Llangollen care home hit by £20,000 double whammy
A small family-run care home in Llangollen is being clobbered by a £20,000 double whammy as a result of controversial Budget measures. That’s the additional annual cost the Old Vicarage Care Home will face because of the increase in employers’ National Insurance...
Bakery’s “legendary Welsh Cakes” help attract record number of runners to half marathon
A record number of runners will be taking part in a popular half marathon race as it prepares for a major milestone in its history. For the first time ever well over half the1,800 people taking part in the Village Bakery Half Marathon in Wrexham will be from the city....
Urdd Eisteddfod in Port Talbot is gearing up to be more user-friendly for people with disabilities
Europe’s largest youth festival has pledged to provide more opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy the event. Officials from the Urdd National Eisteddfod, that’s taking place in Port Talbot this year, are taking advantage of a special project designed to...
Innovative gym pod is perfect fit for physical training guru Paul
A clever new concept is proving the perfect fit for a personal trainer as he builds his business. Paul Edwards has designed an innovative gym pod which offers unprecedented privacy and expert support to those who are targeting better health and fitness for 2025. Paul,...
Artist will paint picture live inspired by the music at festival celebrating big birthday
A renowned artist will take inspiration from the music at a concert and paint a new picture live as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of a top festival. The connection between artist Chris Holley and Bangor Music Festival came about during the Covid lockdown...
Where there’s muck there’s brass – Welsh cows could hold key to carbon capture
A ground-breaking project to turn cow muck into the carbon capture fertiliser of the future could give Welsh farmers a much-needed new source of income. The team led by consultant John Owen, of Anglesey-based business consultancy firm Lafan alongside experts at Coleg...
Recycling revolution to create cash boost for North Wales hospice
A “recycling revolution” is underway on Anglesey to give unwanted items a new lease of life and provide a much-needed financial boost for a hospice. St David’s Hospice is working with Menter Môn and the Isle of Anglesey County Council on a brand new initiative,...
Llangollen Eisteddfod gears up to be more user-friendly for people with disabilities
An iconic international festival has pledged to provide more opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy the event. Officials from the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod are taking advantage of a special project designed to gear-up events and...
Celebrity farmer Gareth Wyn Jones gives thumbs up to new “big beast” trailer that’s an international hit
A trailer firm’s new “big beast” is proving to be an international hit. Orders are flooding in from Ifor Williams Trailers’ worldwide distributor network for the livestock trailer which at 16 feet long is the biggest in the popular range. The new triaxle trailer...
North Wales mum and daughter launch shop selling plus size prom dresses after spotting gap in market
A mother and daughter team of entrepreneurs has launched a new shop in North Wales specialising in plus size prom dresses. Wendy Thompson and daughter Robyn, from Ruthin, in Denbighshire, came up with the idea after spotting a gap in the market for glamourous gowns...
