Much-loved village telephone boxes find new lease of life in the countryside
Iconic red telephone boxes, victims of the mobile phone revolution, are being put back into use in rural villages across rural North East Wales. The kiosks were originally designed by the famous architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott whose great works include Liverpool’s...
Top builder’s new business development manager to spearhead expansion
An award-winning construction company has appointed a new business development manager to help deliver ambitious expansion plans. Sarah DeLucia-Crook, who has experience of securing multi-million pound contracts across the public and private sectors, will be...
Historic memorabilia of two Anglesey air aces is handed over to museum
Historic memorabilia from the home of a pioneer aviator has been donated to the island of Anglesey where he took off from on his most famous flight and where he lived for over 30 years. And detective work by the Isle of Anglesey Council’s Archives Department has...
Inspirational duo in line for award after transforming life of autistic boy
Two inspirational speech and language therapists who helped an autistic boy realise his potential by telling him he has a superpower are in the running for a top award. Rebecca Shanks and Dave Hostler have been nominated for the Improving Patient Experience Award in...
Mochdre Business Forum re-launched with support from Colwyn BID
Business leaders in Mochdre are joining forces to revitalise the town to bring in more shoppers and trade. Mochdre Business Forum has been re-launched, backed by Colwyn Business Improvement District (BID), with regular breakfast meetings at Quinton Hazell Enterprise...
Caring Ashden in line for top award after going extra mile
Ever since she was a young girl Ashden Prance-Bowen seemed destined for a career in the care sector – and is now proving to be a “natural” at the job. So much, in fact, that only 18 months after taking the first steps towards fulfilling her ambition the 21-year-old is...
Water experts safeguard new school from risk of flooding
A team of water management experts has come up with a plan to safeguard a £10.5 million new primary school site and local homeowners from the risk of flooding. Ruthin-based Waterco didn’t have far to go for one of their latest major contracts – Denbighshire County...
Dedicated Liz is up for major award after decades as a carer
A former foster carer is in line for a major award after throwing a lifeline to adults with learning disabilities. Liz Hughes from Holyhead, on Anglesey, is shortlisted in the Wales Care Awards for her work as part of Gwynedd and Anglesey Shared Lives Scheme. She...
Marriage made in business heaven
Two Anglesey firms now have more 'IONs' in the fire A pioneering leadership and management course played cupid to two Anglesey firms. Peninsula Home Improvements and Gwynedd Garage Doors Ltd have now moved in together in a "marriage made in business heaven". They...
Eco-friendly baker goes back to nature and creates new ponds for wildlife
A new haven for wildlife is taking shape right in the middle of one of the UK's biggest industrial estates. The Village Bakery have spent £25,000 on creating two new ponds at the six-acre nature reserve at Erlas Black Wood. The site is next door to the family firm's...
