Watersports challenge for Abergele teenagers
Teenagers at a North Wales school are rising to a challenge involving watersports Nearly 100 learners from Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan in Abergele have sampled wind surfing plus catamaran and dinghy sailing, with many completing courses as part of their Duke of Edinburgh...
Bright outlook for impressive new super school powered by the sun
The power of the sun is helping keep over 900 pupils of a £30 million new super school warm as toast as the first frosts of winter bite – and saving £10,000 a year on electricity bills. North Wales ‘green’ energy specialists Hafod Renewables fitted 250 solar panels on...
New Turkish restaurant serves up feast of 10 local jobs – with more for dessert
A new Turkish restaurant has served up 10 new jobs after opening at a Wrexham shopping centre - with the possibility of another eight on the way. The taste of exotic cuisine from the country where East meets West is now on offer at Eagles Meadow at the Turquoise...
Caring runs in the family as Alisha follows in nan’s footsteps
A Wrexham teenager is following in her nan’s footsteps after gaining a job at the care home where she used to work. Alisha Bagnall, 17, of Little Acton, is one of three young recruits to join the staff at Hillbury House residential home, Wrexham, after they impressed...
Business grant sparks Bodfari firm’s firewood expansion
A woodland management business which has tripled in size over the past six years is proving it is a cut above the rest with the rapid growth of its firewood enterprise – thanks to a council grant. Denbigh-based Bodfari Environmental has seen turnover increase by 300...
Former rugby player on the ball at awards ceremony
A former rugby player’s prowess off the field in the care sector has led to him being a winner again. Dedicated Luke Jenkins, 27, a married father-of-three, was recognised at the finals of the prestigious Wales Care Awards. He won silver after being shortlisted for...
Pioneering project bridges the generation gap in Caernarfon
A pioneering craft project is helping bridge the generation gap between residents of a Caernarfon care home and a local primary school children. Pupils from Ysgol yr Hendre visited Bryn Seiont Newydd so they could work alongside the people living there to make tea...
Justice catches up with Jonny Racer
A tearaway driver who was on the wrong side of the road and travelling 20mph over the speed limit when he crashed into an oncoming vehicle, a court heard. Jonny Racer admitted the JPs were friends of his after he was found not guilty of dangerous driving at Denbigh...
Brexit crime fears for North Wales
Fears are growing that North Wales could become a more dangerous place as a result of leaving the European Union. The latest warning has come from Ann Griffith, the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales, who says the Brexit vote has raised worrying...
Tourism awards honour the best businesses in North Wales
North Wales is poised for a bumper year tourism in 2017 after establishing a reputation as one of the best places in the world to visit, according to Economy Minister Ken Skates. His comments came at the inaugural Go North Wales Tourism Awards, to honour the work and...
