World-renowned pianist headlines at top international piano festival
A world-renowned pianist famed for his interpretations of Beethoven’s music will star at an international piano festival celebrating the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth. Organisers have revealed for the first time the talented line up for next year’s Wales...
Green energy experts Hafod scoop accolade at star-studded event
A top North Wales green energy company has again been named in the UK’s top three renewable heating installers at the UK’s biggest annual green industry awards. Hafod Renewables, based in the Vale of Clwyd, were presented with their award by actor James Nesbitt at the...
Caring Nicola wins social care Oscar
A WOMAN respected for her efforts in helping people as they come to the end of their lives has collected a prestigious care award. Nicola Williams had never worked in the care industry until five years ago, when she joined Pineshield Health and Social Care Services,...
Hospital theatre manager Diane honoured for two decades’ service
A theatre manager has been honoured for two decades of service at a top private hospital. Diane Hall, who lives in Marford, Wrexham, trained as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) after her dreams of becoming a rookie cop were dashed at the age of 18. Now...
Caring Mathew has golden touch
A young care worker who turned around the fortunes of a care home criticised by inspectors certainly has the golden touch. Mathew Jones is now Head of Quality, Innovation and Development with the Caron Group based in Ebbw Vale, but it was for his work at the company’s...
Top Welsh cheesemakers bring a slice of festive cheer to veterans marking 75th D-Day anniversary
A dairy proudly owned by Welsh farmers has bought a slice of Christmas cheer to war veterans with a gift of top quality cheese, as they marked the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Expert cheesemakers South Caernarfon Creameries gave four kilos of their finest...
Wrexham firm sponsors song workshop for schoolchildren and adults with learning difficulties
A GROUP of schoolchildren and adults with learning difficulties have been singing the praises of a Wrexham copy firm who sponsored a workshop where they created a heartwarming song about human kindness. The beautiful new tune called Inner Beauty was created during a...
Travel agent grant helps transform sunshine room helping Ethan cope with losing grandparents
A LITTLE boy from Wrexham who lost two much-loved grandparents just months apart has thanked a travel agent for helping to refurbish a special bereavement room which has helped him cope with their sudden deaths. Ethan James, 11, of Caia Park, has been one of the first...
“Surprise” award for housing boss Gwynne at forefront of £45m plan to build 428 new homes
One of the best-known figures in the Welsh housing sector was given the surprise of his life when he was co-hosting an awards ceremony - he was presented with his own gong. The outstanding commitment award received by Gwynne Jones, managing director of Cartrefi Conwy,...
Inspirational Lisa scoops awards double
A behavioural expert whose work inspires adults with learning disabilities to achieve their dreams has scooped a national award in the care industry Oscars. Lisa Morgan, who has supported adults living with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour for...
