Being bullied at school inspired artist Dewi Tudur to write and illustrate new children’s book
An artist from North Wales who was repeatedly bullied at school has released a new children’s book inspired by the harrowing experience. Dewey and the Dragonfly by Dewi Tudur will hit bookshop shelves from the end of June after being taken up by a top London...
Care homes in Wales aren’t returning to pre-Covid “open house”, warns social care leader
Care homes in Wales will not be returning to the pre-covid “open house” approach after visiting restrictions were eased by the Welsh Government. That’s the warning from Care Forum Wales chief executive Mary Wimbury who sounded a note of caution saying that all visits...
New recruit Rhiannon helps top North Wales law firm deal with divorce surge
The pandemic lockdown has forced couples together and put a strain on many already rocky relationships as divorces have surged, according to a North Wales family lawyer. Rhiannon Compton has just joined growing law firm Swayne Johnson, who have six offices across...
Staycations boom is good news for Tommy’s camper van conversions
The great British staycation getaway from the pandemic means that business is booming for a North Wales camper van conversion company. Simple Camper Vans, based in Caernarfon, turns conventional vans and SUVs into mobile holiday homes and owner Tommy Chamings has seen...
Thomas, six, has his dragon cake – and eats it
A SCHOOLBOY will be having his cake and eating it after being the lucky winner of a spectacular chocolate dragon. Six-year-old pupil Thomas Povey's name was drawn out of the hat to win the fundraising raffle at Ysgol Penygelli in Coedpoeth near Wrexham. The raffle for...
Bright student Quinn joins academic elite on American scholars scheme
A STAR student will be sharing a virtual classroom with some of the brightest young brains from around the world on a leading American university's summer programme. Quinn Doherty, a year 12 pupil at Ysgol John Bright in Llandudno, has spoken of his pride after...
Vauxhall Mokka road test by Steve Rogers
When my neighbour is round to spy the latest test car before the engine has cooled it must be something tasty. In this case it was the new Vauxhall Mokka and it was the front of the car that caught David's eye. No surprise there, whatever you thought of the styling of...
Pupils can bring their horses with them as top school opens equestrian centre
Horse-mad pupils can now bring their ponies with them to a top North Wales private school after its equestrian centre re-opened this month. The right royal £30,000 renovation comes 15 years after Olympic eventing gold medallist Princess Anne opened the facilities at...
Jo rises to challenge at top bakery
A leading bakery has launched a £3,000-a-year scholarship programme to help raise standards in the food industry. The first recipient of the Jones Village Bakery’s bursary is Jo Flower, 21, a food technology and product development student at Harper Adams University...
Find out why Titanic passengers thought Wrexham Lager was brewed in England
A unique collection of Wrexham Lager memorabilia is to take pride of place in the original home of the iconic brewery – including a poster designed for the ill-fated Titanic cruise liner. Wealth management company Hadlow Edwards lovingly restored and moved into the...
