Independent school unveils growth and investment despite national pressures
ONE of the country’s leading independent schools is throwing open its doors to prospective families this Spring, as it looks to build on growth across its Junior School and Sixth Form despite national challenges facing the sector. St Gerard’s School in Bangor will host an Open Day on Saturday March 21 from 9am to 1pm,…
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North Wales student who once questioned education earns PhD
A FORMER Connah’s Quay pupil who once doubted whether education was for her has achieved a PhD, marking a remarkable 10-year journey that began at Coleg Cambria. Dr Ellie Moore left the town’s high school at 16 and went straight into work, uncertain about what direction her life would take. University was never part of…
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RGS digs deep to meet soaring global demand – while training next generation
ROBERTSON GEO SERVICES (RGS) is entering a major new chapter of international growth, driven by rising demand for its specialist borehole geophysics capabilities across some of the world’s most complex infrastructure projects. From roads, bridges and tunnels to offshore wind farms, railways, pipelines, mining and nuclear facilities, RGS provides verified data and engineering insights that…
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Award glory for farming college as campus investment continues
COLEG Cambria Llysfasi is celebrating national recognition for its £10m Hwb Arloesi (Innovation Hub) development as construction gets underway on a new 50-bedroom student accommodation development, marking another major investment in the college’s future. The state-of-the-art hub has been named Best Public or Community Building at the LABC Building Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding achievement in design, sustainability…
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Expansion creates senior and graduate planning jobs in Wales and North West
NEW jobs are being created as Cadnant Planning accelerates growth, announcing senior and graduate recruitment following a surge in major development projects across Wales and the North West. The consultancy is seeking an Associate Director to build on momentum in Chester, alongside a Planner and/or Senior Planner based out of its Conwy headquarters, as workloads…
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A First for Wales: British Dressage Apprenticeship Launches with Coleg Cambria
A LEADING land-based college’s Equine provision is firmly in its stride after securing a landmark new partnership with British Dressage, bringing the nationally recognised apprenticeship to Wales for the first time. The collaboration marks another significant step forward for Coleg Cambria’s long-established Equine programmes and builds on a strong track record of delivering high-quality, work-based…
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Polished performance key to 30% boost for cleaning firm on 21st anniversary
A LEADING commercial cleaning company polished its performance with a 30% rise in turnover following strong growth in the manufacturing, education and medical sectors. Operating from its headquarters in Conwy – with a team of more than 50 dedicated “superheroes” – Cleaner Care delivers services across North Wales, from Gwynedd through to Deeside. Having already…
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Surge in early demand signals strong appetite for new seaside GP clinic
WEST END HEALTH has officially opened in Colwyn Bay (Friday), with demand having already exceeded expectations ahead of launch. Founded by lifelong friends Aaron Ferguson and Andy Boyd, alongside Dr Trevor Ferguson, the clinic introduces a new model of private GP-led preventative healthcare to the region. The service has been designed for people seeking quicker…
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£1.5m boost to drive pride and regeneration across Clwyd North
AS Rhyl’s resurgence gathers pace new UK Government investment will deliver further visible improvements to its high streets and public spaces across Clwyd North. Gill German MP has welcomed £1.5million from the Pride in Place Impact Fund, awarded to Denbighshire County Council to support ‘practical, locally focused projects’ that enhance town centres and community facilities….
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Chef trades catering career for coral reefs and marine PhD
A FORMER chef who spent years working in restaurant kitchens in Poland is now preparing to begin a PhD in Thailand. And Lukas Stevenson says it would never have been possible without the life-changing support he received at Coleg Cambria University Centre. When Lukas moved from Ireland to Wales with his family, he recognised a…
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