1. From Pontardawe to POTUS What does Pontardawe have in common with the White House? Yes, the one in Washington DC. Well, the truth of the matter is not a lot, BUT did you know that the steel roof structure of the White House was made in the Welsh town in the lower Swansea valley? …
1. Making headlines with Principality’s House Price Index Last year made for a disappointing year in the property market across Wales with average house prices continuing to drop. The last quarter of 2023 might have been the most dramatic yet, with Principality’s data showing us that house prices in Wales saw their biggest decline since …
1. Airwave ads talk winter in Conwy Snow-capped mountainscapes? Check. Panoramic coastal headlands? Check. A UNESCO World Heritage Site? Check. Cosy log fires to relax next to after a day out winter adventuring? CHECK. As part of our work to promote the winter tourism offering in the beautiful north Wales county of Conwy, we developed …
1. HPV: Your Health, Your Future We’ve been working with Public Health Wales on an ambitious and creative integrated communications campaign to increase awareness, education, and uptake of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders across Wales. This week, our campaign has been shared with schools across Wales via …
1. Mirror held up to Hope Solo’s quest to end homelessness Every year, the Homeless World Cup gives street soccer players from around the globe the chance to represent their country in an annual tournament. But how can people support the cause throughout the year? The World United 5k virtual run is just that- a …
1. Exporting Welsh football to the world As part of our exports campaign with the Welsh Government, we’ve been shining a light on successful Welsh exporters, including the Football Association of Wales (FAW). The FAW exports its coaching qualifications across the globe to countries including China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, the Philippines and the US, …
1. Twin Adventurers from Belgium to Italy and Beyond Ross and Hugo Turner have completed the European leg of the six-month journey to drive an electric MG EV from London to Shanghai. Starting in Belgium and ending in Southern Italy, the twins have zig-zagged across the continent, experiencing the best that Europe has to offer …
1. Writing Katie’s Christmas Cards on BBC Radio Wales On Monday, a very merry Katie Owen opened her first Christmas card all the way from a smallholding in Nasareth (no not that one, the one in the Nantlle Valley!) on BBC Radio Wales. Our latest production for the broadcaster sees 15 episodes unfolding every …
1. Campaigns that save lives This week marked three years since we launched #BloodSweatandCheers, a winning partnership between the FAW and Welsh Blood Service. The campaign encourages domestic league football fans to support the service and their communities both on and off the pitch, by donating blood, platelets and bone marrow. Since launching, an astounding 3,000 …
1. Launching the British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Wales This week marked the official launch of the Investment Fund for Wales, a £130m commitment of new funding for businesses in Wales. The fund will drive sustainable economic growth by supporting new and growing businesses across the whole of Wales through investment strategies that best …
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