Land sale will boost investment in new sports facilities at St Gerard’s School
ST GERARD’S School will continue to invest in new facilities and bring all its learners together under one roof following the sale of nearby land. The prominent Bangor institution has put neighbouring buildings currently used for its early years provision on the market. Selling the Convent Lane location will support wider redevelopment plans on the…
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Organic farm estate unveils series of net zero wins following period of investment
A CELEBRATED organic farm estate grew its reputation as a pioneer in sustainable business with a series of net zero triumphs including a move towards ‘regenerative agriculture’. The 12,500-acre Rhug Estate, based near Corwen in North Wales, is renowned for its carbon neutral processes and ground-breaking systems. Led by owner Lord Newborough, the award-winning Estate…
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Investment in precision agriculture drives 80% rise in students at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi
SIGNIFICANT investment in technology is driving advances in precision agriculture and student numbers at a leading land-based college. New machinery and equipment coincided with a surge in learners at Coleg Cambria’s Llysfasi campus, with enrolment up by more than 80% this academic year. These developments come as work continues on a £10m redevelopment project at…
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Coleg Cambria lecturer to take the plunge for transformative swimming charity
A BUSINESS lecturer will take the plunge for a transformative children’s charity. Anne Williams, a tutor at Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham, is to participate in the epic Aquasphere Chillswim Coniston End to End Swim this summer. The 5.2-mile challenge takes place on Coniston water in the Lake District on Saturday June 22. Anne, from…
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Lodge retreat sees surge in interest following multi-million pound redevelopment
A PICTURESQUE luxury lodge retreat has experienced a surge in interest from prospective holiday homeowners across the country. One year after opening – following a multi-million-pound redevelopment – permanent and rental space at Darwin Escapes’ 40-acre Plas Isaf Lodge Retreat is in demand. The Talacre-based firm, which employs more than 900 staff and owns 26 resorts in the UK and…
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Carbon Zero continues diversification journey with new solar cleaning business
INNOVATION and diversification continue at a renewable energy firm which has added a sparkling new service to its award-winning portfolio. Carbon Zero Renewables – part of the Carbon Zero Group based in Old Colwyn, St Asaph and Mochdre – is one of the few companies in the sector to offer solar panel cleaning in addition…
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Coleg Cambria wins more individual medals than ever before at Skills Competition Wales
COLEG CAMBRIA and its industry partners achieved more individual medals than ever before at this year’s prestigious Skills Competition Wales. Across 16 categories, the college – based in Wrexham, Northop, Deeside and Llysfasi – secured an outstanding 24 top three places. This included five golds, eight silvers and 11 bronze medals. Receiving gold medals were…
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Seismology sensors to help shape future of town centre regeneration in Wales
REVOLUTIONARY new seismology software will shake up the way organisations measure footfall and have a positive impact on town centre regeneration. Menter Môn trialled the innovative Raspberry Shake wireless technology as part of the wider Patrwm Smart Places project at last summer’s National Eisteddfod, held in Boduan, Gwynedd. Created by software development pioneers Kodergarten, sensors were placed…
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College and construction firm cement partnership with new work placement programme
COLEG CAMBRIA and Read Construction are laying the foundations for future generations of workers in the building sector. The award-winning Wrexham-based developer has supported the first cohort of BTEC Level 3 Technical Construction and Built Environment learners as part of its Placement Enhanced Programme, funded via the Welsh Government’s Innovation Fund. Among them were Lois…
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Mackenzie Jones issues warning as almost half of UK adults yet to write a Will
ALMOST half of adults in the UK have not written a will. A report by the National Will Register also revealed 42% have not spoken to anyone about what should happen to their estate upon their death. This is a growing issue nationwide, which is why Mackenzie Jones Solicitors – based in St Asaph,…
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