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Leader Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Wrexham: Olly Pearson comes 4th in Britain's Got Talent 2025
Also known as 'Guitar Olly', he was the last of the 11 finalists to perform on tonight's show. The series was won by magic act Harry Moulding, who claimed the £250,000 prize and a spot at the Royal Variety show. Fellow North Walians Han & Fran, from Llandudno, finished ninth. Olly reached the final after earning a Golden Buzzer in both his audition and semi-final, and tonight (May 31) performed renditions of Wings' Live and Let Die, and Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. He received a standing ovation from all four judges for his performance, and said afterwards: "That just felt like I was on top of the world. I don't know how to explain it." Bruno Tonioli said: "We all love a rock 'n' roll star, and you're one of them. You're a little Brian May." Alesha Dixon told him: "What a way to close the show. You're such a little superstar; you are so talented, it's ridiculous." Simon Cowell added: "You're absolutely technically brilliant. When we talk to you backstage, you're really, really shy, and then you get on stage with that guitar, and you're a completely different person. "Forget about your age; you're just a brilliant, brilliant musician, and you're gutsy." Amanda Holden said: "That was unbelievable. We forget that you're a kid. That was super professional and massively entertaining… once again, you did yourself proud." Olly, who was the last of the 11 finalists to perform tonight, is competing for the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Show, and to win a £250,000 cash prize.
North Wales Live
09-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Future of famous North Wales holiday camp could soon be decided
Liverpool Council is to formally begin the process of settling the future of a much-loved outdoor centre in North Wales. Originally a site for evacuee children from Liverpool during World War Two, Colomendy, in Loggerheads, near Mold, became a pilgrimage shared by Scousers and North Walians alike on a regular basis. After the war the site was transferred to Liverpool Council, with a covenant which retained its use for the benefit of the city's children. After seven decades providing educational away days for young people, it was confirmed in March the site would close with immediate effect. In January Kingswood Colomendy Ltd, the site's tenant, and its parent company, Inspiring Learning Ltd, both ceased trading and administrators were appointed. The city council issued a 30 year lease for the site in 2007. Now the local authority is to formally begin the process of securing the long-term future of the location in north east Wales. Administrators appointed to the business have confirmed the lease will be returned to Liverpool Council in a process known as disclaiming. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone This will be signed off when cabinet members meet at Liverpool Town Hall next month. The Local Democracy Reporting Service [LDRS] understands that since March, the keys have been handed over to the city on an informal basis. An official options appraisal will now begin for the land. Representatives on both sides of the border have told the LDRS previously how they hope the site can be revived for the benefit of young people in Merseyside and North Wales. Carolyn Thomas, North Wales MS, was previously chair of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Natural Beauty (AONB) partnership – where Colomendy is located – and said a future could be found for the site that would benefit all parties. She said: "Colomendy lies within the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, hopefully soon to be re-designated as a national park. It is situated next to Loggerheads country park, a tourism hot spot and has been used for generations from Merseyside. "I often meet families at Loggerheads who are reminiscing, bringing their children and grandchildren, to relive and share their experiences. It has an employment and economic benefit to the local economy and has farms. "It would be great to maintain it as an outdoor education facility but there are also other ideas. I would encourage local authorities to engage with Liverpool Council now the lease for the site has been returned." The LDRS understands it would be the preferred option of Liverpool Council for an outdoor education firm to take on the lease. It is expected the full appraisal and handing over of terms to a preferred bidder could take up to 12 months.
Wales Online
09-05-2025
- Wales Online
Future of famous North Wales holiday camp could soon be decided
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Liverpool Council is to formally begin the process of settling the future of a much-loved outdoor centre in North Wales. Originally a site for evacuee children from Liverpool during World War Two, Colomendy, in Loggerheads, near Mold, became a pilgrimage shared by Scousers and North Walians alike on a regular basis. After the war the site was transferred to Liverpool Council, with a covenant which retained its use for the benefit of the city's children. After seven decades providing educational away days for young people, it was confirmed in March the site would close with immediate effect. In January Kingswood Colomendy Ltd, the site's tenant, and its parent company, Inspiring Learning Ltd, both ceased trading and administrators were appointed. The city council issued a 30 year lease for the site in 2007. Now the local authority is to formally begin the process of securing the long-term future of the location in north east Wales. Administrators appointed to the business have confirmed the lease will be returned to Liverpool Council in a process known as disclaiming. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone This will be signed off when cabinet members meet at Liverpool Town Hall next month. The Local Democracy Reporting Service [LDRS] understands that since March, the keys have been handed over to the city on an informal basis. An official options appraisal will now begin for the land. Representatives on both sides of the border have told the LDRS previously how they hope the site can be revived for the benefit of young people in Merseyside and North Wales. Carolyn Thomas, North Wales MS, was previously chair of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Natural Beauty (AONB) partnership – where Colomendy is located – and said a future could be found for the site that would benefit all parties. She said: "Colomendy lies within the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, hopefully soon to be re-designated as a national park. It is situated next to Loggerheads country park, a tourism hot spot and has been used for generations from Merseyside. "I often meet families at Loggerheads who are reminiscing, bringing their children and grandchildren, to relive and share their experiences. It has an employment and economic benefit to the local economy and has farms. "It would be great to maintain it as an outdoor education facility but there are also other ideas. I would encourage local authorities to engage with Liverpool Council now the lease for the site has been returned." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox The LDRS understands it would be the preferred option of Liverpool Council for an outdoor education firm to take on the lease. It is expected the full appraisal and handing over of terms to a preferred bidder could take up to 12 months.
