North Wales Apprentices ‘MAKE’ Their Mark at National Manufacturing Awards
APPRENTICES from Coleg Cambria achieved outstanding success at this year’s MAKE UK Regional Manufacturing Awards for Wales. The prestigious event, organised by MAKE UK – the national body representing the UK manufacturing sector – celebrates excellence in engineering, innovation, and business performance. The Welsh regional awards recognised the brightest talent from across the country, with…
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Rhyl’s £20m regeneration ramps up as Board expands and investors circle
RHYL’S 10-year transformation is accelerating, with the Our Rhyl/Ein Rhyl Board announcing a major expansion of its membership, a bold recruitment drive and early interest from investors as the town’s £20m regeneration plans move into their next phase. The announcement came as the Board unveiled its new bilingual websites and stepped up momentum following the submission of…
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Teenagers to help MP drive social media and online safety reform
CLWYD NORTH MP Gill German is spearheading a drive to ensure young people’s voices shape the future of online safety Through a series of Online Safety Act Young People’s Forums with Year 10 and Year 12 students, Gill is gathering first-hand insights into the risks teenagers face online – from bullying and harmful content to…
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Entrepreneurial spirit shines as Coleg Cambria marks Global Enterprise Week
COLEG CAMBRIA celebrated a vibrant Global Enterprise Week (GEW), showcasing its reputation as a pioneering force for entrepreneurship and business support. Hundreds of learners engaged in workshops, talks, competitions and hands-on enterprise experiences aligned with the GEW 2025 theme – Together We Build. From Foundation to Level 3, students explored real start-up journeys, social enterprise models…
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Gold rush for North Wales college at UK Skills Olympics
COLEG CAMBRIA is celebrating an impressive medal haul after eight of its most talented learners and apprentices represented the college at the WorldSkills UK National Finals. The prestigious event – widely known as the ‘Skills Olympics’ – was hosted in Wales for the first time. More than 400 of the UK’s top apprentices and learners…
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8 year-old kayaker goes mega-viral as iconic attraction marks 40 years
A STUNNING display of skill, confidence and calm from an eight year-old kayaker has captured the imagination of paddlers and families across the world. A short video of Seren Jones performing a technically demanding hand-roll — filmed by her father Paul – a director and instructor at Canolfan Tryweryn, the National White Water Centre in…
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£173k green boost for Flintshire organisations as carbon crackdown looms
BUSINESSES and community organisations in Flintshire are being encouraged to apply for sustainability funding aimed at accelerating their journey toward net zero, cutting carbon emissions, and future-proofing their operations. The Flintshire Fund – delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise in partnership with Flintshire County Council and Pathway to Carbon Zero – has secured £173,679 from the…
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College commended for transformative Tanzania project in national awards
COLEG CAMBRIA has once again cemented its position as a leader in global education. The college has been named a finalist for the second consecutive year in The British Council Award for Excellence in International Work category at the AoC (Association of Colleges) Beacon Awards 2025/26. Announced at the AoC Annual Conference, the recognition highlights Cambria’s commitment…
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Farmers Unite: North Wales introduces game-changing ‘Machinery Ring’ for growers
NORTH WALES is set to break new ground in boosting home-grown produce with the launch of a trailblazing ‘Machinery Ring’ for the agriculture sector. Menter Môn’s Machinery Ring scheme uses an innovative, collaborative approach, designed to encourage growers and farmers to grow more, allowing them to access and use the equipment needed while reducing the…
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Busy Christmas ahead as Rhug Estate launches full festive line-up
RHUG ESTATE is set for a busy December as it launches a full programme of festive events and food experiences for all the family. The 12,500-acre estate, based near Corwen in Denbighshire, enters the yuletide season after a thriving autumn, marked by sold-out wreath-making workshops with floral designer Kate Jordan and tasting evenings hosted by…
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