£12m revamp gives older residents somewhere new to call home
A £12.2 million transformation of a Denbighshire extra care housing complex has officially opened, offering older residents independence and comfort in a vibrant community setting. The upgraded Llys Awelon scheme in Ruthin, owned and managed by the Grŵp Cynefin...
Opera remembering Gresford Colliery disaster shortlisted for prestigious Ivor Novello Award
An opera marking the 90th anniversary of Gresford Colliery disaster has been shortlisted for one of the most prestigious prizes in British music – an Ivor Novello award. The moving one-act work, Gresford – Up from Underground, tells the story of the 1934 mining...
Suzuki e Vitara launch drive
The name is familiar, very familiar, but this is a Suzuki Vitara unlike anything that has gone before. Vitara has been the cornerstone of Suzuki for the best part of four decades, but this is not just a model update. It is new from the ground up, built on a purpose...
North Wales scientist launches Desire Code maze to transform how to influence people
A North Wales behavioural scientist has unveiled a pioneering new exhibition she believes could revolutionise how businesses and public services influence people. Trailblazer Denise Hampson, author of a critically acclaimed book called The Desire Code, has launched...
Special needs school boosted by law firm donation
A thriving special needs school in Chester has splashed out on much-needed equipment for its pupils thanks to a generous donation from a fast-growing local law firm. Dorin Park School, in Upton, caters for young people aged from four to 19 from across Cheshire West,...
Seriously ill care home residents “penalised” as funding slashed by £5,000
Health bosses in North Wales have been blasted for a “travesty” that cuts funding by more than £5,000 a year for care home residents receiving complex nursing care. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is paying less for patients in Conwy who need the most complex...
World-class violinist to revive “forgotten” Welsh composer in special concert
A world-renowned violinist is returning to North Wales to help bring the music of an “unjustly neglected” Welsh composer back to life. Madeleine Mitchell, who has performed in more than 50 countries, will take centre stage with Wrexham Symphony Orchestra at 2.30pm on...
Award-winning gardener Mark uses bargain finds to transform courtyard for just a few hundred pounds
A gardener from the Llangollen area has scooped a hat-trick of awards after transforming his once-neglected courtyard into a stunning Italian-inspired haven – on a shoestring budget. Mark Jones, 42, who works as deputy head gardener at the Pendine Park care...
Minister hails “life-changing” North Wales music cooperative giving every child a chance to play
A Welsh Government minister has praised a pioneering North Wales music scheme that’s transformed access to music lessons for thousands of children. Culture Minister Jack Sargeant visited Ysgol Esgob in St Asaph to mark the 10th anniversary of the North Wales Music...
New jobs and training hub launched in Llangollen thanks to £500,000 boost
A £500,000 lottery grant will fund a new community hub in Llangollen to help people in the Dee Valley find work, skills and training. Corwen-based social enterprise South Denbighshire Community Partnership will take over the town library one day a week to launch a new...
