News & Projects
Catch up with 4theRegion’s activities across all our impact areas, from local food, to procurement, and from community changemakers to business start-ups – in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea & Neath Port Talbot. Simply browse or search our news, events, projects, reports and podcasts!
Calling all undergraduate students: Apply now for a Port Scholarship
Undergraduate students from Pembrokeshire are invited to apply for a Port of Milford Haven Scholarship.The Port of Milford Haven’s annual Scholarship Scheme is now receiving applications from ...
Chancellor of the Exchequer announces £36 million UK funding for Swansea University clean energy innovation
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has announced new £36 million UK Government funding to develop clean energy innovation at Swansea University.The new Active Building Centre will ...
Swansea City Centre night time businesses raise a glass to Best Bar None safety accreditation
Those at the helm of Swansea City Centre’s bars, clubs and night time businesses were recognised for their dedication to making the City Centre a safe place for evening visitors, at an awards ...
Steelmaking at Port Talbot boosted as huge blast furnace gets seven year life extension
Primary steelmaking at Tata Steel's Port Talbot works, where 4,000 workers are employed, has received a major boost with work starting to significantly extend the life of one of its two huge ...
A hostel and bar are to be created near Swansea City’s Liberty Stadium
A new hostel and bar has been given the go-ahead on appeal.Just a stone's throw from the Liberty Stadium in Swansea the former training workshop and office in the Neath Road will have nine ...
£10.3 million EU funding boost for Welsh marine technology sector
Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford will today announce £10.3 million of EU funding for the marine technology sector on a visit to Pembroke Dock.The EU funding will support the design and testing ...
Airline confirms new Cardiff to Malta route
Airline Ryanair has confirmed a new route from Cardiff Airport to Malta.The twice weekly scheduled service will launch in April 2019, as part of the airline's summer schedule.Debra Barber, Chief ...
Swansea University Medical School excellence in diabetes care is recognised by Royal College of Physicians
Swansea University Medical School’s work in diabetes is gaining international recognition.The work by Swansea University’s Professor David Raymond Owens has been rewarded at the Royal College of ...
Port of Milford Haven recognised as an Investor In People
The UK’s largest energy port, the Port of Milford Haven, has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating its commitment to high performance through good ...
A warehouse supermarket is opening in Port Talbot
A new store that sells items in large quantities is opening in Port Talbot.The Food Warehouse, which is part of Iceland, will be opening up a new store on Christchurch Road in Aberavon. It ...
New 21st century ‘phone boxes’ have gone live in Swansea and this is exactly how they work
People in Swansea are the first in Wales to be able to charge their mobile phone, make free calls, and surf the net using ultra-fast wi-fi in the street.Eleven new InLinkUK multi-media hubs went ...
A new live music venue called The Bunkhouse is opening in Swansea
A brand new live music venue is set to open its doors in Swansea next month.The Bunkhouse Bar and Music Venue will be a new home to live bands when it throws open its doors to the public at 63 ...
Pembrokeshire harbour transformed with £400,000 investment
A Pembrokeshire harbour that has been operating since 1954 is set to become a major destination with the opening of a 20,000 sq ft multi-purpose decking area. Following a £400,000 bridging loan ...
‘Person-centred’ homecare provider praised
Care Inspectorate Wales find that happy Swansea Clients 'receive care, at the right time and in the way they want it'A senior homecare company in Swansea has received a glowing inspection report ...
AB Glass enlisted for £30m school development
Aluminium manufacturing and installation company AB Glass has been appointed by Kier Construction to carry out works at a new school development based in Cwmbran. The £30m redevelopment of ...
Construction firm chosen to take Neath re-development to next phase
After a selection and tendering process, Neath Port Talbot Council has announced it will appoint Kier Construction to carry out the next phase of the ambitious redevelopment of Neath’s town ...
Cardiff Airport hits 1 million passengers in August
The national airport for Wales is continuing to perform strongly, and is well on track to achieve double digit passenger growth at the end of this year, having already welcomed 1m passengers ...
Procuring Transformation – Event Series Exploring Regional Procurement
4theRegion has held a series of Appreciative Enquiries into Procurement. With diverse participants from the public and private sector, we've had engagement from Carmarthenshire Council, ...
Empowering Future Generations Conference, Swansea, June 2018
South West Wales biggest sustainability conference took place on 14th June 2018, exploring the challenges & opportunities of Implementing the principles of the Circular Economy in line ...
Development Round Table at The Growth Factor Conference
On Monday 15th May 2017, Swansea Bay Futures held a unique event and exhibition on the potential growth opportunities for the future of the region and for local business. ‘The Growth Factor’ ...
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