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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Wrexham eye triple Premier League transfer including ex-England duo
Wrexham have set about their ambitious transfer activity with several Premier League stars, including Danny Ings, on their radar ahead of their Championship return Wrexham have set their sights on a number of Premier League veterans ahead of their return to the Championship with former England duo Danny Ings and Aaron Cresswell both on their radar. The pair have just left West Ham and are on the lookout for new clubs. Cresswell and Ings are both into their 30s, but will have plenty to offer if they dropped down to the second tier with the Welsh side. Wrexham, backed by their Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have continued to show their financial muscle when it comes to their recruitment and are looking to add several players with top flight experience. Ings moved to West Ham from Aston Villa for £12million in January 2023, but is already no longer part of the club's plans. Cresswell, meanwhile, who has won three caps with the Three Lions, has been performing for the Hammers in the Premier League for a decade and is another player who would add valuable experience and quality. Welsh goalkeeper Danny Ward is another man who is on the market, reports The Sun. He is free to leave Leicester after a difficult spell and could and has landed 44 caps for his country. He was a schoolkid at Wrexham before joining Liverpool in 2012 and could relish the chance to return to the Racecourse Ground. The Welsh-based outfit have also put former Wolves centre-back Craig Dawson on their shortlist of targets, but may face competition from Derby. The 35-year-old wants to remain playing but the Rams want to bring him to Pride Park. Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has also admitted that the club will look to exercise the loan market, knowing that players will be willing to drop down one league. "The loan market is something we are looking at," he told The Athletic. "It's all about touching base with the Premier League loans managers, making sure we have an understanding of who could become available. "We can probably attract a better calibre of player than we'd have been able to do in the past. Premier League teams are reluctant to loan out their elite players into League One. It has to be a player you believe can make an instant impact and is going to make a significant contribution as the season goes on." Wrexham have become the first team to reach the second via three promotions in a row. They've shot up from the National League and secured their spot in the Championship after finishing second in League One. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Business News Wales
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Tech Company Backs £1bn Regeneration Programme
Elaine and TJ Amas, of Swansea-based DocFlite. Pic: DocFlite A Swansea-based tech company has backed the city's ongoing £1 billion regeneration programme. TJ Amas, co-founder of DocFlite, says schemes like 71/72 Kingsway and the Princess Quarter development are positives for Swansea's business community. Set up in 2019 and based in the Uplands part of the city, DocFlite helps streamline the process of document management. The company's goal is to make it easy for businesses to create, edit and share documents online – from internal staff documentation and contracts to quotes and tenders for work. The company now has close to 90 clients throughout the UK – many of which are businesses in the cleaning sector. They include several Swansea and Welsh-based businesses like Mrs Buckét, The Ready Maids and FSG. TJ, who runs DocFlite with his wife, Elaine, said: 'Swansea is a great city to be in the tech sector. Matt Warren at Veeqo has shown what's possible here by growing from a small team to a major business. 'Swansea is also a small city where everything is in close proximity. This means businesses – including those in the tech sector – can benefit from the closeness of the universities, which is ideal if you need support, expertise or collaboration. 'The ongoing regeneration of the city is another big positive, with Swansea Council, other organisations and the private sector investing so much. 'The 71/72 Kingsway development looks like a state-of-the-art facility, along with the Innovation Matrix in SA1. These facilities have the potential to be fantastic opportunities for businesses and real catalysts for growth, along with schemes like the Princess Quarter development which is bringing a touch of London to Swansea. 'Start-up businesses like these environments and it's also fantastic that Tramshed Tech have opened in the Palace Theatre building.' Father-of-two TJ, who's originally from Nigeria, first arrived in Swansea over 20 years ago to study A Levels at Bishop Gore Comprehensive School. He says businesses are still attracted to co-working spaces and office environments, despite the impact of the pandemic. TJ said: 'If you're in a co-working space and there's another start-up or business next to you, it helps drive competition and growth. You only get that when you see what others are doing on a day-to-day basis.' Both the 71/72 Kingsway development and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David's Innovation Matrix scheme are part-funded by the Swansea Bay City Deal. The Princess Quarter offices scheme in Swansea city centre is led by Kartay Investments.
South Wales Argus
17-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Welsh TV sector boosted by hit BBC show filmed in Cardiff
Season four of Industry, which airs on the BBC in the UK, is again being produced by Welsh-based production company Bad Wolf, this time with support from the Welsh Government via Creative Wales as part of a four-year deal between the two parties. As part of the deal, Bad Wolf, via Screen Alliance Wales, provides on-set training and work shadowing experiences for people entering the industry, as well as up-skilling opportunities for people looking to progress their careers. The show follows the high-pressured lives of a group of young bankers in London. Skills and Culture Minister Jack Sargeant visited the set this week and met cast, crew, and four trainees working on the show. He said: "It's been a pleasure to hear what valuable training opportunities Charlie, Jacob, Rosie, and Robyn have experienced working on Industry 4. "We are immensely proud of our Welsh film and TV sector and opportunities like these further develop our homegrown talent and cements Wales' reputation as a first-class filming location with skilled crew able to service high-end productions."
Rhyl Journal
08-05-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
North Wales campaign to help people send money abroad
Get Safe Online, in collaboration with North Wales Police and the office of North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Andy Dunbobbin, aims to ensure that money sent by residents to their families or friends back home reaches the intended recipients and not fraudsters. The campaign is targeted at people from abroad who live and work in North Wales and regularly send money to their home countries. The initiative is based on the understanding that the money sent is often hard-earned and crucial for the recipients. Get Safe Online, a service commissioned by the Office of the PCC and the local police force, is providing expert advice to help residents make informed choices when sending money abroad. The advice includes always using an authorised or registered remittance provider. All Welsh-based companies dealing with international money transfers need to be authorised or registered by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), providing safeguards for the senders. People are also advised to use electronic payment service providers such as PayPal, ensuring the website or app used is genuine. The campaign warns against entrusting cash to unknown individuals, groups, or couriers who offer to take it back to family or friends in the sender's country. Instead, it suggests using someone familiar and completely trustworthy. The importance of protecting remittance services with a unique password and not providing more personal information than necessary is also highlighted. The campaign also advises against remitting money on behalf of a stranger, as this could inadvertently involve the sender in money laundering, which carries a heavy penalty. Mr Dunbobbin, PCC for North Wales, said: "Financial crime is a growing issue, and residents of North Wales who might be sending money overseas need to be aware of the dangers and to stick to using reputable agencies and channels. "This sort of crime is one that can affect many members of the diverse communities we have in North Wales and as PCC for the region, I want to see all residents' hard-earned money protected. "Given this, I would urge those at risk to follow the helpful tips from Get Safe Online." DC Rachel Roberts, financial abuse safeguarding officer at North Wales Police, added: "When sending money abroad, choosing a licensed and regulated remittance provider is essential. "It ensures your funds are protected, your transfer is traceable, and you are not exposing yourself to fraud or hidden fees." The campaign encourages residents to always check that their remittance has been received by contacting their family or friend directly, as well as checking confirmation notifications from the service. For more information on sending remittances safely, residents are encouraged to visit the Get Safe Online website.
Leader Live
08-05-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
North Wales campaign to help people send money abroad
Get Safe Online, in collaboration with North Wales Police and the office of North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Andy Dunbobbin, aims to ensure that money sent by residents to their families or friends back home reaches the intended recipients and not fraudsters. The campaign is targeted at people from abroad who live and work in North Wales and regularly send money to their home countries. The initiative is based on the understanding that the money sent is often hard-earned and crucial for the recipients. Get Safe Online, a service commissioned by the Office of the PCC and the local police force, is providing expert advice to help residents make informed choices when sending money abroad. The advice includes always using an authorised or registered remittance provider. All Welsh-based companies dealing with international money transfers need to be authorised or registered by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), providing safeguards for the senders. People are also advised to use electronic payment service providers such as PayPal, ensuring the website or app used is genuine. The campaign warns against entrusting cash to unknown individuals, groups, or couriers who offer to take it back to family or friends in the sender's country. Instead, it suggests using someone familiar and completely trustworthy. The importance of protecting remittance services with a unique password and not providing more personal information than necessary is also highlighted. The campaign also advises against remitting money on behalf of a stranger, as this could inadvertently involve the sender in money laundering, which carries a heavy penalty. Mr Dunbobbin, PCC for North Wales, said: "Financial crime is a growing issue, and residents of North Wales who might be sending money overseas need to be aware of the dangers and to stick to using reputable agencies and channels. "This sort of crime is one that can affect many members of the diverse communities we have in North Wales and as PCC for the region, I want to see all residents' hard-earned money protected. "Given this, I would urge those at risk to follow the helpful tips from Get Safe Online." DC Rachel Roberts, financial abuse safeguarding officer at North Wales Police, added: "When sending money abroad, choosing a licensed and regulated remittance provider is essential. "It ensures your funds are protected, your transfer is traceable, and you are not exposing yourself to fraud or hidden fees." The campaign encourages residents to always check that their remittance has been received by contacting their family or friend directly, as well as checking confirmation notifications from the service. For more information on sending remittances safely, residents are encouraged to visit the Get Safe Online website.
