Brighter future pops up for devastated couple
An Abergele couple who lost almost everything after a house fire are getting back on their feet - with the help of pop up furniture shop. Michelle Nolan and her partner Darren Healey, from Ffordd y Morfa, were left in dire straits after all their belongings suffered...
Top businessmen call for Wrexham to become North Wales regional capital
A campaign has been launched to secure official recognition for Wrexham as the regional capital of North Wales. The call came from a trio of top local businessmen at a meeting of the influential group, Wrexham Business Professionals, that's made up of the town's...
TV choirmaster Gareth Malone will unveil new choir in Llangollen
Britain’s favourite choirmaster will showcase his new choir at this summer’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Gareth Malone OBE, who masterminded the meteoric rise to fame of the Military Wives choir, is looking forward to playing a part in the climactic...
Artistic Ieuan and Grace will help raise cash for children’s hospice
Two talented schoolchildren brushed aside stiff opposition to win a competition which will help a property firm raise money for a children’s hospice. Elwy owner Angela Jones organised the competition to design For Sale and To Let boards for the estate agency and the...
Budding chef Alex tastes success with winning pie
A budding chef could see his prize-winning pie on supermarket shelves after rising to the top in a competition organised by a leading bakery. The chilli con carne pie created by catering student Alex Garside, from Connah’s Quay, was top of the pastry pops with judges...
Ex-Gladiator Jet will officially open new Spire Cosmetic Suite
A former TV Gladiator is taking on a new challenge in North Wales. Diane Youdale, best known for her role as Jet in the hit television series Gladiators, will officially open the new Spire North Wales Cosmetic Suite in Abergele on Saturday, April 18. The private...
Wand-making is just magic
A shopping centre was sprinkled in fairy dust as young cinema goers made their own special magic wands. The Odeon Cinema at Eagles Meadow in Wrexham is screening the new Easter children’s blockbuster, Cinderella, and to celebrate youngsters had the chance to create...
Crime tsar gives go ahead for new Llandudno police station
Llandudno is set to get a new police station. As part of the North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner’s current five year Estate Strategy a new station will be built on the site of the current building which is no longer fit for purpose. The current station on Oxford...
Bodnant Welsh Food Centre named as best retailer in Wales
A Welsh centre of excellence has been named the best retailer in Wales. Bodnant Welsh Food Centre has scooped the title in the prestigious Farm Shop and Deli Awards - dubbed the industry’s Oscars. Customer votes along with secret visits by a panel of judges to the...
Woman’s harrowing story of domestic abuse wins ovation from victims’ conference audience
A WOMAN who suffered the daily “torture” of domestic violence for 18 years won a standing ovation after telling her harrowing story at a conference. The woman from the Conwy area, whose identity must be protected, was addressing around 100 representatives of police,...
