Oldest family bakers in Wales celebrates shop anniversary
The oldest family firm of craft bakers in Wales is celebrating a major milestone in its history - the 70th anniversary of their first ever shop. But Gerrards goes back even further to 1838 when it was founded by Mary Gerrard and the company is still going strong with...
World-famous Bodnant Garden enjoys its moment in the sun
One of the UK's best loved gardens is going greener - thanks to solar power. Solar panels are being installed on a largely concealed hillside in the overflow car park at the stunning Bodnant Garden in the Conwy Valley. The work is being done by two St Asaph based...
Voice star Joe sings at big day out as a thanks to fans who supported him
Heart-throb singer Joe Woolford performed live for housing association tenants to thank them for their support during his exciting run in a top TV talent show. Joe Woolford, who made a huge impact on the prime time BBC One show, The Voice, belted out a handful of...
We won’t go soft on burglary and drugs offences in North Wales
A crime tsar has rejected calls to "go soft" on crimes like burglary and small-scale cannabis offences. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Winston Roddick spoke out after it was suggested by a senior figure in national policing that people whose homes have been...
Tapas queen Beatriz launches new range in memory of her mother
A scientist who swapped the laboratory for the kitchen by launching a cooking sauces brand has won a vital grant enabling her to expand her business. Dr Beatriz Albo is returning to the lab to develop an exciting new range of Spanish tapas meals and delicious aiolis...
Head of UK’s newest public school has taught royalty at Harrow
The first head teacher of the UK’s newest public school has taught members of the Churchill family and Middle Eastern royalty at the world-famous Harrow School. But Andy Howard, a 46-year-old West Country man, has also mixed it at a tough inner city school in London...
The Rocky Horror Show returns
A landmark production of the cult rock 'n' roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, is going to be beamed live to a cinema in Wrexham. The special screening at the Odeon Cinema at the Eagles Meadow shopping centre at 6.45pm on September 17 will feature Richard O'Brien,...
Historic theatre celebrates 90th birthday with crowd-funding appeal
A thriving theatre with its roots in the 1926 General Strike will celebrate its 90th birthday next year – and has launched a £50,000 crowd-funding appeal to safeguard its future. These are exciting times for the Stiwt and the board which runs it believes that...
Bodnant set to welcome millionth visitor as Tourism Minister opens new gift shop
A popular centre of Welsh excellence for Welsh food is preparing to welcome its millionth visitor - just three years after it opened. The news was revealed during a visit to Bodnant Welsh Food in the Conwy Valley by Ken Skates AM, Wales’ Deputy Minister for Culture,...
Arts-loving care organisation comes to festival’s rescue
An arts-loving care organisation from Wrexham has come to the rescue of a top music festival after it was left in the lurch because of unpaid ticket receipts. The prestigious North Wales International Music Festival is still owed £13,000 by the Scala Cinema and Art...
