Williams Estates to host free drop-in sessions for landlords ahead of rental changes
AN AWARD-WINNING estate agent will hold free events to support landlords and tenants ahead of a landmark transformation in Welsh rental laws. Williams Estates is to host drop-in sessions and advice clinics at its offices in Ruthin, Rhyl, Denbigh, Mold, Prestatyn and Rhuddlan in the run up to July 15, when The Renting Homes Act…
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LVL5 Gyms aim to raise the bar with pioneering new health and fitness complex
LEADING lights in business and training are powering ahead with plans to open a revolutionary new health and fitness complex later this year. Sion Pritchard and Rich Blake have launched LVL5 Gyms Ltd, taking a fresh approach to the industry with proposals for an accessible, innovative environment welcoming people of all ages and abilities. The…
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Student inspired by Dad’s death thanks Coleg Cambria for support of career dream
THE tragic death of her beloved Dad inspired Amber-Leigh Walker to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming a veterinary surgeon. The 18 year-old was planning to study A Levels when her father Myles passed away aged just 42, leaving Amber-Leigh unsure what the future would bring. Battling anxiety and mental health issues, with the support…
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Pure Perfection Clinic support for patients post-pandemic as demand soars
AN ‘alarming’ number of people lost confidence in their appearance after two years of wearing masks and video conferencing in isolation. Pure Perfection Clinic in Rossett, near Wrexham and Chester, experienced a surge in feedback from patients who became used to “hiding away” behind face coverings and abandoned skincare and beauty routines after being in…
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New owners, jobs and £10m turnover for pioneering PetPlace
A PIONEERING pet retailer is under new ownership and on the rise following a period of recruitment and investment. Sion Pritchard and Paul Penketh, directors of Snowdon Holdings, are now majority shareholders of PetPlace having completed a management buyout (MBO). The company has stores in Abergele, Ruthin, Mold, Llangefni and Chirk, and a headquarters on…
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Cambria lecturers transform property so kind-hearted family can rehome Ukrainian refugees
UKRAINIAN refugees will be rehomed with a kind-hearted Wrexham family thanks to the generous support of Coleg Cambria. Staff from the college’s Bersham Road site stepped in to help Sarah Stickles reconfigure her property to add an extra room in preparation for the arrival of evacuees from the war-torn country. The Stickles’ are waiting to…
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Excitement builds ahead of inaugural Conwy Job Expo this May
BUSINESSES, educators and training organisations can sign up to a free exhibition at one of the country’s premier event venues. Eirias Events Centre in Colwyn Bay will host the inaugural Conwy Job Expo on Thursday May 12 from 2pm-7pm. Organised by Conwy Employment Hub – which oversees Communities for Work, PaCE and Communities for Work…
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Production at £20m cheese factory to begin this summer
THE opening of a revolutionary £20m cheese factory will have a major impact on the Welsh dairy industry for generations to come. Lesley Griffiths MS, Minister for Rural Affairs, North Wales and Trefnydd paid a visit to Mona Island Dairy on Anglesey and was delighted to see progress made ahead of its unveiling in the…
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GE Tools powers successful Rhyl Skills Olympics for students
A PROMINENT industrial supplier unveiled plans for post-pandemic growth at a popular Skills Olympics. Organised by GE Tools in partnership with Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl, more than 60 students competed in myriad disciplines including Vehicle Body Repair (VBR), Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Services and Repair, and Carpentry. The event was a huge success…
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Innovative new biofactory to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions
AN INNOVATIVE biofactory will support Welsh farmers in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The striking anaerobic digestion system was unveiled by Biofactory Energy and Coleg Cambria Llysfasi, supported by Ambition North Wales. It is one of three low-carbon initiatives jointly funded by a £500,000 grant from Welsh Government via its Whole System Business Research Innovation for…
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