Author: Lisa Baker
From social housing to superyachts and carpets for the King – interiors business celebrates 60 years of growth
FROM social housing to carpets for the King, Linney Cooper has been part of the furniture for 60 years. Celebrating six decades in the luxury carpets and flooring industry, the Llandudno and London-based firm – one of only seven companies in Wales to be awarded a Royal Warrant of Appointment from His Majesty The King […]
Read MoreBusiness and training partners launch new gym and lifestyle firm
LEADING lights in business and training are powering ahead with plans to open a revolutionary new health and fitness complex later this year. Sion Pritchard and Rich Blake have launched LVL5 Gyms Ltd, taking a fresh approach to the industry with proposals for an accessible, innovative environment welcoming people of all ages and abilities. The […]
Read MoreApprentice engineer launches fundraising campaign ahead of Miss Wales final
A TALENTED apprentice and Miss Wales candidate wants to inspire future generations of young girls into engineering. Jess Downes, from Towyn, is still reeling after being shortlisted for the national competition, which takes place in Newport this May. Given her day-to-day life as a learner at Coleg Cambria and apprentice maintenance engineer at Toyota’s Deeside […]
Read MoreCollege highlights support for hair and beauty sector with new year business opportunities
A PIONEERING salon highlighted its support for the hard-hit hair and beauty sector. Salon Ial at the new-look Coleg Cambria Yale site in Wrexham is offering space to start-up and mobile businesses, as well as job and training opportunities for those wanting to join the industry. The initiative is open to hairdressers, beauty therapists, complementary therapists, […]
Read MoreTalented artist has brush with business success after global arts final
A TALENTED artist had a brush with success in a global conservation competition. Sonia Garner was among the finalists selected from 1,000 entries across 47 countries in the Explorers Against Extinction Sketch for Survival contest, raising awareness of catastrophic issues including habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade and climate change. And now the mum-of-two, from Whitford near Holywell, is […]
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