The Heritage Railway Association Infrastructure Award was won by Llangollen Railway for its Corwen Station project.
A recent addition to the honours the award, sponsored by Ernest R Shaw, saw the Corwen project facing competition from a strong shortlis…
If you walk down the stream-hugging footpath only a stone’s throw away from the world-famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in north Wales, you’ll find an uphill path that disappears into a little-known tunnel. According to North Wales Live[1], this Llangollen …
In reality it is the demand generated by the companies in the haulage sector and the ability of the vehicle supply side of the industry to support that demand that will determine the success or otherwise of meeting the 2050 goals.
There has been a lo…
A gang member made a “foolish” mistake which led to a huge drugs ring being taken down.
The gang, who ran the AJ Line, were responsible for selling multi-kilos of Class A and B drugs across North Wales. They even conspired to sell cannabis in HMP Berwy…
Accurascale has unveiled its model of the GWR 57xx, 67xx and 8750 Class Pannier Tanks, describing it as “one of the most iconic tank locomotives of them all.”
The company has recently enjoyed success with its GWR 78xx Manor Class locomotives, and recei…
The Welsh Government is cutting the speed limit on a busy North Wales A-road to create a 20mph “buffer”. Wales introduced a 20mph default limit on most Welsh 30mph roads in September – a move that has divided the nation.
That was a national move but th…
UK weather: The latest Met Office forecastFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsBritain has been hit by torrential rain overnight as the remnants o…
A curious road sign spotted on some North Wales roads has left drivers scratching their heads. The rectangular blue sign had people reaching for their Highway Codes to find out what it all means.
In an attempt to find answers, Christen Cullen, from Pla…
The Leader reported on Saturday night how North Wales Fire and Rescue Service had a call at 6.51pm reporting a fire at a building in the Rhewl area of Llangollen.
When crews arrived, it was discovered that the building – Capel Hebron – had been struck …
Just when police officers think they’ve seen it all, along comes something else to test their patience. On the thin blue line, often there’s no accounting for human behaviour.
Manning the scene of road accidents can be distressing and soul-sapping, int…
Back on Track in 2022 is a story about how one man regained his confidence to travel after the coronavirus restrictions in 2021 by re-acquainting himself with some of the places that were important to him in his younger days.
Published in September 202…