They’re dancing in the aisles at dementia-friendly screenings
A dementia-friendly screening of hit film The Greatest Showman was made extra special when Welsh National Opera singers enticed the cinema audience to its feet and a local school choir delivered stunning renditions of the movie’s biggest numbers. “It was fantastic, I...
X-Factor star will wow audience at school graduation
An X Factor contestant who has written songs for Atomic Kitten and backed legendary US rock royalty Steely Dan will be entertaining the audience at a Llandudno school’s graduation day this month. Steve McElroy is the IT Director at Ysgol John Bright but the gifted...
Scientist on mission to create perfect gin with new solar-powered distillery
A scientist is on a mission to create the perfect gin after setting up his new solar-powered distillery in time for a top food festival this autumn. Former university lecturer Kevin Flower will be unveiling the special edition gin at the popular Llangollen Food...
£50,000 appeal fund to remember F1 race ace Tom Pryce and inspire future generations
A £50,000 appeal fund has been set up to erect a statue in memory of the Formula 1 ace Tom Pryce in his hometown of Denbigh. The official launch was timed to coincide with what would have been the local hero’s 70th birthday (Tuesday, June 11) and just weeks following...
Horsebox converted into UK’s first mobile milk vending machine
A horsebox made by Europe’s largest trailer maker has been converted into the UK’s first mobile vending machine selling fresh milk and cheese in rural communities. With doorstep deliveries largely a thing of the past, he innovative idea has been developed at...
Tributes to Olympic hero Ken Matthews who has passed away aged 84
Tributes have been paid to Olympic hero Ken Matthews MBE who has died at the age of 84. Mr Matthews, who won the 20k walking race for Great Britain at the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, passed away on Sunday at Wrexham Maelor Hospital after being taken ill on Saturday...
I’ll smash the idea of a North-South divide
Economy Minister Ken Skates is pledging to answer critics who say there’s a North-South divide in investment and funding to support businesses. Mr Skates, who is also the AM for Clwyd South, will tell business leaders in Wrexham that he will guarantee that North Wales...
Pioneering care home course gives Lucy a massive boost
A teenager with Asperger’s Syndrome was among a group of young people being helped into the world of work thanks to a pioneering partnership between the Prince’s Trust and a care organisation. Lucy Williams, 18, from Minera, was one of four candidates to complete the...
New sports schemes tackles menace of drugs gangs
A programme to give disadvantaged young people in Flintshire the chance to play sport has received a £10,000 boost from a special fund of cash confiscated from criminals in North Wales. The grant is to combat the threat of County Lines in Flintshire which sees...
Bakery harnesses the power of the sun for a greener future
An expanding Denbighshire bakery is doubling up to harness the power of the sun as part of a planned move to a more eco-friendly future. Henllan Bakery now runs two bakeries on Denbigh’s Colomendy Industrial Estate, one for bread and one for cakes, and both now have...
