Piano playing surgeon is the key to help musicians
A piano playing surgeon is helping to rescue the careers of leading musicians. As a result one of Edwin Prashanth Jesudason's patients has recommended him to the British Association of Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM). Pianist Lesley Howell, of Pantymwyn, near Mold,...
Teenager who shared photos of naked girlfriend gets 18 months custody
A teenager who shared pictures of his naked girlfriend with a sex offender has been sentenced to 18 months' youth custody. The 17 year old boy appeared before Wrexham Magistrates' Court where he was found guilty of publishing indecent pictures of his sweetheart to a...
Abermorddu Primary School pupils leave legacy at Parc Celyn
With construction drawing to a close and only three properties left to sell, Anwyl Homes invited children from Abermorddu Primary School to leave a lasting legacy at its Parc Celyn development with the burial of a time capsule. Containing a selection of stories and...
Jumpquiffing campaign wins a shopping centre “Oscar”
A jumpquiffing campaign to celebrate the centenary of children's author Roald Dahl has been honoured with a national award at the shopping centre "Oscars". The centrepiece of the month's activities at the Eagles Meadow in Wrexham was an authentic Story Shack modelled...
Trailer firm helped get rock legend Bono up up and away over Burma
Europe’s top trailer maker helped rock superstar Bono take a memorable sightseeing balloon flight over the Burmese lake said to be one of the world’s top beauty spots. The company which arranged the unforgettable trip for the Irish singer and his family has a fleet of...
Ruth honoured for selfless work with homeless charity
A charity run by a former drug taker who has dedicated the last 15 years of her life to helping homeless people in has received a top award. ARC – Achieving Recovery in the Community – was the recipient of the North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner’s Outstanding...
Gaynor rediscovers joy of art and holds her first exhibition
A grandmother who rediscovered the joy of art 50 years after being wrongly told her drawings were no good is looking forward to her first ever exhibition. Talented Gaynor Jones, 57, from Gwespyr, in Flintshire, picked up her pencils again while attending art classes...
Ex-care home boss gives insight to older people’s champion
A retired care home manager has given the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales vital feedback on the problems older people face in coping with aspects of everyday life. Eighty-year-old Pat Farley was one of those on hand to meet the Commissioner, Sarah Rochira, when...
Summer gardens spectacular blooms into action
A spectacular 16-day event showcasing the gardens which are the jewels in the crown of Gwynedd has got underway. Among the stars of the Festival of Gardens North Wales are Plas Yn Rhiw at Pwllheli, Aber Arto Hall in Llanbedr, Plas Glyn y Weddw in Llanbedrog, Plan Tan...
Barista Maddy full of beans as she aims for national title
A barista from Wrexham is training hard in her bid to be become a national champion for her coffee-making skills. Maddy Hemburg-Hayward, 20, has been entered in the Starbucks Barista Championships and is preparing for the district finals in Manchester. The former...
