North Wales tourism chiefs team up with Swiss ski resort in new bid to beat winter slump
Tourism chiefs are teaming up with a Swiss ski resort in a bid to make North Wales a year-round destination for visitors. The international partnership will see a new award at this year’s Go North Wales Tourism Awards to recognise businesses that keep their door open...
Toyota Corolla drive by Steve Rogers
Jeremy Clarkson described it as ‘a small crumby Toyota’ while comparing Millionaire Hot Seat on the tele. The former Top Gear frontman is known for ridiculing certain brands, particularly Vauxhall and Peugeot, but he is out of step on this one as the Corolla is...
World premiere for “gritty” new harp concerto inspired by North Wales power station
A new harp concerto inspired by a gas-fired power station and a Welsh music legend will have its world premiere at the festival he founded. Composer Cameron Biles-Liddell drew on the work of the acclaimed William Mathias when he wrote the homage to Flintshire’s rugged...
Meet the North Wales comedian who stops breathing 17 times an hour and sleeps in Darth Vader-style mask
A North Wales health worker who stops breathing 17 times an hour in his sleep is set to take to the comedy stage – wearing a Darth Vader-style mask. Gethin Evans, a comedian, drummer and NHS worker from Caernarfon, will join fellow stand-ups Caryl Burke and Arwel...
Care executive who started as a teen in running for top award
A business executive who started work for a North Wales care organisation as a teenager is in the running for a major award. Kate Ackerley, 35, is a finalist in the Outstanding Service category at the Wales Care Awards after 14 years rising through the ranks at...
Wrexham’s life-saving night time hub gets City Board funding to expand opening hours
An £84,000 funding boost will help strengthen and expand a life-saving night time welfare centre in Wrexham for the next four years. The money for Hafan y Dref from Wrexham City Board has ensured the service can continue, protecting vulnerable revellers and extending...
Green revolution puts historic hotel in the running to be crowned best in Wales
An historic seaside hotel that’s in the running to be crowned the best in Wales has invested £120,000 in going green. The new eco-friendly measures at the Grade II listed Belmont Hotel in Llandudno have slashed its overall carbon emissions by 35 per cent and achieved...
Suzuki S-Cross drive by Steve Rogers
There are cars that make you feel good gliding down the high street. Cars that have the neighbours gawping with envy. The S-Cross is neither of those which suggests this family SUV has passed its sell-by date. Perish the thought because beneath its slightly anonymous...
Six-foot Silver Surfer leads seaside spectacular at Wrexham care homes
Care home residents in Wrexham enjoyed a colourful seaside party with a parade, fish and chips and a six-foot Silver Surfer. The bumper beach-themed gala transformed Pendine Park’s care homes into a holiday resort, with residents, relatives and staff joining in the...
Classic FM star to narrate beloved children’s musical masterpiece at North Wales festival
A musical classic that has introduced millions of children to the orchestra is returning to North Wales to celebrate its 90th anniversary. Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf will be performed at St Asaph Cathedral as one of the headline concerts of this year’s...
