Viral potato trend inspires new Welsh school lunch revolution
THE jacket potato has had an unexpected revival. Driven by the viral success of street food favourites like ‘Spud Bros’ and a wider appetite for loaded, locally sourced baked potatoes, the traditional school dinner staple has become one of the most talked-about foods on social media – and Welsh schools are making the most of…
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Game On: College launches career pathway into billion-pound Esports industry
A GROUNDBREAKING higher education pathway is helping students turn their passion for gaming into careers in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. Coleg Cambria has seen learners progress from Further Education into university-equivalent study through its Higher National Diploma (HND) in Esports, delivered at Cambria University Centre Deeside, in partnership with Pearson. The programme provides…
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Packed tax event marks latest milestone in company’s North Wales expansion
DOZENS of business owners gathered at Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants’ new Llangefni base for a Making Tax Digital event – the latest sign of the firm’s growing presence on Anglesey. The office’s eight-strong team has expanded rapidly following the acquisition of IG Jones Accountants, giving local clients easier access to expert advice and support close to…
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National hair and beauty honours crown award-winning college team
COLEG CAMBRIA is celebrating national recognition after staff and campuses were honoured at two of the hair and beauty industry’s leading awards programmes. Hair technician Jackie Holland won the Unsung Hero Award at the prestigious Concept Hair Recognition Awards, while Julie Guzzo, Curriculum Director of Technical Studies, received the coveted Services to the Industry Award…
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Friends take on triple Yr Wyddfa challenge for Mum living with MND
A GROUP of friends and supporters from across Conwy are preparing to push themselves to their physical limits in attempting to climb Yr Wyddfa three times in a single day to raise vital funds for a beloved mum living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The challenge, taking place on July 4, has been organised in…
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Water safety campaigner’s powerful message leaves lasting impact on North Wales learners
A POWERFUL and emotional water safety presentation left a lasting impression on learners after campaigner Debbie Anne Turnbull MBE shared the story behind her mission to save lives. More than 75 staff and students attended the session at Coleg Cambria’s Yale site in Wrexham, where Debbie spoke about the tragic loss of her son Chris…
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New Customer Experience Awards launch across North Wales, Chester and Wirral
FROM online reviews and word-of-mouth recommendations to customer loyalty and repeat business, customer experience has become one of the most important factors in organisational success. Now a new awards programme aims to recognise the businesses and individuals setting the benchmark for stellar service, communication and customer care across North Wales, Chester and the Wirral. The…
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Wales looks to Coleg Cambria to shape the future of inclusive learning
A GROUNDBREAKING inclusion training programme led by Coleg Cambria is helping shape the future of additional learning needs (ALN) support and inclusive practice across the further education sector in Wales. The college was selected by ColegauCymru to deliver a national Inclusive Practice in FE Train the Trainer series, bringing together representatives from 13 colleges from across the…
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£72m market move pays off as traders thrive in regeneration success
BUSINESSES that took a leap of faith and relocated from Chester’s historic market hall to the city’s landmark £72 million Northgate development are reaping the rewards – many reporting significant growth and increased footfall since making the move. Among those thriving at the new Chester Market is Otis Barbershop, one of a number of companies…
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Major acquisition creates new force in UK recruitment
A SIGNIFICANT new force in specialist recruitment has been created following the acquisition of Kenton Black Group by Sphere Solutions – bringing together two highly respected businesses with a shared ambition for growth. The move sees Birmingham-headquartered Kenton Black join the Sphere Solutions group, creating a recruitment business with enhanced national reach, broader capabilities and…
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