Jackie’s weekly cwtch at hospice
Nightingale House gets £10,000 boost from Ifor Williams Trailers A 62-year-old woman with a rare neurological disease has spoken movingly about the help she receives at a hospice. Jackie Faker, from Rossett, was the guest of honour at the presentation of a £10,000...
Ready meal firm Thai up new frozen food deals
A unique, family-run Thai ready meals business is venturing into the lucrative frozen food market after expanding its operation thanks to a council grant. Llanferres-based Authentic Thai Cuisine, which is celebrating its 10th year in business, has made its name...
Vital supplies for farm vets on the road from North Wales thanks to delivery company Delsol
Vital supplies for farm vets to keep sheep and other livestock free of potentially lethal parasites are being kept on the road by North Wales delivery firm Delsol. The courier company transports around 40 tonnes a week of pallets and parcels for Bimeda, which makes...
Dementia champ welcomes cute initiative to help those living with condition
Five companies are researching high-tech ways to help reduce the anxiety of those living with dementia travelling to hospital appointments. The initiative, called A Cute Solution to Acute Anxiety In Dementia, is being run by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board...
New boss Barry serves up burgers instead of beer
A former pub landlord has swapped beer for burgers after taking over as manager of a restaurant in Wrexham. Barry Martin, 48, has spent most of his working life serving up pints and pub meals from behind the bar of several Wrexham and Oswestry pubs but he called time...
Stoneworkz bring a lot to the table at new showroom
A bespoke stonemasonry company are launching a new range of high-end tableware after opening a new state-of-the-art showroom. Stoneworkz, based on the Spencer Trading Estate in Denbigh, are aiming to capture the attention of big name department stores including...
Blaze heroes win award
A shopping centre’s security staff have won an award for their swift response when a freak fire broke out in one of the shops. The team at Eagles Meadow in Wrexham sprang into action when a faulty light fitting caused a blaze at the Sports Direct store. They have now...
Psoriasis patients in North Wales take part in ground-breaking drug study
Ground-breaking research into the impact of long-term drug therapies to treat North Wales people with the chronic skin condition psoriasis has won a top award. More than 140 psoriasis patients who are being treated at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s three...
Legal eagles soar above the Dee Valley to raise cash for charity
A team from a top North Wales legal firm have raised a packet for a deserving charity after making the most of their Christmas fitness presents. Legal eagles from Swayne Johnson took part in the annual Hope House Ty Gobaith 10-mile Canal Walk along the picturesque...
More home workers open the door to an idyllic garden office in 2017
A Deeside garden rooms firm is reporting an increase in the number of people wanting to shun the daily commute to work by creating their own garden office space. Since the start of the year, Rubicon Garden Rooms has been inundated with enquiries for its bespoke garden...
