Surge in commercial clients as Mackenzie Jones enters 25th year in business
A SURGE in commercial clients led to the busiest period in a quarter of a century for a booming law firm. Mackenzie Jones Solicitors, based in Chester, St Asaph and Menai Bridge, has seen a “huge rise” in private sector contracts across multiple industries, notably tourism and hospitality, retail, health, and eye care. As the…
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Country music star Megan Lee headlines Llysfasi celebrations
A TALENTED singer-songwriter returned to college for a celebration of Welsh culture. Megan Lee headlined the latest Culture Collective event, held at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi, near Ruthin. A graduate of Cambria Yale in Wrexham, Megan began performing at the age of 11 with her family and is now a skilled multi-instrumentalist set to appear at…
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Turkeys take off while crowds flock to Rhug Estate for Christmas countdown
CHRISTMAS is in full swing at the award-winning Rhug Estate. Despite the stormy weather, hundreds of people attended the organic farm estate’s festive craft fair at the weekend and enjoyed yuletide treats, artisan market stalls and a bustling Santa’s Grotto. The event was a major success, and the 12,500-acre site, based in Corwen, Denbighshire, has…
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Italian jobs inspire North Wales students to explore opportunities overseas
ITALIAN jobs will inspire students on the road to their chosen careers. Twenty-five learners from Coleg Cambria Deeside journeyed to Tuscany and Florence for a two-week education and employment visit. The groups – from Childcare, and Health and Social Care courses – spent time with organisations, schools and businesses while also taking in the sights…
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Coleg Cambria lecturers submerge themselves in epic charity challenge
COLLEGE staff submerged themselves in a unique charity quest. The 12-strong team from Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham successfully completed the Bigger Boat Challenge. The task – referencing the 1975 movie hit, Jaws – was the toughest yet for Karl Jackson and colleagues as they kayaked around Lake Vyrnwy and Bala Lake and hiked 22-kilometres, while…
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Enhanced Healthcare spreads Christmas cheer ahead of 2025 recruitment drive
A CARING company is spreading Christmas cheer across North Wales after scooping an illustrious national industry award. Colwyn Bay-based Enhanced Healthcare visited care homes across the region delivering festive arts and crafts sessions to hundreds of residents. With more set to take place in the coming weeks, the recruitment agency – named Health and Wellbeing Initiative…
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Great chemistry helps skilled Coleg Cambria students to science award success
GREAT chemistry helped skilled students win a science award. A talented duo from Coleg Cambria – which has sites in Northop, Llysfasi, Deeside and Wrexham – were part of the Yale Sixth winning team taking part in the Royal Society of Chemistry Young Analyst Competition. Year 12 learners Grace Shore and Megan Roberts completed a…
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Finance firm leads carer campaign by funding Christmas for three hard-hit families
THOUGHTFUL financial planners have stepped into Christmas with a kind-hearted campaign. The team at award-winning Celtic Financial Planning – based in Mold, St Asaph, and London – will be generously supporting three families by donating hundreds of pounds worth of vouchers to pay for a selection of products and gifts this holiday season. In partnership…
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Clinic warns of ‘cowboy’ businesses offering weight-loss injections as demand for treatment surges
AN ESTEEMED clinician warned people to seek proper medical care when exploring weight-loss injections. Sara Cheeney, founder of award-winning Pure Perfection Clinic in Rossett, says “cowboy businesses” are giving the industry a bad name and are of significant risk to customers. The renowned centre of excellence, based near Chester and Wrexham, has seen a rise…
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Welsh language centre of excellence to undergo major Christmas redevelopment
A WELSH language centre of excellence and education will undergo a major revamp. Coleg Cambria is to significantly invest in the facilities, technology and equipment at its Camu building in Wrexham. The redevelopment begins in the coming weeks with a focus on maximising the hub’s potential in delivering Welsh language qualifications to students and the…
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