Mini carpenter Twm is a TV star
A little boy from the Bala area is one of the stars of a popular television show for children. Most lads of his age are happy building spaceships out of Lego or glueing together simple model aircraft but little Twm Rees-Roberts is a much more skilled craftsman than...
School children enjoy tall stories with giant storytelling chair
A giant storyteller's chair made from willow saplings and oak has been unveiled at a primary school in Kinmel Bay. The 10ft high chair at Ysgol Maes Owen was officially opened by the mayor, Cllr Bill Darwin, who was on hand to cut the ceremonial ribbon. The chair was...
Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan celebrates more “fantastic” GCSE results
YSGOL Emrys ap Iwan in Abergele is celebrating another set of “fantastic” GCSE results. The percentage of learners achieving an A* to C pass grade has shot up by 10 per cent amongst a total group of 183 who sat the exams. The school has also maintained the high...
Bodnant’s hand-made butter wins big pat on the back in national food awards
Butter lovingly made by hand at a Welsh centre of excellence has won a huge pat on the back from judges in a prestigious national competition. Bodnant Butter has just been awarded a coveted gold star in Great Taste 2015, which is acknowledged as one of the world’s...
Care home residents in chocolate heaven at Pendine Park
Residents of a Wrexham care home have been on the rocky road to marshmallow heaven thanks to a chocolate workshop. Pendine Park care organisation’s enrichment co-ordinator Olivia Thomas set up the tastebud-teasing session at the Penybryn Care Home which cares for...
SpongeBob SquarePants makes a big splash when he meets young fans
SpongeBob SquarePants, the cartoon hero from the deep blue sea, made a big splash when he stepped ashore to meet shoals of young fans in Wrexham. The big yellow sponge, who stars in one of Nickelodeon's highest rated shows and has reeled in a host of awards including...
Tech company joins forces with top geologist to create London’s first interactive fossil map
The Houses of Parliament are full of old fossils - and that's official. A tech company from North Wales has created the first interactive map of fossils embedded in London's historic buildings - including our historic seat of government in Westminster. Llandudno-based...
Success at the double for arts-loving care company
A social care organisation is celebrating an awards double for its commitment to enriching people's lives through the arts. Pioneering Pendine Park, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, was named Business of the Year at the prestigious Arts and...
Hands-on star chef Luke champions local produce
Britain’s youngest head chef will have a starring role at food festival in North Wales - fresh from cooking Welsh Cakes on the beach in Dubai. Luke Thomas, of Connah’s Quay, will be among a celebrity line up at Hamper Llangollen 2015 where he will be championing...
Aussie officer says G’Day to rural coppers in North Wales
A top cop from Australia has been picking up tips from rural crime-busters in North Wales. Superintendent Craig Gillard from the state of Victoria came on a two-day fact-finding mission with counterparts from the pioneering Rural Crime Team that was set up at the...
