Chef student ready to turn up the heat at international cooking competition
A COLEG CAMBRIA learner is ready to turn up the heat in one of the world’s most prestigious cooking contests. Sion Hughes will compete in the Senior Chef category at the Global Chefs Challenge in Singapore later this month. Sion, from Wrexham, is currently studying for a Work-based Level 3 Professional Cookery qualification with the…
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Skills and safety, renewable energy and women in construction top priorities for new FMB President
CAREER opportunities for young people, safety regulations and support for women in construction are top priorities for the new leader of a prominent trade association. Gareth Jones is already making strides as President for the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in Wales. The Managing Director of award-winning Carbon Zero Renewables – part of the Carbon…
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New faces at leading law firm as expansion plans continue ahead of 25th anniversary
THE new practice manager at a leading law firm will support further expansion in the years ahead. Tammy Strapp, from Flint, has joined the award-winning team at Mackenzie Jones Solicitors, which has offices in St Asaph, Chester, and Menai Bridge. Having spent more than two decades in the HR (Human Resources) and legal sectors she…
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Grafmarine glued to groundbreaking innovation that will revolutionise marine sector
SOLAR pioneers are glued to a cutting-edge innovation that will revolutionise renewable energy capture in the marine sector. Anglesey and Manchester-based Grafmarine is working in partnership with Henkel, the German multinational consumer and industrial goods manufacturer. With international sites including the UK and Ireland, Henkel’s technologies are used in many different applications and industries, and they…
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Caring learners support Cambodian children on emotional education adventure
CARING learners supported communities in South East Asia on a “very emotional” education adventure. Twenty students from Coleg Cambria experienced the trip of a lifetime to Cambodia, where they taught English skills to children at a Supplementary Education Centre. The group – from Media, and Health and Social Care courses – also delivered five hours…
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Credent celebrates 30th anniversary with new HQ and staff after trebling client base
AN insurance broker is celebrating its 30th anniversary with continued growth and investment. Credent Commercial Insurance experienced a post-pandemic boom which included a rise in turnover, recruitment and the opening of new headquarters in St Asaph. Managing Director Niel Jones, from Hawarden, says the company has expanded its client base in the UK. Formerly head of…
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‘Busiest period in history’ for law practice as UK growth continues
A LAW practice approaching its 25th anniversary is experiencing the busiest period in its history. City centre expansion has contributed to a surge in high-end clients for Mackenzie Jones Solicitors. The award-winning legal firm – based in St Asaph and Menai Bridge – recorded a spike in commercial cases since opening its new base in Chester….
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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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Grafmarine signs MoU to help decarbonise global shipping industry
GRAFMARINE secured a new partnership with a global leader in the decarbonisation of the international shipping industry. Based in Manchester and Anglesey, Grafmarine is at the forefront of developing Nanodeck technology for the maritime sector. The company has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Njord Accelerator to conduct a proof of concept, followed…
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Celtic Financial Planning targets North West expansion with new hires and client growth
AN ESTEEMED financial planning business is targeting the North West after further growth in past months. Celtic Financial Planning, based in Mold, St Asaph, and London, has enjoyed a strong start to 2024. In addition to a raft of new clients and having sold all the tickets to its upcoming charity event with Wales RFU…
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