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…
Read More
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…
Read More
£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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Specialist beauty centre launched to support cancer patients and vulnerable in communities
A LEADING college unveiled a transformative new hair and beauty hub set to redefine training, wellbeing and community support across the region. Coleg Cambria Deeside has officially launched its pioneering new Cosmetology Centre – a trailblazing, first-of-its-kind space designed to evolve both the hair and beauty sector and learner experience, while providing a vital, inclusive…
Read More
Green light for new 50-bed land-based student development
WORK has officially begun on a new 50-bedroom student accommodation development at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi. Following planning approval and the completion of all environmental assessments, construction teams are now on site laying the foundations for the multi-million-pound project, which will further enhance the college’s growing reputation as one of the UK’s leading land-based education providers….
Read More
25 Years Strong: The Law Firm Driven by Community
MACKENZIE JONES Solicitors continues to make a difference beyond the law, putting people and compassion at the heart of everything it does across North Wales and Cheshire. With offices in St Asaph, Chester, and Menai Bridge, the firm has proudly served its clients and communities for more than 25 years. The company has supported local…
Read More
Five Years in the Making: Knife Dragon Becomes a Striking National Icon
AFTER nearly five years of dedicated craftsmanship, an incredible Knife Dragon sculpture has been fully completed and now stands proudly outside Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham. The hand-crafted dragon, shown protecting a small child, represents both the creativity and compassion of the community, and serves as a striking symbol against weapons crime. The…
Read More