Superjumbo wings in TV first
“Race against time where modern technology meets one of the oldest forces on the planet” The full inside story of how the giant wings of the Airbus A380 ‘superjumbo’ make their first ever journey is being revealed for the first time on television. In their lifetime,...
Cash seized from criminals helps youngsters make a splash
Young people will be making a splash thanks to cash seized from crooks. The Colwyn Bay Watersports Sea Squad project has received £2,500 thanks to North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones. The money was given as part of the Your Community, Your Choice...
GB triathlete spinning towards World Championships in new state of the art garden gym
A GB triathlete is getting in tip top shape for the World Championships amid the scenic surroundings of his back garden – courtesy of a new purpose-built gym. Paul Beverley, 48, has a “room with a view” to complete his last push for glory after commissioning Deeside...
Sausage roll power to help charity walk break through £1m barrier
A charity walk is aiming to go out with a bang by breaking through the £1 million barrier for the amount of money it has raised. Preparations are under way for the 13th and final Midnight Walk organised by Nightingale House Hospice in Wrexham. Long-term supporters...
Give more power to people of North Wales after Brexit, says former top civil servant
A former top civil servant says that an elected mayor or a regional assembly are potential solutions to the challenges facing North Wales in the aftermath of the Brexit vote. Lord Michael Bichard, a crossbench peer, will tell a meeting of business leaders in Wrexham...
New “green” police station has upcycled furniture, solar power and rainwater to wash force’s cars
A new eco-friendly police station that’s been kitted out with upcycled furniture and has a host of energy-saving features has been hailed as the greenest in the UK. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones officially opened the new Eastern Command and...
Paul’s Mighty Hike to raise money for cancer charity
A company boss is in training for a marathon trek to raise money for a cancer charity in memory of his mum. Paul Barlow, the chief executive of Wrexham-based online criminal record checks firm Disclosure Services, will be taking part in the 26-mile Mighty Hike around...
Dream comes true for young cellist Elin
A dream came true for a talented young cellist from Anglesey when she had the opportunity to perform with world renowned harpist Catrin Finch. Elin Taylor, 22, duetted with the former royal harpist during a concert for residents, relatives and staff at Pendine Park’s...
Trust fund grant helps charity teach young people life and garden skills
A Denbighshire allotment project by children’s charity Barnardo’s Cymru to help young people stay out of trouble and learn new skills has been backed by a £500,000 charity fund. The Gardening and Allotment Project at Brynhyfryd School, Ruthin, has been run by the...
Bin Laden Porsche and Tiff’s thunder- Marc brings supercars to Saltney
A Porsche which once belonged to the Bin Laden family of Saudi Arabia and an Aussie supercar driven by former Top Gear presenter and racing driver Tiff Needell have been at photoshoots at a Saltney storage park. Lock Stock Self Storage’s River Lane site has been...
