James Bond’s castle connection sparks £4.5m boost for North Wales tourism
A James Bond-linked castle is helping drive a £4.5 million tourism boom as thousands of big-spending Japanese tourists head to North Wales this summer. Tourism leaders say Japanese visitor numbers have bounced back strongly since the pandemic, with arrivals now...
School pupils build their own outdoor classroom after £200 donation
Youngsters at a Gwynedd primary school turned a £200 donation into a hands-on-building project that saw pupils create their own outdoor furniture. Ysgol Borth y Gest, near Porthmadog, won the cash after being selected as the winner of an online competition run by...
Humphrey Ker hails firm that “helped save Wrexham AFC” after £10k miners boost
Wrexham AFC stars swapped football gear for reverse gear to help raise £10,000 for a major mining heritage project. The Red Dragons teamed up with longtime sponsors Ifor Williams Trailers for a charity challenge featuring an 80-metre reversing trial and tipper trailer...
Green-fingered care homes residents count down to first home-grown potato harvest
A gardening club at a care organisation is helping green-fingered residents rediscover their passion – with home-grown potatoes ready to be harvested. Residents at Pendine Park in Wrexham are eagerly awaiting their first crop of vegetables after transforming raised...
Welsh fitness entrepreneur targets expansion to create network of GymPods
A Welsh fitness entrepreneur says his clever GymPod concept could help shape the next generation of sporting stars. Personal trainer Paul Edwards, from Denbigh in North Wales, has launched a new site at The Neston Club in Parkgate on the Wirral, one of Cheshire’s...
Young harpist stars as new music cooperative celebrates landmark first year in Conwy
A talented young harpist will be among the performers at a gala concert celebrating the first anniversary of a thriving music cooperative in Conwy. The event, taking place at Festival Church in Old Colwyn on Thursday, June 18, will mark 12 months of achievements for...
Community hero electrician backed by storage firm in year-long challenge to help others
A Cheshire electrician has pledged to carry out a good deed every month in 2026 – with a local storage firm helping to back his mission. Nick Lundie, 34, of Nantwich-based Lundie Electrical, is midway through his year-long community challenge which includes installing...
Sir Terry Waite: World “has never needed harmony more” amid rising global tensions
Former hostage Sir Terry Waite will warn Wrexham business leaders about rising global tensions and the dangers faced by international travellers. The former Archbishop of Canterbury’s peace envoy will be speaking at a meeting of Wrexham Business Professionals during...
Fury family fly Welsh hairdresser in secret for Venezuela’s lavish wedding
A Welsh hairdresser was secretly flown out to style Venezuela Fury’s hair for one of the celebrity weddings of the year. Lynsey Austin, owner of Salon LA in Wrexham, was sworn to secrecy after being personally selected to create the 16-year-old influencer’s bridal...
Fundraising Pearl Ball aims to boost support for much-loved hospice
A major hospice fundraiser is set to take place in North Wales in support of vital local services. The black tie Pearl Ball on Saturday, June 6, will raise money for St Kentigern’s Hospice in St Asaph, which supports patients and families from across the region. The...
