Steve Rogers previews Suzuki’s first electric car
All wheel drive is alive and well at Suzuki and there are no plans to change direction. On the 55th anniversary of the first 4x4 to arrive in the UK Suzuki has revealed its first battery electric car will have Allgrip technology. Fittingly it will take the Vitara...
Talented teacher Elin wins scholarship in memory of music legend Leah Owen
A Denbighshire teacher with a talent for composing has won a scholarship set up in memory of a much-loved Welsh music legend. Elin Rhys Owen, a teacher at Welsh medium primary school Ysgol Pen Barras in Ruthin, was “extremely moved” to have been chosen as the...
Welsh food supplier grows with takeover of fruit and veg firm
An award-winning Welsh food supplier is adding new lines to its offer after taking over a thriving fruit and veg wholesaler. Harlech Foodservice, crowned Food Wholesaler of the Year by The Caterer magazine this year, has guaranteed the jobs of the 25 staff at Oren...
Ex-marathon man John, 91, takes on new challenge for double birthday at care home
A 91 year old athlete who has run the London Marathon twice took on a new challenge to celebrate two major milestones at the care home where he now lives. John Carson, a former member of the Eryri Harriers running club, volunteered to do a couple of laps around...
Tasty treats transport opera star Pavarotti’s widow back in time
The widow of opera maestro Luciano Pavarotti was taken back time by a tasty treat which brought back memories of her first visit to Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Nicoletta Mantovani was served with a delicious white chocolate and strawberry dessert at a...
Nissan X-Trail e-4ORCE drive by Steve Rogers
What about this for a smart way of driving on electric? There’s a petrol engine but it does not drive the wheels. Starting to think I’m talking nonsense? Don’t blame you. The e-4ORCE is Nissan’s novel name for electric four wheel drive but the engine’s job is to...
TV company’s new boss aims for growth with key hires and harnessing power of AI
A North Wales TV company is looking to make two key appointments and harness the power of artificial intelligence as part of ambitious growth plans. Caernarfon-based Cwmni Da is restructuring the senior management team following the departure of managing director...
Dream comes true for tenor crowned world’s best by widow of opera star Luciano Pavarotti
A talented tenor who grew up idolising opera great Luciano Pavarotti has been crowned the world’s best young singer by the late maestro’s widow. Andrew Henley, 34, said winning the Pendine International Voice of the Future competition at Llangollen International...
Music and maracas bridge the generations with sing-song at Llangollen Eisteddfod
More than 600 schoolchildren from across North Wales and Cheshire joined care home residents for a sing-song at Llangollen International Eisteddfod. The musical dementia workshops on the Maes were organised by the arts loving Pendine Park care organisation who are...
Archdruid Mererid is looking forward to some festival “magic” in St Asaph
Wales’s top bard will be reading an “uplifting poem” she wrote to cheer people up during Covid at a music festival Mererid Hopwood, the Archdruid of Wales, will be among the star attractions of the fringe events at the North Wales International Music Festival in St...
