New scheme launched to combat teen crime wave in Rhyl
A ground-breaking new scheme has been launched to help young people in Rhyl stay out of trouble after a mini crime wave in the town. The Stand Against Violence Initiative – SAVI – has brought together police, other local organisations and charities in a project aimed...
Young shoppers dance to African beat while raising money for centre which helps disabled children
YOUNG shoppers danced to an African beat when they took part in free workshops while helping to raise money for a charity centre which supports disabled young people and their families. The high energy dance display marked the start of a series of special activities...
Cash seized from crooks provides safe meeting place for young LGBT+ people
A YOUTH club which provides a safe meeting place for young LGBT+ people to feel comfortable and happy has received a boost - thanks to cash confiscated from crooks. Gwynedd-based charity GISDA, which supports young people from across the county as well as other parts...
Title-winning rugby team take to field in style thanks to Wrexham finance firm’s £2,000 boost
A TITLE-WINNING rugby team will take to the field in style when they kick off next season in a higher division thanks to a Wrexham finance firm's £2,000 sponsorship boost. Chester RUFC 3rd XV will finally be competing in their very own kit for the first time after...
Young piano virtuoso Luke stars at top music festival
An internationally acclaimed young piano virtuoso from Wrexham will raise the curtain at a top music festival. Luke Jones, 23, will star alongside the Only Boys Aloud choir at the opening concert of the North Wales International Music Festival on Saturday, September...
Headteacher vows to give pupils “the best possible life chances”
A headteacher has been hailed as a “fantastic leader” for the way she is driving up standards at the school. Ann Webb says she is determined to ensure all the pupils at Ysgol John Bright in Llandudno have the “best possible life chances” whatever they choose to do...
Cops hailed as “shining example” for way they investigate crimes against the elderly
Inspectors have singled out North Wales Police for praise for the pioneering way it deals with crimes against the elderly. A major report by Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services said they were “impressed” by the new system introduced...
F1 hero Tom inspires pupild at his old school in Denbigh
The remarkable story of Formula 1 hero Tom Pryce is inspiring the pupils at his old school in Denbigh to reach for their dreams. The youngsters in the two Year Six classes at Ysgol Frongoch were given a special treat when they were given a close-up look at a Formula...
Volvo S60 road test by Steve Rogers
THIS is a tail of amazing good fortune or, as my wife said, absolute stupidity. It all started while loading golf clubs into the boot of the Volvo S60. I needed somewhere to rest my mobile and laid it on the edge of the roof mentally telling myself not to forget it...
Small step for man but a giant leap for care home residents
Care home residents took a giant leap with a madcap celebration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing – by transforming their lift into Apollo 11’s lunar module, Eagle. The wacky out of this world experience at Pendine Park’s Highfield House Care Home in Wrexham...
