Police boss puts up £10,000 war chest to fight firebugs
North Wales’s police boss is to present Wrexham with a war chest of £10,000 to combat an epidemic of arson attacks in the county. The money is being handed over by North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Winston Roddick QC CB who is determined to stamp out the blaze...
Singing queen Kerry heads for Llangollen
The singer dubbed the First Lady of the West End is heading for Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod this summer. Organisers of the iconic festival have signed up Kerry Ellis who has starred in smash hit musicals in London's West End and Broadway in New York...
Swingles swing into Bangor for vocal master class
One of the world’s top classical vocal groups is heading to next month’s Bangor Music Festival. The latest line-up of The Swingles, a group that has been pushing the boundaries of vocal music for more than half-a century, will perform a concert of their newly...
Life-changing course offers a springboard into caring career
A care organisation is looking for 16 unemployed young people from Gwynedd to sign up for a life-changing training scheme. The course at Pendine Park's new £7 million dementia centre in Caernarfon is the first part of their plan to create 100 apprenticeships across...
Police boss complaint rejected
A complaint against the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales for pressing ahead with the appointment of a new chief executive has been rejected. The decision was welcomed by Winston Roddick CB QC who said it would have been unlawful for him not to do so. Mr...
Panto’s high energy flashmob dancers wow shoppers
CROWDS gathered to watch as a flashmob of dancers brought a touch of panto excitement to a shopping centre in Wrexham. The fleet-footed troupe of 26 young girls gave their impromptu performance at Eagles Meadow to showcase their upcoming production of Sleeping Beauty...
Historic half marathon will be a piece of Welsh Cake for a change
A bakery is celebrating the 21st anniversary of its association with the first ever half marathon in Wales. The Village Bakery Half Marathon will be a record-breaker this year with nearly 1,000 runners signed up to take part in the race on St Valentine's Day. The...
Business is blooming for food industry in Denbighshire
A Denbighshire company that makes crystallised edible flowers has landed an order from one of the world's most famous hotels. As well as supplying London's luxury five star Dorchester Hotel, Corwen-based Eat My Flowers will be one of the star attractions of...
Abergele pupils land top award for green campaign and helping keep Wales Coastal Path litter-free
Litter picks along the Wales Coastal Path and a green campaign by pupils have landed an Abergele school a top eco-award. The Keep Britain Tidy group has handed Ysgol Emrys ap Ewan its prestigious internationally regarded Green Flag Eco-Award status for the youngsters’...
Conrad steps into new role at Welsh centre of excellence
A Welsh centre of excellence has recruited a retail and drinks industry expert for a new role. Conrad Jones from Flintshire has been appointed operations director at Bodnant Welsh Food Centre in the Conwy Valley. He was previously in charge of Edinburgh University...
