A High-society Edwardian wedding and 19th century family scandal uncovered at Soughton Hall
The great-grandson of the last people to live in a Downton Abbey-style mansion house revisited his family’s former home following an historical appeal from its new owners. Photos of an Edwardian high society wedding, pictures of an appeal court judge and a 19th...
Dream date on the cards for the most unromantic couple
A security officer who bought his wife a smoothing iron on Valentine's Day has inspired a search for North East Wales's most unromantic couple. Bosses at the Eagles Meadow shopping centre in Wrexham where Ian Bostock and his better half, Julia, work are now organising...
Tidal Lagoon report delivers major boost for £7 billion North Wales scheme
A Government review into the role of tidal lagoons has delivered a major boost for a £7 billion energy scheme along the coast of North Wales. The independent review by former Westminster energy minister Charles Hendry will potentially unlock plans by North Wales Tidal...
Work begins on a new residential development in Holyhead
Anwyl Homes has commenced work on a new residential development of 123 homes on an 11 acre site on South Stack Road in Holyhead, Anglesey. Formerly agricultural land, the stunning new build development will be known as Tyddyn Bach and comprise an attractive mix of...
Poetic video plea for patience by ex-carer with dementia
A former care worker who has dementia had people in tears when recited a poem on video as a heartfelt plea for patience for those who have the condition. Gary Weir, 54, has been a resident of the Pendine Park care organisation in Wrexham for five years after falling...
“Scratch and sniff” gas safety leaflet is a hit with tenants
A housing association is using scratch and sniff cards to help warn tenants to be on their guard for leaking gas. Cartrefi Conwy is handing out thousands of gas safety leaflets to tenants, giving realistic whiff of what a gas smells like and at-a-glance advice on...
New pharmacist swaps South Korea for Wrexham
A pharmacist has swapped South Korea for a new job in Wrexham - and is already learning to speak Welsh. Sungdae Kim has been appointed as the branch pharmacist at the Boots store at the Eagles Meadow shopping centre and is slowly getting used to the massive...
Teenage volunteer encourages others to get involved with health service by lending a helping hand
A teenager who gives up his evenings to volunteer at a North Wales hospital is calling on others to get involved. Fazal Khan is a regular visitor to wards at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, thanks to his double role as a Robin Hospital Volunteer, plus working with the...
New signs to tempt North Wales shoppers to support local traders
A scheme to revitalise the Colwyn area is putting up new advertising signs at four business parks to encourage shoppers to support local traders. The initiative in Mochdre is the latest project from the team behind Colwyn Business Improvement District (BID) which...
PCSO tells of family drugs tragedy that inspires him
A police community support officer has spoken movingly about how he was inspired to work with young people after his nephew died of a crack cocaine overdose. Chris Perkins revealed the heartbreaking family tragedy that drove him on when he met Ann Griffith, the Deputy...
