Newsletter [02-05-08]
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| 14:35 UK time, Friday, 2 May 2008
Weekly website highlights from bbc.co.uk/northeastwales
Pushing the car up-hill - Dog takes bus to seaside - 'In Concert With' Mike Peters - Arts Festival - Wrexham FC: What next? - History today - and much more...
Wrexham - 'do Wales proud'
It's not all doom and gloom as contributor 'Arihfach' points out Wrexham's loss of Football League status could actually be good news for Wales football as a whole.
Saturday's game,
Listen: In Concert With...
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio Wales series features Rhyl rocker Mike Peters and The Alarm. Listen online from Saturday, 18:30.
Take part: Dawn Chorus
Sunday is Dawn Chorus Day and there are events in our area:
History today
Ruthin soda - Chris: "I have just discovered a green glass bottle the shape of a rugby ball inscribed with R Ellis and Son, Ruthin. 'Manufacturers of superior aerated waters to the Royal Family'..."
Three wheelers - David: "...I can remember your Grandfather driving a yellow three wheel car, and spent many a time watching him attempting to reach the top of Browns Lane, without the passenger having to get out and push."
Missing dog takes bus to seaside - A dog is reunited with its owner after getting on a bus and ending up at a seaside resort - 40 stops away.
Wrexham service to London starts - A direct train service linking Wrexham and Shropshire with London begins its five-times daily operation.
Wrexham Arts Festival
The annual festival gets underway today and highlights include performances by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir.
