Flint trade-only importer approaching 35th anniversary targets net zero with expansion
AN international supplier of promotional products approaching 35 years in business has expanded its operations while targeting net zero. Flint-based Preseli Ltd successfully lowered its carbon footprint after receiving a grant from the Carbon Reduction Feasibility Fund. The Fund is delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise with the backing of Pathway to Carbon Zero Ltd and…
Read MoreOlympian Jade Jones joins fitness app campaign to get Wales moving
DOUBLE Olympic gold medallist Jade Jones has partnered with a revolutionary fitness app with the goal of getting people moving in Wales. Jade, from Flint, has joined Wales-based Fitap as a brand ambassador, along with founders Welsh Rugby Union stars Alex Cuthbert and Gareth Anscombe. A former world and European champion in the rising sport…
Read More4G4U and RainbowBiz CIC unite to connect communities in Covid pandemic
A SOCIAL enterprise volunteer who fell through the net when trying to get online is finally able to access the web thanks to the generosity of two Flintshire organisations. RainbowBiz CIC supports some of the most vulnerable people in the county via a series of initiatives, one of which saw them receive funding from the…
Read MoreNorthWales Media transforms empty landmark into Covid business centre for community
A RUNDOWN building is being transformed into a revolutionary Covid business centre by the team behind a leading marketing and IT company. NorthWales Media has been renovating an empty former supermarket site on Church Street in Flint. The firm, based on the town’s Market Square, has invested £200,000 and plans to unveil services including a…
Read MoreColeg Cambria’s Ellie will fight for young people’s rights on Welsh advisory panel
A COLEG CAMBRIA student is fighting for the rights of young people in Wales. Ellie Kidd was selected by Children’s Commissioner for Wales Sally Holland to join her Young People’s Advisory Panel. Established five years ago, the panel is made up of children and young people aged 11 to 18 who meet regularly, though currently…
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