Bodnant Ice-cream being scooped up by visitors thanks to heatwave
The summer heatwave has seen ice-cream sales boosted at a Welsh centre of excellence in the Conwy Valley. Newly introduced flavours based on traditional recipes are proving the most popular with visitors to Bodnant Welsh Food Centre, said Managing Director Chris...
New owner says Chinese restaurant is real deal
The manager of a Wrexham restaurant who tantalised the taste-buds of Hollyoaks stars saw so much potential in the business he decided to buy it for himself. Now Jason Sheehan, 33, is looking to develop The Real China, the popular Chinese buffet-style eatery at the...
Irish eyes smiling in Llangollen
Irish eyes were smiling after the final two major competitions of the week at the Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod. The Maynooth University Chamber Choir, based in Kildare, in the Republic of Ireland took the Pavarotti Choir of the World trophy after fighting...
Foot-stomping climax to Llangollen Eisteddfod
The music legend who formed one of the world’s top reggae bands provided a foot-stomping climax to the Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Ali Campbell, the voice of UB40 who sold 70 million records, soon had the audience on its feet at the closing concert of the...
Fundamental change of culture needed in Wales to protect vulnerable people
A social care leader has called for a "fundamental change of culture" in the wake of damning review into alleged abuse at six care homes. According to Mario Kreft MBE, the Chair of Care Forum Wales, the review had highlighted "abhorrent" cases of neglect that must...
Transgender entrepreneur says Caitlyn Jenner is an inspiration
A transgender entrepreneur who's launching a new health, hair and beauty salon has declared Caitlyn Jenner is an inspiration. Sarah Jane Bradley, 22, is setting up the Sarah Jane Group Salon at Eagles Meadow shopping centre in Wrexham. Three years ago she set up the...
Campaign to help forgotten young victims of crime
A police boss has launched a campaign to help the forgotten victims of crime - the children whose parents are sent to prison. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Winston Roddick CB QC says these youngsters all too often fall through the cracks in the support...
Man who hasn’t missed a Llangollen Eisteddfod in 69 years returns for his latest date with festival
A MAN who has attended Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod every year since it started turned up for his 69th consecutive festival last week. Elwyn Jones was at the very first Eisteddfod as an 18-year-old boy in 1947 and at 87 is proud of the fact he hasn’t...
Dancers from earthquake-hit Nepal greeted by guard of honour
LEADERS of Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod formed a guard of honour to greet a group of young Nepalese dancers who endured the earthquakes which devastated their country when they arrived to perform at the festival. A reception committee including...
Classic car used to help people with dementia on show at Eisteddfod
A CLASSIC car with a special paper facelift is being used as a vehicle to help people living with dementia. The rare 1975 Daf 44 saloon owned by freelance artist Carol Hanson is on show at this week’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod as part of a two-year...
