Mazda CX-5 drive by Steve Rogers
Get behind the wheel of Mazda’s big selling SUV and you will either be content or disappointed. Content because it is a traditional car with traditional three dial driver’s binnacle and traditional easy to use heating controls. Then again you might be disappointed at...
Positive chain reaction for young people thanks to new bike scheme
A new scheme has been launched to give young people free use of bikes to help put them on the road to a brighter future. It’s part of a package of measures put together by Gwynedd-based charity, GISDA – which supports vulnerable young people aged between 16 and 25 -...
Denbigh duo taking the high road to defend classic rally title in Scotland
A two-man team of Vale of Clwyd drivers have taken the high road to Scotland with their classic Ford Escort Mark Two in a bid to retain their title in the Historic Car Class at the Argyll Rally. Will Rowlands and Rich Birch took the title on the spectacular Cowal...
Indie rock stars Amber Run join joyous jamboree to celebrate 100 years of music
Global indie rock sensations Amber Run and blues powerhouse Elles Bailey will be among the stars as North Wales gears up for one of its greatest ever festivals. They will be taking to the famous pavilion stage for a “joyous, family-friendly jamboree” as the Llangollen...
Delighted care home residents sing What a Wonderful World
A talented harpist and pianist has helped bring the sound of live music back to a Wrexham care home after more than two years of pandemic restrictions on visiting performers. Bethan Griffiths, of Treuddyn, near Mold, prompted residents of Pendine Park’s Hillbury House...
Gwynedd Council finally pays £44,500 care home fee arrears after High Court bailiff threat
A Gwynedd care home boss who took a council to court over unpaid fee arrears has accused the authority of blocking families from accessing specialist dementia care. Kevin Edwards, owner of Meddyg Care Dementia Homes, issued a High Court writ against Gwynedd Council...
Final call for bathroom baritones, taproom tenors and aspiring altos
A final call has been sent out to bathroom baritones, wannabe sopranos, taproom tenors and aspiring altos from North Wales urging them to bid for a bit of TV stardom. The popular S4C show, Canu gyda fy Arwr, is looking for music-loving dreamers to take part in the new...
Festival’s purple patch will be a Wales first
An international festival is to become the first major event in Wales to provide a special safe chill-out space for people with special and additional needs. This year’s four-day Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is back live again to celebrate its 75th...
Calan’s foot tapping tunes will bring wow factor to North Wales festival
A group of young musicians who give a fresh and vibrant sound to traditional Welsh music will be among the star attractions at a top music festival. Calan will bring their award-winning contemporary and lively approach to the North Wales International Music Festival...
New drive puts North Wales on road to Net Zero future
Business leaders have launched a major campaign to help North Wales reach net zero status. The driving force behind the crusade is the North Wales Mersey Dee Business Council who say an environmentally-responsible approach also makes sound commercial sense. The group...
