Ex-soldier and police boss hail “brilliant” social enterprise
An ex-soldier who has struggled with drug addiction and PTSD is getting his life back on track thanks to a social enterprise that helps vulnerable people. Danny Chard, 33, says his life spiralled out of control after leaving the army when he ended up sleeping rough on...
New Rhyl factory in the frame for £3m sales in first year
A new factory making wooden frames for zero carbon modular homes is aiming for sales topping £3 million in its first year. The unit set up by Creating Enterprise at the former Travis Perkins depot in Cefndy Road, Rhyl, is providing work opportunities for young...
Major multilingual drive launched to attract more overseas visitors to North Wales
A major international campaign has been launched to attract high-spending overseas visitors to North Wales after the easing of Covid restrictions. One of the aims of the multi-lingual drive by North Wales Tourism is ensure that travellers from abroad can enjoy a...
Boost for “guardian angels” of homeless people in Wrexham
A big-hearted truck driver and his small band of helpers have been boosted in their efforts to provide a lifeline for homeless and vulnerable people in Wrexham. Every Wednesday night the group established by Matt Pyne distribute around 30 free meals from the town...
Selfless care worker and model Brigitte opens up on daughter’s mental health struggles to help train health workers
A care worker and model who supported her teenage daughter to overcome acute depression and anxiety is sharing her experiences to help train health professionals treating mental illness. Brigitte Prior, who works as a healthcare assistant at Pendine Park’s Gwern Alyn...
Police boss joins life-saving patrol in Wrexham
A policing chief has joined bobbies on the beat in Wrexham to see how lives are being saved on the streets of North Wales’s biggest town. The Safer Streets project in the town was launched with funding s North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin to make...
Globetrotting midwife teaches the next generation to deliver Welsh babies
A midwife who has helped mums give birth in the frozen Canadian Arctic and the parched heat of the Australian Outback is leading the way in looking after expectant women in Wales. Glasgow-born Sheila Brown worked in Canada’s Arctic Circle and in the stifling heat of...
A chance to channel your inner Bear Grylls at Dee Valley Wellness Week
A chance to channel your inner Bear Grylls with activities like breadmaking over an open fire is part of a Wellbeing Week designed to help people in the Dee Valley chill out after the trials and tribulations of the pandemic. The free six-day event features everything...
Ultra-runner Russell conquers ‘phobia of dark’ to smash 47 peaks record and raise money in memory of tragic mate
An elite mountain runner conquered his phobia of the dark to smash the record in one of the world’s toughest races. Russell Bentley, 40, now holds the overall Winter FKT (Fastest Known Time) in the gruelling Paddy Buckley Round – a punishing challenge set in the...
Top harp festival returns in style after Covid break
The prestigious Wales Harp Festival returns this year after the Covid-19 pandemic forced its cancellation two years ago and into becoming a virtual event in 2021. There will be a live audience at Galeri Caernarfon when it becomes the centre of the harp playing world...
