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Oct 7, 2024 | 
newsfromwales.co.uk | Adam Fletcher
A university graduate is urging students to explore internships after securing a role at a leading North Wales PR agency. Sophia Thomas has joined Outwrite PR as an account executive but is no stranger to the firm after completing a placement 12 months ago. The 23-year-old, who was awarded a first-class degree in media and communications by Swansea University, spent time with the team in the summer of 2023.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
newsfromwales.co.uk | Adam Fletcher
Leading partnerships developer Lovell has donated £1,133 to Upstream Cymru, an initiative led by homelessness charity Llamau. Llamau is the leading homeless charity in Wales, supporting vulnerable young people and women. The charity assists those in need by offering them a safe place to stay, supporting them to live independently by teaching the necessary skills and confidence, and helping them back into education or employment.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
newsfromwales.co.uk | Adam Fletcher
Construction work has started on 104 new homes in a prime location along Swansea’s SA1 Waterfront. Coastal Housing will take around 36 months to complete the homes, which will be rented to people in housing need across the city. As with all Coastal Housing homes, rents will be below the market rate you would expect to pay a private landlord for a similar home in the same location.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
newsfromwales.co.uk | Adam Fletcher
Changing net zero best practice and guidance following Labour’s win in the general election was on the menu for North Wales business leaders at a key lunch in Flintshire. The event helped attendees understand ways to achieve net zero in line with changing governmental policies and how best to showcase such efforts to stakeholders.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
newsfromwales.co.uk | Adam Fletcher
A principal contractor has strengthened its commitment to Wales and the South West by launching a new office in Cardiff. Inco Contracts, which works with hundreds of industrial, commercial & education clients across the UK, has invested £215,000 by moving into Quest House on St Mellons Business Park in the city. The company has targeted the region due to a significant rise in dilapidation schemes and a surge in demand from existing partners operating in the area.
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
newsfromwales.co.uk | Adam Fletcher
One of Wales’ top research and development facilities has helped a Flintshire-based start-up accelerate production of equipment that will help save the lives of military dogs. The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Cymru, part of the University of Sheffield, has worked closely with design consultancy Dylunio Solutions, which was seeking to develop a respiratory system to protect canines from toxic fumes while on active duty.
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
newsfromwales.co.uk | Adam Fletcher
From continuing works to preserve a once extinct species in Wales to preserving a Grade II listed building, Flintshire County Council’s connecting coast to countryside project is transforming the county’s coastline. The scheme aims to deliver improvements in scenic areas across eight coastal hubs for local residents and visitors.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
newsfromwales.co.uk | Adam Fletcher
A pioneering tech company at the forefront of diabetes monitoring has been shortlisted for two Wales Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Awards 2024. Afon Technology has been selected as a finalist in both the STEM Research Project of the Year and STEM Company of the Year categories, recognised by the judges for creating the world’s first non-invasive wearable blood glucose sensor.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
newsfromwales.co.uk | Adam Fletcher
A 25-year-old mother of two from Swansea is preparing for a busy Autumn thanks to her business supplying personalised gifts. Caitlyn Jones launched Three Little Birdies at the end of November 2023 and specialises in seasonal ranges of bespoke products. Her customised bridal party gift bags include a personalised robe, hanger, slippers, flute and bag. Former teaching assistant Caitlyn, named the business Three Little Birdies after the childhood nickname her father gave to her and her sisters.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
newsfromwales.co.uk | Adam Fletcher
A Gwynedd-based hydro scheme aimed at boosting a key Welsh Government renewable energy target has received support from high-profile politicians. Three Brothers have submitted a planning application for a proposed hydro electric scheme on their land in Cwm Cynfal located close to Llan Ffestiniog. The brothers, Dafydd, Elis and Moi also run their family farm near Bala in Eryri National Park.
