Cash boost for charity which rescues greyhounds from the food shops of China
A charity that rescues racing greyhounds which could be destined for the food shops of China has been backed by a £500,000 fund run by a leading North Wales law firm. Flintshire-based Almost Home Dog Rescue take dogs of all breeds but have increasingly found...
Wrexham fan Kyle in seventh heaven after being chosen to launch away kit
A lifelong fan of Wrexham AFC was in “seventh heaven” after being chosen to help officially launch his beloved team’s new away kit. Kyle Jones, 29, works as a programmer at Ifor Williams Trailers who are the club’s main front of shirt sponsors and was thrilled to be...
Daring duo’s skydive to raise money for children’s hospice
Two daredevil workmates have taken “a leap of faith” in aid of a children’s hospice charity. Nick Mayer and Molly Cadle, who work as client administrators at criminal record checks company Disclosure Services in Wrexham, both did a tandem skydive to raise money for...
Trout farm with “007” fame unveils tasty new treat at Llangollen Food Festival
A trout farm and smokehouse whose delicacies once tickled the taste buds of James Bond has lined up a legendary new treat for visitors to a top food festival. Chirk Trout Farm Shop and Smokery, which has supplied smoked trout to the Orient Express among other...
New scheme launched to combat teen crime wave in Rhyl
A ground-breaking new scheme has been launched to help young people in Rhyl stay out of trouble after a mini crime wave in the town. The Stand Against Violence Initiative – SAVI – has brought together police, other local organisations and charities in a project aimed...
Young shoppers dance to African beat while raising money for centre which helps disabled children
YOUNG shoppers danced to an African beat when they took part in free workshops while helping to raise money for a charity centre which supports disabled young people and their families. The high energy dance display marked the start of a series of special activities...
Cash seized from crooks provides safe meeting place for young LGBT+ people
A YOUTH club which provides a safe meeting place for young LGBT+ people to feel comfortable and happy has received a boost - thanks to cash confiscated from crooks. Gwynedd-based charity GISDA, which supports young people from across the county as well as other parts...
Title-winning rugby team take to field in style thanks to Wrexham finance firm’s £2,000 boost
A TITLE-WINNING rugby team will take to the field in style when they kick off next season in a higher division thanks to a Wrexham finance firm's £2,000 sponsorship boost. Chester RUFC 3rd XV will finally be competing in their very own kit for the first time after...
Young piano virtuoso Luke stars at top music festival
An internationally acclaimed young piano virtuoso from Wrexham will raise the curtain at a top music festival. Luke Jones, 23, will star alongside the Only Boys Aloud choir at the opening concert of the North Wales International Music Festival on Saturday, September...
Headteacher vows to give pupils “the best possible life chances”
A headteacher has been hailed as a “fantastic leader” for the way she is driving up standards at the school. Ann Webb says she is determined to ensure all the pupils at Ysgol John Bright in Llandudno have the “best possible life chances” whatever they choose to do...
