Archive for July, 2010
Rugby stars’ £10k booster
Ieuan Evans and Stuart Davies were among the players in a Grwp Gwalia fundraising golf day
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Solicitor wins Law Society award
Sophie Pincott impressed judges to scoop an honour in memory of a distinguished west Wales lawyer
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Retirement decision “regretful” – IoD Wales
Robert Lloyd Griffiths has reacted to a proposed abolition of the Default Retirement Age
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Gold medal hero and TV Egghead search for Olympic and Paralympic experts in Wales
Newport TV Egghead CJ de Mooi and multiple Welsh Paralympic champion David Roberts went head to head in an Olympic quiz to promote the National Lottery’s Brain Game
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Principality staff go on the run for Macmillan Cancer Support
Almost 80 Principality Building Society staff took to the streets of Cardiff for a fun run to raise funds and awareness for their Charity of the Year – Macmillan Cancer Support.
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Geesink Norba wins National Recycling Award
Geesink Norba’s Plug-in Electric vehicle has landed a top green accolade the National Recycling Awards.
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Acorn celebrates new Cardiff office success
Recruitment and training agency Acorn is celebrating a successful first year for its central Cardiff office.
Monday, July 26th, 2010
X factor students ‘do a Cowell’
Tooth whitening’s all the rage as uni ends the year on a healthy note to mark degree success
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Work starts on city centre Sleeperz hotel in Newcastle
Innovative budget hotels business Sleeperz has begun work on developing its second UK hotel – on a city centre site in Newcastle.
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Sleeperz Hotels secures £7m investment to fund expansion
Innovative budget hotels business Sleeperz has secured a major £7m investment to fund future growth in the UK.
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Is shared equity a good idea?
With mortgage products in short supply and inflated deposits, Nigel John explains the benefits of shared equity
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Jo Longstaffe gives her advice on forgetfulness
Jo Longstaffe gives her opinion on the causes for forgetfulness from lack of sleep to heavy drinking
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Gymnastics announce well balanced team for Delhi
Team Wales has announced the latest team to take part in this year’s Commonwealth Games in Delhi: Gymnastics
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Cricket’s good for business – Peter Lynn
A West Wales solicitor has aired his support for Swansea retaining top class cricket.
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Gwalia boosts Wales Homeless soccer bid
Welsh sports fans denied a chance of global glory in Brazil may now get a chance in France.
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Tax body must be independent – IoD Wales
Robert Lloyd Griffiths responds to the Chancellor’s announcement of an Office of Tax Simplification
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Taking stock could help us out
IoD Wales director Robert Lloyd Griffiths writes in the Western Mail on recession-busting trends and ideas
Monday, July 19th, 2010
Want to enjoy the sun but worried about sunburn
Dr Jo Longstaffe gives her advice to people wanting to top up their tan but who worry about the long term affects
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
2010-11 cuts move wise – IoD Wales
Robert Lloyd Griffiths comments on a key Cardiff Bay decision to act quickly on the economy
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Double take as Table-Tennis and Badminton teams are announced
The latest teams to compete for Wales in this year’s Commonwealth Games have been announced, and it’s a case of keeping it in the family for one team
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Investment team Brewin Dolphin claim award
Judges are impressed by the expertise of a successful firm with a strong presence in Swansea.
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Sporting celebs tee-off to support Gwalia
International stars Jonathan Davies, Stuart Davies and Ieuan Evans aim to provide a sporting boost.
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Trek night raises £300
A charity challenge heading for China was boosted at Swansea’s Bay View bar and restaurant
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
Cardiff hotelier warns booming bed numbers are posing a threat to jobs
Derek Harvey, General Manager of the Cardiff Marriott, warns that the rise in the number of new hotels opening and planned for Cardiff City Centre threatens jobs
Friday, July 9th, 2010
A global focus that Wales can achieve
Alastair Milburn looks to the future of business, including how technology and globalisation will change by 2020
Friday, July 9th, 2010
Dr Jo Longstaffe tackles a bruising issue
We all bruise from time to time but why? And should we be worried if it’s a regular occurance? IGP’s Dr Joanna Longstaffe gets to grips with the issue in this week’s column..
Friday, July 9th, 2010
Dementia conference highlights need to act
Professional opera The Lion’s Face is an innovative addition to a top level Welsh health and social care gathering
Friday, July 9th, 2010
Gwalia Welsh Cricket Cup – last eight
Excitement mounts as one of Wales’ top club cricket comeptitions reaches its latter stages
Friday, July 9th, 2010
IOD Wales reacts to export figures
New figures confirm that Wales has suffered recent difficulty with foreign markets.
Friday, July 9th, 2010
IoD Wales response to Interest Rates
Rates remain unchanged once more – and that’s the right decision, says Robert Lloyd Griffiths
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
Peter Lynn lawyer plans China charity trek
Charity Scope will benefit when a solicitor from Peter Lynn and Partners joins a pal on a trekking challenge.
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
Weightlifters and Powerlifters announced in Wales’ quest for 2010 Commonwealth Games glory
Bin lorry driver Natasha Perdue is among the team of six athletes chosen to represent Wales at weightlifting and powerlifting at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Delhi
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
‘Strictly’ ladies only for Martyn Williams testimonial bash
Rugby legend Martyn Williams will be swapping his rugby boots for dancing shoes this summer, as he prepares for a glittering event as part of his testimonial year.
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Welsh IT chief in world-class broadband call
Wales’ plan to build for the future with broadband has prompted a plea for a world-class network.
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
IoD Wales responds to economy plan
The Welsh Assembly Government has outlined its recovery hopes. Leading business figures were quick to comment.
Monday, July 5th, 2010
Gwalia staff turn on the Oscars style
Characters from Pulp Fiction and Roger Rabbit are among the hits as charity Play Right benefits from Gwalia’s big night.
Monday, July 5th, 2010
Warning over number of new hotels in the city
A RAPID rise in the number of new hotels opening and planned for the Welsh capital is posing a serious threat to jobs and business in Cardiff’s hospitality sector.
That’s the warning from the general manager of one of the city’s leading hotel groups and the former chairman of the capital’s hoteliers’ association.
Derek Harvey, General Manager [...]
Monday, July 5th, 2010
Stay Healthy this Summer with Dr Jo Longstaffe
Summer health tips from the Independent General Practice
Monday, July 5th, 2010
Government put stop to ‘Garden Grabbing’
Hern & Crabtree’s managing director, Nigel John, gives his view on new laws introduced to prevent ‘garden grabbing’
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
Don’t let travel sickness ruin your holiday
Read IGP’s Dr Jo Longstaffe advice on how to stop travel sickness ruining your holiday
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
