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New wave of Wales-made productions set to deliver £50.6million spend

Nine new TV projects have been approved for Welsh Government funding support so far this year, creating a slate of ambitious scripted shows that are set to bring an additional £50.6million into the Welsh economy.

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£9m to upgrade Hirwaun industrial unit and create new jobs

The Welsh Government is investing up to £9.25 million to purchase and upgrade an industrial unit at the Heads of the Valleys, in a bid to attract high-quality manufacturing businesses and create new jobs in one of Wales' most deprived areas.

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Wales invests £655,000 to train the next generation of housing workers

Workers across Wales will gain new skills in housing, construction and retrofit, as the Welsh Government invests £655,000 to tackle the shortage of trained professionals in the sector. 

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Control of £547m Local Growth Fund returns to Wales

The Welsh Government has today set out its plans for the £547m Local Growth Fund, which will be used to boost the Welsh economy. 

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Anglesey Freeport gets £25m boost to create jobs and growth

£25m for seven projects to kick-start the Anglesey Freeport and drive economic growth across the island and North Wales has been announced today (20 March).

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New deal to unlock full potential of renewable energy in Wales

A new deal has been launched to ensure Wales meets its renewable energy targets, whilst maximising the benefits for communities. 

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HBO drama House of the Dragon flies into North Wales for third season

The smash hit production filmed on location across North Wales during Summer 2025; Production Funding support from the Welsh Government via Creative Wales ensured trainee placements and job opportunities in the region. 

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Sker Ritual Levels Up: ‘Tides of Terror’ Expands Wales-Made Games Universe

Welsh hit zombie horror Sker Ritual is continuing to build on its global success with the release of its latest chapter Tides of Terror, supported by the Welsh Government via Creative Wales.

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Powys land sale for testing new military equipment

A defence sector company has purchased Welsh Government land in Powys to develop and test new military equipment for defence clients.

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10,000 free tickets to Wales’ top historic sites almost a sell-out

The free tickets are on offer to some of the most iconic places across the country for this St David's Day, but only a few hundred are still available.

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New apprenticeship courses in construction to be introduced in Wales

Aspiring apprentices across Wales will soon be able to benefit from new construction apprenticeships, helping fill skills gaps identified by the industry.

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From script to screen: six Welsh-language films awarded funding to help land big break

Sinema Cymru - a collaboration between S4C, Ffilm Cymru Wales and the Welsh Government via Creative Wales - has announced the recipients of its second round of funding, a scheme aimed at developing several Welsh-language feature film concepts with a view to progressing at least one into production funding.