Major developments at St Gerard’s following pupil rise and summer investment
THE academic year is off to a first class start at one of the country’s leading independent schools. St Gerard’s School in Bangor has brought all its pupils – primary and secondary – under the same roof for the first time in its 109-year history. The move follows a summer of huge investment at the…
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Rhug Estate unveils new developments for Organic September
A TRAILBLAZER in sustainable farming and food production unveiled a series of new developments for Organic September. The 12,500-acre Rhug Estate, near Corwen in North Wales, has been a pioneer in green agriculture for more than two decades, at the forefront of advances in the sector. Led by owner Lord Newborough, the 100-strong team at…
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Charity supporting 8,000 carers in North and Mid Wales unveils new CEO
A CHARITY representing thousands of carers in Wales has a visionary new leader. Becky Evans is now the CEO (Chief Enabling Officer) of carers organisation, Credu. Becky, from Llandrindod Wells, has been with Credu for five years, having also worked in outreach and as a lead enabler. Backed by wife Tara and children David, Daniel…
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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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SF Parks to unveil new attraction and extend offers following record-breaking summer
A LEADING tourism and leisure company is extending a series of offers for owners and the public after celebrating its busiest ever summer. And SF Parks is also preparing for the construction of yet another adrenaline-fuelled attraction at its popular White House Leisure Park in Towyn. The business – which owns the neighbouring Golden Gate resort,…
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RAM Innovations to quintuple workforce and set up manufacturing plant in North Wales
A PIONEER in electronics manufacturing is targeting growth and new markets with the support of a university business scheme. Based in Deeside, RAM Innovations has benefited from Bangor University’s Skills and Innovation Voucher (SIV) Scheme, which offers companies in Gwynedd, Anglesey and Flintshire an opportunity to collaborate through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. The organisation –…
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Students on track for careers in music after taking Spanish steps to education partnership
STUDENTS are on track for careers in music following an inspirational visit to Spain. A group of Sound Engineering learners from Coleg Cambria Deeside spent two weeks in Barcelona as part of an education and research programme. In partnership with international careers organisation NexGen, based in the Catalan capital, the trip gave them access to…
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First images of revolutionary new £230k North Wales Esports arena
THESE are the first images of a groundbreaking new £230,000 college Esports arena. The cutting-edge facility has been built at Coleg Cambria Deeside and is one of only a handful of further education gaming complexes in the country. Lisa Radcliffe, Assistant Principal for Technical Studies, said state-of-the-art equipment and technology – including 36 YOYOTECH high-spec…
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CATalyst Systems spearheading landmark changes to telephone communication
A PROMINENT IT firm celebrating 20 years in business is calling on organisations to be ready for landmark changes to telephone and communication networks in the UK. CATalyst Systems, based in Denbigh and Chester, is working with customers across North Wales, the North West and beyond ahead of The Big Switch Off in 2027. The move will…
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Small businesses show their love for Antur Cymru creating growth opportunities
SMALL businesses have shown their love for an enterprise agency creating opportunities for growth and prosperity in west Wales. With the support of Antur Cymru, traders in the region successfully received grants from the Cynnal y Cardi Fund, which is delivered by Ceredigion County Council via the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. Two in particular…
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