Wrexham’s new super-prison pumps over £34m into area’s economy, says governor
Wrexham’s new super-prison has already pumped £34 million into the local economy - and there's a lot more to come. That was the message from Russ Trent, governor of HMP Berwyn, when he was one of the keynote speakers at the latest meeting of the influential Wrexham...
New Harmony Ale to toast iconic festival’s landmark 70th anniversary
A craft brewery has created a special ale so beer lovers can raise a hearty toast to Llangollen International Musical Festival’s landmark 70th anniversary next year. Ynyr Evans, who heads up the popular Llangollen Brewery based in Llantysilio just up the road from the...
Big-hearted hospital take fund-raising in their stride
Kind hearted hospital staff put their best feet forward in aid of a dementia charity. The 27-strong team of walkers from Spire Yale Hospital in Wrexham aim to raise more than £1,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society. The cause was close to the hearts of a number of them,...
Social enterprise firm in running for top award after creating nearly 40 jobs
A pioneering social enterprise company which helped an unemployed father escape the dole queue after being out of work almost two years is up for a major award. Owain Jones, 32, from Rhos on Sea, faced a fruitless round of job hunting when he tried to find fresh...
Triumphant return for local boys as famous theatre celebrates landmark
There was a triumphant homecoming for three sons of a famous mining village at a packed concert to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Rhos’s celebrated Stiwt. The event’s climax saw five choirs, 230 singers, combine for a magnificent finale with the sell-out audience...
Ooh la la, Goodwood was great!
An original 1935 London Taxi which was used in a film starring the sizzling 60s French movie siren Brigitte Bardot took centre stage again. This time the historic taxi had a starring role at the Ifor Williams Trailers stand at the three-day Goodwood Revival Festival...
Police boss urges football fans to behave at derby match
A police boss is urging Wrexham and Chester fans to be on their best behaviour ahead of the derby match on Saturday. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones would like to see a lifting of restrictions on fans next season - but that will only happen if...
Redundancy paves the way to success for husband and wife entrepreneurs
A husband and wife are building a new future for themselves after overcoming the heartbreak of redundancy by launching a stonemasonry business. Julie and Dylan Williams, co-owners of Stoneworkz Industries, have secured a series of lucrative contracts across the UK...
Growing construction firm unveils £50m plan for new eco-friendly apartments
A North Wales building firm has unveiled plans for a £50m eco-friendly apartment complex to boost the private rental sector in Liverpool's expanding commercial centre. Flintshire-based Anwyl Construction is in the process of finalising designs for a modern 21-floor...
Bake Off star Beca will share family’s culinary secrets at food festival
A popular TV baker will be calling on some priceless tips she learned as a child from her two Welsh grandmothers when she shares her secrets at a food festival. Beca Lyne-Pirkis, who cooked her way to semi-final of the smash hit TV show Great British Bake Off in 2013,...
