It’s a net gain as £5,000 donation helps future cricket stars in Denbighshire
More than 120 cricketers in Denbighshire will benefit from a major new training facility thanks to a £5,000 donation. Trailer manufacturer Ifor Williams Trailers (IWT), which has factories in Denbighshire and Flintshire, has funded the installation of a brand new net...
Wrexham’s £200m City of Culture dream gets major boost from leading arts centre
A leading North Wales arts centre has backed Wrexham’s bid for a potential £200 million City of Culture windfall. Wrexham is one of nine places across the UK to be longlisted for the prestigious title in 2029, with the winner set to receive a £10 million UK government...
MGS9 drive by Steve Rogers
Meet the seven seat MGS9, my hot contender for bargain of the year. This is MGs most significant model since the electric MG4 and offers big family space, a shed load of equipment, decent quality, plug-in hybrid technology with a useful electric range, and a £34k...
North Wales food firm Harlech to create 50 jobs with record £75m sales boom
A fast-growing food firm is creating 50 new jobs and on course to achieve record sales of £75million following a rapid expansion across Wales and England. Gwynedd-based Harlech Foodservice has increased turnover by 25 per cent in the past year after opening depots in...
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...
