North Wales port’s gift of a fire engine will save lives in war-torn Ukraine
An aid worker who survived a devastating missile attack in Ukraine says the donation of a fire engine to his charity by a North Wales business will save lives. Karol Swiacki, who is founder of Bournemouth-based charity Ukraine Relief, headed to Flintshire for the...
Denbighshire firms urged to bid for funding from £1m pot
Businesses in Denbighshire are being urged to bid for a slice of a massive £1 million fund that’s just gone live. It’s a second helping of the Prosperous Denbighshire Business Fund being distributed by regeneration agency Cadwyn Clwyd and follows an initial fund worth...
Pavarotti’s widow “deeply honoured” to award prizes at Llangollen Eisteddfod which inspired his dream
The widow of superstar tenor Luciano Pavarotti is making an emotional visit to Llangollen International Eisteddfod which inspired his stellar career. Nicoletta Mantovani says she’s “deeply honoured” to be presenting a trophy to the winner of a competition to find an...
Final call to talented young musicians in Wales to bid for top title
A final call out has gone out to talented young musicians in Wales to bid for a prestigious title and cash prizes of £4,000. Royal composer Paul Mealor says the Pendine Young Musician of Wales competition at the North Wales International Music Festival could provide a...
Welsh Whisperer set to make a big noise at Ruthin Festival’s iconic Top of Town event
A Welsh TV music star will be one of the headline acts when thousands gather for the traditional climax of this year’s Gwyl Rhuthun/Ruthin Festival in July. The Welsh Whisperer, Andrew Walton, will join an impressive lineup for the Top of Town event on the town’s St...
Celebrating the traditional Welsh “paned” bridges generations in Denbighshire
A project to create eye-catching works of art depicting a welcoming cup of tea has bridged the generations in Denbighshire. The project was launched with pupils from Ysgol Pen Barras in Ruthin and residents at the town’s Llys Awelon extra care housing scheme joining...
Brave Emily overcomes traumatic times to win top award
A courageous carer has fought against devastating loss and life-changing illness to achieve her dream career and be crowned Learner of the Year. Emily Satterthwaite, who works at Pendine Park’s Penybryn care home, has had to overcome years of debilitating health...
Top baker Robin honoured for his “outstanding contribution”
A top baker has been honoured for his “outstanding contribution” to the Welsh food and drink industry. The accolade was bestowed on Robin Jones, who has led the Wrexham-based Jones Village Bakery through a period of spectacular growth, at the Wales Food and Drink...
Families angry over £7,000 a year cross border funding gap for loved ones in North Wales care homes
Angry families say their loved ones are being treated like second class citizens because of a massive cross-border funding gap. They spoke out after learning Denbighshire County Council pays £7,000 a year less per person towards providing care in a care home than...
Denbighshire school choir hits high notes after winning competition to sing at gala concert
Pitch perfect primary pupils are to perform at a gala concert in St Asaph Cathedral after impressing judges with their singing skills. The youngsters at Ysgol Melyd in Meliden near Prestatyn won a county-wide singing competition organised by the Denbighshire Music...
