Author of children’s book written in memory of her baby boy plans new stories and TV documentary appearance
THE author of a book written in memory of her baby boy is planning a series of new stories and will appear in a TV documentary on child loss. The positive response to Theo Bear – A Midnight Wish was of “great comfort” to Ellie Harley-Jones, whose son Theo sadly died at birth almost four years ago….
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Business is bubbling at £14m spa complex following healthy start to the year
BUSINESS is bubbling at a luxurious spa complex following a healthy start to the year. Iâl Spa was launched by Coleg Cambria in November, the focal point of its £14m Health and Wellbeing Centre at Yale in Wrexham. An “incredibly busy” Winter has seen the state-of-the-art facility – which features a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi…
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Grafmarine launches AI weather system to cut emissions in global marine industry
Manchester-based technology firm Grafmarine has launched its latest AI-powered technology, NanoPredict, an advanced energy optimisation and weather management solution designed to revolutionise emissions control in the maritime industry. The maritime industry is responsible for an average of 3% of global emissions and, at its current growth rate, could represent 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050….
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Students descend on Cardiff to support move that will lower education costs for thousands
A CAMPAIGNING cohort from Coleg Cambria visited Welsh Government to show their support for a decision that will lower costs and widen access to education for thousands of young people. A group of student representatives from the college – based in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi – were invited to the Senedd in Cardiff by…
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City’s 1,500th anniversary boosted by new stores and university regeneration partnership
AN INSPIRING businesswoman is helping transform town centres in Wales. And next up for Medi Parry Williams, Founder and Director of MPW Making Places Work, is Bangor, which this year celebrates its 1,500th anniversary. Medi was successfully awarded a Skills and Innovation Voucher (SIV) by Bangor University and is working in partnership with academics to create…
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Robertson GEO unveils vision to double workforce and revenue following HQ move
A GROUNDBREAKING global developer and provider of borehole geophysical and petrophysical logging technologies and services is moving to a new headquarters and planning further expansion. Award-winning Robertson Geo will relocate from its sites in Deganwy and Llandudno to a new 20,500 square-foot building on Tre Morfa Enterprise Park, Conwy, following significant growth. In addition to…
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Welsh invention a ‘game-changer’ in research and diagnosis of health conditions including cancer
A CUTTING-EDGE medical device which purifies and concentrates urine could be a game-changer in the research and diagnosis of health conditions including cancer. With the support of Bangor University, Caernarfon-based Bee Robotics Ltd developed a prototype which purifies urine to leave a concentrated sample for biological analysis. Spearheaded by coordinator Osborn Jones, the company –…
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Business Wales supply chain events to whet appetite of food producers
Workshops to shine a light on supplying food and drink to the public sector in Wales. Organised by Business Wales, the events will be held in the new year and will begin with a virtual session on Social Value in the Public Sector with Ian McGrady, Director of Ellesmere Port-based Edsential Catering, and Huw Griffiths,…
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Beloved Welsh tearoom and guesthouse to reopen following revamp and investment
A BELOVED tearoom and guest house will reopen this year following investment and improvements. Penbont House in Elan Valley, Rhayader, closed last May as the business was no longer viable given trading conditions, a lack of resources and the challenging economic climate. Following refurbishment of the interior and a wave of support from the community…
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Coleg Cambria rallies behind table tennis academy after year of smashing success
COLEG CAMBRIA rallied behind a popular tennis academy which went from strength to strength in 2024. The strategic partnership between Cambria and Table Tennis Wales has been a smash hit, with hundreds of players participating in community events over the last 12 months. And there will be even more sessions for them to enjoy this…
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