Business

REACHING FOR THE SKY: Risca Solomon of Skybound Therapies

'I didn’t set out to be a businesswoman, I set out to help children'
Making a difference is what it’s all about for behaviour analyst Risca Solomon and her staff.

Two new schemes to help refugees, asylum seekers and those from Ukraine have been announced by the Welsh Government

The Gwent bus companies taking part in government's Ukraine scheme

An artist's impression of the warehouse. Picture: Cubex/ UMC Architects

Plans for logistics warehouse creating 300 jobs lodged with council

Asda workers have voted in favour of striking over proposed changes to sick pay, GMB Union has said.

Updated Asda workers in Gwent vote in favour of striking over proposed pay changes

Daniel Allen-Boyland with one of Fox One Brewing's Hop for Hope drinks.

'We can all do something to help': Cwmbran brewery creates beer to aid Ukraine

The Queen's Award

Gwent company wins prestigious Queen's Award for International Trade

PLEDGE: Western Power Distribution plans to become net zero by 2028

Energy supplier makes 2028 net zero pledge

Martyn Haftowski, centre manager, and Richard Mason, compliance manager at the Cwmbran Centre. Picture: LCP.

Cwmbran Centre wins health and safety award for 14th year in a row

The Kymin roundhouse in Monmouth. Picture: South Wales Argus Camera Club member Adrian Mahagan

Holiday lets plan for historic building dating back more than 200 years

Abergavenny florist Charlotte Davies will compete at the Florist of the Year semi-finals at RHS Garden Bridgewater this Sunday.

Gwent florist aiming to be named the best in the UK

Drop Bear Beer Co. founders Joelle Drummond and Sarah McNena. Picture: Matthew Horwood.

Alcohol-free brewery moving to Gwent site celebrates deal with supermarket giant

Knauf Insulation will invest more than £5 million into its Cwmbran plant. Picture: Knauf Insulation.

More than £5 million to be invested into Cwmbran plant

New green HGV fleet at Magor Brewery

Gwent brewery converting delivery vehicles to green fuel

FOCUS: Skybound Therapies' Risca Solomon

Spotlight to shine on Welsh business hero with a passion for helping others

Melin Tregwynt is now owned by their employees after being in the Griffiths family for more than a century

'The more you think about different options the better judgement you can make'

Neon Sheep in Abergavenny looks set to become an Animal clothing store.

Surf-wear brand poised to open store in Gwent town centre

Fantastico Usk is just weeks away from opening. (Pictures: Damiano Argentieri)

Revealed: ‘Fantastico’ Italian restaurant to open second venue next month

The Savoy Theatre on Church Street in Monmouth.

Look: Iconic town centre cinema and theatre up for sale

Teague's Barbers has been named the best in Wales for a second year in a row. Pictures: Nicolle Teague.

Pontypool barber voted best in Wales for a second year in a row

Gemma Casey, NatWest Cymru's ecosystem manager for Wales

Sharp upturn in Welsh business activity in March

Russian discount supermarket's Gwent plans in turmoil after Ukraine invasion

The market town of Usk.

'A lovely place to live: Why do people love Usk? We asked an estate agent

The former Royal George Hotel in Tintern. Picture: Google

Plans for home within hotel grounds approved despite parking concerns

See what the most successful Dragon Den's products are

The most successful products from Dragons Den and where to buy them

Convey Law conveyancer Alex Harris donating the laptops to Katie Jones from Monlife Youth Service

Law firm donated much-needed laptops to youth centre

COFFEE KING: Coaltown Coffee owner Scott James

Grounds for success as Welsh coffee business thrives

The Hub attached to Aspris College South Wales in Cwmbran

New cafe where profits go to charities chosen by students opens its doors

Sharkbite Burgers now has its first restaurant

Watch: Crowds flock to grand opening of popular burger restaurant

Steffi Andrews was won the Best Photography Services prize at the Best of Welsh Business Awards. Pictures: Steffi Andrews.

‘I found my bravery’: Camera Club member’s photography business is best in Wales

Nina and Joe Howden of Silver Circle Distillery. Picture: Ollie Barnes

Pop-up shop and tasting room for craft spirits set to open in town centre

How the proposed brewery could look from above. Picture: Drop Bear Beer Co

Mixed responses to plan for first carbon-neutral alcohol-free brewery

Trims Town Gate Butchery attended the Best of Welsh Business awards last night

Butchers bounce back from coronavirus lockdown to be named best in Wales

James Austin at Austin & Co Gentleman’s Barbers in Pontypool. Picture: James Austin.

Barber opens first shop on his 25th birthday

The building in Commercial Street. Picture: Google

Plans to bring listed building back into ‘legal use’ for first time in a decade

Chepstow High Street

Town council accused of ‘waging war’ in chamber of commerce dispute

The former office block occupied by Torfaen Training. Picture: Google

Former office block sold for by council for £500,000

BUSINESS HERO: Amanda Griffiths of Melin Tregwynt

Renowned Welsh wool business goes under the spotlight

BOOST: The private sector's output in Wales grew in February

NatWest reveals growth boost for Wales' private sector

How a similar redundant agricultural building at Llancayo Court in Usk looks after conversion. Picture: Buckle Chamberlain Partnership Ltd / Monmouthshire council

Care home plan for old poultry sheds re-submitted

The Lime Tree pub in Chepstow town centre is up for sale. (Picture: Moon and Co.)

Look: Pub and wine bar up for sale in Gwent town

The opening date for Sharkbite Burgers has been confirmed

All you need to know about the grand opening of Sharkbite Burgers

The move is expected to affect around 400 staff, with two Welsh branches in Monmouth and Cardiff set to close their doors for good (PA)

HSBC to close Welsh branches as 69 banks close across UK

Diesel price could hit as high as £3 per litre, MPs told

An artist\'s impression of the type of units proposed. Picture: Domus Architecture/ Fi Real Estate Management Ltd

Office site could be revamped with units for start-up and expanding businesses

Traders met politicians to discuss how the A465 roadworks had impacted on their businesses. Picture (background): South Wales Argus Camera Club member Brian Phillips

Traders hit by Heads of Valleys disruption say compensation is overdue

Look inside former pub with Severn ferry heyday following refurbishment

Look inside former pub linked to the Severn Ferry following refurbishment

The Pepper Mill in Chepstow

Popular restaurant to close and offer ‘takeaways only’

Live music plan is approved

Late-night music events to be allowed at rural barn, despite noise fears

Shepherds Ice Cream was established in 1987 and is a festival fixture

New ice cream shop opening soon - with free scoops on the big day

Nina and Joe Howden of Silver Circle Distillery. Picture: Ollie Barnes

Popular distillery plans pop-up shop and tasting room

An artist\'s impression of the warehouse. Picture: Cubex/ UMC Architects

New logistics warehouse could create 300 new jobs

Liz Prosser in her new art gallery in Usk.

New art gallery aims to be hub for creativity in town

Food being prepared at Fantastico in Magor

Italian restaurant set to expand is 'so grateful' to be best restaurant finalist

Sharkbite Burgers is setting up an official restaurant in Cwmbran

Check out the progress on this burger business opening in March