Centenarian Archie’s memories of surviving gangster shoot-out
A centenarian has told how he was caught in the crossfire of a gangster shoot-out and attended a function with the notorious Chicago mobster Al Capone.
Archie Kipling's 100th birthday has brought memories flooding back...
Festival crowns golden age of artisan Welsh produce says tourism supremo
A tourism supremo hailed the Hamper Llangollen food festival as the best ever and said it crowned a “golden age” of artisan produce in Wales.
The popular event, recognised as one of the top 10...
Belly dancers bring a flash of colour to the Quadrant Shopping Centre
A troupe of colourful belly dancers shaking their stuff brought a busy Swansea shopping centre to a standstill.
The five ladies arrived at the Quadrant Shopping Centre in a swirl of shimmering sequins and entertained...
Caring Cathy’s recipe for success
A teacher turned social worker who helped transform residential and home care for the elderly in North Wales has been recommended for a top award.
At the age of 71, Cathy Ann Robinson’s skills are...
Rare speedboat model discovered at Barmouth antiques valuation event
A rare Sutcliffe Models Bluebird II Speedboat, made in tribute to British water and land speed record break Donald Campbell, was discovered at a charity antiques valuation event in Barmouth on Friday.
The model, contained within...
Cave aiming for championship title in Spain
Aberdovey’s Tom Cave is one of four top young rally drivers chasing the Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy title and the prize drive of a fully-funded season in the FIA World Rally Championship, when the...
Bodnant Welsh Food Centre rolls out new Caerphilly cheese made to traditional recipe
A new cheese made to a traditional recipe is being rolled out by a Welsh centre of excellence.
The Caerphilly cheese by Bodnant Welsh Food Centre has already cut itself a wedge of the honours...
Tourism tops the agenda as Alliance leaders target political parties and AMs
The Wales Tourism Alliance, which represents all sectors of the country’s tourism industry, has elected two new leaders as the organisation plans to target political parties and candidates in the run up to the...
Foodie heaven comes to Llangollen
Thousands of foodies will be flocking to Llangollen this weekend for one of the biggest events in the UK's culinary calendar.
The popular Hamper Llangollen has been recognised as one of the Top 10 food...
Council throws £150K financial lifeline to historic theatre
A historic theatre in Wales’s biggest village has been thrown a financial lifeline as it prepares to celebrate its 90th birthday next year.
Wrexham County Borough Council has voted to renew funding for the historic...
