Musical premiere to honour the last native Prince of Wales, Owain Glyndŵr
A new work by one of Wales’ most revered composers which tells the story of the death of Owain Glyndŵr will be premiered at this year’s North Wales International Music Festival. Composer Brian Hughes, who lives in Gresford, near Wrexham, has written his haunting...
Cheers! Incredible Bessie celebrates 102nd birthday with glass of sherry
An “incredible” woman who was born during the First World War has celebrated her 102nd birthday – with a glass of her favourite sweet sherry. According to Martha Elizabeth Hughes, known as Bessie, enjoying an occasional tipple and going for regular walks are among the...
Big-hearted fundraisers inspired by Shakin’ Stevens’ campaign
A life-saving piece of equipment has been installed at a community centre after a fundraising drive by members of a club who meet there. The public access defibrillator was unveiled at the Park Way Community Centre in Rhos-on-Sea that’s managed by housing association...
Award for North Wales woman leading fight against child slavery
A dedicated charity worker who plays a vital role in keeping vulnerable children safe from trafficking and exploitation has been honoured by North Wales’s policing chief. Sian Humphreys, who works for Barnardo’s as an Independent Child Trafficking Advocate for Wales,...
Care home art exhibition uncovers rare Welsh nursery rhyme
Residents of a Gwynedd care home are showcasing their artistic talents with a display of their work for visitors – and it has even uncovered a rare Welsh nursery rhyme. The exhibition at Plasgwyn Care Home, near Criccieth, run by the award-winning Cariad Care Homes,...
Community hydro energy project offers homeowners cut price electricity
Homeowners in the Corwen area could save themselves some cash while saving the planet and boosting the local economy. They are being invited to sign up to a community project to take advantage of the energy generated by the town’s very own hydro-electric power plant...
Solicitor hits out at Supreme Court judgement over end-of-life decisions
A North Wales solicitor has hit out at a Supreme Court ruling which means legal permission will no longer be needed to withdraw treatment from patients in permanent vegetative state. The judgment means it will now be easier to withdraw food and liquid to allow such...
Wonders of North East Wales brought to digital life in world first project
The birthplace of Wales's greatest ever footballer, the home of its last prince and its most famous shrine are three of North East Wales's most iconic locations being brought to life in a world first project. A network of Digital Trails accessible to mobile phones and...
Builder’s major care contracts plough £40 million into North Wales economy
An award-winning builder is nearing completion on three state of the art extra-care housing schemes across North Wales which have boosted the regional economy by over £40 million and created more than 150 jobs. Flintshire-based Anwyl Construction have been engaged on...
Stop sending our prisoners to England, says police boss
A police boss has hit out over the number of inmates from North Wales being sent across the border to prison in England when there’s one right on their doorstep. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones says it’s a nonsense that Altcourse Prison in...
