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The launch of Tencil – a new career guidance app for young people
The app has been launched by entrepreneur Joel Williams from Carmarthenshire. Government bodies in Wales, several Welsh MPs and corporates including a top-four accountancy firm and a bank ...
University of Wales Trinity Saint David hosts virtual taster day
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is holding a virtual taster day for Sixth formers. Mared Anthony and Luned George, the University's Senior Engagement and Recruitment Officers ...
A-grade success for energy-efficient Swansea Market
Swansea Market has secured the highest possible UK Government energy rating. Its grade A rating confirms that the city centre venue is amongst those buildings that have the lowest ...
Josef Herman Foundation Art Award winner 2021 announced
Owain Sparnon, a Fine Art student graduating at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David has won the Josef Herman Foundation Art Award 2021. The annual award from the Josef Herman ...
Tribute to Peter Jones
It's with huge sadness that we say goodbye to our great supporter and friend, Peter Jones, who passed away last week. Peter was Chair of Swansea Bay Futures where Dawn and I met and was a great ...
A Region of Sanctuary
Workshop on Employment for Refugees
2pm-5pm 14th June
4theRegion is supporting this workshop which is held as part of a day conference celebrating 10 years of Swansea City of Sanctuary, held ...
Brand new comprehensive school is ready for lessons
Pupils are due to move into Neath’s newly built Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School on June 7th. When teaching begins at the latest of Neath Port Talbot Council’s growing portfolio of modern ...
Port’s 2020 Annual Report highlights challenging trading conditions balanced alongside continued diversification progress
The Port of Milford Haven’s 2020 Annual Report and Accounts highlights the challenging trading conditions felt in 2020 due to Covid-19. Designated a frontline operation as part of the pandemic ...
Summit aims to boost post-covid recovery in Welsh manufacturing
Supporting industry’s recovery from the impact of the pandemic is a key priority for the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD). The University has a demonstrable track record for ...
Growth sees marine energy specialists relocate to Swansea High Street
A successful local business with ambitions to become a world leader in the supply of renewable marine energy devices has relocated to the redeveloped Warehouse building at High Street’s Urban ...
Gower Power Picks Sweet Partnership to Cut Food Waste and Feed Those in Need
A Gower-based solar energy provider has pledged match-funding to a Swansea group which organises apple harvesting from overlooked trees and orchards to feed those in need in the area. The ...
Working group planned to shape future of Cefn Coed Colliery Museum site
Neath Port Talbot Council cabinet members are being asked to endorse proposals to establish a new working group to help draw up future plans for the historic Cefn Coed Colliery Museum site in ...
Sealife to be boosted by scientific Swansea tile team
A helping hand is being given to precious sealife that can flourish in the waters off Mumbles. Tests being carried out on specially designed concrete tiles will establish what types of ...
Plan approved to help save historic Swansea building
Swansea Council plans have been approved to save an historic former industrial building for future generations. The grade two listed Laboratory Building on the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks ...
New climate change ministry created by the Welsh Government
The Welsh Government has created a new climate change ministry, topped by two of our regional Senedd members, which incorporates important themes such as transport, planning and ...
Hundreds have their say in community hub consultation
More than 500 formal responses were given to a Swansea Council survey on plans to create a community hub in an existing city centre building. The responses were overwhelmingly ...
Mumbles sea defences: Consultation moves to next stage
Swansea Council is launching the next phase in its consultation programme to upgrade sea defences to help protect Mumbles for the next ...
Re-opening of indoor hospitality and attractions at Milford Waterfront
Restaurants and indoor visitor attractions in Milford Waterfront are welcoming the return of indoor services from today. The re-opening of indoor dining allows all restaurants at ...
Living well with Dementia: ATiC and PocketMedic collaboration showcases innovation in Wales
A new video from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre (ATiC) shows how it has worked with a Swansea-based enterprise to deliver support ...
Outdoor trading: Fresh boost for Swansea hospitality trade
Swansea Council has served up another boost to the hospitality industry. The council will continue to provide licences for outdoor dining areas free of charge across the whole of ...
Swansea takes lead as new mental health research hub launches
Swansea University is playing a leading role in a new UK-wide consortium to bring together vital mental health data. DATAMIND – the Data Hub for Mental Health Informatics Research and ...
New Owners and New Investment at Fairwood Golf Club
Swansea based Fairwood Park Golf club has recently changed ownership after a local family made a successful offer for the business. Led by Rhodri Evans, the new owners have exciting plans ...
Partnership Promotions at Welsh Law Firm
Regional law firm Peter Lynn and Partners Solicitors are delighted to announce the promotion of three top lawyers to Partner level. Rebecca Jackson, Greg George and Charlotte Hewins ...
Oakleigh House School reimagining what it means to ‘be well’
Wellbeing has become a common selling point for many schools but understanding what a school means when it says it focuses on student wellbeing is not always easy for parents. With 40 ...
Milford Waterfront Restaurants Adapt Outdoor Dining Spaces
Milford Waterfront restaurants have adapted their outdoor dining spaces. The adapted outdoor offering at Milford Waterfront includes a variety of options from multiple restaurants that ...
Research reveals new approach to understanding our wellbeing
The ability to connect and feel a sense of belonging are basic human needs but new Swansea University research has examined how these are determined by more than just our personal ...
Restaurants, bars, cafés boosted by £1.2m in council assistance
Swansea hospitality businesses are benefiting with hundreds of thousands of pounds in council assistance to help outdoor trading. This includes around £1.2m committed by Swansea Council ...
Open top buses coming back to the region
On Saturday 29th May, First Cymru is bringing Open top buses back to the region. We are launching two new routes in South Wales, one route along Swansea Bay and one along the Porthcawl sea front ...
Crucial winter sand dune work completed at Pembrey Burrows
Winter work by a conservation project designed to keep the habitat healthy on the internationally important sand dunes at Pembrey Burrows has been completed. Sands of LIFE, an EU-funded ...
A Crop Of Promotions Fuels Bevan Buckland LLP’s Ongoing Growth Plans
Wales’ largest independent accountancy firm, Bevan Buckland LLP, continues to focus upon ambitious and steady growth, with six promotions among its ranks in recent weeks. The firm, ...
Swansea company develops groundbreaking “Wellbeing Sensors” for interior and exterior monitoring
Swansea-based EFT Consult are involved in some very exciting and important work that will improve the mental and physical health and wellbeing of building occupants. EFT have just set up a ...
Earth Science Partnership officially accredited as a four day week employer
Earth Science Partnership, a consultancy of engineers, geologists and applied environmental scientists based in South Wales, has recently been accredited as a four day week employer by the 4 Day ...
Our Coast and Seas: Turning ideas into action
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‘Our coast and seas’ brought together partners who had an interest in Welsh coasts and seas, to develop practical actions to overcome challenges, and identify what we ...
Angling infrastructure work in the South West
Work has been carried out on angling infrastructure across south Wales, as part of NRW’s commitment to making fisheries more sustainable and accessible.
In the south west, our Area Statement ...
Open Consultation: Western Wales River Basin Management Plan
Currently Pembrokeshire Marine Special Area of Conservation (SAC), which extends around the Pembrokeshire coast and includes the Milford Haven waterway to tidal limits, is in an unfavourable ...
FE colleges lead the way on the future of apprenticeships
ColegauCymru believes that the Welsh Government’s confirmation of investment in the FE-led work-based learning sector is essential to support Wales’ economic recovery post-Covid. Details of ...
UWSTD Masters student’s dream comes true
A Masters Student from the University of Wales Trinity St David (UWTSD) has achieved a dream come true by directing their favourite drama last week.
Kallum Weyman, a student on the MA Directing ...
Swansea Start Up & Business Owners Forum
SWANSEA START UP & BUSINESS OWNERS FORUM 13th April 2021
This major conversation shared ideas and perspectives on how we can make sure Swansea is a an entrepreneurial city ...
Swansea schools take climate action
Egni Co-op has announced that solar panels have been installed on two more schools in Swansea, Pentrechwyth and Cwm Glas Primaries. More than half a megawatt of rooftop solar has now ...
2B Enterprising to deliver learning & development solutions benefiting thousands of young learners
Swansea based 2B Enterprising Ltd has set an ambitious target of working with 2,000 primary schools and educating more than 250,000 children over the next 4 years.
The company creates learning ...
Tidal Range Moves Back Up the Agenda in Wales
Marine Energy Wales has been championing a fresh assessment of tidal range power generation in broad recognition of tidal range’s unique multi-generational operating life, extensive co-benefits ...
Swansea Station Shared Vision Meeting
SWANSEA STATION SHARED VISION MEETING
South West Wales Connected is hosting community vision meetings across the region, in towns and villages around railway stations, to give local people more ...
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