Cops hailed as “shining example” for way they investigate crimes against the elderly
Inspectors have singled out North Wales Police for praise for the pioneering way it deals with crimes against the elderly. A major report by Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services said they were “impressed” by the new system introduced...
F1 hero Tom inspires pupild at his old school in Denbigh
The remarkable story of Formula 1 hero Tom Pryce is inspiring the pupils at his old school in Denbigh to reach for their dreams. The youngsters in the two Year Six classes at Ysgol Frongoch were given a special treat when they were given a close-up look at a Formula...
Volvo S60 road test by Steve Rogers
THIS is a tail of amazing good fortune or, as my wife said, absolute stupidity. It all started while loading golf clubs into the boot of the Volvo S60. I needed somewhere to rest my mobile and laid it on the edge of the roof mentally telling myself not to forget it...
Small step for man but a giant leap for care home residents
Care home residents took a giant leap with a madcap celebration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing – by transforming their lift into Apollo 11’s lunar module, Eagle. The wacky out of this world experience at Pendine Park’s Highfield House Care Home in Wrexham...
TV boss makes history as first ever Welsh judge for glittering Emmy awards
A TV company boss from North Wales will be rubbing shoulders with superstars from the world of television after being chosen as a judge for the prestigious Emmy awards in New York. Dylan Huws, the managing director of Caernarfon-based Cwmni Da, will be joining the...
Wheelchair basketball star Alex ready to take on the world
A talented young wheelchair basketball star from Deganwy has been called up for the Great Britain Under-22 squad preparing for next year’s European Championships. Alex Wilson, 15, from Deganwy, a student at Ysgol John Bright, in Llandudno, is now training hard at...
Top honour for music festival boss Ann
The artistic director of an international music festival who also led the “world’s oldest boy band” to global fame has been awarded one of Wales’s top honours. Ann Atkinson was presented with the Sir Geraint Evans Award for her “significant contribution to Welsh...
New head appointed for fast-growing North Wales private school
A new head has been appointed at Myddelton College in Denbigh which is the second fastest growing private school in the UK. Andrew Allman, 39, said he was “proud and privileged” to take the helm at the co-educational day and boarding school which was recently hailed...
South Caernarfon Creameries listed for a top rural business award following record sales
THE dairy farming co-operative behind some of Wales’s most innovative and popular cheeses has been shortlisted for a top business award for its contribution to the rural economy. South Caernarfon Creameries has been named as a Rural Business Awards (RBA) finalist in...
Wrexham youngster with rare condition which means he loves to smile and laugh helps to champion summer events raising money for charity which help his family
A WREXHAM youngster with a rare condition which means he loves to smile, laugh and give hugs a lot is helping to champion a series of summer holiday events raising money for a charity centre which is a ‘lifeline’ for his family. Jake Edwards-Owen, 13, and his mum...
