Top axeman to tackle lumberjack iron man challenge at Welsh Game Fair
One of the UK’s top axemen is to attempt to set a spectacular new Welsh record for the lumberjack Iron Man next month. Osian Williams, from Denbigh, will be timed over three consecutive tasks at a display by the Clwyd Axemen at the Welsh Game Fair which will be held...
Music festival looks to new horizons
A deeply moving poem written by a National Eisteddfod winning bard is the inspiration behind a concert at a top music festival. The poem, Y Gorwel (The Horizon), links in with the theme for the North Wales International Music Festival at St Asaph Cathedral from...
Let’s teach kids about world of work from age of three, says Education Minister
Children should have the chance to learn about the world of work from the age of three onwards, according to Welsh Education Minister Jeremy Miles. The call came at a meeting of Wrexham Business Professionals (WBP) where he said there was an urgent need to strengthen...
Charity terminates care contracts in Wrexham because low council fees mean annual losses of £100,000 and risk of going bust
A charity providing home care for vulnerable adults says it’s been forced to hand its contracts back to Wrexham County Borough Council or risk going bust. According to Nick Evans, chief executive of Cymryd Rhan (Taking Part), the “unsustainable fees” paid by the...
Another giant leap for kind-hearted Chris
An award-winning care home worker who once re-created a lunar landing to inspire residents’ memories of man’s first steps on the moon has retired. Kind-hearted Chris Lewis was waved off by residents and staff as she left her role as lead enrichment and activities...
Skoda Karoq drive by Steve Rogers
Decisions, decisions, decisions, and if it concerns choosing a family SUV then you are in for a hard time. Why? Because there are around 20 to choose from and they are all good. Make that very good. But I am going to take a punt on the Skoda Karoq making the top three...
New campaign to put low fat, low carbon game meat like venison on menu in Welsh hospitals and schools
A campaign is being launched to get lean, high protein game meat on the menu in Welsh hospitals and schools. The call will be made at the second annual Welsh Game Fair which champions the countryside and rural pursuits. Organisers say venison, pheasant, duck and...
Campaign launched to urge tourists to try Hiraethog instead of hotspots like Eryri
A major drive has been launched to promote a “hidden gem” of Welsh tourism that includes the world’s deepest hotel, beautiful ospreys and husky and go-kart racing. The aim of the campaign to raise the profile of the Hiraethog area of North Wales is to boost the local...
Top trailer firm joins forces with Bentley for new hill climb record
A trailer firm has teamed up with luxury car maker Bentley to create a new record with a difference – powered by straw. With the help of a tiltbed model from Ifor Williams Trailers, a Bentley Bentayga set a landmark time for the famous hill climb at the Goodwood...
Festival will be buzzing with music
The story of bees travelling across the Irish Sea has inspired new work from two renowned virtuosos who will be performing together at a music festival. Welsh harpist and composer Catrin Finch and award-winning Irish violinist Aoife Ní Bhríain will take centre stage...
