Ambush Alf recalls how he escaped war atrocity
A Llandudno war veteran who narrowly escaped one of the Second World War’s worst atrocities has gone on camera to tell how he survived the massacre. Alf Davies, 94, and two of his mates, somehow made it to the Dunkirk beaches and managed to board a ship bound for...
People urged to vote to hit villains where it hurts
Voting lines are open for people across North Wales to choose which local community group they want to support - using cash seized from criminals. A total pot of £42,000 is up for grabs as part of a new scheme set up by North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner...
Care home bosses back calls for urgent reforms
Care home bosses in North Wales have backed a call for urgent reforms of the way services are commissioned and paid for. A review into the quality of life and care of older people in care homes in Wales conducted by the Older People's Commissioner has revealed...
Sharon’s silver service wins national award
A WOMAN who wanted to care for people since she was a schoolgirl has won national recognition at Wales’ top care awards. Sharon Burke won silver at a glittering Oscars-style awards night in Cardiff City Hall, hosted by BBC presenter Lucy Owen, and organised by Care...
Mums chuffed by generosity of TV star David Walliams
Christmas has come early for a primary school in Denbighshire when mums when TV star and best-selling children's author David Walliams responded to their plea for help. The comedian got in touch immediately when he was contacted by mum-of-two Sian Canty, secretary of...
Trailer firm comes to the aid of Wales Rally GB duo
A top trailer firm has come to the aid of a rally duo aiming to take a top racing title. Thanks to Ifor Williams Trailers, driver Hefin Lloyd-Davies and his navigator Mark Lewis will be able to relax in comfort during the down time in the Wales Rally GB, which heads...
Wrexham: Ex-addict honoured after triumph over drugs
A man who has overcome his own battle with drink and drug addiction to help and support others has been honoured for his hard work and dedication. Tony Ormond, from Wrexham, knows how difficult it is to overcome addiction problems having spent 17 years of his life...
Energy experts win back £16k for Welsh students
A Welsh language teaching company is stepping up its programme of courses after receiving a £16,500 windfall thanks to a local energy broker. When the Llanrwst branch of Popeth Cymraeg became suspicious about the level of energy charges they were paying they turned to...
Wrexham shoppers to don beer goggles to overcome obstacle course in alcohol awareness campaign
Shoppers will be challenged to overcome an obstacle course whilst donning beer goggles as part of a campaign to raise awareness of alcohol related issues. Members of the Caia Park Health Team will set up camp at Eagles Meadow shopping centre, Wrexham, between 11am and...
Super-green energy firm in running for awards double
A super-green North Wales energy company and its entrepreneurial boss are double finalists in prestigious national awards. Carbon Zero Renewables based in St Asaph and its managing director Gareth Jones have both been shortlisted for honours in the 2014 Free2Network...
