Volkswagen Passat launch report by Steve Rogers
WOULDN'T it be great to never worry about breaking a speed limit. Some way of automatically slowing as soon as a speed sign is sighted. Formula 1 cars can be slowed to the pit lane limit at the touch of a button so can anyone take it a stage further? Volkswagen seem...
Caring Lizzie in line for top national award
A creative care home worker from Barry who works tirelessly to provide personalised activities for residents with dementia has been shortlisted for a prestigious care award. For the past 12 months, 35-year-old care assistant Lizzie Lewis has worked as a care assistant...
Young manager Matthew in line for award after transforming care home
A young care worker who turned around the fortunes of a care home criticised by inspectors is in line for a prestigious award. After just seven years in the care sector Mathew Jones was recently appointed Head of Quality, Innovation and Development with the Caron...
Slimline carer Helen is jumping for joy
A carer who shed six stones over 18 months is literally jumping up and down for joy after being shortlisted for a top award. Helen Bevan, a team leader at Llys y Seren residential home, Port Talbot, is using the extra energy she acquired following the weight loss to...
Care home residents raise cash for children’s charity
Care home residents had a great time at a fun day to raise money for a children’s charity. The event at Pendine Park’s Summerhill Road site in Wrexham was attended by fire officers from Wrexham Fire Station who even brought along a fire engine. It raised more than...
Dedicated Hannah in running for social care Oscar
A newly-qualified social worker who was inspired to make a difference after helping to care for her cousin has become the toast of the care industry – while still in her twenties. Hannah Carpanini, who has worked for Monmouthshire County Council’s Adult Disability...
Banning mobile phones has made pupils more sociable and improved exam results
Banning pupils from using mobile phones at a high school a year ago has made a “massive difference” and even helped improve exam results. Ann Webb, the headteacher at Ysgol John Bright, in Llandudno, said the pupils were now much more sociable while they were in...
Volvo launch news by Steve Rogers
VOLVO is on a mission to make driving safer and cleaner. The buzz word at Volvo is electric. It is already the first manufacturer to offer plug in hybrid versions on its entire seven model range and new UK managing director Kristian Elvefors told me the company's...
£4.3m plan to transform estate will create jobs and work experience for tenants
A housing association has unveiled a £4.3 million plan to transform a 1970s estate in Llanrwst following consultation with residents. Cartrefi Conwy is proposing to demolish a block of 30 maisonettes and flats at the Glanrafon housing estate and replace it with 14...
Caring Lizzie in line for top national award
A creative care home worker from Barry who works tirelessly to provide personalised activities for residents with dementia has been shortlisted for a prestigious care award. For the past 12 months, 35-year-old care assistant Lizzie Lewis has worked as a care assistant...
