Loyal octet chalk up two and a half centuries at trailer firm
A trailer maker has honoured eight dedicated employees who have put in nearly two and a half centuries worth of service between them. Five of the eight at Ifor Williams Trailers (IWT) have served more than 31 years and three have worked more than 30 years at the award...
Cancer survivor Zoe rewarded with top job after consultancy company trebles in size
A business leader who overcame cancer has been promoted to the top job at a consultancy company that’s trebled in size over the past two years. Since Zoe Pritchard, who lives in Blaenau Ffestiniog, joined Anglesey-based Lafan, the firm has gone from four to 12 staff...
Talented pupils who starred in video given sneak peak of new “anthem for Wrexham”
Talented pupils at a Wrexham school have been given a sneak preview of a video for a song which they hope will become an anthem for the city. The video for A Song For Wrexham is the culmination of months of work involving local musicians and every secondary school in...
Paralympic legend Aled reveals the hurt of being “the only disabled kid” in school
Paralympic legend and world record holder Aled Davies has spoken movingly about how he didn't want to be seen as disabled during his schooldays. According to Aled, he felt different because he was “the only disabled kid” at his school in Bridgend, south Wales and...
Family-run care home hit by £70,000 bill after Budget that “discriminates against older people”
A family-run care home is facing extra staffing costs of £70,000 because of Budget measures which amount to “discrimination against older people”, it’s claimed. Bosses at the Orme View Residential Home on the picturesque West Shore of Llandudno have painted a gloomy...
Volvo EX40 Ultra drive by Steve Rogers
Range anxiety. Is it a lot of fuss over nothing, or is it full on stress in an electric car? Let’s put it to the test. I’ve got a 240 mile round trip in the EX40 with a potential range of 342 miles. Sounds good, although a full charge using my 7kW wall charger only...
Audience participation reaches new heights with vertical dancing on ropes at North Wales festival
Audience members at a top North Wales music festival are being invited to have a go at vertical dancing - suspended in the air with rock climbing equipment. They will be given the opportunity to “learn the ropes” ahead of the performance at Bangor Music Festival at...
Teenager Ruby-May’s confidence “sky-rockets” after being chosen as plus size prom dress model
A 15-year-old girl has spoken movingly about how her confidence “sky-rocketed” after being chosen as the face of a new shop specialising in plus size prom dresses. Ruby-May Walker has signed up as a plus size model for Ffansi Ffrogs in Ruthin that’s been launched by...
Singer’s touching tribute to drama pioneer who inspired journey from “naughty schoolboy” to West End stage
A West End star has paid an emotional tribute to a Welsh drama pioneer who turned his life around and set him on the road to a glittering career. Singer Luke McCall, from Bala, whose successes include lead roles in Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables, described...
Fast-growing Harlech step in after rivals retire
A fast-growing food wholesale company has stepped into the breach after a couple running a rival firm retired. Josiah and Steffi George wanted to make sure their loyal customers were well looked after following their decision to take it easy after more than 30 years...
