Esther’s still doing it her way 100 years on
A woman born just over a fortnight after legendary crooner Frank Sinatra celebrated her 100th birthday in style - and attributes her longevity to the odd nip of whisky. As well as receiving a birthday card from the Queen, Esther Stevens enjoyed a party with family and...
Bargain hunters brave torrential rain
Around 1,000 bargain hunters braved torrential rain in readiness for the annual Boxing Day sale at Next at a shopping centre in Wrexham. The queue began to snake around Eagles Meadow from 2.45am as sale addicts waited patiently for the doors to be thrown open just...
Car park charges slashed at Eagles Meadow
Car park charges have been slashed at a busy shopping centre - just in time for Christmas. Tickets have been drastically reduced by between 55 per cent and 38 per cent at Eagles Meadow in Wrexham town centre. Among the changes is a new one hour rate of £1 for people...
Mike steers group to major award from police boss
A driving expert from the Vale of Clwyd who promotes safer driving across North Wales has steered a group to a top award from a police boss. The North Group of Advanced Motorists, chaired by Mike Redfern-Jones who lives in Denbigh, was set up by motoring enthusiasts...
Sarah still drawn to care after 20 years
Wales’ first ever care home artist in residence is celebrating two decades in the role. Staff and residents at the Pendine Park care organisation threw a special celebration party in honour of the pioneering Sarah Edwards. She was engaged as a consultant by arts...
Starring role for soaring soprano Meinir
One of the UK's most talented young singers is preparing for a starring role in the New Year. Soprano Meinir Wyn Roberts, from Caernarfon, will be among the highlights at the Viennese Gala Concert at St Giles’ Church, in Wrexham, on January 2. The concert will also...
Pioneering approach to breaking cycle of crime in “chaotic” families
A pioneering approach to dealing with "chaotic" families in Flintshire has been developed by the police to break a vicious circle of crime. The initiative was explained to North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Winston Roddick during a visit to Connah's Quay....
Clarinettist Hepzi is the business
A top theatre and conference centre has somebody new to blow its trumpet and help raise funds - a talented clarinettist. Musician Hephzibah Leafe, 22, is working with Venue Cymru in Llandudno to drum up new business and sponsorship opportunities. Her appointment as a...
Jingle tills herald Christmas bonanza
TILLS have been playing a merry tune at a Wrexham shopping centre that's having a pre-Christmas sales bonanza. According to Torrey Winter, manager of the Debenhams department store at the Eagles Meadow shopping centre, sales have been going “incredibly well” with the...
Flagship dementia centre sets new UK standard for care say leading experts
A NEW £7 million flagship dementia centre in Caernarfon has set the standard in the UK for others to follow. That was the verdict of leading experts in the field of social care who gave the seal of approval to Bryn Seiont Newydd following a guided tour. The...
