Grandmother’s return to education at 56 opens door to lifelong career dream
AN AWARD-WINNING learner who returned to education in her 50s says the experience transformed her life and opened the door to a career she had dreamed of since childhood. Christina Giannini Spencer was 56 when becoming a grandmother and starting work at Kids Planet Day Nursery in Llandudno inspired her to pursue a lifelong ambition…
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Welsh outdoor media specialist lands exclusive airport deal as passenger numbers soar
Leading outdoor advertising specialist Route Media has landed a major new deal to become Cardiff Airport’s exclusive advertising partner. The agreement sees Route Media take on management of advertising across the Airport’s entire estate, creating new opportunities for brands to reach the growing numbers of leisure and business passengers travelling to and from Wales. The…
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Welsh BGT choir turns 10 with sold-out concerts, 37-piece orchestra and new generation of singers
JOHNS’ Boys are preparing for one of the biggest weekends in the choir’s history as they celebrate 10 years in song, unveil a new generation of young singers and look ahead to their largest ever UK and Ireland tour. The award-winning Welsh male voice collective, based in Rhos, Wrexham, will mark its 10th anniversary with…
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From North Wales to Vietnam and the NHS – former student sets sights on oncology
A FORMER Coleg Cambria student whose medical training took her from North Wales to hospitals in Vietnam is now working as a resident doctor in the NHS, with her sights firmly set on a career in oncology. Louise Barnard, 25, from Gwaenysgor, near Prestatyn, studied A Level Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and the Welsh Baccalaureate at…
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Wales planning firm promotes rising talent as affordable housing demand drives hiring push
RISING talents are stepping up at Cadnant Planning as the award-winning consultancy builds on a successful year and expands its presence across Wrexham and Chester. The business has promoted Sion Roberts to Associate Planner and Jack Lally to Planner, rewarding two standout performers at the award-winning firm. With offices in Conwy and Pulford, near Wrexham…
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Businesses urged to prepare for landmark terrorism legislation with new Cambria qualifications
BUSINESSES and organisations across North Wales can prepare for landmark new anti-terrorism legislation with specialist qualifications at Coleg Cambria. The college’s Northop Business School is offering NEBOSH National Certificates designed to support those affected by the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – widely known as Martyn’s Law. Named in memory of Martyn Hett, one…
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Alumna Alice inspiring next generation as college prepares for landmark anniversary
A FORMER Coleg Cambria student who was among the first through the doors of Deeside Sixth is now helping inspire the next generation to engage with politics, history and democracy through her work at Gladstone’s Library. Alice Cleave, from Broughton, studied A Levels in Politics, History and Geography at the college after leaving St David’s…
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Record-breaking summer school helps young people take their next steps
A record-breaking summer programme has given young people the confidence and skills to take their next steps at Coleg Cambria. The college’s seven-week Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) summer school welcomed up to 100 school leavers across Deeside and Wrexham, building on the programme’s continued growth. At Deeside, 60 learners took part across five groups, combining…
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Future doctor and business leader celebrate Deeside Sixth success
TWO ambitious students are heading from Deeside Sixth Form Centre to leading UK universities as they take the next steps towards careers in medicine and international business. Aspiring doctor Oscar Taylor will study Medicine at University College London (UCL), while Mikey Knapp is heading to the University of Leeds to study International Business and Finance….
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Put CYMRU on the shirt: £10,000 World Cup appeal launche
A campaign has been launched to raise £10,000 to support Cymru’s wheelchair rugby league team as they prepare to represent Wales at the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup in Australia later this year. The ‘10,000 for CYMRU’ campaign is calling on people across Wales, as well as supporters around the world, to give just £1…
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