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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Fundraiser with iron will heads to Baltics for epic charity challenge
A FUNDRAISER with iron will and a heart of gold is heading to the Baltics for an epic charity challenge. Jack Unwin, a 30 year-old environmental consultant from Chester, is gearing up to tackle one of the world’s toughest endurance races – the Ironman Tallinn in Estonia. Jack is raising money for Alzheimer’s Research UK…
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Landowners urged to put forward sites for Anglesey’s future development plan
LANDOWNERS on Anglesey are being asked to come forward and help map the future of the island. Cadnant Planning is working closely with landowners and developers following the county council’s ‘Call for Sites’ – a key step in shaping the new Local Development Plan (LDP), which will guide future growth and development through to 2039….
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