Mac Jones helps hospitality entrepreneur create jobs and bring city landmark back to life
AN esteemed law practice helped breathe new life into one of Chester’s most recognisable landmarks. Les Owens, owner of the city’s Coach House in Chester, has officially opened The Duck & Dagger, a stylish new bar restaurant located in the restored 19th-century Steam Mill – once home to the Artichoke. Named in honour of Chester’s…
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Shepherds honoured for almost a century of dedication to Welsh agriculture
FARM workers have been honoured for decades of dedication to Welsh agriculture. Between them, Rob William Hughes and John Dyke have contributed more than 90 years of service to the industry. That incredible commitment to the sector saw the duo receive prestigious long-service awards at the Royal Welsh Show, held in Llanelwedd. Visitors flocked to see…
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Student judo star throws hackers off balance.. and he hasn’t even started university yet!
A WREXHAM student is throwing hackers off balance – and he hasn’t even started university yet! Judo player Alex Roberts is on course for a promising future after achieving top A Level results at Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham. A former pupil at The King’s School Chester, Alex has received a firm offer from the…
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Dragon Group unveils new director following significant investment
IN a move that signals exciting times ahead at one of Wales’s fastest-growing companies – Dragon Group has appointed Chris Strong as its new Operations Director. Based in Cardiff and Radstock, near Bath, the award-winning business is the powerhouse behind several high-profile brands including Dragon Signs, Dragon Digital, Route Media, Colour Studios, Sportin Wales and…
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Coleg Cambria celebrates “exceptional” results following remarkable year
STUDENTS are celebrating “exceptional” A Level and BTEC results after another remarkable year marked by hard work, ambition, and exciting developments at Coleg Cambria. Chief Executive Yana Williams and Principal Sue Price today (Thursday) congratulated learners across Cambria’s sites in Deeside, Wrexham, Northop and Llysfasi for their commitment, focus and determination over the last 12…
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Ecodetect celebrates first anniversary in business and award win
AN AWARD-WINNING start-up is making waves in the marine sector. Ecodetect, based at M-SParc in Gaerwen, Anglesey, is celebrating its first anniversary, marking a year of impressive milestones and global recognition in the clean technology arena. Founded by Dr David Gold, a former geologist and oil and gas professional turned environmental entrepreneur, the company develops…
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Dyslexia no barrier to conservation career for Sandycroft student
THE challenges of dyslexia and an uncertain future left Adem Erdogan wondering what to do next on leaving high school. It was the support of his parents, who encouraged the 25 year-old to take a look at what Coleg Cambria had to offer, that led to him spending the next several years pursuing a career…
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From Wales to Westminster…Matthew wins journalism prize ahead of politics role
FROM Wales to Westminster, a former Coleg Cambria student secured a prominent role at a London-based think tank. Matthew Barnes, originally from Flint and now living in the city, studied A Levels in Government and Politics, Media Studies, English Language, and the Welsh Baccalaureate at the college’s Deeside Sixth Form Centre. The 23 year-old has…
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Canoeing teenager eyes Olympic glory.. and St Gerard’s is behind him all the way
TALENTED teenager Toby Sutcliffe is making serious waves in the world of canoe slalom – and his school is behind him every stroke of the way. The 15 year-old from Llanberis, a pupil at St Gerard’s School in Bangor, is currently ranked among the top five C1 slalom athletes in the UK for his age…
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Stars and local icons rally behind campaign to regenerate beloved seaside town
STARS and local icons are rallying behind an exciting new campaign to transform one of the country’s best-loved seaside towns. A host of celebrities and ‘local legends’ are throwing their support behind the Keep it Rhyl movement — urging people to get behind local businesses, charities, community groups, and a bold £20 million vision to reinvigorate the town…
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