Business News Wales

31/01/2025

FREE INTERNET SUPPORT🛜

Residents and businesses in Denbighshire can benefit from free advice and assistance from the Council’s Digital Officer who can find the best solution for internet issues they may be experiencing due to a slow connection.

Denbighshire County Council

Residents and businesses in Denbighshire can benefit from free advice and assistance from the Council’s Digital Officer who can find the best solution for

31/01/2025

CHILD OF WALES AWARDS

The Child of Wales Awards has unveiled Ascona Group as its new headline sponsor

Ascona Group, one of the UK’s fastest growing forecourt operators, has entered into a year-long partnership with Child of Wales, which culminates in a prestigious annual event, which shines a bright light on the remarkable achievements and resilience of the young people of Wales, while raising vital funds for charities dedicated to supporting children across the nation.

Nominations are free and open to children under 18 who are based in Wales.

Blue Tiger Marketing, Mrs. Bucket , Swansea Building Society , The Trade Centre Wales, Gower College Enterprise, Castell Howell , Prince's Gate , West Acres Team Wales.

On the back of a successful event in Swansea in 2024, the Child of Wales Awards has unveiled a new headline sponsor – and will now officially open

30/01/2025

CARDIFF FOOD HALL🍽️

Loft.co have unveiled their next major development: Cardiff’s first food hall at the historic Castle Quarter Arcade.

The project will celebrate Cardiff’s history while introducing HYS, a cutting-edge food hall concept.

HYS Food Hall is expected to open in late 2025.

Find out more HERE👇

The property developers behind some of Wales’s most celebrated regeneration projects—including Goodsheds in Barry, Newport Market, Swansea’s Albert Hall

30/01/2025

MARGAM CASTLE

Using a smart device, visitors can now scan key areas of the castle to see accurate digital reconstructions of the library and dining room, complete with paintings, replica furniture, and intricate ceilings.

The app, developed by Swansea University and ZUBR , is a virtual “time machine”.

The new app and Margam Interiors project brings together key contributors, including Neath Port Talbot Council, Swansea University, , project volunteers and local history enthusiasts, to celebrate this innovative reimagining of Margam Castle’s lost interiors.

Margam Country Park

A groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) app that brings the rich history of Margam Castle to life is now available for visitors to use.Once filled with

29/01/2025

HONEYADE🍯

Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co has launched a new range of honey-sweetened soft drinks.

Hive Mind Honeyade is a blend of 100% british honey, sparkling water and natural flavours, The drinks are lightly sweetened with , and have no refined sugar or artificial sweeteners.

Launching in 330ml cans will be available to buy from independent retailers, farm shops and hospitality venues and via the Hive Mind online shop.

Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co has launched a new range of honey-sweetened soft drinks. Hive Mind Honeyade is a blend of 100% british honey, sparkling water

29/01/2025

WALES BUSINESS AWARDS 2025

Chambers Wales South East, South West & Mid has opened entries for the highly anticipated Wales Business Awards 2025.

There are 12 revamped categories for businesses to enter this year, with new categories including ‘Apprenticeship Scheme of the Year’, ‘Emerging Exporter of the Year’, ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ and ‘Professional Services Firm of the Year’.

The application process will close on 7 March 2025.

Find out more and apply HERE⬇️

Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid has opened entries for the highly anticipated Wales Business Awards 2025.The awards, organised by the

28/01/2025

LIDL CWMBRAN

Lidl UK has announced that its brand-new store will officially open on Thursday 6th February.

Located on St David’s Road, this state-of-the-art store replaces the long-standing Lidl on Woodside Road, which has served the community for 30 years and will close its doors on Wednesday 5th February.

Lidl has today announced that its brand-new Cwmbran store will officially open on Thursday 6th February. Located on St David’s Road, this state-of-the-art

28/01/2025

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS 🎙
Challenges and Opportunities for the Public Sector in Wales 📢

"I believe in the in the spirit of local procurement and helping local businesses, why wouldn't we?"

"There's so much spend in the public sector"

"As welcome as this injection of funding from the UK Labour government is, it has to be sustained"

Listen out for more from host Carwyn Jones and guests:
- Cllr Paul Miller, Pembrokeshire County Council
- Baroness Wilcox of Newport

FULL PODCAST AVAILABLE HERE ⬇️
https://lnkd.in/evmrUGzT

Listen to highlights here ⬇️

28/01/2025

PEMBROKESHIRE COMMUNITY PROJECTS

A celebration event brought together 25 community projects that have benefited from more than £1.3million in UK Shared Prosperity Funding in Pembrokeshire.

County Council facilitated the development programme for third sector organisations and social enterprises which covered three intervention areas across the County – capital projects, green infrastructure and social action.

Read more HERE⬇️

A celebration event brought together 25 community projects that have benefited from more than £1.3million in UK Shared Prosperity Funding in

27/01/2025

WARM SPACES DIRECTORY

The updated directory of warm spaces in Powys offers over 20 sites for residents to stay warm and connected with their communities, providing opportunities to socialise, work, or engage in leisure activities.

Some sites are applying for council grant funding of up to £1,000 for cost coverage or improvements, and awards of up to £1,000 are still available.

Any Community group or organisation can join the network by submitting details on the council's website.

The directory of warm spaces that Powys residents can use to stave off the winter cold and stay connected to their communities has now been updated. It

27/01/2025

CHEF OF WALES🏆

Sam Everton, 26, from Llangeler, Llandysul, a catering lecturer at Coleg Ceredigion, Cardigan has become only the second chef to win the Junior and National Chef of Wales titles in consecutive years.

Sam will now represent Wales in the Global Chef Challenge final at next year’s Worldchefs - World Association of Chefs Societies Congress & Expo which is being held in Wales and the UK for the first time. The event is being hosted by the Culinary Association of Wales - Cymdeithas Coginiol Cymru (CAW) at ICCWales.



https://businessnewswales.com/sam-everton-wins-back-to-back-junior-and-national-chef-of-wales-titles/

A Mid Wales college lecturer has become only the second chef to win the Junior and National Chef of Wales titles in consecutive years. Sam Everton, 26,

24/01/2025

TOPGOLF ⛳

Proposals to bring a Topgolf venue to the former Toys R Us site are set to be considered by Cardiff Council

Topgolf attractions offer hi-tech golf games along with food and drink, all-weather hitting bays, and music. The leading international sports entertainment company, which currently operates at only four locations in the United Kingdom, is planning a significant investment in Cardiff's ISV.

A major new golfing leisure attraction could soon be coming to Cardiff International Sports Village (ISV). Proposals to bring a Topgolf venue to the

24/01/2025

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS 🎙
The Future of Wales’ Food and Drink Sector

"The challenge around sustainability, I think Wales has got a great opportunity here."

"People are focusing around healthy diets, then looking for that provenance and the history behind what they're eating and drinking."

Listen out for more from host Carwyn Jones and guests;
- Nick Payne, Brains Craft Brewery
- Alison Lea-Wilson, Food and Drink Wales Industry Board
- Manon Llwyd Rowlands, Mentera

FULL PODCAST AVAILABLE HERE ⬇️
https://businessnewswales.com/food-drink-podcast-guide/

Listen to highlights here 👇

24/01/2025

OPEN TO APPLICATIONS

The Entrepreneurs’ Award in Social Innovation (EASI) has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 cohort.

The programme aims to empower early-stage, purpose-driven entrepreneurs by offering a unique combination of funding, mentorship and community support to address critical social and environmental challenges, like climate change, homelessness and mental health issues.

Find and more including how to apply HERE👇

Company of Entrepreneurs - London

The Entrepreneurs’ Award in Social Innovation (EASI) has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 cohort. The programme aims to empower

23/01/2025

COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP

All local residents and interested parties are warmly invited to attend community meetings in Rhondda Cynon Taf next week to discuss the potential community acquisition of land in and .

This is a chance to restore Welsh land to the community and shape a nature-positive local landscape and economy for generations to come.

Details HERE⬇️

Woodland Savers

All local residents and interested parties are warmly invited to attend community meetings convened in Rhondda Cynon Taf in late January to discuss the

23/01/2025

WALES FOOD & DRINK AWARDS 2025

🚨 Applications Deadline Approaching🚨

Food and drink producers are being urged to enter the Wales Food and Drink Awards 2025 before the upcoming deadline.

Entries close at midnight on February 21st, 2025. Now in its fourth year, the Wales Food and Drink Awards have become the hallmark of excellence for the nation’s thriving food and drink industry.

Find more information and details on how to enter HERE⬇️

Castell Howell

Food and drink producers are being urged to enter the Wales Food and Drink Awards 2025 before the upcoming deadline. Entries close at midnight on February

22/01/2025

POWYS BUSINESS RATES RELIEF SCHEME

Powys businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors still have time to apply for a rate relief scheme that will see their business rates bill reduced.

With £150,000 remaining in the scheme, it is estimated that around 100 businesses are yet to apply.

Powys County Council is urging remaining eligible businesses to apply for the rate relief for this financial year.

Powys businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors still have time to apply for a rate relief scheme that will see their business rates bill

22/01/2025

AI TOOLS

More than 100 projects will receive a share of £7 million enabling them to test AI tech that could give a boost to a range of sectors.

The UK Government funding aims to focus on how AI could help smaller companies tackle pressing challenges to their businesses, and how researchers can use this tech to take on everyday problems.

Find out more HERE👇

More than 100 projects will receive a share of £7 million enabling them to test AI tech that could give a boost to a range of sectors. The UK Government