Coleg Cambria smashes records with 68 honours at Skills Competition Wales
COLEG CAMBRIA delivered a record-breaking performance at Skills Competition Wales, securing an impressive 19 medals and 49 accolades in a landmark year for the college. Based in Wrexham, Northop, Deeside and Llysfasi, learners achieved five gold, five silver and nine bronze medals, alongside 28 highly commended recognitions and two ‘Best in Region’ titles. The ceremony…
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Dementia patients stranded in hospital while local beds sit empty
DEMENTIA patients in North Wales are spending longer in hospital – or being moved miles from home – despite local care beds being available. Now the provider running those beds is calling for urgent action. Meddyg Care Group, which operates specialist dementia nursing homes in Criccieth and Porthmadog, says families are actively requesting places at its…
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DofE Boom – 400+ awards and counting for college in landmark year
COLEG CAMBRIA is marking a record-breaking surge in Duke of Edinburgh’s Award completions as the internationally recognised programme celebrates its 70th anniversary. The milestone year also heralds a major achievement for the college, reinforcing its position as the number one FE institution in Wales for DofE participants, with hundreds of students gaining vital life skills,…
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Culture Collective brings communities together with inspiring start to the year
IT has been a bright and busy start to the year for the team behind Coleg Cambria’s Culture Collective, delivering a series of engaging events that celebrate community, inclusivity and opportunity for staff and learners. Most recently, more than 100 students took part in a series of inspiring panel discussions to mark International Women’s Day…
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Innovative cosmetology hub takes centre stage during Colleges Week visit
A POLITICIAN visited a leading college to celebrate learner success, community partnerships and the vital role further education plays in developing young talent. North Wales MS Sam Rowlands toured Coleg Cambria Deeside as part of Association of Colleges ‘Colleges Week 2026’, which this year carried the national theme Skills for All. Mr Rowlands was welcomed by…
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Star baker and food influencer joins celebs at PM’s celebration of Wales
A RISING Welsh food influencer and star baker was among the invited guests at a prestigious St David’s Day reception at 10 Downing Street. Naomi Griffiths, who is completing her apprenticeship at Coleg Cambria’s Iâl Bakery in Wrexham, attended the celebration, which brought together leading figures from politics, sport, business and the arts to showcase…
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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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