Royalty, pilgrims and slavery – mapping the stately homes of North East Wales
A 16th century Flintshire mansion owned by a descendant of Welsh royalty and once a budget hotel for medieval pilgrims is now part of a ground-breaking £250,000 project to trace over 400 years of the history of North East Wales. A team led by experts from Bangor...
Storage giants Lock Stock deliver a £285K investment in new lorry
Expanding self-storage giant Lock Stock have made a major investment of over a quarter of a million pounds in a brand new delivery lorry. They took delivery of the Scania 450 articulated vehicle from Deeside Truck Services and have now had a special crane fitted by...
Food firm clinches smokin’ £3.5m deal with BBQ restaurant Hickory’s
A food distribution company has clinched a £3.5 million a year deal to supply fast-growing US-style smokehouse and BBQ restaurant group Hickory’s with a sizzling selection of beef, pork and chicken. The announcement was made at Hickory’s newest restaurant, right on...
Strap in for a rough Brexit ride – top economist warns Welsh farmers
Welsh farmers might need to strap in for a rough ride if the UK’s trade negotiations with the European Union (EU) end in no deal, a leading economist has warned. But even if a deal can be struck it’s likely to be weighted in favour of the EU and agriculture will find...
Lockdown storytelling project inspires care home to publish new book
A care home has created a lasting legacy from the coronavirus lockdown by drawing together the life stories of its residents for a poignant new book. The Old Vicarage Care Home in Llangollen hired professional storyteller Fiona Collins as a care worker and activities...
Police boss warns of clamp down on “irresponsible” people who flout lockdown rules in North Wales
A police boss has warned of a clamp down on house parties and pub revellers who flout social distancing rules after four North Wales counties went into local lockdown. The region’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Arfon Jones, said it was vitally important that...
Kia Sportage road test by Steve Rogers
For months I have been praising the economy of small petrol engines. Well, I hit a brick wall with the Kia Sportage. Kia has been developing new engines to meet the latest emission demands and, like many other manufacturers, has built a small engine with a lot of...
Police boss calls for investigation into allegations of “discrimination” against Welsh speaking prisoners
A police boss is calling for an investigation into “worrying reports” of discrimination against Welsh speaking prisoners from across North Wales. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner, Arfon Jones, will be writing a letter to Nick Leader, the Governor of HMP...
Army of wellbeing champions created to support North Wales firms through Covid-19 crisis
A PIONEERING social enterprise is creating an army of Wellbeing Champions within businesses to support staff through the COVID-19 crisis. The project launched by RCS was originally piloted before the pandemic hit, but it’s now been adapted and moved online, along with...
Binge-watching music fan says virtual festival was more entertaining than Strictly Come Dancing
A top music festival reached a global audience after going virtual. The North Wales International Music Festival moved online for the first time in its 49 year history as a result of the coronavirus crisis. The decision proved a big hit with the audience who tuned in...
