From school leaver to Shanghai: Apprentice to represent Team UK at WorldSkills
THREE years ago, Tomas Ankers was a school leaver who’d just enrolled at Coleg Cambria. Fast forward to 2026, and the 18 year old apprentice is preparing to represent the UK at WorldSkills Shanghai this September. Tomas, who works for Electroimpact UK Ltd in Deeside, will contest the CNC Milling category and is one of…
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Gold Standard: 12,500 acre organic farm estate gives iconic bison dazzling new look
ONE of North Wales’s most recognisable roadside landmarks has been given a dazzling new look. The famous metal bison statue outside Rhug Estate has been transformed into a striking gold feature. And for a sustainable business on a remarkable run of form, it couldn’t be more fitting. Standing proudly outside the award-winning Farm Shop on…
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Royal wedding ring brand launches lab-grown diamonds
CLOGAU has unveiled a new lab-grown diamond bridal collection – giving customers the chance to own a piece of the brand’s iconic heritage at a more accessible price. The launch sees lab-grown diamonds take centre stage within Clogau’s popular Compose range, allowing customers to create bespoke engagement rings featuring larger, high-quality diamonds for a fraction of the…
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North Wales to train record number of homegrown healthcare professionals
NORTH WALES is set to train more homegrown healthcare professionals than ever before after Coleg Cambria and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) signed a landmark agreement to strengthen the region’s future workforce. The partnership formalises years of successful collaboration between the two organisations and sets out a long-term vision to expand education, training and…
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Leading rural family law specialist makes move to expanding North Wales legal practice
AN ESTEEMED legal practice has welcomed one of North Wales’s most prominent family law solicitors. The move reflects Mackenzie Jones’ continued investment in its divorce and matrimonial finance department, marking a major milestone in the firm’s expanding footprint across North Wales and Chester. Solicitor Rachel Wynn Jones has joined the team, bringing more than 30 years…
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Wrexham crash sculpture unveiled to drive home road safety message
A DRAMATIC car crash sculpture has become the powerful centrepiece of Coleg Cambria’s new Arrive and Alive road safety campaign. Unveiled at the college’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham, the striking “Impact Plinth” depicts a car embedded into a brick wall – a bold and permanent reminder of the devastating consequences that can follow a split-second decision…
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New farm opportunities signal investment in Welsh rural economy
A RARE opportunity is opening up in the Elan Valley, as four farms on one of Wales’s most dramatic estates are released to let for the first time in years. With a strong focus on supporting agriculture, encouraging diversification and strengthening the rural economy, the new opportunities will give tenants the chance to live, work…
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Accountancy firm doubles workforce and hits 40-year milestone with merger and new offices
Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants is marking its 40th anniversary with strong growth, a major practice merger and a workforce that has doubled in just two years – marking an exciting new chapter for the firm. The business has expanded into north east Wales with the acquisition of HB Chartered Accountants in Mold, a respected practice previously…
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Determined Mum wins national learner award after returning to education
AN inspirational mother who returned to education after nearly a decade in the UK has been named one of Wales’s top adult learners. Maryam Avazzadeh was crowned Access to HE Learner of the Year by Agored Cymru, winning the “Outstanding Commitment to Study” category in recognition of her determination, resilience and academic excellence. Maryam completed…
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Rya Smith – The talented young chef cooking up bright future
A 16 YEAR-OLD from Wrexham served up a standout performance to finish first runner-up in one of the country’s most prestigious culinary competitions. Rya Smith, a Year 2 learner on Coleg Cambria’s school links GCSE Hospitality and Catering course and a pupil at Rhosnesni High School, first made her mark by winning the inaugural Wrexham…
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