Axed police cells are not safe and cost more than staying at 5 star Savoy Hotel
The cells at the police station in Dolgellau are being axed because they're not safe - for prisoners or staff. According to Chief Constable Mark Polin, the custody facilities are not fit for purpose, and are little used. Mr Polin stressed the police station itself...
Search for talented young singer to join Sir Bryn and other global greats
A search has been launched to find a talented young singer for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform with Sir Bryn Terfel and two other global opera stars. The renowned bass baritone will be starring with Lithuanian tenor Kristian Benedikt and Latvian soprano...
£200m Budget windfall must go to pay for social care sector
Care home bosses are urging the Welsh Government to use its £200 million Budget windfall to boost the crisis-hit social care sector in Wales. Chancellor Phillip Hammond earmarked an extra £2 billion for social care in England. As a result of the so-called Barnett...
Bright young business stars from Wrexham finance firm earn their place in new talent academy
TWO bright young business stars from a Wrexham finance firm have been selected to be part of a new North Wales Young Talent Academy. Katy Tilston and Sophie Chambers, both 26 and team leaders at Hadlow Edwards Wealth Management in Regent Street, have been put forward...
Magnificent Seven from the world of business champion the arts
A team of successful company bosses in North Wales have been appointed as official ambassadors to bring the world of arts and business together. They will be championing the advantages of working with Arts & Business (A&B) Cymru create partnerships that can...
Trailer firm keeps Air Ambulance flying high
Big-hearted trailer makers have given a lift to the life-saving Wales Air Ambulance charity. Ifor Williams Trailers kicked off their fund-raising campaign at the Urdd National Eisteddfod in Flint. They created the UK's biggest table football game made from a 14ft by...
Police boss says online paedophiles should always be prosecuted
A police boss has hit out at suggestions that online paedophiles shouldn't be prosecuted in some cases. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones was responding to comments by the Simon Bailey, the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for child...
A glass act: St Asaph firm propelled to success with new fighter jet deal
A glass manufacturing firm that's pioneered an ultra-strong optical glass for the cockpit of military fighter jets will be sharing its vision for success at a new business event. Phoenix Optical Technologies Ltd, based on St Asaph Business Park, is toasting success...
Kind-hearted Wrexham shoppers boost funds for charity set up in memory of ‘caring’ teenager
GENEROUS shoppers at a Wrexham toy store have boosted a charity fund set up in memory of a talented teenager who died of a brain tumour. Customers at The Entertainer in Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre raised £750 for Nicola’s Fund which helps families coping with...
PCSO who survived cancer funds in-hospital entertainment for chemo patients
A rugby player who battled cancer has raised more than £3,500 for the cancer centre which treated him to mark the anniversary of his recovery. Holywell Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Gareth Price, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma while training for...
