Leading Welsh brewer launches search for new apprentice talent
by Robert Lloyd Llandeilo-based award-winning brewer Evan-Evans is starting the search for 10 new apprentices to join the brewing company's pub estate. ...
Council agrees new loan terms with Scarlets Regional Ltd
CARMARTHENSHIRE’S Executive Board has agreed new terms on its financial agreement with Scarlets Regional Ltd, resulting in increased income for the county council. ...
Llanelli man finds job with support from EU backed employment project
Thanks to the support of an EU backed employment project, 27 year old Dafydd William Thomas from Llanelli has found a job with a...
Italian Opportunity for Food and Tourism Businesses
Groups of food and tourism businesses from South West Wales recently took a Taste Local Learning Journey to Puglia in Italy. ...
Hilary Devey and Kevin Green share centre stage
By Robert Lloyd Two 'Secret Millionaires' - one of them from Burry Port - were back on stage at the Cardiff Business Show yesterday....
100s of apprenticeships been gained
Hundreds of people have gained apprenticeships and employment on the back of a huge investment in construction projects, which have delivered new and improved...
Burry Port firm Celtic Couriers is celebrating success in industry Oscars
By Robert Lloyd Burry Port firm Celtic Couriers is celebrating success in the prestigious Motor Transport Awards 2013. The firm, one...
West Wales business supporting Organic September
By Robert Lloyd It's the biggest celebration of all things organic - and they are supporting it at Abaca, the West Wales organic...
DNA helping West Wales business find the source code to success
They are ‘wild about sleep’ at Abaca, the West Wales organic mattress business. They are also ‘wild’ about bringing energy and...
Local Businesses Help Young Entrepreneurs
Following the success of previous events, RDP Sir Gâr’s Mentro will be hosting a networking session for a new group of young entrepreneurs in...
Jenkins donate cake for 40th brithday of Burry Port RNLI
Burry Port RNLI celebrated their 40th anniversary with a dinner at the Stradey Park Hotel, Llanelli, last night. The Llanelli-based Jenkins...
Jenkins Bakery duo reach national finals
Two talented cake-makers from the Jenkins Bakery have won a place in the National Cup Cakes finals. Cake department manager Sarah...
Job success blooms from Pride In Your Patch garden scheme
EIGHT people have found employment after taking part in a training scheme linked to the council’s £203million Carmarthenshire Homes Standard programme. ...
Llanelli company launches new educational App for Google Android!
A Llanelli company has launched a new educational App that is available now for Google Android. Epiphany Creative Solutions, who are...
West Wales businesswoman appointed a patron of Prince's Prime Cymru charity
By Robert Lloyd West Wales businesswoman Rhiannon Rowley has been appointed a patron of HRH The Prince of Wales's Prime Cymru initiative. ...
Llanelli teenager wins Next Steps 2013
A SIXTEEN-year-old from Llanelli has made an unusual start to his career, by winning a unique construction apprenticeship. Former St John...
COASTAL Project exceeds target for supporting people back in to employment
OVER 1,000 people with disabilities or long-term health conditions are being supported to take their first steps towards training and employment in the county....
There’s a buzz about Pembrey Airport
PEMBREY Airport has been buzzing with aircraft refuelling over the last month. There has also been interest from Premier League soccer clubs. ...
Burry Port missing out on grant makeovers
BURRY Port town centre is missing out on a pot of money available for a make-over of business premises. Funding...
Surprise Business Venture in Rural Carmarthenshire
TWO of Carmarthenshire’s senior councillors have been on a trip to rural Carmarthenshire to see how a local business is diversifying to take advantage...
Young Entrepreneur
YOUNG businessman Owen Walters has moved into the incubation space at The Beacon Centre for Enterprise in Dafen. Web...
Model agency with a difference launched in Carmarthenshire
ADULTS with learning disabilities in Carmarthenshire are hoping to gain work as models and TV extras as part of an exciting new venture. ...
A week of activities in celebration of Learning Disability Week
A RANGE of activities have been arranged at Llanelli’s Coleshill Centre in celebration of national Learning Disability Week (Aug 19-25). Coleshill...
Unauthorised Stable Blocks
A CARMARTHENSHIRE landowner has been prosecuted for failing to take down stable blocks built without planning permission at Golden Grove. ...
Scarlets invest in Llanelli town centre as region opens doors to...
A striking new Scarlets restaurant and retail store is set to open its doors in one of Llanelli’s town centre’s key developments next Saturday...
Celebrate summer at Carmarthen’s farmers’ market
Celebrate Summer at the next Carmarthen Farmers’ Market on Friday, August 2. Come along and see what some of the finest...
Beacon Bursary – Dragon’s Den Competition
Two young entrepreneurs gained 12 months free office space at the Beacon after winning the prestigious Beacon Bursary Competition with their inspirational business proposals....
World Host Training
DRIVERS at a Llanelli taxi firm have been given world class training in customer relations to boost tourism. The drivers, from...
Wake Boarding coming to Dock
A NEW board sport facility is on its way to Llanelli - wake boarding. Matthew Smith, of Go Wake, has...
West Wales Freemasons provide major cash support for 2014 Eisteddfod
by Robert Lloyd Freemasons in West Wales have donated £5900 towards the 2014 'Sir Gar' National Eisteddfod, which is being held in Llanelli. ...
24 hour business challenge for young entrepreneurs
A 24 hour business challenge for young entrepreneurs in Carmarthenshire will include a live presentation from Johannesburg via Skype on Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday....
Charity fortnight at Jenkins Bakery shops
By Robert Lloyd Staff at Jenkins Bakery shops in Llanelli and the rest of South West Wales are in the pink for their latest...
Rural Tourism Grant Success
A £1.59 million capital grant scheme for small tourism businesses in rural Carmarthenshire is well underway and has been very successful in helping small...
Llandeilo set to become the new Cowbridge
LLANDEILO has the potential to become the best market town in Wales with its new bypass. Now the Welsh Government has...
Parc y Scarlets launches women in business group
Parc Ladies, a new networking group for women in business in the Llanelli area, will host their first event at Parc y Scarlets this...
Epiphany Creative Solutions
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Prize challenge for young entrepreneurs
RDP Sir Gar's Mentro Project have organised a 24 hour business challenge for rural Carmarthenshire's young entrepreneurs. The session will culminate in ideas being...
New Hydraulics Service Keeping Agri-Businesses on Track
A local farmer and his family have taken advantage of a new grant scheme and diversified into a new line of business, having spotted...
Social entrepreneur Kevin Green meets Prince
Social entrepreneur Kevin Green was delighted to give the Prince of Wales first hand feedback on how The Prince's Trust is helping change lives....
Enforcement Action
RETROSPECTIVE planning permission has been refused for a barn in Llangadog converted into accommodation without consent. Paul Davies, of Little Dene,...
Royal Visit to Llandovery Work Hub
HRH the Prince of Wales has opened the Llandovery Work Hub – the first rural work hub in Wales. The innovative...
New President at Rotary
by Robert Lloyd The new president of Llanelli Rotary Club was installed at a special Handover Dinner staged at Llanelli's Stradey Park Hotel. ...
Jenkins Bakery's long-serving staff rewarded at lunch
by Robert Lloyd Staff at one of the best known family firms in South Wales have received recognition for their long service. ...
Llanelli bakery trainee's day with TV's Fabulous Baker Brother
By Robert Lloyd Jenkins Bakery trainee Alex Cowell has enjoyed a master-class with one of TV's Fabulous Baker Brothers. Alex,...
Award for 'made in Llanelli' invention
By Robert Lloyd The South Wales company behind a revolutionary new cooking appliance is celebrating success in the Government's new 'Greenius' (Green Genius) awards....
Celtic Couriers takes pole position in regional awards
Robert Lloyd Celtic Couriers takes pole position in regional awards Burry Port courier company Celtic Couriers Ltd has...
Tywi Centre secures Heritage Lottery Fund support Traditional Building Skills Training...
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Tywi Centre has received initial support for a £681,900 bid from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) under its Skills for the...
New team member for Celtic Couriers
by Robert Lloyd Paul Davies has joined the Celtic Couriers team as Business Development Manager. Paul is pictured being welcomed...
Skills Development for Economic Growth in Central and South West Wales...
A free two day conference, to be opened by the Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology, Jeff Cuthbert AM, will be held at the...
New Community Translator Service gets People Talking
RDP Sir Gâr’s Rural Community Inclusion (RCI) project has funded a Community Translation Project for Trywydd, the not for profit translation organisation. ...
