Mario’s talk at old school is a roaring success
A social care pioneer from Denbigh told enthralled pupils at his old school about his father’s life as a lion tamer and how he was christened in a circus tent in South Africa. Mario Kreft’s childhood memories were rekindled when he paid a return visit to Trefnant...
Bakery walks on the wild side to help save rare butterfly
A bakery is helping to transform one of the UK's biggest industrial estates into a haven for wildlife - and halt the decline of a rare butterfly. The Village Bakery has planted the verges and grassed areas around its two bakeries on Wrexham Industrial Estate with...
Top trailer firm helps Wrexham AFC kick off new football season in style
Wrexham AFC have teamed up with Europe's biggest trailer maker to unveil their new kit for next season. The strip made its debut on the Ifor Williams Trailers stand at the Urdd National Eisteddfod in Flint today. Thanks to a new sponsorship deal the iconic company's...
AM hails “fabulous” Euro 2016 collage made by patriotic young football fans
A shopping centre’s campaign to back Wales’s bid for glory in Euro 2016 has kicked off in style with the unveiling of a huge collage. And the artistic masterpiece created by youngsters from two local primary schools has been hailed by the town’s Assembly Member as a...
Top apprentice Emily keeps fingers crossed for awards hat-trick
A top apprentice is on course for a hat-trick of awards. Cartrefi Conwy employee Emily Jones, 20, scored a double triumph after scooping two Apprentice of the Year awards. She beat off competition from nearly 2,000 apprentices to win the main Grwyp Coleg Llandrillo...
Pioneering kidney care project set for UK-wide roll out
A ground-breaking project to help hospital patients monitor their own kidney health is set to be rolled out Wales-wide, thanks to innovative research undertaken in North Wales. Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor has pioneered the use of two potentially life-saving diagnostic...
Wing wizards retain the Lock Stock Reserve Division League Cup
Four goals from predatory striker Carl Lamb helped Colwyn Bay retain the Lock Stock Reserve Division League Cup as they held off a brave Llanberis side 4-3 in a thrilling final at Bangor City’s Nantporth ground. While Lamb was the chief executioner for Chris...
Double delight as town fete and Eisteddfod showcase rich heritage of volunteering
A DOUBLE helping of events highlighting Llangollen’s rich volunteering tradition is planned for the same day week in the iconic tourist hotspot. While the town’s Rotary and Inner Wheel clubs are hosting their annual Summer Fete in the picturesque setting of Plas...
Healthcare worker collects top award for work with rural communities in North Wales
A healthcare assistant has landed a top award for his work tackling men’s health issues in rural communities across North Wales. Steven Evans-Jones was named Healthcare Assistant of the Year in the 2016 RCNi Nurse Awards in London. He was praised for his work with...
Celebrating 50 years of care
The 50th anniversary of a care home in Denbigh was celebrated in style. Staff and relatives of residents from Dolwen enjoyed afternoon tea at Denbigh Chocolate Shop. The special celebration was organised by Chocolate Shop owners Mark Young and his wife Mary to mark...
