£300,000 investment for local oil depot
An oil depot in Powys has invested £300,000 in its facilities making it easier for the local community to access its fuel services. Independent oil distributor Oil 4 Wales has upgraded the depot’s facilities and rebranded it from Powys Petroleum merging it into the wider family-run business. The depot is now fully bottom loading allowing … Read more
Leading business experts launch ‘exciting’ Cardiff advisory firm
Two of Cardiff’s leading corporate finance experts have joined forces to create an innovative advisory boutique supporting the region’s fastest growing businesses. Founder and director of leading business advisory firm Greenaway Scott, Nigel Greenaway, has teamed up with financial stalwart Tom O’Brien to launch their new company Verde Corporate Finance. The new joint venture will … Read more
Sony UK Technology Centre Ffilm Factory 35 ‘thrilled’ to be among Decline and Fall filming locations
Wales’s flourishing film industry will once again be on display this week when an all-star adaptation of Decline and Fall hits our screens. Evelyn Waugh’s comedy novel is set to appear on BBC One from Friday night starring comedian Jack Whitehall and Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria. The TV mini series adapted from the 1928 … Read more
The Doctor parks his TARDIS at Sony UK Technology Centre
Sony UK TEC’s Ffilm Factory 35 has become the latest in a string of locations for the new series of Doctor Who, after becoming a hotspot for filming in Wales. Following the partial filming of Decline and Fall and major US TV show Will at Sony UK TEC in Pencoed, Doctor Who has also utilised … Read more
Pencoed’s Miss Wales hopeful raises £3763 for disadvantaged children
A Pencoed woman who is competing to become the next Miss Wales has raised over £3,500 for disadvantaged children. Hannah Williams is among 32 women hoping to secure the crown at this year’s prestigious competition. During her campaign the 23 year old has so far hosted charity nights, fundraised in her workplace at Sony UK … Read more
Cardiff legal firm Greenaway Scott set for ‘vital’ industry first
A progressive Cardiff legal firm is blazing a trail across the Welsh business community by becoming an Alternative Business Structure (ABS). Award-winning business advisory firm Greenaway Scott has had approval from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to alter its structure to an ABS, allowing it to operate within a multi-disciplinary group structure delivering other professional … Read more
Acquisition aids growth at EST
Professional advisory firm EST has acquired a HR consultancy to grow the HR division it established last year. The Cardiff-based firm, which has divisions offering accountancy, tax, payroll, auto-enrolment, commercial finance and HR services to its clients, has bought Julie Kelly HR, a trading style of Risk Monitor Limited, for an undisclosed fee. The acquisition … Read more
Sony UK TEC staff rack up over 1,000 years’ service
Dedicated Sony UK Technology Centre staff who have worked a combined total of over 1,000 years have been recognised at a prestigious awards night. Fifty-seven members of the Pencoed facility’s team have been honoured at Sony UK TEC’s annual Long Service Awards’ event thanks to their continuous devotion. The awards night, held at Pencoed House, … Read more
Inspirational people recognised at Youth Community Awards
Deserving youngsters who have devoted themselves to communities across Mid Glamorgan have been awarded over £3,000 at a prestigious annual event. Individuals and groups, who have transformed the lives of those in need over the past year, were recognised at the High Sheriff Mid Glamorgan Youth Community Awards in Bridgend. The ceremony, which took place … Read more