Charity head shave raises double expected funds for hospice
A senior executive at Flintshire-based Anwyl Group has shaved his head for charity, raising nearly £2,000 for local children’s hospices Hope House and Ty Gobaith. Following many years of playful ribbing about his thinning hair, managing director at Anwyl Land, Phil...
Police and Crime Commissioner returns to town where he was the local bobby over 30 years ago
A police boss is returning to the Gwynedd town where he once pounded the beat as the local bobby to give civic leaders an insight into his role. Arfon Jones spent 30 years as a police officer in uniform and plain clothes before retiring from the force and being...
North Wales could help in mission for Britain to produce more of its own food, says entrepreneur
North Wales is perfectly placed to play a key role in any drive for Britain to produce more of its own food. This will be the main message a pioneering food entrepreneur will have for members of an influential business group next month. Phil Brown, a former schoolmate...
Dementia care centre of excellence is given official blessing by two top church leaders
A flagship dementia centre in Caernarfon has been given an official blessing by two leading North Wales clergymen. Bryn Seiont Newydd provides specialist care for 71 dementia sufferers on the site of the former Ysbty Bryn Seiont community hospital in the town’s Pant...
Anwyl Homes selected by Nofio Clwyd performance swimming squad
Award-winning Anwyl Homes has partnered with Nofio Clwyd, the Connah’s Quay-based top class performance swimming squad, by providing all swimmers with branded training tops. Established for almost four years, the Nofio Clwyd performance centre currently has a total of...
Summer gardens spectacular could bloom into £2m bonus for North Wales
A spectacular 16-day event showcasing gardens which are the jewels in the crown of North Wales could plough up to £2 million into the region this summer. Last year’s inaugural Festival of Gardens North Wales brought almost 44,000 visitors flocking to the beauty spots...
Wales’ oldest chorister Sally, 93, is still hitting the high notes
Wales's oldest chorister Sally Davies is still hitting the high notes at the grand age of 93. The great grandmother of 13 joined the Rwsters Choir in Llanrwst as a way of beating loneliness and isolation. According to Mrs Davies, signing up to sing with them was the...
Jackie’s weekly cwtch at hospice
Nightingale House gets £10,000 boost from Ifor Williams Trailers A 62-year-old woman with a rare neurological disease has spoken movingly about the help she receives at a hospice. Jackie Faker, from Rossett, was the guest of honour at the presentation of a £10,000...
Ready meal firm Thai up new frozen food deals
A unique, family-run Thai ready meals business is venturing into the lucrative frozen food market after expanding its operation thanks to a council grant. Llanferres-based Authentic Thai Cuisine, which is celebrating its 10th year in business, has made its name...
Vital supplies for farm vets on the road from North Wales thanks to delivery company Delsol
Vital supplies for farm vets to keep sheep and other livestock free of potentially lethal parasites are being kept on the road by North Wales delivery firm Delsol. The courier company transports around 40 tonnes a week of pallets and parcels for Bimeda, which makes...
