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...
Lawyer suffered PTSD after defending Jack the Ripper-style serial killer
Defending a serial killer who mutilated the bodies of his victims like Jack the Ripper caused a solicitor to have post-traumatic stress disorder and led to a devastating mental health breakdown. Gay slayer Peter Moore stabbed to death four men across North Wales...
Mazda2 road test by Steve Rogers
A friend admiring the Maz2 asked the usual question: Did I like it? I hesitated and then said it was an okay car but I would sooner have a Volkswagen Polo which pleased her because she drives a VW Up. I could also have said Citroen C3, Ford Fiesta or Peugeot 208....
Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are “potential gamechanger” for club, says sponsor
News that two Hollywood stars want to take over Wrexham AFC has been hailed a “potential gamechanger” by the trailer firm that pledged to stick by the club as it battled the massive financial crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic At the unveiling of this season’s kit...
Recycled doves take flight to spread message of hope at care home
A spectacular art installation featuring hundreds of doves made from plastic milk bottles is sending out a message of hope from a care home. They have been crafted by the art class members at the Pendine Park care organisation in Wrexham who also wanted to highlight...
