Celebration of Skills as Team Wales Torch Visits Deeside on Road to WorldSkills Finals
COLEG CAMBRIA welcomed the Team Wales torch to Deeside, marking a key milestone on its journey across Wales. The relay is building excitement ahead of the WorldSkills UK National Finals – hosted in Wales for the very first time this November – and shining a spotlight on the road to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, known globally…
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College and University join forces at £14m medical hub for health careers expo
COLEG Cambria proudly hosted this year’s Healthcare Heroes event in partnership with Wrexham University, inspiring hundreds of future professionals to pursue meaningful careers that will shape the future of the sector. The event took place in the state-of-the-art £14 million Nant building at Yale in Wrexham, which features industry-standard simulated hospital wards and virtual reality…
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25 years on, law firm expands and champions emerging talent
A LAW practice is celebrating its 25th anniversary with fresh talent, expansion, and a surge in clients across multiple sectors. Mackenzie Jones Solicitors – with offices in Chester, St Asaph, and Menai Bridge – now employs 30 staff and has plans for further recruitment in the coming months. The firm, which holds prestigious accreditations including…
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New offices, staff and vision for leading accountancy practice following 50% growth
SALISBURY’S Chartered Accountants is entering an exciting new chapter – opening offices, welcoming new recruits, and shaping the future of the profession. The latest appointments, including trainee accountants, reinforce the firm’s focus on nurturing talent and powering its continued regional growth. The business has added Llangefni to its growing list of sites, joining existing offices…
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College first flexes new way to learn for busy professionals to fit around working life
COLEG CAMBRIA is flexing a new way to learn – designed for busy professionals who need training that fits around their working lives. Northop Business School has launched its innovative HNC Flex programme, giving employers and employees the freedom to pick, mix, and ‘flex’ the modules they study. Learners can take bitesize courses, stack them up, and…
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Welsh geo giant expands into new world markets following global growth
A LEADER in geophysical and petrophysical logging is set to expand into new international markets after a period of significant growth. Robertson Geo is preparing for its next phase of global growth after moving into new headquarters in Conwy – strengthening its position as a major exporter and worldwide leader in geophysical and petrophysical services….
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Floral designer in bloom with TV success and organic farm partnership
FLORAL designer Kate Jordan is celebrating a summer of growth with her flourishing business and a diverse portfolio of creative work spanning TV, fashion, and large-scale installations. Kate, from Tremeirchion near St Asaph – creative force behind The Craft Shed Flowers – is no stranger to the spotlight. A former student at Coleg Cambria, she…
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Student lays down the law with apprenticeship as peers take next steps in education
A FUTURE solicitor passed the ultimate test and is laying down the law with a prestigious apprenticeship after thriving at Coleg Cambria. Simona Kostova has praised her time at the college – based in Wrexham, Deeside, Llysfasi and Northop – after securing a solicitor degree apprenticeship. Raised in Buckley, the former Elfed High School pupil…
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Cutting-edge gym2me makes significant gains on launch
A GROUNDBREAKING gym equipment company is making significant gains within weeks of launch. Based in Llandudno and Mochdre, gym2me was founded by entrepreneur Andy Boyd, who had spent almost two decades in the banking sector before taking the leap and starting his own business. The busy dad-of-twins wanted to explore the circular economy and develop…
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Dog Grooming to Makaton, Spraying, and Ceramics… college launches raft of new courses
THE new academic year will bring a fresh opportunity to study for a flexible qualification at Coleg Cambria. The college – based in Wrexham, Northop, Deeside and Llysfasi – has unveiled a series of accessible part-time courses to begin in September. Among the subjects are Makaton Workshop, Dog Grooming Assistants, Leadership and Management, GCSE Biology,…
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