North Wales festival launches search for future musical stars
A globally renowned festival in North Wales has launched a search to find the most talented young musician in Wales. Entries are being sought for the inaugural competition at the North Wales International Music Festival that’s being held at St Asaph Cathedral from...
Talented conductor Robert picks up the baton from musical legend after landing “dream job”
A talented young conductor from North Wales is following in the footsteps of his musical hero Sir Simon Rattle. Robert Guy, 36, from Wrexham, says he’s hugely honoured to be appointed as conductor of the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra where Sir Simon, the...
North Wales tourism chiefs say soaring office costs are “galling” after campaign budget cuts
Tourism chiefs in North Wales have hit out after financial support for the industry was slashed while the cost of bureaucracy has soared. Members of North Wales Tourism were told at their Annual Trade Forum and Conference at Venue Cymru in Llandudno that £3.5 million...
Law firm helps famous Welsh regimental museum bring history to life for schools
Pupils of a Caernarfon primary school have been given a taste of more than 300 years of the history and heritage of one of the British Army’s most famous infantry regiments. The Royal Welch Fusiliers, which fought its first campaign in 1689, has been running a...
Steve Rogers drives the new MG3
Six months into the year and I already have a hot contender for car of the year. MG might not be a fashionable choice but its new supermini has everything it needs to wear the crown. The MG3 is a giant leap over the outgoing model and is teaching the rest of the pack...
Net gain for club where cricket legend Matthew Maynard started out thanks to cash confiscated from criminals
The Anglesey club where cricket legend Matthew Maynard started his illustrious career has been given a major boost thanks to cash seized from criminals. A £2,000 grant from the North Wales Police and Community Trust (PACT) has enabled Menai Bridge Cricket Club to buy...
Clean, green hydro-electric power is good for business in North Wales
Company bosses in North Wales are being urged to investigate the potential of hydro-electric schemes to generate cheap and reliable green energy. The call came from business leaders who went on a fact finding visit to the community energy organisation, Ynni Ogwen in...
Food wholesaler Harlech acquires rival as part of expansion in South West Wales
A fast-growing food wholesaler has taken over a rival company as part of its expansion in South West Wales. Harlech Foodservice has acquired Celtic Foodservices and says the firm which is based in Pembroke Dock in Pembrokeshire is a “perfect fit”. The move is part...
Bistro at ex-sailing loft in idyllic seafront location creates 10 new jobs and puts wind under wings of Welsh language
A £500,000 investment by an ex-TV company boss and his opera singing wife has breathed new life into an historic 19th century seafront building in North Wales The transformation of the old sailing loft in Felinheli in Gwynedd into a bistro and bar brimming with...
Inspirational action man Matt on mission to become a carriage driving champion
A sports loving computer whizz who has cerebral palsy is on a mission to become a horse and carriage driving UK champion. Matt Palamarczuk, 39, of Gresford, near Wrexham, is already on triumphant form after being selected to enter the Riding for the Disabled...
