An eco-conscious shop in Saundersfoot has been named as a collection point for a wide range of unusual recyclable items as part of an Inflatable Amnesty. Sam Turner of Elements noticed a lot of rubbish being left on local beaches, especially during the summer months,...

Thirty eight new jobs are to be created under wide-ranging changes to waste and recycling this autumn in Pembrokeshire. The posts come as a consequence of an increased kerbside recycling programme, together with additional amenities such as the recently launched...

Haverfordwest Castle will become easier to access from the town centre under new regeneration plans from Pembrokeshire County Council. Since 2015, Pembrokeshire County Council has been working with local groups, businesses and volunteers on ambitious plans to bring...

A brand-new, three-wheeled way to travel the south Pembrokeshire coast has arrived. A new Pembrokeshire-based company, Tuk Tuk Time Limited, is launching two traditional tuk tuk vehicles – imported from India – with the promise of transporting holidaymakers around the...

Recruitment will soon start for an independent programme director to oversee delivery of the £1.3 billion Swansea Bay City Deal. The search for top quality candidates follows the City Deal’s decision-making Joint Committee approving a job description and salary for...

Following the completion of investigation and treatment of historical mine working across Phase 2b of the new Economic Link Road in Cross Hands (Llandeilo Road to Norton Road), we have been appointed to undertake the next phase of works to determine the nature and...

Swansea Building Society has recently appointed a new Finance Director. Nathan Griffiths from Swansea has been appointed at the Society’s head office in Cradock Street, Swansea. A Chartered Accountant, Griffiths has an impressive background in financial services...

The Port of Milford Haven has continued its commitment to renewable energy by switching its energy provider to Octopus Energy which means that 100% of the Port’s electricity usage is guaranteed to be coming from renewable sources. Octopus Energy only supplies energy...

The arrangement will see the authority use robotic process automation (RPA) to transform back-office processes and deliver new efficiencies. Business process outsourcing (BPO) partner Arvato is working with Neath Port Talbot Council in South Wales to automate part of...

An £18 million funding boost will soon be on the way to Swansea Bay City Deal partners to begin funding a number of transformational projects in South West Wales. The UK Government and Welsh Government have agreed to release initial funding for the Swansea Bay City...

Gower College Swansea’s Sketty Hall is set for renovation under proposed new development plans. The Grade II listed building, nestled in beautiful grounds close to Singleton Park, will be repositioned as a Business School, home to a wide range of professional courses...

The Welsh countryside contains some of the most iconic landscapes in the world but they face many challenges. A Pembrokeshire Coast project has been celebrated for their work as part of Campaign for National Park’s Park Protector Awards. SWEPT and the People and the...

Both the sun and the crowds were out as Prince Charles returned to Swansea 50 years to the day that he announced it was to become a city. The Prince and the Duchess of Cornwall were given a warm welcome as they met some of the volunteers, community groups, emergency...

There was a wonderfully warm welcome for His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales at the National Botanic Garden on Wednesday. Under blue skies and a bright summer sun, the Prince – who is patron of the Botanic Garden – praised the work the staff are doing but urged...

RDM Electrical and Mechanical Services has hired a further three new members of staff as the company seeks to expand its delivery capabilities. Anthony Brunton from Swansea has been hired as MOD Contracts Director. His new role will see him manage a significant...

EFT Consult, a Swansea-based company that specialises in cutting edge and innovative technologies in relation to the design and consultancy of the built environment, and the implementation of the principles of the circular economy, has partnered with The British...

The iconic Metal Box factory in Neath, an important part of the local economy for more than 80 years, is now operational again for the first time in almost four years. Local councillors were given a tour of the site to mark the occasion and be shown plans for the...

Earlier this month Family Housing attended an awards ceremony put on by Swansea Employability Academy at Swansea University. Go Wales is part of the SEA and Family Housing work with them to give students who may not have the opportunity for various reasons,...

The future of the construction industry was celebrated at an event last week, when the hard work of some of the most skilled and talented apprentices from across the region were recognised at an awards ceremony. The Swansea Bay Construction Support Group’s inaugural...

Neath Port Talbot Council has topped the list of all 22 Welsh local authorities when it comes to renewable energy generation. Latest Welsh Government figures show Neath Port Talbot is the local authority area with the highest total renewable energy capacity (358 MW)...

This year will see another wave of building and development projects going from vision to reality - either being completed, started or getting under way in Neath Port Talbot. And two new schools will be added to the £123m already invested in the Council’s Strategic...

One of Swansea's most popular beaches is to become even more welcoming to visitors with severely limited mobility. Caswell Bay will soon benefit from new facilities to give more people access to its natural attractions. Its new Changing Places facilities will be the...

Work has commenced on South Wales’ only comprehensive scaffolding training facility. Led by the Construction Wales Innovation Centre (CWIC) in partnership with Construction Industry Training Board Wales (CITB), the new centre will be located at a purpose developed...

Tourism Swansea Bay took over management of the ‘Gower Ambassadors’ project in 2018. The Gower Ambassadors are trained community tourism ambassadors who are available to attend events, conferences, meet and greet tourists and volunteer to help preserve the landscape...

Mott MacDonald is leading an initiative ‘Construction for Future Generations’ in collaboration with Constructing Excellence in Wales and the Office of the Future Generations Commissioner. This initiative will require beneficial changes to custom and practice and full...

Mott MacDonald has been appointed by Welsh Government to complete the initial feasibility study for a future Infrastructure Masterplan for the Port Talbot Waterfront Enterprise Zone (PTWEZ). This commission will build on the 2018 PTWEZ Strategic Plan. The initial...

NPTC Group of Colleges is taking the lead in training future generations to build affordable homes across Wales and beyond. The forward-thinking College is helping to establish a training academy for young people looking to get a foothold in the construction industry....

NPTC Group of Colleges is in the running for a top award as part of Wales Responsible Business Awards for 2019. The College’s HR department has been shortlisted for the Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Wellbeing at Work Award. The team have introduced several initiatives in an...

Lee Stafford, award-winning celebrity hairdresser, wowed local stylists with his enthusiasm and talent at an exclusive show to celebrate the launch of his new Lee Stafford Academy of Hairdressing, Barbering and Applied Therapies. The Lee Stafford Academy launches this...

THURS 27TH JUNE 2019, SWANSEA Join the St Helen's Road Street Party to celebrate Swansea's Birthday! HRH Prince Charles visited Swansea on 3 July 1969 to deliver the proclamation that Swansea was to become a city – this was made official on 10 December...

Less than a week ago Gower Gas & Oil Heating Services called out to the good people of Swansea to help drive and get funding for a project of creating a video to go with an anthem written to celebrate Swansea50. “This Is Our City” is written by Mike and Becca...

ERS – the UK’s largest specialist motor insurer – has unveiled plans to launch an Underwriting Academy in its Swansea office, where it now employs more than 500 people. The ERS Underwriting Academy will offer employees in Wales the opportunity to build the skills and...

Providing support to young people has been the focus so far this year for the Port of Milford Haven’s Community Fund. A variety of charitable groups and associations have been awarded financial support to provide safe activities and new opportunities for young people...

EFT Consult, a building services consultancy specialising in innovative technologies for the built environment, and the implementation of the principles of the circular economy, has signed the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show its support of the Services...

The Japanese ambassador for the UK, Koji Tsuruoka, and Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas were the VIP guests for a very special day at the National Botanic Garden of Wales today (Tuesday, June 4). The Aber Taiko drummers and a Welsh harpist were on hand to help celebrate the...

AB Access Control, the latest division of aluminium manufacturing and installation company AB Glass, has been appointed by a leading South Wales legal firm to enhance security at its offices with state-of-the-art biometric technology. AB Access Control was recently...

On Wednesday 22nd May local tourism operators from Swansea and Neath Port Talbot were taken for a showcase of the newly revamped Plantasia attraction in Swansea, an indoor rainforest with interactive displays, and animals including snakes, monkeys, meerkats, and even...

Milford Youth Matters is now able to provide youth provision every Friday night throughout school holidays, in addition to its term-time service, thanks to a financial donation by the Port of Milford Haven. By providing an indoor venue and use of its land around...

AB Glass, a leading aluminium manufacturing and installation company based in Swansea, has recently been awarded with a certificate for outstanding and commended safety performance by the South and West Wales Safety Group. The accolade was presented to AB Glass’...

Leading accountant Bevan Buckland LLP has further consolidated its commitment to staff development through its 2nd century strategic plan. The West Wales based firm has once again invested in training across its team with several members of staff commencing various...

If you type “skills needed for a job” into Google, a total of 327,000,000 results are generated. Each entry will offer its own take on which skills are most desired in today’s job climate. Professor Chris Allton, Director of Oriel Science at Swansea University...

The National Botanic Garden of Wales is celebrating another increase in visitor numbers – even topping last year’s 17-year high. A grand total of 163,403 leisure visitors crossed the threshold at the Carmarthenshire attraction between the beginning of April 2018 and...

RDM Electrical and Mechanical Services has been contracted by Swansea Council to undertake the installation of a new lighting system at Swansea Market. An investment of over £200,000 has been made for the new lighting system, which will see the replacement of the...