Eccentric aristocrat had North Wales town’s first phone installed in 1881 just to listen to opera from her mansion
The bizarre reason why an eccentric aristocrat installed the first telephone in a North Wales market town in 1881 has finally been revealed. Local historian Clwyd Wynne discovered that Anglesey-born philanthropist Emily Fazakerley wanted to listen to an opera that was...
New coffee culture brews up boost for North Wales towns as tourism awards add new café category
A new coffee culture is helping to revitalise town centres and boost tourism across North Wales, it’s been revealed. The phenomenon is having such a big impact that a new category has been added for this year’s Go North Wales Tourism Awards for the bistro, café and...
Homegrown jazz star Gwilym Simcock to make emotional return to his roots at North Wales festival
An internationally renowned pianist who grew up near Caernarfon is set to make an emotional return to his roots this autumn – with a solo show at a top music festival. Gwilym Simcock, who spent his early years in Pontllyfni, will take centre stage at the Wales...
Welsh festival premiere for royal music written by Prince Albert
Music written to celebrate King Charles’s 75th birthday will be performed publicly in Wales for the first time at a leading festival. A selection of seven songs written by one of the king’s ancestors, Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, have been orchestrated and...
Hard work adds up to success for rising star Lauren at top bakery
A young woman who started out working on reception at a top bakery is now helping to steer the company’s finances after qualifying as an accountant. Lauren Ashman, 28, said support from bosses at the award-winning Jones Village Bakery in Wrexham and her own...
Steve Rogers drives the Genesis Electrified GV70
Here’s a game to keep your bored toddlers occupied. Find the charging point on your GV70! Never mind the kids, it foxed me and I have been doing this job for 40 odd years. There was no flap to be seen, well we wouldn't want to spoil the smooth lines of this beauty....
From silent beginnings to global spotlight for conductor who overcame childhood deafness
A North Wales conductor who defied the odds after being born with severe hearing loss will take centre stage in Asia this autumn - leading one of the continent’s most acclaimed orchestras. Robert Guy, a trailblazing conductor from Wrexham, has been invited to guest...
Welsh arts legend Philip bows out in style with a show by world renowned sculptor
The director of a North Wales arts centre will be bowing out in style with his final exhibition set to feature work by world-renowned artist David Nash. The exhibition at Ruthin Craft Centre will be the last one organised by Philip Hughes, 66, who will be retiring...
North Wales company bosses warned to be vigilant amid rise in cybercrime
Businesses in North Wales are being urged to stay alert following a sharp rise in cybercrime including a £1.3 million theft from one company. According to North Wales Police, online crime now surpasses street crime, with ransomware attacks – where hackers encrypt...
Roll up! Roll up! Wrexham care home residents enchanted by circus magic
Care home residents in Wrexham were treated to a magical day of colour, music and circus antics at their summer fun day. The show stopping spectacle at Pendine Park’s five homes in Summerhill Road was a feast for the senses – complete with a life-size baby elephant...
