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Auction House Smith and Sons has announced details of its first sale of the year with a varied catalogue, comprising a range of commercial and residential opportunities.

North Wales Housing has taken on two new apprentices as part of its commitment to supporting local youngsters into employment.

A group of Noddfa homeless hostel service users have created a short film on Colwyn Bay pier, filming, editing and producing the entire 20 minute piece.

Hankinson Painting Group, one of the largest independent painting and property services companies in the UK, has relocated its head office to Cotton Place, a large detached commercial building in the heart of Wirral.

The restoration of a derelict empty home in Llangollen has beaten off tough national competition to be awarded the prestigious Gold accolade at the annual What House Awards.

 Local schools, church groups, businesses and community centres have been donating food parcels to St Mary's homeless hostel in Bangor as part of the Harvest Festival celebrations.

The Gallery (restaurant and bar) in Formby is celebrating a re-launch, with new owners, a new menu, more opening hours, and a planned fit out and re-vamp.

The empty former Kwik Save store on Market Street in the centre of Holyhead is set to be transformed under an extensive refurbishment programme by North Wales Housing in partnership with Isle of Anglesey County Council.

LED lighting manufacturers UKLED Ltd, has announced plans to bring a major part of their Far East manufacturing operation back to their Headquarters on the Wirral.

Staff and service users at Noddfa homeless hostel in Colwyn Bay have transformed their rear garden, using the area to plant and grow vegetables and fruit.

 Pioneer Offices, a new concept in commercial office space for SME’s has been launched in Knowsley.

A £40m ground-breaking eco-friendly student village at the University of Bradford campus has opened and has been awarded the highest ever sustainability score by BREEAM at 95.05%.

Marco, the UK’s largest manufacturer of Steel Wire Cable Tray, and uPVC Cable Management Company, has supplied both Steel Wire Cable Try and Elite uPVC Trunking systems to M&E contractors at Carlisle College’s latest development

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 The recent North Wales Housing AGM (Annual General Meeting) marked  a successful year for the organisation whilst also celebrating the launch of ‘domus Cambria’, NWH’s innovative commercial subsidiary.

The M80 Stepps to Haggs Completion project will deliver a vital ‘missing link’ in Scotland's motorway network.  A contracting joint venture, comprising Bardon Contracting (part of Aggregate Industries UK) and Tarmac, was appointed to carry out all surfacing works along the 18km length of new motorway infrastructure. A complex scheme, an innovative approach including new processes and practices was adopted resulting in early delivery and handover of this £320 million highways project.

It’s a sad fact that when cut backs tear through an organisation training is often one of the first to be sacrificed from the budget.  Remaining under pressure, the economy is having a strong impact on training.  In short, organisation’s training needs are not being met.

North Wales Housing has held its first ever Older Persons Day with a 40’s Spectacular theme.

Almost 100 tenants took part in the information day held at Llainfairfechan Town Hall.  Agencies from throughout North Wales attended, providing information and advice on housing and related matters, aimed specifically at elderly residents.

Leading property consultants Smith and Sons has sold 1 Hickmans Road in Birkenhead to Kent-based Darcy Spillcare, an international manufacturer and supplier of spill prevention and control products.