Royle seal of approval for cancer survivor’s death defying stunts
A brave cancer survivor who’s planning a series of death defying fundraising stunts has been given the “Royle seal of approval”. Top comedy actor Ricky Tomlinson has recorded a video urging people to support Ali Alcock as she takes on a magnificent seven challenges in...
Concert will be showcase for musical stars of future
Four aspiring conductors and an up-and-coming opera singer will be showcasing their burgeoning talent at a major orchestral concert in North Wales. The Classical Masterpieces concert at St Asaph Cathedral at 7.30pm on Friday, June 10, is being organised by the...
Business leaders warn North Wales economy “at risk” without promised train services
A group of influential business leaders are calling for direct train services between North Wales and London to be reinstated in full as a matter of urgency. The plea came from the North Wales Mersey Dee Business Council along with some of the biggest names in the...
Find out why gigantic triangle has popped up on Denbigh hillside
A giant triangle that’s the height of 36 double decker buses stacked on top of each other has appeared on a hillside overlooking Denbigh. The massive structure in the shape of the famous Urdd logo has created a huge stir on social media and has been designed to flag...
Mega prize attracts world’s best young singers to Wales
Twenty four of the world’s best young singers will be vying for a prestigious international prize at a top festival in Wales. Competitors from as far afield as China, America, Spain, Latvia and Estonia will be battling for the title of Pendine International Voice of...
Welsh council issued with High Court Writ to recover unpaid care home fees
A Welsh council has been issued with a High Court Writ to recover care fee arrears it owes to a specialist dementia home. Meddyg Care Dementia Homes took unprecedented action against Gwynedd Council after it ignored a judgement made by Northampton Small Claims Court...
Green-fingered gardeners just got even greener with £10K community grant
The green fingers of gardeners from a village near Wrexham just got even greener after installing a renewable energy system to help power their allotments – and boil the kettle. The Holt Community Gardeners have a solar panel and are installing a wind turbine, both...
Kind-hearted family firm flies flag for Wales
A big-hearted animal bedding company from Wrexham who gave all its staff a £1,000 Covid bonus is vying for the title of the UK’s best family firm. Fast-growing Platts Agriculture will be flying the flag for Wales at the Federation of Small Businesses Awards when it...
North Wales TV company leads £650,000 global co-production
A North Wales TV company is going global with a new big budget show that busts the myth that rain is shaped like teardrops. Caernarfon-based Cwmni Da led an international consortium to make the three-part series which takes an in depth look at how rain has affected...
“I must be loopy!” Daredevil Ali conquers fear of heights in aid of cancer charity
A daredevil social worker who’s terrified of heights is taking on a magnificent seven charity challenges – including a skydive and looping the loop while wing-walking. Brave Ali Alcock, from Corwen, is aiming to conquer her fears in aid of the Macmillan cancer charity...
