Surge in Kickstart Scheme applications as Universal Credit claims more than double in Conwy
THE number of young people in Conwy claiming Universal Credit has more than doubled in the last year. The county has experienced a 108% rise in 18-24 year olds receiving monthly income benefits since March 2020. As a result – coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic – many are now turning to the UK Government’s innovative…
Read MoreBOW WOW: Dog groomer the first to complete prestigious new Coleg Cambria qualification
TOP BARKS to Judith Anne Evans on being the first Coleg Cambria learner to complete a prestigious dog grooming qualification. Judith achieved the City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming at Cambria’s Llysfasi site and looks forward to taking her business to the next level by opening a shop salon and becoming a…
Read MoreUK Leisure Living to create new jobs and open Deeside showroom in the coming weeks
A BOOMING leisure company will unveil a new hot tubs showroom in the coming weeks after a strong start to the year. Following record-breaking sales in 2020, UK Leisure Living is set to recruit staff and open a satellite base in Flintshire this April. Managing Director Gareth Jones has taken on four employees since January…
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Coleg Cambria and Wrexham Glyndwr University unite to strengthen opportunities for students
COLEG CAMBRIA and Wrexham Glyndwr University have united to further strengthen opportunities for young people in north east Wales. Cambria’s Chief Executive Yana Williams and Professor Maria Hinfelaar, Vice-Chancellor of Wrexham Glyndwr University, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on collaboration and community. They plan to create an “effective and active” educational partnership…
Read MoreRise in conveyancing at Edward Hughes Solicitors as house prices soar in Wales
SOLICITORS have experienced an increase in conveyancing clients as the average Welsh house price rose above £200,000 for the first time. It came as the UK and Welsh Governments announced an extension to the stamp duty ‘holiday’ – known as Land Transaction Tax in Wales – until June 30 and plans for a new 5%…
Read MoreNHS points public to online symptom checker after record hits for Wales website
North Wales residents can quickly check symptoms for variety of conditions at NHS 111 Wales online. ONLINE symptom checkers can save North Wales patients time by helping them find the right service for treatment. Symptoms can be quickly checked for a variety of conditions and advice given on the best way to treat them by…
Read MoreAnimal instincts help young students on new vet degree cope with Covid lockdown
STUDENTS are succeeding at a revolutionary new veterinary complex despite the Coronavirus lockdown. Former Coleg Cambria Llysfasi learners Jennifer Bamber and Megan Roberts are among the first ever cohort on the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery degree at Harper and Keele Veterinary School, a ground-breaking partnership launched last year by Harper Adams and Keele…
Read MoreBrave Ron battles back from surgery to join radio station after being inspired by TV legend
A BUDDING reporter inspired by a popular broadcaster battled back from critical illness and surgery to realise his radio dreams. Former Coleg Cambria student Ron Squire is now a presenter with Towyn-based Sound Radio Wales, following a torrid 12 months. As well as living with the Coronavirus pandemic, the 25 year-old was rushed to hospital…
Read MoreEthikos CEO returns to scene of teenage apprenticeship to help revamp landmark
A LEADING businessman has returned to the place he was a teenage apprentice to help a team of volunteers bring a North Wales landmark back to life. Scott Davis, CEO of The Ethikos Group, is supporting the ‘Guardians’ working to preserve the Grade II-listed John Summers Clock Tower site in Deeside. The building opened in 1907…
Read MoreITV broadcaster Carole Green to host virtual event with Growth Deal team this week
THE team behind the £1bn North Wales Growth Deal will come under the spotlight at a special virtual event this week. To mark Wales Week London, ITV broadcaster Carole Green is to join Cllr Dyfrig Siencyn, chair of North Wales Economic Ambition Board, and Portfolio Director Alwen Williams to discuss the Deal’s prospective impact on…
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