The summer job that turned into a 41-year career for loyal mum Manon
A mum-of-three who started a summer job at just 16 has no plans to retire – even after racking up an incredible 41 years at the same company. Manon Lloyd Jones, from Four Crosses near Cricieth, has spent more than four decades with Gwynedd-based food distributor...
Audi Q3 drive by Steve Rogers
Gone are the days when SUVs were snapped up as soon as they arrived in the showroom. The boxy high riding sports utility is still dominant but the world is changing and what was flavour of the month last year can quickly become an also ran swamped by sleek new...
Llangollen Eisteddfod launches global search for world’s best young singers
A global search has been launched to find a new international singing star. The prestigious Pendine International Voice of the Future competition will be one of the main highlights of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod which gets underway on Tuesday, July...
“My dad cheated death in pit blast – now I’m singing to keep the miners’ memory alive”
A pensioner whose dad cheated death in the Gresford colliery disaster says it’s “absolutely wonderful” the story is being taken to a wider audience. Gillian Davies, 72, who hails from Wrexham and now lives in Llandudno, is taking part in a new production of an...
Welsh trailer giant shifts gear for electric age – and creates new jobs
An iconic Welsh company is driving into the electric vehicle era with a new generation of lighter, stronger trailers. Clwyd South MS and Welsh Government Transport Minister Ken Skates visited Ifor Williams Trailers to mark the UK launch of the new Tow-Max range that...
The forgotten WWI refugees who found hope in a Welsh chapel – and the pianist bringing their story back to life
An internationally renowned pianist is set to bring a forgotten First World War refugee story back to life in a powerful concert in North Wales. Llŷr Williams, who hails from Pentrebychan near Wrexham, will perform a poignant piece by acclaimed composer Brian Hughes,...
“Nominate your care stars”: Sir Bryn launches hunt for Wales’ hidden heroes
Opera legend Sir Bryn Terfel has issued a rallying call for entries to find unsung social care heroes in Wales. The search is now underway for nominations for the 2026 Wales Care Awards which shine a spotlight on the remarkable staff working in care homes and...
Award-winning Emmanuel brings smiles and songs to Wrexham care home residents
A Wrexham care home worker who brightens the lives of residents by bursting into song and playing dominoes has been honoured with a Smile Award. The award, decided by votes from staff and residents at the Pendine Park care organisation celebrates those who go the...
£30m boom as Harlech Foodservice smashes sales record
Sales at a North Wales food wholesaler have smashed records as the fast-growing family firm revealed a near 20 per cent surge to £30 million in just six months. Cricieth-based Harlech Foodservice, which also has bases in Chester, Carmarthen, Aberbargoed and Telford,...
Himalayan lightbulb moment sparks plan to bring Amazon surplus to struggling Wrexham families
A business leader sprang into action after hearing about plans to redistribute surplus goods from retail giants like Amazon to struggling families in Wrexham. Caroline Platt, the Managing Director of family-run Platts Agriculture in Llay, is leading the push to...
