Football club floodlights shine a path for £60K windfarm community funding
An ambitious football club has kicked off an appeal to community groups to apply for funding with a total of £60,000 available. Ruthin Town are preparing for the new season after completing a major upgrade of their facilities including an impressive new floodlighting...
There were tears of joy as daughter heard her father sing Calon Lȃn
A musician in residence at a care organisation has been hailed as a “Covid heroine” for keeping the residents singing throughout the pandemic. Nia Davies Williams, 49, has been conducting daily singing sessions to raise the spirits at Pendine Park’s Bryn Seiont Newydd...
Police boss champions high tech crackdown on crime
A police boss will be playing a key role in using technology to fight crime across the UK. The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners is tapping into the expertise of the tech savvy North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner, Andy Dunbobbin. They have elected...
Pupils hoping for jam tomorrow at school fighting for its future
BUDDING entrepreneurs from a small primary school that’s fighting for its survival have earned national acclaim after cooking up a treat. Parents and governors at Ysgol Llannefydd, in Conwy, have launched a campaign to attract new pupils from nearby communities to...
New car park system drives up funds for mental health charity
A mental health charity will receive a major cash boost thanks to a revolutionary car park payment system at a shopping centre. North East Wales Mind will be getting a cut every time somebody uses the new Hozah: Autopay method at Eagles Meadow in Wrexham after it goes...
Vibrant village football club can enjoy their £96K all-weather pitch at last
Lockdown is unlocking and a vibrant North Wales village football club is celebrating its 20th anniversary with almost 200 players from aged from four to 60 training and playing again every week. It means that Kinmel Bay Football Club, based at the village Leisure...
Inspectors’ report is another milestone on way to becoming a “truly exceptional school”
The “inspirational leadership” of a headteacher has transformed the fortunes of a high school. Ann Webb was singled out for praise by school inspectors from Estyn for galvanising teachers and pupils at Ysgol John Bright in Llandudno. According to Mrs Webb, the report...
Vulnerable people at risk due to growing number of care workers self-isolating
The increasing number of care workers self-isolating is potentially more of a danger to vulnerable people in Wales than the Covid-19 virus, a social care leader has warned. According to Keri Llewellyn, the vice chair of Care Forum Wales, they were getting reports of...
Bellevue FC makes the world a better place – just ask Nathan and the rest of the magical rainbow team
A former offender is kicking on in life after finding redemption with the “most diverse football club in the world”. Joining the remarkable rainbow combination of players at Bellevue FC in Wrexham has totally transformed the prospects of Nathan Hauton, 28. He told the...
Sergeant Major Sheila still on a mission to clean up after 30 years
A DEDICATED housekeeping manager has no plans to retire as she celebrates her 30th anniversary with a leading care organisation – but it very nearly didn’t last. Sheila George has been with Pendine Park since joining in 1991 in a relief domestic role, quickly becoming...
