Seat Leon ST Cupra R launch report by Steve Rogers
HERE is news to send shock waves through the hot hatch world. The Seat Leon Cupra is no more. Fortunately this is one of those good news, bad news stories and the good news is that the sporting arm of Seat has become so successful it is now a brand in its own right. A...
Carl qualifies for world’s biggest competition for disabled carriage drivers
A 41-year-old Carmarthenshire man is riding high after qualifying for the world’s largest competition for para horse carriage driving. Carl Ward, a resident at Pant-Y-Cendy Hall in Abernant, near Carmarthen, will be competing against other carriage drivers from all...
Bakery blasts council for mowing down habitat of endangered butterfly
Bosses and staff an eco-friendly bakery are browned off after their wildflower meadow was mown down by council workers. The eye-catchingly colourful blooms at the Village Bakery on Wrexham Industrial Estate were designed to brighten up the area and help save the...
Wales’ first Youth Commission will help lay down the law
A search has been launched to find young people to take part in a ground-breaking initiative to help draw up a new plan for policing North Wales. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones is looking for a team of 30 aged between 14 and 25 to become members...
£75,000 safety camera investment brings ‘peace of mind’ for drivers at Wrexham distribution firm
A safety-conscious distribution firm has invested £75,000 on fitting five cameras to all its vehicles to eliminate blind spots and help prevent accidents with other road users. The latest investment by Wrexham Industrial Estate-based McCarthy Distribution is believed...
Animal magic is real tonic for care home residents
A care organisation was transformed into a “magical menagerie” when some furry friends dropped in for a spot of animal therapy. Residents at Pendine Park’s Highfield House, Bryn Bella and Cae Bryn care homes were delighted to welcome rabbits, gerbils, chinchillas,...
Wrexham finance firm boss scales Montenegro mountain challenge
A WREXHAM finance firm boss has raised more than £3,500 after taking part in a marathon Montenegro mountain charity challenge. Medwyn Edwards, Joint Founding Director of Hadlow Edwards Wealth Management, completed the three-day, three-peak, 40-mile coastal challenge...
Green deal as Johnstown bowlers land sponsorship with top storage company
A go-ahead crown green bowling club which runs 11 teams across three leagues and is celebrating its silver jubilee this year has landed a sponsorship deal to help fund its junior coaching sessions. Johnstown Bowling Club play in the Wrexham, Oswestry and Market...
New strip for football dads chasing title win thanks to Wrexham IT firm
A GROUP of dads who formed a football team for 'a bit of fun' are targeting another league title win in style thanks to the support of a new IT division at a Wrexham copier firm. Spartan Warriors FC are sponsored by Rawson Digital's new firm, Rawson IT Services, based...
Donkey duo help Peggy and pupils get crafty
A pensioner who ran a donkey sanctuary had a “wonderful surprise” when two special visitors trotted into the care home where she now lives. Peggy Morris, 87, was thrilled when donkeys Jenny and Winnie arrived at Bryn Seiont Newydd, Pendine Park’s centre of excellence...
