Superheroes raise money for terminally ill children
A group of superheroes are on a mission to help terminally ill children. Batman, the Incredible Hulk and Super Mario are all heading to the Frankie & Benny's restaurant for a weekend of fun which it’s hoped will raise a bat cave full of cash for the Rays of...
Children’s artwork is showcased at new housing development
Artwork by youngsters from a village primary school is taking pride of place at the entrance to a new £5.6 million housing development in Flintshire. That's thanks to a partnership between Wales & West Housing and award-winning builders Anwyl Construction who are...
Care home builds £1m extension and creates nail bar for residents
Glamorous care home residents in their 90s are enjoying some Hollywood-style glitz at their brand new nail bar. Age is no barrier in the beauty stakes at the Pen-y-Bryn care home, in Bagillt, in Flintshire, where the women are booking themselves in for a weekly “file...
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...
