Great A level day for Ysgol John Bright as Cambridge-bound Ellis leads way
A National eisteddfod winner from Llandudno is heading for Cambridge University this October after a star-studded performance in his A-levels. Ysgol John Bright sixth former Ellis Thomas gained A stars in Music, French and Maths and is off to Downing College Cambridge...
“Camp fire” cuisine inspires new generation of Bear Grylls explorers
A nature-loving duo will be inspiring families to embrace their “inner wildness” and help beat stress with “camp fire” cooking at a top food festival. Forest school and bushcraft experts James and Lea Kendall will be hosting interactive cooking workshops throughout...
Ethical care organisation hailed as an inspiration by London Stock Exchange
A care organisation has been hailed by the London Stock Exchange as one of the most “inspirational” companies in the UK. Pendine Park, which has eight care homes in Wrexham and Caernarfon and employs 800 people, was identified as one of the most dynamic companies in...
Honda CR-V road test by Steve Rogers
CARAVANERS have always loved the Honda CR-V. The SUV offered a huge amount of space and effortless towing but has the Japanese company shot itself in the foot by dropping diesel from the latest model? Honda would say No because diesel sales have fallen off the cliff...
Police officer whose mum was brutally killed by stepfather champions new drive to tackle domestic violence
A campaign to tackle violence against women has moved up a gear with special window stickers being put in all 250 police vehicles in North Wales. The move has been championed by PC Mike Taggart, 37, whose mother was stabbed to death by his brutal stepfather when he...
Welsh Elvis was in the building to sing happy birthday to Ivan
A care home resident who has a degenerative brain condition was All Shook Up when an Elvis impersonator who’s also a hospital chaplain popped in to sing Happy Birthday. Rocking reverend Wynne Roberts, known as the Welsh Elvis, was the star attraction at Ivan Chambers’...
Callum braves encounter with giant bugs at free event raising money for charity which helps his brother
A WREXHAM schoolboy braved an encounter with some giant creepy crawlies at a summer holiday event raising money for a charity centre which is a lifeline for his brother. Callum Edwards-Owen met an array of African mini beasts which invaded Eagles Meadow shopping...
TV producer aims to make a splash about campaign to recruit “brown haired” men to join his dad’s choir
A TV producer whose story about joining a men’s synchronised swimming team inspired a hit film is taking the plunge again – after a plea to help save his dad’s male voice choir from going under. Dylan Williams is making a new documentary programme about the desperate...
Award for new police station that’s given a £17m boost to local economy
A new eco-friendly police station has been awarded a major honour by construction experts. The Eastern Command and Custody Facility in Llay has been kitted out with upcycled furniture and has a host of energy-saving features. The project received a Highly Commended...
Demand for trailers creates 150 new jobs at iconic firm
Europe’s largest trailer maker has created 150 new jobs with the help of the successful launch of two new flagship horseboxes. Ifor Williams Trailers is looking for the extra staff across all their four sites in Cynwyd, Corwen, Sandycroft and on Deeside Industrial...
