Economic expert highlights skills shortage “time-bomb” in Wrexham
AN ECONOMIC regeneration guru has warned that a shortage of skilled labour has become a “growing time-bomb” for Wrexham. Paul Hildreth, who has advised national and international organisations on the development of cities, regions and local economies, was one of the...
World class harpist returns home to Mid-Wales for solo concert in aid of mental health charity
A renowned international harpist is returning to his Mid-Wales roots to perform a solo concert in aid of a charity which helps prevent serious mental illness in young people. Ieuan Jones, who has played for royalty and audiences across the globe during his a...
Barbershop singers become official Eisteddfod Ambassadors
A top women’s barbershop choir from Warrington have been appointed Ambassadors to sing the praises of an iconic music festival. The Cheshire Chords Company has been cutting a dash in the world of acapella singing for more than 20 years and now it has signed up to a...
Breaking bones wins Abergele schoolboy top award
An Abergele schoolboy’s lunch-time experiments into the best way to break bones has landed him a top UK award. Alex Dry, who is aiming to become a surgeon, has picked up a Crest prize from the British Science Association - his second from the renowned society. The...
Police boss warns Brexit would make North Wales more dangerous
A police boss has warned North Wales will be a more dangerous place if Britain votes to leave the European Union. According to the newly-elected North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones, a former police inspector, the terrorist threat was a key reason to...
Budding opera star from Antrim to open for superstar soprano
A budding opera star from Northern Ireland will join singers from across the UK as a warm-up act for superstar soprano Katherine Jenkins at this summer’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Helenna Howie, from Whitehead, near Carrickfergus, will be among...
Do not disturb the owls as £2.2 million hospice development goes on
A family of barn owls are sleeping happily through a major development at a Chester hospice after a builder took special measures to ensure their nest remained undisturbed. Ewloe-based Anwyl Construction had started work on a £2.2 million extension to the well-known...
Children’s hospice boosted by Bodnant Welsh Food Centre thanks to carrier bag charge
A children’s hospice has been handed a £1,600 boost by a Welsh centre of excellence. The cash has flowed to Tŷ Gobaith Children’s Hospice in the Conwy Valley from Bodnant Welsh Food Centre’s farm shop, thanks to donations from the Assembly’s 5p carrier bag charge. And...
TV star Jay warns students of dangers of illegal underage tattoos
The star of a TV tattoo reality show has warned pupils at his old school not to have tattoos done before they're 18 and to steer clear of illegal salons. Jay Hutton, star E4 TV reality series Tattoo Fixers, dropped into Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan in Abergele to take part in...
Veteran snappers help clinch awards double
An arts-loving housing association has clinched a major awards double - with the help of some veteran photographers. Cartrefi Conwy were honoured at the prestigious Arts & Business Cymru Awards at the Millenium Centre in Cardiff. First they scooped the prize in...
