Business

James Austin, owner of Austin & Co in Pontypool

'Barbers are in a unique position': Hairdresser trained to spot signs of suicide
A Pontypool barber has undergone a suicide prevention course in order to help notice signs in clients and what to do if someone is suicidal.

Effort: Connah Jones, 11, centre, who has raised almost £2,000, including a £250 donation from Monmouth firm Tri-Wall

11-year-old 'local hero' helping other youngsters with dyslexia and dyspraxia

Jury out among residents on plans for drive-throughs, petrol station and warehouse

Jury out among residents on plans for drive-throughs, petrol station and warehouse

Efes Kebab in Chepstow is a finalist in the Welsh Asian Food Awards 2022

Kebab shop 'blessed to be a finalist' in The Welsh Asian Food Awards

Town's high street to reopen after council agrees to respect 'majority view'

Town's high street to reopen after council agrees to respect 'majority view'

Petrol station, two drive-throughs and warehouse plans could create 275 jobs in town

Petrol station, drive-throughs and warehouse plans could create 275 jobs in town

IN CONTENTION: Leigh Hussain and Jason Awatar of Inspired Business Media

Newport entrepreneurs in the running for top industry award

Town bank branch to close from lack of use - users told to use post office instead

Town bank branch to close from lack of use - users told to use post office instead

Council to vote on reopening town high street to traffic after lockdown closure

Council to vote on reopening town high street to traffic after lockdown closure

Traffic 'chaos' as garage slashes prices at the pumps to reward loyal customers

Traffic 'chaos' as garage slashes prices at the pumps to reward loyal customers

Chopstix is opening a new store in Cwmbran Shopping Centre

Noodle bar to open in Cwmbran - here's what you need to know

The Cwmbran branch of Barclays bank

Town centre bank closing later this year

Patients have been assured that they won't be left without access to GP services

Fresh talks to be held over GP practice resigning its contract

LINK-UP: Tiny Rebel is the latest business to join Coleg Gwent's Employer Partnership Pledge

Brewery signs up to Gwent college's employer partnership pledge

Fancy owning your local? Landlords needed at two pubs in the same town

Fancy owning your local? Landlords needed at two pubs in the same town

Villa Dino in Newport (Credit: Number One Real Estate)

Look: Villa Dino on the market ahead of restaurant closure

'Nice to be going home' - chef to reopen village pub where he first learned his trade

'Nice to be going home' - chef to reopen village pub where he learned his trade

Wilko stores serviced by the distribution centre in Magor will be affected unless the strike is called off

'Ongoing discussions' on Magor distribution centre strike affecting Wilko shops

The Wye at Bredwardine. Pollution from chicken manure is one of the main causes of the river\'s declining health. (David Merrett / Flickr, CC BY 2.0 licence)

Supermarket giant faces accusations it plays a major role in River Wye pollution

Gwent town among locations where Aldi wants to open new stores

Gwent town among locations where Aldi wants to open new stores

Graham Symonds (right) meets David Davies MP (in the canoe)

'This would be a hammer blow': Business fears impact of proposed 'tourism tax'

The Cuppa and a Chat sessions will be held at Greenmeadow Community Farm. Picture: Torfaen County Borough Council

Plans for commercial approach at popular community farm moving forward

Right At Home is proud to provide high-quality home and community care for over 100 clients

Sponsored Care providers feel right at home following their five star success

Matt Taylor of Chepstow Books and Gifts and Katie Ralph of Deacons Florists

'It's the people' - independent traders shine a positive light on town centre

A CGI of the new Lounge venue in Cwmbran

Revealed: Cosy Club owners set to open new restaurant in town centre

HONOUR: Newport firm Niche has been named one of the top financial advisers to work for at the Professional Adviser Awards

Newport finance firm claims top honour for fourth straight year

An illustration showing how the proposed fruit store could look. Picture: Tom Newman / Monmouthshire council

‘Too many unknowns’ over ‘enormous’ fruit shed plan for speciality beer

Lewis Woolfall started Woodfall's 3DP and it has gone from strength to strength in Pontypool Indoor Market. Picture: Torfaen council.

Business owner, 22, who followed in grandparents' footsteps is looking to expand

The new David James offices in Magor

Sponsored A new name is coming to the High Street

High Street Fitness members and volunteers. Picture: High Street Fitness.

Torfaen gym encourages members to invest in their mental and physical health

Howells Solicitors are creating up to 25 new roles across their five south Wales offices.

Sponsored 25 New Roles to Celebrate 25 Years in Business for Howells Solicitors

SUCCESS STORY: Welsh entrepreneur Jack Lear

Welsh business king Lear is proving a Jack of all trades

Picture: South Wales Argus Camera Club member Fatma Richards

Gwent farmers call on governments to prioritise food supply amid shortage fears

Charlotte Hill and Susan Fiander-Woodhouse of the Blaenafon Cheddar Company at Downing Street for the Spring Showcase. Picture: Charlotte Hill.

Gwent family business showcase their cheese at Downing Street

The former Saints Hair Spa in Chepstow which could become a wine bar under plans lodged with Monmouthshire council. Picture: Google

New wine bar planned at former hairdressers in town centre

Vehicle conversion firm MS-RT specialises in making bespoke Fords including models like the Transit and Ranger.

New jobs pledge for Gwent custom vehicle factory

Cenarth Falls Holiday Park in Cenarth, Newcastle Emlyn, has been sold to Boutique Resorts for an undisclosed sum

Five star holiday park sold for an undisclosed sum

REACHING FOR THE SKY: Risca Solomon of Skybound Therapies

'I didn’t set out to be a businesswoman, I set out to help children'

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