North Wales actor stars with real-life strikers in gripping new drama about historic dispute
A North Wales actor stars alongside former strikers in a new TV drama about one of Britain’s longest industrial disputes. Emyr Gibson, who also works as a creative practitioner at Pendine Park’s Bryn Seiont Newydd care home in Caernarfon, plays factory worker Ifan Wyn...
Cheshire hospice saves thousands as storage firm steps in with free container
A Cheshire hospice is saving thousands of pounds after a storage firm donated a free container to protect funds for patient care. St Luke’s Hospice, which costs around £6.8 million a year to run, has been given free use of a 20-foot storage unit at Lock Stock Self...
Criminals’ cash gives North Wales kids a free skateboarding thrill
Cash seized from criminals is helping youngsters in North Wales get on their skateboard – without their parent having to pay a penny. Around 30 children aged five to 12 took part in a free skateboarding session at Bangor University’s Canolfan Brailsford, funded by the...
Toyota Rav4 plug-in hybrid drive by Steve Rogers
This is the new Rav4, one of the biggest selling SUVs in the world, but has Toyota just shot itself in the foot? That is a big question, so what’s behind it? The Rav is a huge favourite everywhere, the previous version was the top selling car in North America for...
Welsh Government urged to teach pupils more about historic arson attack on “bombing school”
An opera director is calling for schools to teach more Welsh history after discovering pupils know little about a landmark arson attack on a “bombing school”. Patrick Young, founder and artistic director of OPRA Cymru, said he was surprised how few had heard about the...
New action group fights “bullying” contract amid fears for elderly care home residents
North Wales care home operators have accused some local authorities of “bullying tactics” as they unite to fight a contract threatening elderly residents’ care. Providers from across the region have formed a new action group to challenge a proposed Pre-Placement...
Behind-the-scenes heroine Kate wins national award after rising from teenage admin role
A North Wales business executive who helped transform services behind the scenes at a care organisation has won a major national award. Kate Ackerley, 35, won a silver award in the Outstanding Service category at the Wales Care Awards after 14 years rising through the...
Beach clean uncovers bottles, fishing line, dog poo – and a pair of pants
Volunteers tackling litter at one of North Wales’ best beaches found bottles, cigarette buts, fishing line, dog mess and even discarded underwear. Staff from Harlech Foodservice were joined by members of South Caernarfonshire Soroptimists to clean up a section of...
Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid drive by Steve Rogers
With Volvo going full pelt on electric vehicles you might wonder what’s the point of a plug-in hybrid for its big seven seat SUV. Well, the Swedish brand is sticking with the dual fuel option and has shown its commitment with a longer range model. I don’t want to be a...
Theatr Clwyd brings autumn magic to care home residents
Care home residents were treated to autumn magic as a theatre team brought music, movement and memories to a special workshop. Residents of Pendine Park’s Bryn Bella care home in Wrexham waved colourful scarves, shook maracas and tambourines with the creative staff...
