Drift at Five: North Wales Dance Station Hits the DAB+ Airwaves
DRIFT Radio is marking its fifth anniversary with a major milestone as the community dance and electronic music station launches on DAB+ digital radio along the North Wales coast. The move signals an exciting new chapter for the unique Rhyl-based station and means even more people can tune in and enjoy its eclectic mix of…
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‘Brain breaks’ and bite-sized tasks – College study transforms ADHD support
INSIGHTFUL research is helping transform how students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are supported in higher education. Rebecca Mountfield-Pawlett, PGCE programme lead at Coleg Cambria, has published findings that highlight both the challenges and the strengths of students with ADHD, and how practical teaching strategies can make academia more inclusive. Rebecca, who also teaches…
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New facility enhances student life at North Wales college
A LEADING college unveiled a new facility designed to give learners a welcoming and supportive space to meet, relax, and access key services during their studies. The dedicated Student Union hub at Coleg Cambria’s Yale site in Wrexham aims to enrich and promote wellbeing, inclusion, and personal development alongside academia. Supported by Medr, the development…
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Have Your Say: Public session to showcase Rhyl’s £20m strategy
RHYL residents are invited to drop in and hear the latest on the town’s 10-year regeneration vision, as the Our Rhyl/Ein Rhyl Board prepares to submit its Pride in Place strategy to UK Government later this month. The public information session will take place on Friday (November 7) from 5pm–6pm at Rhyl Youth Centre, offering an overview…
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Record-breaking year for North Wales independent school
A BELOVED independent school celebrating another record-breaking year is reaping the rewards of vision, investment, and a commitment to putting pupils first. Despite national challenges facing the sector, St Gerard’s School in Bangor has continued to grow, investing heavily in its facilities, wellbeing provision, staffing, and educational opportunities to ensure it continues to deliver a…
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Dream come true – Family bed business celebrates 20 years
A FAMILY firm is celebrating 20 years in the bed business. And after two decades helping people sleep better, Perfect Dreams shows no signs of hitting the snooze button. The independent retailer, founded in 2005 by Donna Daniel and her father John, has grown from a shop on Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, into one of…
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Floristry student blossoms with national award and launch of new business
A FLOURISHING floral designer blossomed into national recognition after being crowned UK Florist of the Year: Newcomer at the British Florist Association (BFA) Awards. Victoria Upton, a Level 3 Floristry student at Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham, took home the prestigious title at the 2025 FleurEx event, held at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham. The…
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Professor’s Iraq Mountain Climb to Fund Christmas Meals for Homeless Veterans
A PROFESSOR is preparing to scale one of Iraq’s highest and most perilous peaks in a remarkable bid to provide Christmas meals for homeless veterans — with vital support once again coming from Rhug Estate. Dr Richard Mottershead, a Professor of Nursing from Llangynhafal and former nurse in Wrexham, will soon take on Mount Halgard,…
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Teen turns class project into fast-growing lifestyle brand
A TEENAGE entrepreneur channelled his sporting spirit into a health and fitness venture. Dylan Morris transformed a classroom idea into MountForce – a fast-growing activewear and lifestyle brand already making waves across the UK and beyond. Earlier this year – while studying Level 1 Business, Travel and Events at Coleg Cambria – he was part…
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Seaside town comes together to shape £20m 10-year regeneration drive
RHYL residents, businesses and community groups have united in record numbers to shape a new 10-year, £20 million regeneration strategy for the town. Over recent months, the Our Rhyl/Ein Rhyl Board has worked with advisers Savills, Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council (DVSC), Denbighshire Youth Service, and local partners to ensure the plan reflects the priorities of local people….
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