Mackenzie Jones sees rise in family law cases despite drop in national divorce rate
THE cost-of-living crisis, fewer marriages and a more settled period following the Covid-19 pandemic have contributed to a decrease in divorces in the UK. But long-term, latest ONS (Office for National Statistics) figures revealing there were 80,057 divorces – down from 113,505 in 2021 – may not point towards family bliss, according to family law…
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TV star backs Rhyl High School alumni network celebrating former pupils
A POPULAR television actress voiced support for a new initiative celebrating past pupils at her former secondary school. Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson has given her backing to Rhyl High School’s alumni network, which launched this week. Kimberly, who also appeared in shows including Hollyoaks and Brassic and has her own successful fashion business, hopes…
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£8m Piran Meadows celebrates 10 years, new attractions and significant investment
A LUXURY lodge park celebrating 10 years on the north coast of Cornwall will make a huge splash this summer. Darwin Escapes’ Piran Meadows retreat in Newquay has been attracting visitors to the idyllic town for more than a decade. Following an initial £8m acquisition and period of significant investment – which included a complete…
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College baker achieves slice of victory in first ever Britain’s Best Cake contest
A SKILLED apprentice achieved a slice of success in the first ever Britain’s Best Cake competition. Coleg Cambria learner Naomi Spaven, from Mold, won the Fruit Cake category with a delicious dark chocolate, orange and ginger Bara Brith. Naomi, who works as head baker at Wylde Bakery in Bebington, was also named among last year’s Rising…
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College leader to represent North Wales as ambassador for mental health in hospitality charity
A LEADER from Coleg Cambria was selected to help champion mental health awareness and support in the hospitality industry. Work-based Learning Manager Kate Muddiman is the North Wales Ambassador for The Burnt Chef Project. The global organisation provides education, guidance, and resources to help tackle the stigma, as more than four out of five professionals…
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Organic farm estate prepares for fun-filled summer of Rhug
VISITORS from across North Wales and beyond are preparing for a fun-filled summer of Rhug. The 12,500-acre organic farm estate, based near Corwen in Denbighshire, has unveiled a series of events that will attract thousands of people over the coming months. As well as the always popular Open Farm Sunday, to be held on June…
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Coleg Cambria to unveil £200k+ gaming arena following national Esports victory
GAME ON! Skilled students displayed control and strategy to win the final of an epic Esports tournament. The triumphant Cambria Chimeras, all Level 2 and Level 3 learners in Esports at Coleg Cambria Deeside, were victorious in the Apex Legends Spring Cup. The three-strong squad – Oliver Pearce, Kyle Tarran and Owen Maynard – beat…
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New head chef is hungry for success at 12,500-acre Rhug Estate
A TALENTED chef is hungry for success at one of the country’s most popular landmarks. Matt Wallis is the new head chef at the 12,500-acre Rhug Estate, based near Corwen, Denbighshire. Born in South Africa and raised in Liverpool, Matt has worked all over the UK and gained a strong reputation for continental and Middle Eastern…
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Starring role nets Academy Award for college footballer with Hollywood dreams
HARRY ASHFIELD netted an Academy Award following a starring role at Wrexham AFC this season. The Coleg Cambria student and Under 18s midfielder – who made his full team debut in the autumn – picked up the 2023/24 Bob Clark Academy Player of the Season trophy following a number of impressive displays and having captained the side…
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Boom in clients and candidates as Supertemps approaches 45 years in business
MORE than four decades at the forefront of recruitment in North Wales have armed the talented team at Supertemps with the skills and experience to manage any jobs situation. Having seen a rise in candidates and clients post pandemic, those attributes have never been more vital, according to the company’s Bangor-based Business Manager, Vicki Armstrong-Smith….
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