Genesis GV80 drive by Steve Rogers
Who says only the Brits and Germans can build luxury cars. Take a look at this Genesis. Never heard of it? Hardly surprising, there aren’t that many around and those that are will be found mainly in the affluent south. A more familiar name is Hyundai and Genesis is...
Ffion’s baby blues inspire new business to support other mums going through mill
A young mum who suffered post-natal depression has won an award after starting a Welsh language support group to help others going through the mill. Ffion Wyn Evans, a mental health nurse from Caernarfon, decided to use her experience after the birth of son Gruff, now...
World premiere of opera to mark 90th anniversary of Gresford Colliery disaster which claimed 266 lives
A new opera has been written to mark the 90th anniversary of the Gresford Colliery disaster which claimed the lives of 266 men and boys. The new work, Gresford – Up From Underground, will receive its world premiere on the opening night of the North Wales International...
Alfresco art class in beautiful garden is big draw for pupils
A group of young artists have been inspired by the dazzling dementia-friendly gardens at a care organisation. Pupils from Gwersyllt CP Primary School joined residents for an alfresco art class amid the multi-coloured blooms in the11-acre grounds of Pendine Park in...
Top Welsh food company teams up with haulier to target new Midlands markets
A fast-growing Welsh food distribution company is to open a new Shropshire depot as it plans its expansion into England’s West Midlands. A chance meeting between David Cattrall, Managing Director of Harlech Foodservice, and Matthew Farrall, who heads major...
TV design guru Mandy Watkins helps Anglesey firm celebrate 40th birthday in style with charity windfall
A celebrity interior designer helped a home improvements company celebrate its 40th anniversary in style by raising £7,500 for two charities. Mandy Watkins, one of the judges on the popular BBC Wales show, Wales' Home of the Year, officially opened the new £150,000...
Wales hurtling towards 10,000 care home bed deficit over next decade
Experts have warned there will be desperate shortage of 10,000 care home beds in Wales over the next decade. The alert has been raised specialist business property adviser Christie & Co who say there is a growing need for new, “future proof” care homes to meet the...
Gwynedd fundraiser Janet takes well-earned rest on bench donated in memory of her dad
A dedicated daughter braved torrential rain and gale-force winds to complete a gruelling month-long challenge to fundraise for a cause close to her heart. Janet Knight undertook the challenge posed by Alzheimer's Research UK to walk a mile each for a month, having...
Royal composer Paul Mealor joins elite club after receiving rare award from King
A royal composer who wrote music for the Coronation was “honoured and overjoyed” to be presented with a rare honour given personally by the King. According to Paul Mealor, from Connah’s Quay, the Artistic Director of the North Wales International Music Festival at St...
Business leaders call for Branson rail rescue plan with return of Virgin trains
Business leaders want Sir Richard Branson to come to rescue after an investigation revealed over 20% of direct trains between North Wales and London get cancelled. The North Wales Business Council is calling on the legendary entrepreneur to launch an “open access”...
