Don’t fall prey to cruel fraudsters like my 87-year-old Taid, says victim centre boss
The boss of a centre that supports crime victims from across North Wales has warned elderly people to be on their guard against fraudsters after her 87-year-old grandfather fell prey to a smooth-talking conman. Sioned Jacobsen, the Operations Manager at the North...
Trailer firm creates 30 jobs with new welding academy
A trailer firm has created 30 new jobs after setting up a new academy to train welders. The training school at Ifor Williams Trailers was officially opened by Clwyd South AM Ken Skates, who is also the Welsh Government’s Economy and Transport Minister. The company...
Cheesemakers at South Caernarfon Creameries launch campaign to support people in North Wales with dementia
CHEESEMAKERS at Wales’s oldest dairy co-operative South Caernarfon Creameries have launched a campaign to support people with dementia in their community. Staff based at the co-operative’s headquarters at Chwilog near Pwllheli have undergone training from experts at...
National award double for Vale of Clwyd green energy company
A Denbighshire renewable energy company has won a prestigious green energy award at a major national awards ceremony for the second year running. Hafod Renewables, from Denbigh, has once again been named Wales’s top Renewable Heating Initiative (RHI) Installer of the...
Barnstorming performance of Broadway hit Guys and Dolls
More than 100 talented high school pupils put on a barnstorming performance of Broadway classic Guys and Dolls. The high energy production by the students and staff of Ysgol John Bright in Llandudno celebrated 10 years of shows on the stage at the prestigious Venue...
Merger adds up to expansion for North Wales accountants
One of the region’s best-known accountancy firms is expanding and merging with a practice in Chester. According to Coxeys, which has offices in Wrexham and Saltney, the city’s branch of the Hall Livesey Brown group is the “perfect fit” for their ambitious growth...
Painting policeman swaps handcuffs for paintbrushes to launch new art business from bottom of his garden
A retired police officer who patrolled the streets or more than 25 years has swapped his handcuffs for paintbrushes to set up a new business teaching people how to paint, from his back garden. Former bobby David Wiles has found a new lease of life after creating his...
Dedicated charity fundraiser is officially appointed High Sheriff of Clwyd
A DEDICATED charity fundraiser has been officially appointed as the new High Sheriff of Clwyd and pledged to be an ambassador for good causes. Stephanie Catherall took over the independent, non-political Royal role during a ceremony at St Deiniol’s Church in Hawarden....
Firm’s new £3m HQ and warehouse is “major vote of confidence” in Wrexham
The official opening of a new £3 million headquarters and warehouse of a distribution firm is a “major vote of confidence” in Wrexham, according to the town’s AM. Lesley Griffiths, who is also the Welsh Government’s Minister for the Environment, Energy and Rural...
Housing association teams up with fire service on life-saving campaign
A major campaign has been launched urging people living in Llandudno to report potential fire risks like hoarding. Housing association Cartrefi Conwy has joined forces with the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service to get the message out to residents about reducing the...
