beth Jones wins Llanelli Rotary Club's Young Chef 2015
by Robert Lloyd Watch your step Jamie Oliver; there’s some competition for you on the horizon from the talented schoolchildren of Llanelli. ...
Terry Griffiths opens new Age Concern offices
by Robert Lloyd Snooker legend, Llanelli hero and ‘active pensioner’ Terry Griffiths was the guest of honour for the grand opening of the new...
Local manufacturer expands creating additional jobs
A successful manufacturing company is opening new premises at Capel Hendre creating dozens of additional quality jobs. Victorian Sliders is investing...
Tackling the perils of LGBT dating
Welsh company, Epiphany Creative Solutions is filming a 5 part LGBT Web Series. The Programme is called Boy meets Boy and follows the story...
Terry Griffiths to open new Age Cymru Sir Gar offices
by Robert Lloyd Local snooker hero and businessman supports Carmarthenshire’s older people’s charity Age Cymru Sir Gâr. Terry Griffiths OBE, snooker...
Dr Neil Lewis the speaker at next meeting of Llanelli Rugby...
by Robert Lloyd The next meeting of the Llanelli Rugby Business Network will be held at Parc y Scarlets stadium, Llanelli, on Tuesday, February...
Council’s first female director takes up her post
THE first female director in Carmarthenshire County Council has started in her post. Christina Harrhy has been appointed as Director of...
Carmarthenshire County Council named the only local authority in Wales amongst...
Carmarthenshire County Council has been named the only local authority in Wales amongst Stonewall top 100 employers. Stonewall announced the Workplace...
Tesco Burry Port still under consideration
Carmarthenshire County Council has welcomed the confirmation that Tesco is still looking at plans to build a store in Burry Port. ...
County’s Markets have all you need to celebrate St Dwynwen’s Day
BANISH the January blues and show your love by celebrating St Dwynwen’s Day on Sunday, January 25. Impress your partner with...
Llanelli Rotary Club collects backpacks for needy children in Africa
by Robert Lloyd Members of Llanelli Rotary Club have enjoyed taking part in the Mary's Meals backpack appeal. The club members and friends...
Lewis Partnership celebrating 20 years
by Robert Lloyd The award-winning Llanelli-based firm of architects, the Lewis Partnership, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. And the firm, which...
Father Christmas helps Llanelli Rotary raise £1700-plus for charity
Father Christmas has helped Llanelli Rotary Club raise more than £1700 for charity. 'Santa' was kind enough to come down from the North Pole...
Job creation and safety aims of transport plan
MORE than a 1,000 jobs and vastly improve road safety have been incorporated in capital transport improvement proposals planned in Carmarthenshire. ...
Working out a new career
23 year old Aled Rees is fighting fit after landing a job as an administrative assistant at The Gym in Burry Port. ...
Time running out for Temporary Event Notices
Pubs, clubs and party planners are being reminded to get their licenses in order ahead of Christmas and New Year festivities to avoid ending...
Llanelli Market Open 7 days a week
LLANELLI market will now be open every Sunday in the run up to Christmas. It’s even easier to wrap up your...
Sir Terry Matthews visits County
Billionaire entrepreneur Sir Terry Matthews has paid his first visit to Carmarthenshire since being appointed Chair of the Swansea Bay City Region Board. ...
Alun Griffiths look to take on apprentices
Alun Griffiths Construction is looking to recruit two apprentices in 2015 as part of the company’s plans. A series of events...
Jobs Fair joy
More than 500 people have attended a Jobs Fair organised by Un Sir Gar based at the Hub in Llanelli. A...
Women in heritage construction training scheme
An open day will be held at the Tywi Centre, Llandeilo to launch a new and exciting project aimed at introducing women to the...
