Veg king Medwyn’s tomato Welsh rugby ball goes viral
Photos of a rugby ball created by Anglesey veg king Medwyn Williams from tiny tomatoes in the colours of the Welsh team have gone viral. Fans hoping to see their team triumph at the clash with England at Twickenham showed their support by sharing the images of the...
Inspirational trainer shortlisted for major national care award
A TRAINING officer whose teaching sessions are so inspirational and fun that her bosses reckon she ought to sell tickets to them has been shortlisted for a major award. For the past five years Brenda Davies has been responsible for the training of about 350 staff who...
Irish traveller Martin tackles “insidious” hate crime
A member of the Irish travelling community who's suffered years of often vicious abuse has taken on a new job helping victims of hate crime. Martin Gallagher believes his own experiences will give him a unique insight when he's helping other people who have been on...
Ambulance volunteer Martin in pursuit of national care award
A popular care home manager who volunteers with St John’s Ambulance on his days off is in the running for a top award. Martin Taylor, registered manager at Leadon Court Care Home in Thornhill, Cwmbran, contributes up to 30 hours of his free time every month helping...
Ambitious young Katie earns top job at Elwy
An ambitious young woman has earned top job at a lettings and estate agency - after starting out on a work experience placement. Katie Wynne, 24, from Denbigh, has been made manager of the Denbigh office of Elwy Estates, just two years after joining the expanding...
Big Brother star and ex-cage fighter Alex shows gentle side as genie in panto debut
Celebrity Big Brother winner and former cage fighter Alex Reid is to take on his first professional panto role in North Wales. The six feet tall, 13 stone martial arts master, kick boxer and actor is set to leave audiences spellbound playing the genie in Aladdin at...
Joint venture sets up employment academy and creates 15 new jobs
A new social enterprise company has set up an employment academy and created 15 jobs already. Housing association Cartrefi Conwy has joined forces with the Crest Co-operative recycling organisation to launch the new venture, Creating Enterprise which is the first of...
Former royal harpist Hannah sings St Asaph’s praises
Former royal harpist Hannah Stone has become an unofficial ambassador for St Asaph. Hannah is getting ready for a hat-trick of appearances at the North Wales International Music Festival at the city's famous cathedral. She will be joined by the BBC National Orchestra...
Llangollen will be culinary capital of the UK
The picturesque town of Llangollen will become the culinary capital of the UK for one weekend in the autumn. Thousands of foodies will be flocking there for the popular Hamper Llangollen food festival on Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18, to browse over 120...
Global success for tasty new crumpets
A new take on the traditional crumpet has been a world-wide hit for a North Wales bakery - and it's now also won a gold award. Bosses at the Village Bakery are delighted at the runaway success of their sour dough crumpets and are now exploring the possibility of...
