Supermum Esme receives glittering prize as 2015 Mother of the Year
A “LOVING, kind and helpful” mum was overwhelmed to receive her glittering prize for being chosen as the 2015 Leader Mother of the Year. The coveted title went to Esme Price, of Cefn Mawr, who was nominated by her daughter, Jan Llewelyn-Davies, for the way she goes...
Rufus will be “absolutely fabulous” in Llangollen
Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright who collaborated with Robbie Williams on his latest album is bringing his unique talent to North Wales. Wainwright has written an opera in French, partied with George W Bush’s daughter and appeared alongside Jennifer Saunders and...
Care home staff to rock against dementia
Musical care home staff are going to rock against dementia – including a singer who shared a stage with Pixie Lott. The melodic group from Pendine Park care organisation in Wrexham will be singing their hearts out at the town's Commercial pub at 7.30pm on Saturday,...
New £7m centre will provide “huge boost” to North West Wales
A new centre of excellence for dementia care has been hailed as a "fantastic" boost to the economy of Gwynedd. The Pendine Park care organisation is investing £7 million in the centre that's being built on the site of the former Bryn Seiont community hospital on the...
Hard-hitting crime drama gives youngsters a taste of justice
A teenager broke his friend's jaw and threatened others with a knife after the muscle building steroids he was taking made him aggressive. The youngster called Connor was sent to a young offenders' institute for six months after a court heard that he also engaged in...
North Wales firms urged to get wise to cyber risks
A lack of understanding about potential cyber dangers means small and medium sized business in North Wales are putting a third of their revenue at risk. That's the warning from internet security expert Henry Platten, a former policeman who is now patrolling the...
Real gem Esme is chosen as 2015 Mother of the Year
A REAL gem of a mum will pick up a fabulous £250 prize from a top Wrexham jewellers shop after landing the coveted title of 2015 Leader Mother of the Year. At the grand old age of 86, Esme Price, of Cae-Glo in Cefn Mawr, helps out daily with looking her after...
Crime tsar blasts lack of consultation over axing of police helicopter base
A crime tsar is investigating whether he can challenge the decision to axe a police helicopter base in North Wales. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Winston Roddick CB QC is unhappy about the lack of proper consultation over the planned closure of the base at...
Sixth formers handed awards by Nobel Prize winner for their science research
Three North Wales sixth-formers have been handed awards by a Nobel Prize winner, for their scientific research into plant genes. The Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan students were praised for their work on tackling crop shortages due to climate change, by genetic scientist...
Chorister Vicky harmonises her pregnancy with big Llangollen Eisteddfod singing date
A SINGER from Market Harborough organised the timing of her pregnancy to make sure she could compete with her choir at this summer’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Alto Vicky Wilson was so determined not to miss out on competing with Leicestershire-based...
