Selfless Jeff and Lynne are hailed as social care heroes
A selfless couple whose lives have been dedicated to helping others less fortunate than themselves are in line for a major award. Jeff and Lynne Gornicki are in line for a prestigious award despite claiming, with typical modesty, that their work is ample reward in...
Booming bakery creates 20 more new jobs
Twenty more new jobs are up for grabs at a booming bakery which has just announced an inflation-busting pay increase of up to eight per cent for production workers. The award-winning Village Bakery need extra staff for a new gluten-free bakery that’s being launched...
Caring Pamela dedicates nomination for top award to ‘hero’ grandfather
A dedicated operational trainer for a healthcare company with two care homes in Flintshire is in the running for a top award and has dedicated her success to her “hero” grandfather. Pamela Reid, who works for Barchester Healthcare, is shortlisted in the Commitment to...
Care home kazoo choir prepares for debut in aid of Poppy Appeal
Musical residents at a care home who set up a choir of kazoos are planning to make their public debut at a charity concert to raise money for the Poppy Appeal. The Singing for Fitness programme at Pendine Park in Wrexham has been a big hit and were originally...
Couple with hearts of gold in line for social care Oscar
A kind-hearted Newport couple are in line for a prestigious award after a lifetime of voluntary work. At an age when most people are looking forward to taking life a little easier and cutting down on their commitments Tim and Christine Masters are as active as ever....
Livestock rustlers are closer to home than you think, warns police boss
A police boss has spoken out to dispel the myth that all livestock rustlers raiding North Wales come from outside the region. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones believes that in many cases the culprits can be found closer to home – within the rural...
Young support worker on a fast track to Wales Care awards
A young man who is carving out a high-flying career in social care is in the running for a top national award. Twenty-three-year-old Stefan Jenkins, who went to St John Lloyd Catholic School in Llanelli but now lives in Kidwelly, has been shortlisted for the...
More victims coming forward to report “abhorrent” hate crimes
A campaign to combat hate crime in North Wales has resulted in more victims coming forward. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones says it's vital to raise awareness about the problem which causes untold misery. People are singled out for abuse because...
Hugely experienced care homes boss who keeps pace with latest developments is in running for major award
A nurse who has spent nearly half a century working in social care is still at the cutting edge of developments in her field and has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Mary Mowat, 65, began training as a nurse at 18 and has risen to become a director of one of...
Food lovers have a ball
The delicacies on offer at a top food festival included sheep’s’ testicles and a host of creepy crawlies. One of the most popular sessions at the Llangollen Food Festival was a cookery demonstration by chef Jack Hatley who cooked up a storm making the lamb fries and...
