Solar power and EV chargers drive record sales at Wrexham firm hailed as backbone of local economy
A fast-growing print service specialist company that diversified into renewable energy has been hailed as the “backbone” of the local economy in Wrexham. The praise came from Welsh Government Economy Minister Jeremy Miles during a visit to the Rawson group which has...
Entente cordiale with “significant” investment helps Jones Village Bakery create 65 new jobs
A fast-growing bakery has secured investment for a multi-million pound expansion plan that’s going to create 65 new jobs - with the promise of many more to follow. The first phase will see the Jones Village Bakery installing a new production line to make bread rolls...
Starring role at festival will be bittersweet experience for young piano virtuoso Ellis
A hugely gifted young North Wales pianist has paid tribute to his inspirational late grandmother ahead of his first starring appearance at a top festival. Ellis Thomas, from Penrhyn Bay, will be performing with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales at the North Wales...
Welsh food giant gives air travellers a great taste of Wales at Cardiff Airport
Customers at Cardiff Airport’s VIP 51° executive lounge are enjoying a menu featuring the best of Wales courtesy of a leading Welsh food distribution company. Harlech Foodservice are making two deliveries a week to the airport at Rhoose, near Cardiff, showcasing top...
Hotel boss Nic spearheads major expansion and £2m plan to go green and cut carbon
A hotel boss who started out washing pots in the kitchen is spearheading a major expansion plan and a £2 million plan to cut carbon. Group Operations Manager Nic Rowland, 38, revealed the award-winning hotel group, Everbright Hotel Group, is aiming to increase the...
Law firm’s cakes tempt customers in a good cause
Big-hearted staff at law firm’s new office in Mold sold some tempting cakes at the town market in aid of a popular children’s charity. The tasty selection of cupcakes kindly donated by Gill’s Puddings persuaded plenty of shoppers to part with £1 as they raised over...
Charity auction will be poignant for Anglesey firm celebrating its 40th anniversary in style
The owner of a home improvements company is organising a charity auction in memory of his late father to raise money for two causes close to his heart. The auction at Peninsula in Gaerwen on Anglesey is being staged at an open day to celebrate the firm’s 40th...
Soaring soprano Shimona on top of the world in Llangollen
A gifted soprano from Singapore has been crowned the world’s best young opera singer at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Shimona Rose, 29, outshone competitors from all around the globe to win the prestigious Pendine International Voice of the Future title...
Caring Amy and Sioned qualify as nurses thanks to pioneering scheme
A social care organisation in North Wales has launched a pioneering “grow your own” scheme to tackle the shortage of nurses in the sector. Two members of staff at Pendine Park, which has care homes in Caernarfon and Wrexham, have become the first to successfully...
Multi-national youth band in North Wales “makes the world a better place”
A talented young cornet player will be taking centre stage at a gala concert just seven months after she started playing the instrument. Akusua Asubonteng,12, hasn’t looked back since she joined the Bellevue Community Youth Band in Wrexham along with her 10 year old...
