Travel boss Don returns from fact-finding mission to Spain to allay “silly rumours”
A travel boss has just returned from a fact finding mission to the Costa del Sol to allay customers’ fears about holidaying in Spain. According to Don Bircham and his wife, Ruth, who run Wrexham-based Hays Travel North West which has branches across North Wales and...
Audi A8 plug-in hybrid drive by Steve Rogers
It is packed with the sort of wizard technology you would expect to find in a jet fighter with a computer system to match, and thanks to an electric motor Audi's luxury A8 is good to go until 2035. Hybrid cars have been given a five year lease of life after new...
Dazzling dementia-friendly garden is blooming marvellous
Residents are a care organisation are keeping in touch with nature thanks to a dazzling dementia-friendly garden. The vast array of thousands of varieties of flowers and plants at Pendine Park’s 11-acre site in Summerhill Road on the outskirts of Wrexham is providing...
Moving tributes to artist Kevin who inspired stunning mural
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to the “inspiration” behind a stunning new mural at a housing estate who sadly died before it was unveiled. The family of local artist Kevin Stonehouse were guests of honour at a special ceremony at the Tre Cwm estate in Llandudno....
University’s pioneering meditation courses help NHS staff cope with pandemic stress
A pioneering university course in a discipline endorsed by comedian Ruby Wax is celebrating its 20th anniversary this summer – and playing a part in the fight against the pandemic. Bangor University broke new ground when it became the first university in the world to...
Food company driver recruitment plan beats the pingdemic staffing problem
A leading food supply company is ahead of the curve after recruiting 15 drivers as a nationwide shortage made worse by the ‘pingdemic’ hits UK deliveries of fresh food. Many supermarkets and wholesalers have been forced to reduce deliveries or even shut down and big...
Police boss blasts “deplorable” decision to freeze officers’ pay
A police boss has blasted the “deplorable” decision to freeze officers’ pay after they had gone above and beyond the call of duty during the pandemic. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin said the bitterly opposed announcement by Home Secretary...
Nichy gears up for charity fundraiser with radio and TV star Chris Evans
A LOYAL fan of radio star Chris Evans from Gwent is revving up to meet her hero – thanks to a special antique car and a trailer maker. Ifor Williams Trailers came to the rescue after Nichy Williams, from the small village of Ponthir in Torfaen, was chosen to have the...
Eco-friendly financial firm scoops top green award
A fast-growing financial advisory firm from Flintshire that specialises in ethical investments has won a top environmental award. Mold-based Celtic Financial Planning won the micro business award at the inaugural Net Zero Leaders’ Awards for their eco-friendly...
Honda e drive by Steve Rogers
So now we know. Come 2035 and production of petrol and diesel cars will end for good. Jo Public won't be able to buy a new conventional engined car after 2030 and the only exception to electric will be hybrid or plug-in hybrid models which will have a five year grace...
