Law practice celebrates quarter of a century with new clients and recruitment drive
A LEADING law practice is celebrating 25 years with a recruitment drive and a surge in clients across multiple sectors. Mackenzie Jones Solicitors, based in Chester, St Asaph and Menai Bridge, has taken on three new faces including Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury (PI) lawyer, Elen Roberts. Originally from Anglesey and now living in Rowton,…
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Students raise thousands for community charities in North Wales
STUDENTS raised thousands of pounds for community charities this year. As part of their Welsh Baccalaureate studies and the Global Community Project, UPS (Uniformed Public Service) learners at Coleg Cambria Deeside have given up their time to support a host of worthwhile causes. Among them were the Domestic Abuse Safety Unit (DASU) in Shotton, and…
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Mobile data to help shape decision making and identify customer habits in Rhyl
TRADERS in a seaside town can benefit from crucial intel that will help shape decision-making and identify customer trends. Driven by the Welsh Government-funded Smart Towns Wales project with the backing of Rhyl Neighbourhood Board, Menter Môn conducted a study of consumer statistics in the coastal resort, using BT Active Intelligence Data to track footfall…
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Coleg Cambria appeals planning decision to reject community sports facility
COLEG CAMBRIA hopes a new sports and recreation facility that would “benefit people of all ages across north east Wales” will be given the green light. The college is appealing a decision by Flintshire County Council’s planning committee to refuse an application to construct an all-weather pitch at its Deeside site in Connah’s Quay. Supported by the…
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FM praise for £14m health complex and Welsh language centre on Yale visit
WALES’ First Minister visited a £14m health and wellbeing complex and welcomed plans for a new Welsh language centre at a leading college. Eluned Morgan MS toured the state-of-the-art Nant building at Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham, which includes an immersive learning environment and Iâl Spa, an industry-standard facility, complete with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and health…
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Rhug Organic Estate wins inaugural award for contribution to rural life
A 12,500-ACRE organic farm estate won a prestigious inaugural accolade for the contribution it has made to rural life. Lord Newborough, owner of Rhug Estate near Corwen, Denbighshire, received The Harry Fetherstonhaugh OBE Award (For Large Business) at the first ever Clwyd and Cheshire Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) Presidents Awards. A celebratory dinner and prizegiving…
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Coleg Cambria food stars rose to the occasion at national awards ceremony
COLEG CAMBRIA rose to the occasion at a prestigious national awards ceremony. Learners from the college – which has sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi – excelled in reaching the finals of the fourth annual Wales Food and Drink Awards. Nicola Culkin, a Quality Manager at Knolton Farmhouse Cheese in Wrexham, won the Apprentice of…
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Rhug’s organic beauty range joins forces with luxury spa retreat in UK first
AN AWARD-WINNING organic beauty collection has joined forces with one of the country’s most breathtaking spa retreats. Rhug Estate near Corwen, Denbighshire, and Bryn Tanat Wellness Spa in Powys have announced a new partnership. The Llansantffraid-based spa at Bryn Tanat Hall has become the first in the UK to offer professional facial treatments with the…
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Rhyl leaders and businesses unite to agree priorities for £20m regeneration strategy
BUSINESS owners, politicians, third-sector groups, charities, council officers, health representatives and more came together to begin shaping a £20m strategy for a cherished seaside resort. Rhyl Neighbourhood Board held its first ‘thematic workshop’ at the town’s rugby club, uniting up to 40 leading figures and stakeholders to identify areas for investment and development over the coming decade….
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College Childcare Show to get even bigger after taking its first steps
A POPULAR childcare expo looks set to get bigger every year after taking its first steps. The inaugural Childcare Show was held at Coleg Cambria’s £14m Nant building at Yale in Wrexham and welcomed guests from across the sector, and region. Organised by Childcare Assessor Lauren Lawrence, a former nursery manager with more than 10 years’ experience, the…
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