Novice Alixe nails property makeover and turns tidy profit in TV challenge
Alixe Everson sacrificed her glamorous nails on a TV property renovation project to get on the housing ladder – but it was worth it after turning a handsome profit. The 24-year-old from Ystrad Mynach, near Caerphilly, joined forces with apprentice joiner Alex Loy,...
Batch of 30 night owl jobs at top bakery because of rising demand
A top bakery has 30 new jobs up for grabs because of soaring demand for its flagship bread products. Over the past year sales of the Jones Village Bakery’s own brand bread have increased by 20 per cent – with its signature Welsh Batch loaf proving particularly...
Alfie Boe ‘excited’ for return to North Wales alongside BGT’s Welsh of the West End
Superstar tenor Alfie Boe says he "can't wait" to return to North Wales as he gets set to headline Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod this summer. The renowned English singer and actor will open the event alongside Britain's Got Talent semi-finalists Welsh of...
MG 3 drive by Steve Rogers
A friend asked for advice on buying a new car for not too much money. His son is heading towards giant size so something like a little Kia Picanto or Hyundai i10 would not fit the bill. I pointed him towards the MG 3 mainly because I have just been driving it and...
Daredevil fundraiser Ali Alcock takes on her most dangerous quest yet in aid of Macmillan
A daredevil fundraiser is set to take on her most dangerous challenge yet and by conquering her fear of heights with a scramble up Eryri’s deadliest ridge. Cervical cancer survivor Ali Alcock, from Corwen, will scale the knife-edged Crib Goch in Eryri National Park,...
Senedd member and Premier League star back campaign to save historic hotel
A half a million pound appeal to save Corwen’s iconic Owain Glyndwr Hotel could be a springboard for the rejuvenation of the south Denbighshire town, according to an influential politician. Former Senedd Economy Minister and Clwyd South AM Ken Skates paid a visit to...
Talented Welsh conductor who overcame childhood deafness is rising international star in classical music
A rising star in the world of classical music who overcame childhood deafness has been invited to take centre stage at a major international festival. Talented conductor Robert Guy, who comes from Wrexham, will be taking the baton at the prestigious ChopinPianoFest in...
Wrexham goalkeeping coach Dave nets best memories of his life
A goalkeeping coach with Wrexham AFC’s women’s team has been hailed a hero by colleagues at the care home where he works as a maintenance whizz. David Williams was surprised with a three cheers fanfare from work pals at Pendine Park in Wrexham who spotted his beaming...
Wheelchair basketball stars in North Wales are cock-a-hoop after clinching new deal
Wheelchair basketball teams from North Wales are punching well above their weight in the UK national leagues after clinching a three-year sponsorship deal. Housing association Cartrefi Conwy are backing regional club North Wales Knights who run four teams with players...
Go Compare tenor Wynne Evans joins choir for 90th birthday bash in support of children’s hospice
A male voice choir that went viral online are teaming up with TV tenor Wynne Evans to celebrate their 90th anniversary and support a children’s hospice charity. Internet sensations Côr Meibion Trelawnyd, whose moving rendition of the iconic Welsh love song, Myfanwy,...
