Operation Mincemeat” brings early taste of Christmas to hospice
Big-hearted bakers are bringing some early festive cheer to a much-loved hospice with the delivery of a mountain of mince pies. Long-term supporter Jones Village Bakery is giving 1,000 of the tasty Yule Tide treats to Nightingale House which provides vital services...
Traumatised Ukrainian refugee Viktoria finds solace singing Christmas classic The Snowman
A traumatised refugee exiled from war-torn Ukraine will find solace through music this Christmas when she sings with the choir that’s been her lifesaver. Viktoria Ivanova, 52, is a member of the NEW Voices ensemble which will be teaming up with the acclaimed NEW...
Heritage railway and world’s deepest hotel go up in the world with top tourism awards
An iconic heritage railway and the world’s deepest hotel have been hailed as stars of the tourism industry in North Wales. The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways in Porthmadog and Go Below Underground Adventures in Eryri were among the big winners at the Go North...
Heroic Glyn was social care’s Top Gun in Covid pandemic
A “heroic” former care home owner who built a military-style decontamination unit to keep his residents and staff safe during the Covid pandemic has been given a special award. Ex-RAF man Glyn Williams, 63, who ran the Gwyddfor Residential Home in Bodedern in...
Party people at historic hotel raise their glasses for Wrexham food bank
Festive partygoers at a popular hotel are raising a glass and helping out record numbers of people in crisis in Wrexham this Christmas. Historic Rossett Hall Hotel have opened their annual food bank collection and already the donations are flooding in for the Wrexham...
Daredevil biker Caroline gears up for epic desert challenge in aid of charity
All-action company boss Caroline Platt is swapping her smart office outfits for biker leathers to take part in an epic charity motorbike ride through the baking desert heat. Caroline, who heads up family company Platts Agriculture, in Wrexham, is gearing up for the...
Plea to company bosses to back Wrexham’s new City of Culture bid
Business leaders have been urged to get behind Wrexham’s bid to become UK City of Culture in 2029. The plea came from Wrexham Council’s chief executive, Ian Bancroft, who said it was vital to make the most of the city’s “time in the sunshine during a once in a...
Global growth will take off with cutting edge kit helping to create new 40 jobs
A precision engineering company in North Wales is gearing up for global growth by investing £250,000 in cutting edge equipment. Recruitment is also underway at Continental Diamond Tool (CDT) in Kinmel Bay as part of an ambitious expansion plan that will create 40 new...
Double honour for “hairy” adventure company at North Wales tourism awards
A “hairy” adventure company was hailed as a star of the tourism industry in North Wales. Bearded Men Adventures in Llangollen was among the big winners at the Go North Wales Tourism Awards. Meanwhile, the blue riband Go North Wales Tourism Service to Tourism...
Inspirational care leader Jayne honoured with silver award
An "inspirational" team leader with a vast career in social care has seen her hard work pay off with a gong as she heads into retirement. Jayne Owen was hailed as "the role model we all aspire to be" by her former colleagues. Her passion and commitment saw her bloom...
