Plea to company bosses to back Wrexham’s new City of Culture bid
Business leaders have been urged to get behind Wrexham’s bid to become UK City of Culture in 2029. The plea came from Wrexham Council’s chief executive, Ian Bancroft, who said it was vital to make the most of the city’s “time in the sunshine during a once in a...
Global growth will take off with cutting edge kit helping to create new 40 jobs
A precision engineering company in North Wales is gearing up for global growth by investing £250,000 in cutting edge equipment. Recruitment is also underway at Continental Diamond Tool (CDT) in Kinmel Bay as part of an ambitious expansion plan that will create 40 new...
Double honour for “hairy” adventure company at North Wales tourism awards
A “hairy” adventure company was hailed as a star of the tourism industry in North Wales. Bearded Men Adventures in Llangollen was among the big winners at the Go North Wales Tourism Awards. Meanwhile, the blue riband Go North Wales Tourism Service to Tourism...
Inspirational care leader Jayne honoured with silver award
An "inspirational" team leader with a vast career in social care has seen her hard work pay off with a gong as she heads into retirement. Jayne Owen was hailed as "the role model we all aspire to be" by her former colleagues. Her passion and commitment saw her bloom...
Heritage railway, pier hero and ex-royal bolthole among stars crowned at Go North Wales Tourism awards
An iconic heritage railway, the man who breathed new life into an historic pier and a former royal love nest have been hailed as stars of the tourism industry in North Wales. The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways in Porthmadog and the Plas Dinas Country House...
Music therapist Ceri wins gold at social care Oscars
A talented music therapist who struck gold at the social care Oscars is now looking forward to adding a new string to her bow by working in the field of pain relief. Ceri Rawson, from Bylchau, near Denbigh, was joint winner of the prestigious Sir Bryn Terfel...
Company bosses urged to use Welsh language to revitalise rural economy
Companies in the Welsh speaking heartlands of Wales will be urged to make more use of the language to revitalise the rural economy. The call will come at a special summit to celebrate the achievements of the Bwrlwm ARFOR project that’s reaching out to businesses, from...
Fleet of Merry Minis to motor round North Wales to raise funds for Hope House
A fleet of magnificent Minis – Britain’s most iconic car – will be taking to the roads of North Wales next month to raise funds for children’s charity Hope House/Ty Gobaith. The members of North West Minis aim to put out over 20 Minis during the day. Club members own...
Subaru Crosstrek drive by Steve Rogers
And now for something completely different. A family runaround that just loves playing in the mud. What else could it be but a Subaru. The Japanese company has built its reputation on all wheel drive cars, whether it is winning world rally championships with the...
Tributes to Arctic Convoy hero Bernard who’s died aged 98
Tributes have been paid to a hero of the treacherous World War II Arctic Convoy who has died aged 98. Former Signalman Bernard Gough took part in what wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill described as one of the most dangerous missions ever undertaken by the Royal...
