Wrexham network supports social enterprise start-ups in Covid pandemic
WREXHAM has experienced a surge in social enterprise start-ups during the Coronavirus pandemic. More and more people have re-evaluated their futures and taken the decision to launch a business with social objectives and values, particularly those who were furloughed or at-risk of losing their jobs due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A report by Social Business…
Read MoreAmbition Board seeks new recruits to help deliver North Wales growth programmes
NEW recruits are being sought to support the delivery of a £1bn series of transformative economic programmes. The team leading the Growth Vision for North Wales is looking to fill eight key roles as work begins on the 14 projects that make up the North Wales Growth Deal, signed by both the Welsh and UK…
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Coleg Cambria to unveil ‘Commercial Village’ and help hospitality recovery from Covid
A MULTI-MILLION pound ‘Commercial Village’ driven by retail, hospitality and education will provide a gateway to Wrexham town centre and boost the economy. The stunning £21m extension to Coleg Cambria Yale is yet to open due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but work has been going on behind the scenes in preparation for when it is…
Read MoreEmma has bucked the trend and polyglot a place studying languages at Oxford
A COLEG CAMBRIA student has polyglot a place at one of the world’s leading universities. Emma Hinde has received an offer to study Spanish and German at Oxford from October. Emma, 18, from Wrexham, also received interest from Russell Group universities but has her heart set on attending the elite institution. Her natural flair for…
Read MoreSabor de Amor signs major deal with supermarket and reveals Covid sales increase
SABOR DE AMOR has signed a major supermarket deal and achieved a 40% rise in online sales during the Coronavirus pandemic. The popular Spanish sauce firm revealed Sainsbury’s will stock its Paella in a Bottle and Salsa Brava products at 70 of its stores from Monday February 15. Based in Wrexham, director Dr Beatriz…
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Successful female farmers plough the way forward for women in agriculture
TWO successful female farmers are ploughing the way for future generations of women in the agriculture sector. Former Coleg Cambria students Ffion Hooson and Elin Protheroe are blazing a trail in their chosen fields. Having both completed the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture at Llysfasi, they have continued to make strides and are encouraging…
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Green light for Growth Deal that will create thousands of jobs in North Wales
THOUSANDS of jobs will be created and the region’s economy given a £1bn boost now the ground-breaking North Wales Growth Deal has been signed. Both the Welsh and UK Governments and the North Wales Economic Ambition Board today (Thursday) formally approved the five programmes that make up the Deal, a key driver of the overarching…
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North Wales EAB and DCMS make progress on £8m broadband programme
VITAL public services including GP surgeries, libraries and hospitals are benefiting from ultrafast internet speeds and better connectivity. The Coronavirus pandemic has not stopped major progress being made on the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and North Wales Economic Ambition Board £8m roll-out of the highest quality gigabit capable broadband to 350…
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Taste North East Wales says goodbye with thank you to loyal customers after virtual campaign
BUSINESSES and event organisers forced to move a celebration of local food and drink online due to the Coronavirus pandemic thanked customers and communities for their support. Taste North East Wales was held virtually this year and featured a series of interactive tours, tasting sessions and a successful bilingual social media and video campaign showcasing…
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Coleg Cambria medical students in good health after successful interview series
STUDENTS went under the microscope for a series of virtual interviews with leading lights from health and education. Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science learners from Coleg Cambria were quizzed as part of a series of multiple mini interviews (MMI) to prepare them for university and their future careers. Led by Nora Richardson, Curriculum Lead at…
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