The Cross Keys pub to reopen in memory of much loved Llanfynydd villager
A BELOVED village pub has undergone significant redevelopment and will open its doors again in the coming weeks. The purchase of the freehold and refurbishment of The Cross Keys in Llanfynydd is bittersweet. A story that started as one of family loss, soon became one of gain; a life legacy to give back to the…
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Aura Wales calls for longer-term deal after creating jobs and pumping millions into economy
AURA WALES has improved and enhanced the lives of hundreds of thousands of people across Flintshire and beyond over the last five years. As the employee-owned community benefit society unveiled its vision for the future, staff and board members met to celebrate its achievements in delivering services that have benefited the health and wellbeing of…
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Route Media signs major national deal with Transport for Wales
ROUTE MEDIA is on track for another successful year after securing a major national contract. A pioneer in outdoor and digital advertising, the company is the new sales partner of Transport for Wales. Digital and static media will be on display at stations, roads and on bridges in towns and cities across the country including…
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20Twenty ‘Wisdom Labs’ help prominent Welsh firms emerge from pandemic
‘WISDOM LABS’ are helping prominent North Wales businesses emerge from the pandemic in a position of strategic and emotional strength. The sessions are led by Bangor University Business School and exclusive to alumni of the 20Twenty leadership programme, targeting firms in Wrexham, north Powys and Flintshire. Pilot workshops have been held by Learning and Evaluation…
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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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20Twenty prepares for new cohort as exclusive business club launched
HUNDREDS of graduates from an esteemed leadership programme are to form an exclusive networking club sharing advice and best practice in business. Plans for the group – made up of 20Twenty Business Growth Programme alumni – include access to free ‘Wisdom Labs’ and training focused on topics such as sustainability and employee wellbeing. The sessions…
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20Twenty Business Growth Programme boost for micro firms in north east Wales
MICRO businesses with staff can sign up for a fully funded leadership and management qualification that would usually cost £4000. People living or working in Flintshire, north Powys and Wrexham are eligible to join the 20Twenty Business Growth Programme’s Level 4 CMI (Chartered Management Institute) course in September. Taking place virtually, there will be an…
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Andy to take on epic charity challenge in memory of much-loved Dad who died of Coronavirus
A PROUD son whose father died of COVID-19 will take on an epic challenge to raise funds for a children’s hospice. Andy Hughes plans to run 188 miles from Flintshire to the Midlands and back in memory of his late dad Kevin, a champion of Hope House Hospice who passed away earlier this year after…
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Taste North East Wales says goodbye with thank you to loyal customers after virtual campaign
BUSINESSES and event organisers forced to move a celebration of local food and drink online due to the Coronavirus pandemic thanked customers and communities for their support. Taste North East Wales was held virtually this year and featured a series of interactive tours, tasting sessions and a successful bilingual social media and video campaign showcasing…
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Dee Valley Produce preparing for Christmas after lockdown sales increase
THE way in which people shop for food and drink has changed forever following the events of 2020. And Wayne Siddall, owner of Dee Valley Produce in Llangollen, hopes more customers will stay loyal to the local businesses that stepped up to support their communities during the Coronavirus pandemic. Supported by Taste North East Wales…
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