Top divorce lawyer joins leading law firm aiming to double in size
One of the most historic firms of solicitors in North Wales is recruiting key staff as part of ambitious plans to more than double the size of the business. Gamlins Law, who have offices in Rhyl, Denbigh, Ruthin, Abergele, Mold and Holywell, are aiming to increase...
Travel agent team on sponsored walk for baby unit which looked after colleague’s little boy
A MUM whose little boy was very poorly when he was born will be part of a travel agent team doing a 16-mile sponsored walk to raise money for the special care baby unit which looked after him. The four-strong team at Hays Travel in Rhyl will be pounding the pavement...
Kia Sorento road test by Steve Rogers
LOTS of SUVs offer seven seats but often only five are of any real use. Space in the third row can be so tight it's room for a couple of young children so how good to find a car where seven means seven. Take a peak in the back of a Kia Sorento if you don't believe...
Historic twinning agreement writes new chapter in history of two famous castles
Conwy’s iconic castle has undergone the first stage of an historic twinning link with the ancient Himeji Castle in Japan which featured in the James Bond movie, You Only Live Twice. The mayors of the two communities have signed an agreement in the form of an...
“Brilliant” performance by boys’ choir brings tears to the eyes of care home residents
Ten members of an acclaimed boys’ choir delivered a moving mid-summer concert which brought tears to the eyes of staff and elderly residents at a care home. The musical evening organised by The Aloud charity and Care Forum Wales was given a resounding verdict of...
Indian choir brings joy to Nancy, 90
A former Llangollen souvenir shop owner who made it her mission to visit the town’s International Musical Eisteddfod every year was over the moon when one of the most colourful and melodic acts from this year’s event gave a concert at the care home where she now...
Subaru XV road test by Steve Rogers
MY old pal Elwyn posted on Facebook... "I must be getting old. Had a lift in a top of the range Subaru. It may well have been a NASA spacecraft for all I knew." Ex journo is Elwyn so he has a way with words. He drives his trusty but ageing Land Rover Freelander so...
New beeswax wrapping doesn’t have a sting in the tail for the environment
A former teacher who runs a company making skincare products from goats' milk is launching a new eco-friendly food wrapping made from cotton coated with beeswax. Carol Allen, 60, who set up Llanvalley Natural Products eight years ago, will officially unveil the...
New singing star Rachel living the dream after first solo competition success
A supply teacher from Wrexham came within a whisker of winning one of the main prizes at an international festival even though it was her first ever solo competition. Soprano Rachel Marsh, 24, was a runner up in Pendine International Voice of the Future at the...
Care home stars attract bumper crowds at festival
Singing care home residents attracted bumper crowds as they teamed up with renowned choir Only Boys Aloud for a day long workshop at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. The residents of Pendine Park care organisation’s homes in Wrexham, were a star attraction...
