New industrial units to create 30+ jobs in Bridgend
Fabco Group progresses second phase at Pencoed Technology Park, offering 16 new freehold units. The scheme targets local SMEs and is set for March completion. Discover the opportunities.
Fabco Group progresses second phase at Pencoed Technology Park, offering 16 new freehold units. The scheme targets local SMEs and is set for March completion. Discover the opportunities.
Bridgend Athletic RFC celebrates as four junior teams reach District Cup Finals in April. Discover how the club's youth development is building a bright future for rugby.
Unite the union has launched a furious attack on Birmingham City Council, accusing its top officer of 'misleading' statements about the year-long bins strike negotiations. The dispute remains deadlocked.
After 22 years in the British Army, Ian Rees found his perfect fit in funeralcare. Discover how his military discipline helps families in Bridgend during their toughest times.
A new coalition is blockading Birmingham council depots in solidarity with striking bin workers, causing fresh collection delays. Read the latest on the ongoing dispute.
A Make UK survey reveals UK manufacturing competitiveness is under severe threat, with rising costs near a 'tipping point'. Read the full report and the urgent call for government action.
Birmingham's bin strike marks a full year of industrial action. Union members vow to fight on as the council cites equal pay concerns. Read the latest on the ongoing dispute.
Plans submitted to convert a Nechells industrial unit into a health and wellbeing complex with a spa, snooker hall and cafe, creating 14 jobs. Read the full details.
The long-vacant Beales department store in Lowestoft is on the market for £895,000, years after closure and a council flats plan stalled. Read the full story.
Protests at Atlas and Perry Barr depots delayed Birmingham waste trucks. Council advises residents to leave bins out as year-long pay dispute continues.
A massive fire engulfed a carpet factory on the Tyseley Industrial Estate in Birmingham. Over 75 firefighters tackled the blaze. Avoid the area and keep windows closed.
Over 75 firefighters tackled a massive blaze at a Tyseley carpet storage unit. Road closures remain in place—public urged to avoid the area.
A massive fire has engulfed a carpet factory in Tyseley, Birmingham. Nearly 80 firefighters are on the scene. Residents are urged to avoid the area and keep windows closed.
A major fire has erupted in Tyseley, Birmingham, with 40 firefighters tackling the blaze. The public is urged to avoid the Seeleys Road area. Live updates.
A planned Jobcentre strike is postponed after the DWP challenged the union's ballot notice. The PCS union accuses the government of using anti-union laws to block industrial action over pay.
Birmingham's bin strike reaches a full year, with Conservatives accusing Labour of dragging the city's name 'into the gutter'. Calls grow for urgent talks to end the dispute.
Birmingham's bin strike hits its one-year mark with no resolution. We examine the dispute's roots, the impact on residents, and why a solution remains elusive for the city's waste crisis.
Birmingham's bin strike reaches a bleak one-year milestone with no end in sight. A striking worker shares his embarrassment as rubbish piles up and talks remain stalled.
Birmingham's bin strike reaches its one-year anniversary, with Conservatives accusing Labour of damaging the city's global image. Read the latest on the ongoing dispute.
New Knight Frank research reveals a sharp drop in large industrial take-up in Wales for 2025, driven by a critical shortage of modern Grade A space. Discover the market trends and future developments.
Government commissioners say resuming negotiations to end Birmingham's year-long bins strike is not viable, praising the council's 'fortitude'. Read the latest on the dispute.
Heads of the Valleys Training opens a second site in Crumlin, backed by a £70,000 micro loan from the Development Bank of Wales, to meet rising demand for industrial and safety courses.
Birmingham City Council faces a critical year with ongoing strikes and financial fragility. Commissioners see progress but warn of major risks ahead. Read the full analysis.
Birmingham's bin strike enters its second year with streets strewn with waste. See the latest images and read why the dispute between the council and Unite continues unresolved.
Birmingham's bin strike continues into 2026 with streets piled high. The council and Unite remain deadlocked over pay and equal pay risks. Read the latest on the ongoing dispute.
Birmingham's bin strike shows no sign of ending as 2026 begins, with shocking images revealing piles of uncollected rubbish and fly-tipping across the city. See the full story.
As Dry January approaches, discover eight practical NHS strategies to help you cut down on drinking and stay within the recommended 14-unit weekly limit. Start your healthier year today.
The NHS has revised its stance on alcohol, stating no level is 'safe'. Learn the new 14-unit weekly limit and the serious long-term health risks, including cancer. Get tips to cut down.
A timeline of the disruptive Birmingham bins strike, from major incidents to megapickets, and what residents can expect as the dispute continues into 2026.
Birmingham City Council confirms revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year 2026. Residents warned NOT to put blue-lid recycling bins out due to ongoing strike action. Check your new dates here.