North Wales school arts programme returns after trailer firm’s £5k boost
A trailer firm has stepped in with £5,000 to bring back a school arts programme axed because of funding problems. Youngsters from across North Wales will once again get the chance to work with leading artists after Ifor Williams Trailers answered the appeal for help...
North Wales mum who trains 3,000 care workers a year shortlisted for major award
A mum who helps train up to 3,000 care workers a year across North Wales has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the sector. Jenna Evans, who leads the Pendine Academy of Social Care, has been shortlisted for a prestigious honour at this year’s Wales...
School boosts Conwy’s local economy by £7m a year: “If it was a factory we’d shout from rooftops about it”
A new study has shown that a coeducational private school pumps £7 million into Conwy’s economy every year while supporting 213 jobs. The independent economic impact assessment found that St David’s College in Llandudno contributes £11.6 million to the UK’s gross...
£15k appeal launched to bring bombing school arson attack to the opera stage
A £15,000 crowdfunding appeal for a new opera about one of the most dramatic chapters in Welsh history has won backing from two high-profile figures. Former Plaid Cymru president Dafydd Wigley and internationally acclaimed harpist Elinor Bennett are supporting the...
“Magnificent” Mario steps down from roles to champion workforce and smaller care homes
Tributes have been pouring in after a “magnificent” social care champion announced he’s stepping down from two major frontline roles. After four decades in the sector, Mario Kreft MBE, owner of the pioneering Pendine Park care organisation which has nine homes in...
“It was emotional”: Senedd politician joins dementia care home sing-song
A Senedd member was moved to tears after joining residents at a North Wales dementia care home for a poignant sing-song. Gwynedd Maldwyn MS Siân Gwenllian became emotional during a visit to Pendine Park’s awarding-winning Bryn Seiont Newydd on the outskirts of...
Christmas comes early as North Wales food wholesaler sees orders soar by 1,100%
Christmas has come early for food and drink suppliers after a fast-growing North Wales wholesaler reported a 1,100% increase in festive pre-orders The good news was revealed by Harlech Foodservice as 40 staff and 28 producers gathered for its first Christmas Roadshow...
Royal composer Paul Mealor stunned by secret award from Sir Bryn Terfel
Royal composer Paul Mealor has revealed his shock after opera legend Sir Bryn Terfel surprised him with a prestigious award at a sell-out concert. Prof Mealor, originally from Connah’s Quay, was waiting in the wings at the North Wales International Music Festival at...
Cellist’s comeback triumph as he’s crowned Wales’ best young musician
A talented cellist has gone one better after last year’s heartbreak to be crowned Wales’ top young musician. Iván Cherednichenko Carrillo, 20 delivered a show-stopping performance to win the prestigious Pendine Young Musician of Wales title at the North Wales...
Kia Sorento PHEV drive by Steve Rogers
Not so long ago Kia was shaking up the car industry. Reasonably priced, well built and with a ground breaking seven year warranty. From humble beginnings the Korean company has become an unstoppable force always ahead of the game, the strength of its electric car...
