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...
Bakery worker hopes for Craig Revel Horwood tips before glittering Strictly-style showdown
A supply chain coordinator is swapping the bakery floor for the ballroom floor – with a little help from Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood. Rising star Jack Davies, 28, who works at Jones Village Bakery in Wrexham, is preparing to don tails and patent...
Wrexham care worker left “overwhelmed” after surprise chat with King Charles
A Wrexham care worker said meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace was “the stuff of dreams” after years serving her community. Helen Briscoe, 59, works at the Pendine Park care organisation, was invited to a Royal Garden Party after attending more than 500 civic...
Heatwave warning as older people face deadly dehydration risk in soaring temperatures
A social care leader has issued a warning as soaring temperatures put older and vulnerable people in Wales at increased risk during the heatwave. Mario Kreft MBE, Chair of Care Forum Wales (CFW), said care homes were “working tirelessly” to keep residents safe, cool...
Festival to celebrate 300th anniversary of overlooked Welsh naturalist who inspired Charles Darwin
A festival is being held to celebrate 300 years since the birth of overlooked Welsh naturalist Thomas Pennant, who is said to have inspired Charles Darwin. Organised by the Cymdeithas Thomas Pennant (Thomas Pennant Society), the packed celebration weekend in honour of...
Skywell BE11 drive by Steve Rogers
It is ironic that it has taken a war to send electric car sales to record levels. The high cost of fuel has pushed buyers into giving electric a try and we have now gone through the two million barrier yet even though April was the best month ever taking 26 per cent...
Mum-of-two’s mission to teach one million people budget cooking with 50p meals
A mum–of-two is expanding low-cost plant-based cookery workshops across North Wales as demand grows from struggling communities. Passionate foodie Lisa Hinze, co-founder of VegEd says her long-term ambition is to build a nationwide network of “Vegucators” and teach...
One of rarest Ifor Williams trailers ever built returns for charity tractor run
A rare piece of Welsh agricultural history will feature in a charity tractor run around the picturesque Vale of Clwyd. Among those taking part in the fundraiser on Sunday, June 7, will be Iorwerth Roberts, former head of sales in Corwen for Ifor Williams Trailers. On...
