School children raised dough to make dreams come true for terminally ill youngsters
School children raised a whole lot of dough to make dreams come true for terminally ill youngsters. Pupils from the reception class at Ysgol Penycae were treated to a tasty pizza making masterclass at the Frankie and Benny's restaurant at Eagles Meadow shopping...
Sales buoyant after boat show
Boat companies are following up leads worth millions of pounds from the biggest maritime event in Wales. Thousands of people from across the UK flocked to the All-Wales Boat Show in Pwllheli over the weekend. Two new international partnerships were also launched at...
Pilot scheme to boost business in Conwy
A pilot scheme is being launched later this month to reach out to 3,000 businesses in Conwy to help them be more successful. Conwy County Borough Council have appointed a new skills coordinator to ensure that businesses in the county are guided towards the best...
Marine sports set to jet ahead says Tourism Minister Ken Skates
Tourism minister Ken Skates took to the waves today on a jet ski to launch this year's All Wales Boat Show. The three-day event has dropped anchor at Plas Heli, the Welsh Sailing Academy and Events Centre from today to Sunday, May 10. It is aiming to boost the marine...
Sculptor Matt Sherratt lined up for Saatchi show with his new works
New work by North Wales sculptor Matt Sherratt is heading to the prestigious Saatchi Gallery in London. The twisted clay ellipses finished in gold were created in his studio in the Elwy Valley and are similar to those seen in millionaire homes from Eaton Square to...
Gareth makes a splash for diabetes charity
A coffee shop barista maestro will swim the equivalent of the English Channel in the pool at Wrexham Water World. Gareth Hopkins, 27, who works at the Costa Coffee franchise within the Odeon Cinema at Eagles Meadow shopping centre, is taking on the 22 mile swim to...
Top trailer maker reaches paradise thanks to new Caribbean distributor
Europe's top trailer maker is now in paradise. Ansari Baksh, managing director of the Ansaf Trading Company, from the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, was so impressed with the products of Ifor Williams Trailers that's he's become a distributor for that part of the...
Pwllheli will be maritime mecca for thousands of boat lovers
Thousands of boat lovers will be heading for Pwllheli for the biggest maritime event in Wales. The three-day All Wales Boat Show starts at Plas Heli, the Welsh Sailing Academy and Events Centre, from Friday (May 8) until Sunday. The event, effectively the national...
Sue’s heading for the palace to have tea with the Queen
A mum of three who organises a major awards ceremony every year will have her own moment in the sun - at a garden party with the Queen. Sue Thomas, from Wrexham, has been invited to the party at Buckingham Palace as a reward for all her hard work with the prestigious...
Light music at top festival
A university has joined forces with a globally-renowned classical music festival to light up North Wales. Glyndŵr University and North Wales International Music Festival will be working in partnership to mark the International Year of Light. The university’s St Asaph...
