Curbs on protests undermine civil rights, says police boss
A police boss who describes himself as an “experienced protester” says a report on how protests are policed is one sided, illiberal and undermines civil and political rights. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones is so concerned that he has written to...
World premiere to celebrate music festival’s 50th year
A top music festival established by a royal composer will mark its 50th year with the world premiere of a new work to celebrate its illustrious history. The piece written by Jon Guy will be featured in one of two concerts in May which will be curtain raisers for the...
Bonnie plans for future as Snowdonia’s first ever ice-cream parlour hits 50
A family-owned ice-cream parlour and pizzeria is planning an exciting move into home-made chocolates and wholesale – and a delayed 50th birthday celebration. Bonnie Rowley is the third generation of her family to run the Glaslyn Ice Cream Parlour and Pizzeria in...
New online gallery showcases work of artistic care home residents
Artistic care home residents have spoken of their pride at having their paintings featured in an online exhibition. The showcase at the Pendine Park care organisation features the work of their residents at their homes in Wrexham and Caernarfon and will open on April...
High-flier to High Sheriff and Steve pledges support for mental health
The new High Sheriff of Clwyd has pledged to help support the growing number of people suffering mental health issues during his term of office. Former Airbus UK executive Steve Thomas, from St Asaph, was speaking after making his declarations before magistrate Toby...
Cheesemaker bags top environmental award
Milk from cows reared on the green, green grass of North Wales just got even greener as a leading dairy bagged a top environmental accolade. Pwllheli-based South Caernarfon Creameries has achieved Level Three on the Welsh Green Dragon standard after a year of...
Audi A3 Sportback road test by Steve Rogers
Meet the new Audi A3 plug-in hybrid... every company car drivers dream come true. There are those who say the only people to benefit from hybrid and electric cars are those driving company cars because of the generous tax breaks. I drove a company car for more than 30...
Brave man speaks out about horrific sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of foster dad
A man has bravely told of how he overcame suicidal feelings and years of alcohol misuse after being sexually abused by his foster father at the age of 13. Paul, who is now aged 42, said he owed his life to counsellors at the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre...
Cash boost for 4×4 volunteers who helped snowbound NHS staff
A team of 4x4 volunteers who helped snowbound NHS staff at the beginning of the year are expanding their service across North Wales thanks to a cash boost from a police charity. Charity 4x4 Response Wales are upgrading critical communications equipment and training...
Kind Lilly-Anne’s egg-cellent Easter idea
A KIND-hearted teenager found an egg-cellent way to help make Easter extra special this year for care home residents in Wrexham. Miss Teen Wrexham, Lilly-Anne Gibson, spearheaded a goodwill drive to provide Easter eggs for the residents of the Pendine Park care...
