Monmouthshire medical technology company to create 85 well-paid jobs thanks to Welsh Government support
Monmouthshire-based Creo Medical Limited is expanding and creating 85 well-paid jobs over 3 years, thanks to a £708,000 investment from the Welsh Government, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has announced. The high technology medical device company specialises in the emerging field…
Lonely Tipsy looks for purrfect home
Meet Tipsy who always has a spring in her step – but is sadly a rescue pet who is being overlooked. Sadly, despite her very loving nature, 12-year-old Tipsy, who is currently at the RSPCA Newport Adoption Centre, hasn’t yet…
Solar farm sparks into life
Hywel Dda University Health Board’s first solar farm has been switched on in Carmarthen. The installation of 1,098 x 455W panels not only provides sustainable electricity to power patient and administrative services based at the health board’s Hafan Derwen site…
RSPCA shines spotlight on sensitive, intelligent creatures as cases soar
The RSPCA has dealt with nearly 1,900 cases of rats in need over the last three years as the animal charity highlights the worth to humans of the often misunderstood rodent on World Rat Day 2023 (April 4). Anyone…
£200 fee to be introduced to Pembrokeshire fishing businesses wishing to export food to Europe
A NEAR-£200 fee is to be introduced for Pembrokeshire fishing businesses that wish to export food to Europe from county ports post-Brexit. At the March meeting of Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet, members were asked to consider implementing a fee for…
Progress made to Mumbles Pier development project
THE company behind a multi-million pound project to develop land at Mumbles Pier has cleared a planning hurdle by demolishing fire-damaged buildings and preparing the ground for foundations. Family firm Ameco was given revised planning permission for a headland hotel…
Chwarae Teg leads the way with first menopause accreditation in Wales
Gender equality charity Chwarae Teg has become the first organisation in Wales to be awarded The Menopause Friendly Accreditation, for its commitment to providing menopause support to its staff. The Menopause Friendly Accreditation, established by Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace,…
New data shows benefits of driving at 20mph as Wales prepares to lower default speed limit
Slower driving speeds, increased levels of walking and cycling and minimal impact on journey times are among the key findings of a new report carried out in areas of Wales trialling the new default 20mph speed limit. The interim monitoring…
Enjoy historic adventures with Cadw this Easter
Cadw has announced an array of fun family events taking place at many of its historic sites this Easter bank holiday weekend (8–10 April 2023). From Easter egg hunts at medieval abbeys to knight combat displays at historic castles, there…
£400,000 to support fishing industry in Wales
Fishers and vessel owners in Wales will be able to apply to a £400,000 fund from 3 April to adapt to the rapidly changing market conditions for seafood products, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced. The support is from…