Private hospital’s special Christmas operation benefits Wrexham’s busy homeless shelter
A huge donation of goodies from big-hearted staff at a private hospital has come as a welcome Christmas windfall for a Wrexham homeless shelter which has just seen its busiest ever month. The vital supplies, including everything from warm clothing to essential...
Police boss says new law is vital to crack down on human trafficking
A police boss is calling for urgent legislation to crack down on modern slavery and human trafficking. According to North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones, ferry companies should be legally obliged to keep accurate passenger manifests. Mr Jones fears...
Mochdre on the map thanks to £30,000 new road signs by Colwyn BID
Smart new road signs costing £30,000, set to be installed in Mochdre, will point the way towards a business boost for local firms. The much-needed signs are being funded by a grant from Colwyn Business Improvement District (BID), following requests by companies to...
Christmas wrap stars
Big-hearted volunteers gathered for a mega Christmas gift wrapping session to bring festive cheer to people living on their own this holiday. More than a dozen tenants of Cartrefi Conwy housing association got together at Chester Avenue community centre in Kinmel Bay...
The force is with the fans for the Star Wars invasion
Stormtroopers and other Star Wars characters invaded a cinema which was among the first places in the galaxy to show the latest blockbuster movie. The Odeon at Eagles Meadow Shopping centre in Wrexham was packed to rafters when The Last Jedi (Star Wars VIII) was shown...
TV care worker honoured at industry Oscars
A passionate care manager who featured in a Panorama documentary exploring the care of vulnerable people in their own homes is celebrating national awards glory. Menna Roberts, who is a full time carer for her disabled parents as well as an area manager for...
Panto stars and school choir help raise sack full of cash for cancer charity
Kind-hearted staff at a department store raised a sack full of cash for a cancer charity with a Christmas VIP event. The Debenhams store at Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre in Wrexham was packed to the rafters with customers taking advantage of fragrance and beauty...
Cinema will be one of the first places in galaxy to show Star Wars blockbuster
Stormtroopers, Jedi knights and Darth Vader are joining forces at a cinema when it becomes one of the first places in the galaxy to show the new Star Wars film. The latest Star Wars blockbuster, The Last Jedi (Star Wars VIII), is due to hit the screen at the Odeon...
Particle smashing by Large Hadron Collider creates music at festival
A new piece of music created by using data from the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator will be performed at festival in North Wales. The performers at Bangor Music Festival will be using laptops to alter the sounds from the particle smashing done...
Ex-investment boss counts success at care industry awards
A former investment manager who switched careers to work in care is celebrating the fruits of her labour after taking silver at a national awards ceremony. Cerianne Gratton, from Barry, won the second highest prize at this year’s Wales Care Awards, held at City Hall...
