Farmer’s son from North Wales crowned world’s best young singer as gran who taught him watches proudly
A farmer’s son from North Wales has been crowned the best young singer in the world. Dafydd Jones, 27, was watched by his proud grandmother, Brenda Jones, who first taught him to sing, as he was named Pendine International Voice of the Future at Llangollen...
“Ronaldo of sheep shearing” aims for lamb slide victory as thousands flock to North Wales championships
A former world sheep shearing champion from North Wales will be back in action later this month as thousands flock to one of Britain’s biggest competitions. The two-day Cneifio Corwen Shears returns to Rhug Estate near Corwen on July 24 and 25, with headline sponsors...
Ancient sound baths leave Wrexham care home residents “incredibly calm”
Care home residents were left “incredibly calm” after unusual sound bath sessions with Tibetan singing bowls, crystal harps and ancient healing techniques. Staff at Pendine Park’s Gwern Alyn and Hillbury homes in Wrexham said the sessions had a remarkable relaxing...
“International treasure” Sir Terry Waite presented with top Wales Care Award
Peace campaigner Sir Terry Waite was hailed as an “international treasure” after the former hostage received a lifetime achievement award in North Wales. Sir Terry was presented with the special Wales Care Award during the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod...
Honda Civic e:HEV drive by Steve Rogers
We all like the simple things in life. A day out at the seaside, wide parking spaces in supermarket car parks… and cars that still have switches! Trust me these cars are few and far between as the Chinese way of modelling a huge touchscreen on smartphone technology...
Prom dress boutique crowned best in North Wales goes global after sales rocket by 233% in “crazy June”
A prom dress boutique attracting customers from as far afield as Ireland, Canada and New Zealand has been crowned North Wales’ best business. Ffansi Ffrogs in Ruthin retained its Best Fashion Store title at this year’s Best of North Wales Business Awards and went on...
Firms abandon shops and warehouses as storage park becomes mini business hub
A Cheshire container storage site has turned into a mini-business park as firms abandon shops and warehouses to cut soaring costs. Business owners using Lock Stock Self Storage’s Crewe site say running their companies from there is saving them a small fortune and...
Global opera star Sir Bryn Terfel to make festival debut in major musical coup
One of the world’s greatest opera singers is set to return home to one of North Wales’ most prestigious music festivals. Global opera star Sir Bryn Terfel will headline the opening concert of the North Wales International Music Festival at St Asaph Cathedral on...
“Shock of his life”: Teen musician stunned as seriously ill grandad makes 250-mile round trip to see him perform
A talented teenage musician got the shock of his life when he saw his seriously ill grandad in the audience at a gala concert. Iain Bracken secretly travelled from Durham to watch his grandson Tyler Chown, 16, from Llandyrnog, near Denbigh, perform for the first time...
Meet Mickey the Monkey – the giant raffle prize helping a baby boy’s fight for survival
A giant fluffy monkey is being raffled to help a North Wales family racing against time to save their baby son from a rare and life-threatening illness. The cuddly toy, dubbed Mickey the Monkey, has become the latest fundraiser for one-year-old Rupert Smith whose...
