Rising sea levels threaten North Wales road and rail links warn uni experts
Rising sea levels could cut North Wales main A55 road link, wash away railways, swamp holiday resorts and threaten businesses along the coast by the end of this century, according to leading ocean scientists. That’s the warning from two Bangor University academics who...
Hospitality sector frustrated by staff shortages as pent up demand soars
The boss of food distribution company in North Wales is calling for a special dispensation for workers from Europe to come to work in pubs, restaurants and hotels. David Cattrall, the managing director of Harlech Foodservice, believes that they should be exempt from...
Forest of rare trees kept in the dark for major North Wales planting project
One of the rarest and most valuable trees in Europe is among a mini-forest stored in suspended animation and ready to be planted across North East Wales. It’s part of a major native tree-planting programme being carried out by the North Wales Wildlife Trust from their...
Salad days for green-fingered care home residents
Green fingered care home residents at a Wrexham care home are growing their own fruit and veg. Residents at Pendine Park’s Penybryn and Bryn Bella homes have formed their own gardening club and are hoping for a bumper crop despite the wash out of the May weather. The...
Farmers urged to get smart to combat rural crime by beefing up security
A police chief is urging farmers in North Wales to use low-powered smart sensors to combat farm thefts. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin is backing a new scheme to encourage the farming community to tap into wireless technology. The LoRaWAN...
Hugh turns on the style to visit care home in his glamorous 1930s Bentley
A TOUCH of glamour was enjoyed at a care home when a faithful visitor pulled up in the car park in an immaculate Bentley built before the Second World War. Hugh Gray-Morris regularly ventures from his home near Llanddeusant on Anglesey to Pendine Park's Bryn Seiont...
Land Rover Discovery Sport road test by Steve Rogers
So, you would like a new Range Rover but 80 grand is too salty for the pocket. Solution. Troll the second hand market, or maybe there's a better option... buy a new Discovery Sport. This is as close as you can get to the big man without paying the big bucks, although...
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...
