TV soap actor Emyr takes on new starring role at care home
A popular Welsh TV soap star and singer has taken on a new starring role – at a care home in Caernarfon. Well known actor and S4C favourite Emyr Gibson told how the career move was one of the most surprising of his life, but one about which he has no regrets. He has...
Tragic soldier’s mum deeply touched by stamina sapping charity runs
The mother of a young soldier killed while serving in Afghanistan has told of her pride after ex-forces veterans paid tribute to him during a stamina-sapping fund-raising run. Truck driving instructor Kevin Dandy, who works for McCarthy Distribution in Wrexham, raised...
Bread-loving high flyer Lesley lands dream job at fast-growing Jones Village Bakery
A fast-growing bakery has hired an industry high flyer to turbo charge its ambitious expansion plans. Passionate foodie Lesley Arnot has been appointed as commercial director at the Jones Village Bakery in Wrexham after moving from the world’s biggest bakery company,...
TV presenter Ruth Dodsworth speaks out on abusive ex to urge victims of crime in North Wales to share their experiences
TV weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth has spoken out about her harrowing experience of domestic abuse to urge North Wales victims to take part in a new survey. The broadcaster who works for ITV Wales suffered a campaign of harassment and stalking during her 18-year...
Businesses join the rush to solar as energy prices are set to soar
An award-winning renewable energy company has seen enquiries from businesses soar across North Wales and Merseyside – the area which already has the highest electricity bills in the UK. Vale of Clwyd-based Hafod Renewables, which installs a range of bespoke green...
Kieran gets employment chance on first council housing project for 30 years
An unemployed young man from the Vale of Clwyd has been given the chance to build a career in the world of construction thanks to a partnership between a leading developer and Denbighshire County Council. Kieran Rowlands, 23, is spending three months working with...
Plea to make sure that all social care heroes get £1,000 bonus
A social care leader is calling for an assurance that everybody working in the sector will receive a £1,000 bonus payment – even staff like cooks, care support workers and cleaners. Mario Kreft MBE, the chair of Care Forum Wales, said the extra cash for front line...
Matt’s in the driving seat for new challenge with horse and carriage
A sportsman with cerebal palsy is on course to take on leading athletes in a top competition for horse and carriage driving. Determined Matt Palamarczuk, 36, is being supported in the challenge by his employers at the Pendine Park care organisation in Wrexham where he...
Welcome return for North Wales Food Expo as caterers gear up for busy 2022
One of Wales’s showcase events of the hospitality season is back on the calendar with the return of the Harlech Foodservice Expo in March. Over 70 food and drink producers from international household names to high quality artisans will exhibit at the free event for...
Police boss issues Valentine’s Day warning to lonely hearts
A police boss has issued an urgent warning to lonely men and women in North Wales not to be fooled by heartless scammers. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin spoke out after it was revealed that cruel fraudsters had duped their targets out of...
