Vintage songstress brews up the glamour at North Wales’ own ‘Downton Abbey’
An award-winning vintage singer who left her waitressing job to follow her dreams is bringing her authentic blend of jazz and blues to North Wales’ own ‘Downton Abbey’. Talented vocalist and vintage pin-up Bexi Owen, who has performed throughout the UK and Europe,...
School trailer rap is out of this world
A trailer firm was centre stage at a school's Christmas concert with a special rap which may herald a new product line for them - making rockets! Pupils at Ysgol Bro Dyfrdwy, in Cynwyd, near Corwen, hip hopped to it to celebrate Ifor Williams Trailers who have a...
Put aside prejudice to improve health of NHS and ease patient gridlock
A social care leader is calling for the authorities to put prejudice about the private sector in to one side to solve the crisis facing the NHS this winter. Mario Kreft MBE, the Chair of Care Forum Wales, stressed the need for everybody to work in partnership...
Watersports challenge for Abergele teenagers
Teenagers at a North Wales school are rising to a challenge involving watersports Nearly 100 learners from Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan in Abergele have sampled wind surfing plus catamaran and dinghy sailing, with many completing courses as part of their Duke of Edinburgh...
Bright outlook for impressive new super school powered by the sun
The power of the sun is helping keep over 900 pupils of a £30 million new super school warm as toast as the first frosts of winter bite – and saving £10,000 a year on electricity bills. North Wales ‘green’ energy specialists Hafod Renewables fitted 250 solar panels on...
New Turkish restaurant serves up feast of 10 local jobs – with more for dessert
A new Turkish restaurant has served up 10 new jobs after opening at a Wrexham shopping centre - with the possibility of another eight on the way. The taste of exotic cuisine from the country where East meets West is now on offer at Eagles Meadow at the Turquoise...
Caring runs in the family as Alisha follows in nan’s footsteps
A Wrexham teenager is following in her nan’s footsteps after gaining a job at the care home where she used to work. Alisha Bagnall, 17, of Little Acton, is one of three young recruits to join the staff at Hillbury House residential home, Wrexham, after they impressed...
Business grant sparks Bodfari firm’s firewood expansion
A woodland management business which has tripled in size over the past six years is proving it is a cut above the rest with the rapid growth of its firewood enterprise – thanks to a council grant. Denbigh-based Bodfari Environmental has seen turnover increase by 300...
Former rugby player on the ball at awards ceremony
A former rugby player’s prowess off the field in the care sector has led to him being a winner again. Dedicated Luke Jenkins, 27, a married father-of-three, was recognised at the finals of the prestigious Wales Care Awards. He won silver after being shortlisted for...
Pioneering project bridges the generation gap in Caernarfon
A pioneering craft project is helping bridge the generation gap between residents of a Caernarfon care home and a local primary school children. Pupils from Ysgol yr Hendre visited Bryn Seiont Newydd so they could work alongside the people living there to make tea...
