Trailer firm is a “national treasure”, says Welsh Secretary
A Welsh trailer maker has been hailed as a “national treasure” for flying the flag for Wales across the world. The praise came from the Secretary of State for Wales, David TC Davies MP, during a visit to Ifor Wiliams Trailers, accompanied by Clwyd South MP Simon...
Lucy’s army of woodland wonderland volunteers is transforming lives
A woodland wonderland created by a former social worker is transforming lives as well as the countryside on the borders of Denbighshire and Flintshire. Outside Lives is the brainchild of Lucy Powell whose team of almost 200 volunteers is repurposing the land around...
TV show saved my life, says chapel minister Dylan
An overweight chapel minister who tipped the scales at 26 stone says that a new eating and fitness regime saved his life. The Rev Dylan Parry, who hails from Caernarfon, was one of the stars of a life-changing TV show, FFIT Cymru, on S4C. Dylan admitted at the start...
Two choir members with an age gap of 78 will line up together to sing at 90th birthday concert
Retired teacher Ednyfed Williams was only three when a famous male voice choir was formed in 1933 – 90 years later they’re both still here and still singing. Ednyfed joined Côr Meibion Trelawnyd in 1955 and on Saturday, July 1, he will take his place in the bass...
New sensory room opened in memory of Bangor City legend Cid
A sensory room has been opened at a care home in memory of a much-loved former Bangor City football legend and retired teacher. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and dementia, Cedric ‘Cid’ Pritchard spent the last 18 months of his life at Pendine Park’s...
“World class” Welsh trailer firm launches paid internship scheme with 50 jobs up for grabs
Europe’s biggest trailer maker is launching a paid internship scheme with 50 jobs up for grabs at the end of it. Candidates chosen to take part in the Summer Programme at Ifor Williams Trailers – which has six manufacturing sites in Deeside and Denbighshire – will be...
TV show has helped overweight Carmarthen butcher heal himself after two “near death” experiences
An overweight butcher says he’s healing himself after suffering two “near death” experiences thanks to a life-changing TV show. Before taking part in FFIT Cymru on S4C Matthew Rees, 46, tipped the scales at 26 stone and he described his new fitness and eating regime...
Jazz legend and Strictly star will light up Llangollen Eisteddfod
A jazz legend who played with Ol’ Blue Eyes Frank Sinatra will be teaming up with the voice of Strictly Come Dancing for a night to remember in North Wales. Strictly singer Tommy Blaize will be joining Guy Barker and his Big Band for a “powerhouse performance” in a...
Brave Katie sacrifices having her own kids after three generations of family killed by cruel genetic illness
A brave daughter has spoken movingly about why she’s decided not to have children after seeing the devastating effects of a hereditary brain condition on her mum and her aunty. Katie Davies, 36, from Ruabon, near Wrexham, says there’s too much of a risk that she might...
Care home owners blast Torfaen Council for double standards in fees row
Care home owners in Torfaen have accused the local council of double-standards after they refused to fund pay rises for frontline Covid heroes. As a result the new rates announced by Torfaen Council are based on only 65 per cent of care workers receiving pay increases...
