Wales’ first Youth Commission will help lay down the law
A search has been launched to find young people to take part in a ground-breaking initiative to help draw up a new plan for policing North Wales. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones is looking for a team of 30 aged between 14 and 25 to become members...
£75,000 safety camera investment brings ‘peace of mind’ for drivers at Wrexham distribution firm
A safety-conscious distribution firm has invested £75,000 on fitting five cameras to all its vehicles to eliminate blind spots and help prevent accidents with other road users. The latest investment by Wrexham Industrial Estate-based McCarthy Distribution is believed...
Animal magic is real tonic for care home residents
A care organisation was transformed into a “magical menagerie” when some furry friends dropped in for a spot of animal therapy. Residents at Pendine Park’s Highfield House, Bryn Bella and Cae Bryn care homes were delighted to welcome rabbits, gerbils, chinchillas,...
Wrexham finance firm boss scales Montenegro mountain challenge
A WREXHAM finance firm boss has raised more than £3,500 after taking part in a marathon Montenegro mountain charity challenge. Medwyn Edwards, Joint Founding Director of Hadlow Edwards Wealth Management, completed the three-day, three-peak, 40-mile coastal challenge...
Green deal as Johnstown bowlers land sponsorship with top storage company
A go-ahead crown green bowling club which runs 11 teams across three leagues and is celebrating its silver jubilee this year has landed a sponsorship deal to help fund its junior coaching sessions. Johnstown Bowling Club play in the Wrexham, Oswestry and Market...
New strip for football dads chasing title win thanks to Wrexham IT firm
A GROUP of dads who formed a football team for 'a bit of fun' are targeting another league title win in style thanks to the support of a new IT division at a Wrexham copier firm. Spartan Warriors FC are sponsored by Rawson Digital's new firm, Rawson IT Services, based...
Donkey duo help Peggy and pupils get crafty
A pensioner who ran a donkey sanctuary had a “wonderful surprise” when two special visitors trotted into the care home where she now lives. Peggy Morris, 87, was thrilled when donkeys Jenny and Winnie arrived at Bryn Seiont Newydd, Pendine Park’s centre of excellence...
Kia Stinger road test by Steve Rogers
A KIA capable of 170mph. We are having a laugh aren't we? Nope, the Korean company that has won over the Brits with hatchbacks and crossovers has moved into the fast lane with a sports saloon destined to challenge the sporting hierarchy that is BMW, Audi,...
Funeral of Olympic hero Ken Matthews
A date has been arranged for the funeral of Olympic hero Ken Matthews MBE who has died at the age of 84. Mr Matthews, who won the 20k walking race for Great Britain at the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, passed away at Wrexham Maelor Hospital after being taken ill at...
Hats off to head injury victim Cindie after charity helped her back from brink
A victim of depression from Kinmel Bay who suffered terrible head injuries in a desperate suicide attempt is now an ambassador for a charity which helps people with similar life-changing trauma. Cindie Vowles, from Kinmel Bay, is backing Headway and attended a charity...
