Celebrating the traditional Welsh “paned” bridges generations in Denbighshire
A project to create eye-catching works of art depicting a welcoming cup of tea has bridged the generations in Denbighshire. The project was launched with pupils from Ysgol Pen Barras in Ruthin and residents at the town’s Llys Awelon extra care housing scheme joining...
Brave Emily overcomes traumatic times to win top award
A courageous carer has fought against devastating loss and life-changing illness to achieve her dream career and be crowned Learner of the Year. Emily Satterthwaite, who works at Pendine Park’s Penybryn care home, has had to overcome years of debilitating health...
Top baker Robin honoured for his “outstanding contribution”
A top baker has been honoured for his “outstanding contribution” to the Welsh food and drink industry. The accolade was bestowed on Robin Jones, who has led the Wrexham-based Jones Village Bakery through a period of spectacular growth, at the Wales Food and Drink...
Families angry over £7,000 a year cross border funding gap for loved ones in North Wales care homes
Angry families say their loved ones are being treated like second class citizens because of a massive cross-border funding gap. They spoke out after learning Denbighshire County Council pays £7,000 a year less per person towards providing care in a care home than...
Denbighshire school choir hits high notes after winning competition to sing at gala concert
Pitch perfect primary pupils are to perform at a gala concert in St Asaph Cathedral after impressing judges with their singing skills. The youngsters at Ysgol Melyd in Meliden near Prestatyn won a county-wide singing competition organised by the Denbighshire Music...
Flagship trailer firm launches paid internship scheme with more than 50 jobs up for grabs
More than 50 jobs are up for grabs at a flagship trailer company that’s running a paid internship scheme over the summer. The positive employment news was revealed during a visit to Ifor Wiliams Trailers by Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth MS who described the...
Actor who made history with first gay kiss on UK TV uses flower power to raise spirits of “friends, family and strangers”
An actor and impresario who made history with British TV’s first gay kiss revealed he grows flowers to unwind from the hectic world of showbiz. Stifyn Parri, who hails from Rhos, near Wrexham, and now lives in St Fagan’s near Cardiff, loves nothing better than...
MG ZS Hybrid+ drive by Steve Rogers
Meet the ZS hybrid, MG’s new compact SUV and the car that caused a bust up with my wife! She is not one to get too wound up about cars, unlike me, her main beef is with touchscreens and how they can distract drivers. She has a point there. But that wasn’t the issue...
Wrexham communities £300K funding boost
Voluntary groups across Wrexham are set for a £300,000 boost to transform local communities. The Wrexham Prosperous Communities Fund, managed by regeneration agency Cadwyn Clwyd and AVOW – the Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham – has already provided...
Housing expert Clifton launches search for volunteers to help improve homes and change the lives of older people
A respected housing expert is on a mission to recruit volunteers to help run an agency that helps older people live independently. Clifton Robinson, the chair of Conwy and Denbighshire Care & Repair, has launched a search for four new management board members to...
