Donkey duo help Peggy and pupils get crafty
A pensioner who ran a donkey sanctuary had a “wonderful surprise” when two special visitors trotted into the care home where she now lives. Peggy Morris, 87, was thrilled when donkeys Jenny and Winnie arrived at Bryn Seiont Newydd, Pendine Park’s centre of excellence...
Kia Stinger road test by Steve Rogers
A KIA capable of 170mph. We are having a laugh aren't we? Nope, the Korean company that has won over the Brits with hatchbacks and crossovers has moved into the fast lane with a sports saloon destined to challenge the sporting hierarchy that is BMW, Audi,...
Funeral of Olympic hero Ken Matthews
A date has been arranged for the funeral of Olympic hero Ken Matthews MBE who has died at the age of 84. Mr Matthews, who won the 20k walking race for Great Britain at the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, passed away at Wrexham Maelor Hospital after being taken ill at...
Hats off to head injury victim Cindie after charity helped her back from brink
A victim of depression from Kinmel Bay who suffered terrible head injuries in a desperate suicide attempt is now an ambassador for a charity which helps people with similar life-changing trauma. Cindie Vowles, from Kinmel Bay, is backing Headway and attended a charity...
Magnificent Seven bakers rise to Three Peaks Challenge
A “magnificent seven” bakery staff are taking on an epic challenge to raise money for four charities close to their hearts. The adventurous group from the Village Bakery in Wrexham will be aiming to go from sea level to conquer the highest peaks in England, Scotland...
Charity ball raises more than £30,000 for children with rare disease
A CHARITY ball has raised more than £30,000 to help children with a rare genetic disease. Wrexham businessman Vaughn Rawson, managing director of Rawson Digital, and his wife Joanne, staged the event for the eighth time to help families coping with the rare genetic...
Catrin’s curves are a plus as she snaps up modelling contracts
A hospital worker who once had zero confidence in her own body image is on the way to becoming a catwalk sensation after making it through to the semi-finals of Miss Curvaceous UK. Catrin Stace-Jones, an operating department practitioner at Spire Yale hospital,...
Cash boost for sex abuse centre to cope with huge rise in cases
The number of cases being dealt with by crisis centre that helps victims of sexual abuse has doubled in the past 12 months, it’s been revealed. But, according to the North Wales Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (RASASC), that’s a good thing because it means survivors are...
Hayley gets travel firm sponsorship to become first female to represent Wales at mixed martial arts European Championships
A CARE worker, who will become the first female to represent Wales in a prestigious mixed martial arts (MMA) competition, has had a big sponsorship boost from a fast-growing independent travel firm. Talented amateur fighter Hayley Barraclough, from Gwersyllt, Wrexham,...
Peugeot 508SW launch report by Steve Rogers
With SUV sales still booming is anyone interested in buying an estate car? Peugeot hope so because it has just launched the 508SW estate and a mighty good looking car it is too. The French company has a strong pedigree with estates, my favourite was the eighties 505...
