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Lloyds Bank is helping ensure Wales develops a scientifically literate society through raising £25,000 for educational charity Techniquest. The science discovery centre in Cardiff Bay was chosen as the recipients of the bank’s fundraising efforts earlier this year. Since then it has hosted two events in support of the charity, which is Wales’ largest provider of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)

An engineering apprentice from Pencoed’s Sony UK Technology Centre has been on “the trip of a lifetime” to the world’s most powerful particle accelerator. Max Rochefort-Shugar has visited the European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN, in Switzerland, which pioneers some of the world’s most advanced research. As part of his visit to the world-renowned facility, the 20-year-old apprentice from Sony UK T

Sustainable technology leader Suzannah Bourne has been appointed to the board of progressive Cardiff advisory group Greenaway Scott. The co-founder of Nemein, which develops technologies to enhance the safety of downhole oil and gas exploration, will join the firm as a non-executive director this month. Ms Bourne is a qualified mechanical engineer who has been recognised among The Manufacturer’ Top 100 role models as

A restaurant which draws inspiration from the eclectic food culture and bold flavours of Australasia is set to launch in Cardiff, the first of its kind in Wales. Cardiff’s five-star St David’s Hotel, respected as an innovative leader in the hotel industry, is launching a brand new restaurant concept on 15th September, with its name – The Admiral St David – derived from the hotel’s nautical roots. The cont

Regional law firm Watkins and Gunn has made a high-profile appointment to its award-winning team to support the continued expansion of the business. Faris Dean has been recruited to head up a new team focusing on business law. The firm, with offices in Newport, Cardiff, Pontypool and London, will now provide a wealth of corporate and commercial services including partnership and investment agreements, buying and sell

Techniquest, the educational charity in Cardiff Bay, has recruited a conference and events development manager to spearhead its brand-new event services. The science discovery centre has welcomed Gareth McTiffin into a new position at the organisation, having launched its events offering in May to diversify revenue streams. Mr McTiffen brings a wealth of experience to the organisation having worked for Merlin Events

Welsh construction companies are being urged to “act immediately” if they fear they are linked to modern slavery through their supply chains. A leading Cardiff lawyer is calling on managers and leaders throughout the industry to be aware of exploitation of workers hired through third-party contracts. It is claimed that the industry could be particularly vulnerable to this form of exploitation as a result of its relia

Desperate crash for cash scammers are making schemes increasingly complex following court appearances by over 150 people for these offences in Wales, a leading Cardiff solicitor has warned. Criminal lawyer Phillip Williams of leading firm Blackfords LLP said the number of people facing prosecution for these offences over the past year has resulted in a worrying trend emerging across Wales. He claimed that up to four

Cardiff’s award-winning Greenaway Scott has facilitated the acquisition of an international medical device company helping to create a “significant” new presence in the global maternity industry. The business advisory firm has supported American medical device company Clinical Innovations in its acquisition of German developer Brenner Medical GmbH. The deal, completed via Clinical Innovations Europe, will see the lab

A free parking scheme is launching tomorrow (22 August) in Bridgend town centre in a bid to boost trade. The first two hours of parking at the new Rhiw multi-storey car park is now free until the Spring. The pilot scheme, made possible due to a grant from Welsh Government, is being run to see how much of an impact it has in attracting shoppers to the town centre. In a partnership between Bridgend County Borough Counc