Wrexham bakers take the cake with Rising Star win and national award
A WREXHAM bakery apprentice was named Rising Star at the Wales Food and Drink Awards – one of three Coleg Cambria learners recognised among the best in the country. The college enjoyed a standout evening at the Swansea Building Society Arena, with representatives reaching the finals and one taking home a top honour. Apprentices Caleb…
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NEWydd expands Board as school meals giant targets regional growth into North West
NEWydd Cleaning and Catering – one of North Wales’s largest providers of school meals and community services – is expanding its Board as it enters an ambitious new phase of regional growth. The organisation, which employs more than 350 people and prepares up to 14,000 freshly cooked school meals each day, is moving beyond its…
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Revolutionary 360° Classroom Transforms Learning at Coleg Cambria
A REVOLUTIONARY immersive classroom is transforming the way students experience education – not only by bringing subjects to life, but by placing health, wellbeing and accessibility at the heart of learning. Coleg Cambria has unveiled the state-of-the-art 360-degree facility at its Deeside campus, marking a major milestone in its commitment to digital innovation, inclusion and…
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Rhug Wild Beauty goes global with major US spa appointment
AN ESTEEMED spa specialist has swapped the US for North Wales to help drive the continued global growth of award-winning organic skincare collection Rhug Wild Beauty. Cami Krier has relocated from North America to join the Corwen-based company as Head of Sales and Brand Management, as it builds on rising demand across the UK, Europe,…
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New Board to supercharge £20m Rhyl revival as plans progress
A REFRESHED and dynamic Board has been unveiled to lead the next chapter of Rhyl’s ambitious £20million, 10-year regeneration journey – building on a year of intensive work and unprecedented public engagement. Developed in partnership with the UK Government through the Pride in Place programme, the Our Rhyl / Ein Rhyl plan has been conditionally approved, an…
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£870,000+ injected into Denbighshire community projects
MORE than £870,000 has been pumped into Denbighshire’s voluntary sector through the DVSC Key Fund, backing 51 organisations and helping services on the ground grow, adapt and reach more people. The funding programme, one of the most in-demand DVSC has delivered, drew 99 applications from across the county. An incredible £871,620 was awarded in the…
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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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