New Skills New Start programme could be template for empty high streets
CROWDS flocked to the opening of a vibrant retail unit breathing life into Aberystwyth town centre. The new Trading Space on Great Darkgate Street forms part of the innovative New Skills New Start programme, a UK Government initiative funded via the UK Community Renewal Fund, led by Ceredigion Council, and delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise. The shop…
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Rocketing energy prices coincide with solar sales boom at Carbon Zero Renewables
AN UNPRECEDENTED rise in gas and electricity bills has led to even greater demand for solar energy. Carbon Zero Renewables – part of the UK Leisure Living Group, which has sites in St Asaph, Mochdre and Deeside – is taking on more staff to cope with a surge in enquiries, having experienced their busiest ever…
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Pipe fitter inspired to gold by Dad’s death is supporting apprentices on their skills journey
A PIPE fitter inspired to victory by the death of his father is supporting teenage apprentices on their WorldSkills journey. Oliver Bolland is reigning gold medallist in the Sheet Metalwork category of WorldSkills UK, having secured bronze in the same event three years earlier. Now working at MG Engineering in Flint, the 22 year-old –…
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Super strong start to the year for North Wales recruiters and candidate sector
North Wales recruiters started the year on a high with new partnerships and expansion plans. The team at Colwyn Bay and Bangor-based Supertemps have been inundated with clients seeking employees in multiple industries over the winter months. Managing Director Sarah Ellwood says demand is increasing for staff in sectors including IT, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing,…
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New Skills New Start scheme to bring renewed life to Ceredigion town centres
AN INNOVATIVE trade and training project will support and guide entrepreneurs and start-ups as they begin their business journey. New Skills New Start is a UK Government initiative funded via the UK Community Renewal Fund, led by Ceredigion Council, and delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise. Participants will be able to test their ideas, products and processes…
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Retail worker who returned to Coleg Cambria after a decade lands dream job with pest control giant
A SOFTWARE developer who returned to college after more than a decade is now working in his dream job thanks to a global pest management giant. Dan Evans, from Holywell, first attended Coleg Cambria Deeside in 2007 to study for a Level 2 BTEC in IT but was forced to abandon his studies for personal…
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20Twenty delegates meet for first time at graduation ceremony
DELEGATES on an esteemed leadership programme met for the first time in person at a glittering graduation ceremony. The successful 20Twenty Business Growth Programme cohorts were joined at the event – held at Rossett Hall, Wrexham – by Head of Bangor Business School, Professor Bruce Vanstone, and joint sponsor Hannah Munro, Managing Director of ITAS…
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Dog-Friendly Mold a hit with pets… and their owners!
A BOOMING town centre continues to lead the way with shoppers in North Wales. And Mold has also become a favourite with pet owners after more than 20 businesses signed-up to allow dogs onto their premises. ‘Dog-Friendly Mold’ encourages anyone visiting the town with their four-legged friends to “leave only footprints” and ensure waste is…
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Ramblers Cymru urges people to climb their ‘Everest’ for wellbeing
“EVERYONE has their own Everest to climb.” Ramblers Cymru is encouraging people to put their best foot forward and get outdoors to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Supporting the Welsh Government and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) Help Us Help You Campaign, the organisation urges residents of Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, Bridgend,…
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Apprentice engineer launches fundraising campaign ahead of Miss Wales final
A TALENTED apprentice and Miss Wales candidate wants to inspire future generations of young girls into engineering. Jess Downes, from Towyn, is still reeling after being shortlisted for the national competition, which takes place in Newport this May. Given her day-to-day life as a learner at Coleg Cambria and apprentice maintenance engineer at Toyota’s Deeside…
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