Giving prescribed heroin to problematic users can save lives and cut crime, says police boss
A police boss is calling for a pilot scheme to be set up in North Wales to give prescribed heroin to drug addicts as part of a pioneering treatment programme. According to the region’s police and crime commissioner, Arfon Jones, the introduction of Heroin Assisted...
Sicilan cook Marina ditches plastic packaging for new range of meals
A Sicilian cook from is ditching plastic packaging to launch a new range of classic Italian meals contained in reusable pottery dishes. Marina Midolo, 51, will be unveiling her authentic lasagne made with homemade pasta at Llangollen Food Festival on Saturday and...
Rush of orders for zero carbon homes
A company that makes revolutionary modular homes has got off to a flying start after clinching orders for 62 of its zero carbon properties – including some of Anglesey’s first council houses for decades. The news was revealed during the official opening of the factory...
Wrexham care home residents spellbound by American choirs
A couple of hours after thrilling the audience at an international festival youngsters from two American award-winning choirs wowed a group of care home residents with a “spellbinding” performance. The junior and youth sections of the Colombian Children's Choirs from...
“Uniquely talented” soprano Erin is the voice of the future
A ‘uniquely talented’ young soprano won one of the main prizes at an international festival – just 24 hours after tending the sheep on the family farm. Erin Rossington, 23, from Llanfairtalhaiarn near Abergele, was crowned as the Pendine International Voice of the...
Schoolkids sing and clap along to the global beat
Youngsters from a host of schools teamed up with care home residents to sing to a global beat at the 2019 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. The award-winning Pendine Park care organisation was hosting a morning of musical workshops as part of the...
Seat Leon ST Cupra R launch report by Steve Rogers
HERE is news to send shock waves through the hot hatch world. The Seat Leon Cupra is no more. Fortunately this is one of those good news, bad news stories and the good news is that the sporting arm of Seat has become so successful it is now a brand in its own right. A...
Carl qualifies for world’s biggest competition for disabled carriage drivers
A 41-year-old Carmarthenshire man is riding high after qualifying for the world’s largest competition for para horse carriage driving. Carl Ward, a resident at Pant-Y-Cendy Hall in Abernant, near Carmarthen, will be competing against other carriage drivers from all...
Bakery blasts council for mowing down habitat of endangered butterfly
Bosses and staff an eco-friendly bakery are browned off after their wildflower meadow was mown down by council workers. The eye-catchingly colourful blooms at the Village Bakery on Wrexham Industrial Estate were designed to brighten up the area and help save the...
Wales’ first Youth Commission will help lay down the law
A search has been launched to find young people to take part in a ground-breaking initiative to help draw up a new plan for policing North Wales. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones is looking for a team of 30 aged between 14 and 25 to become members...
