End of summertime and the livin’ ain’t easy for Zoe
Spare a thought for Zoe Sheen when the clocks go back this weekend. She'll have too much time on her hands when she has to change the time on all the clocks and watches at the F Hinds jewellers shop at Eagles Meadow in Wrexham. Zoe will have to adjust the store's...
We need to stop vilifying drugs victims and show more care and compassion
By North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones It costs around £65,000 to send somebody to prison in this country once police, court costs and all the other steps are taken into account. After that it costs a further £30,000 plus for each year they spend...
Disabled bride Sian determined to walk down the aisle on the big day
A woman with cerebral palsy is determined to get out of her motorised wheelchair to walk down the aisle to marry the sweetheart she met at the care home where they're both residents. Sian Walley, 45, is tying the knot with ex-plumber Steve Ferrier, 55, on Sunday,...
Halloween fun in aid of children’s hospice
Ghouls, vampire and zombies are hoping to raise a coffin full of charity cash with a weekend of Halloween fun. Staff at the Frankie & Benny’s restaurant at the Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre in Wrexham are donning scary outfits for a weekend of horror-filled...
TV care worker in running for major award
A passionate care manager who featured in a Panorama documentary exploring the care of vulnerable people in their own homes is in the running for a top award. Menna Roberts, who is a full time carer for her disabled parents as well as an area manager for Bangor-based...
Jamie hailed as role model
A former homeless young man who used to bed down in a cave on the Great Orme above Llandudno has been hailed as a role model after turning his life around. Jamie McAdam, 29, from Rhyl, spoke movingly about the nightmare of living on the streets and suffering the...
Social enterprise will create 10 new jobs after landing £5m contract
An award winning social enterprise has landed a £5 million maintenance contract that will create at least 10 new jobs. Creating Enterprise, which became the first organisation of its kind in Wales when it began operating two and a half years ago, will be looking after...
Big-hearted shoppers boost school’s cash flow
A Wrexham school has improved its cash flow thanks to the generosity of shoppers. Nine pupils from St Giles' School headed down to Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre to help empty coins from the centre’s water feature. Shoppers have been treating the shallow pool at the...
Bakery queen Denise is a “superstar”
A grandmother of eight has been honoured after celebrating 25 years at a leading bakery. Bosses at the family-run Village Bakery paid tribute to Denise Matthews, 62, and described her as one of their "superstars". The mum-of-four is a popular member of the team in the...
Delivery firm Delsol goes pink for charity
Staff at a North Wales delivery company have helped raise funds for charity, by donning pink outfits for the day. Drivers and office staff at parcels and pallets firm Delsol were among thousands of people across the UK taking part in the Breast Cancer Now charity’s...
