TV firm clinches deal to sell hit children’s show to Brittany
A television production company from Gwynedd has clocked up its first international sales for a hit children’s show about a pair of mischievous twins with magical powers. Caernarfon-based Cwmni Da has sold the first series of the award-winning Deian a Loli to four...
Colourful carnival finale to summer activities for Wrexham charity centre
YOUNG shoppers were transported to the plains of Africa in a colourful finale to summer holiday activities raising money for a Wrexham centre which supports disabled children and their families. Youngsters visiting Eagles Meadow shopping centre in Wrexham made the...
Old and new guard of the Welsh folk scene take centre stage at festival
Two leading lights from the Welsh folk scene will be taking centre stage at the North Wales International Music Festival’s first dedicated folk night for over 10 years. World-renowned trio Awen Celtica will be joined by chamber-folk band VRï for what promises to be an...
Seat Tarraco road test by Steve Rogers
FEAST your eyes on this folks, it's another SUV and a rather smart one at that. This is the new Tarraco from Seat and sits at the top of the Spanish car company's SUV line up alongside the little Arona and mid-sized Ateca. As with most Seat models the name represents...
Artistic youngsters join forces with care home residents to brighten up safety centre
Schoolchildren and care home residents are working hand in hand to produce a major new artwork at an award winning centre designed to keep children and young people safe. It is being created for the DangerPoint life skills activity centre by pupils of Gwersyllt...
Police boss writes to Prime Minister calling for urgent reforms to tackle “national scandal” of needless drug deaths
A police boss is writing to the Prime Minister calling for urgent reforms after alarming new figures showed drugs deaths have reached record levels – with fatalities increasing more quickly in Wales than the rest of the UK. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner...
Great A level day for Ysgol John Bright as Cambridge-bound Ellis leads way
A National eisteddfod winner from Llandudno is heading for Cambridge University this October after a star-studded performance in his A-levels. Ysgol John Bright sixth former Ellis Thomas gained A stars in Music, French and Maths and is off to Downing College Cambridge...
“Camp fire” cuisine inspires new generation of Bear Grylls explorers
A nature-loving duo will be inspiring families to embrace their “inner wildness” and help beat stress with “camp fire” cooking at a top food festival. Forest school and bushcraft experts James and Lea Kendall will be hosting interactive cooking workshops throughout...
Ethical care organisation hailed as an inspiration by London Stock Exchange
A care organisation has been hailed by the London Stock Exchange as one of the most “inspirational” companies in the UK. Pendine Park, which has eight care homes in Wrexham and Caernarfon and employs 800 people, was identified as one of the most dynamic companies in...
Honda CR-V road test by Steve Rogers
CARAVANERS have always loved the Honda CR-V. The SUV offered a huge amount of space and effortless towing but has the Japanese company shot itself in the foot by dropping diesel from the latest model? Honda would say No because diesel sales have fallen off the cliff...
