Special award for Old Colwyn couple with hearts of gold
A kind-hearted couple from Old Colwyn have been honoured for the good deeds they do for their neighbours. Stephen and Elaine Davies were presented with the Community Spirit Award at the Older Persons' Day organised by housing association Cartrefi Conwy at Venue Cymru...
Loo team is flushed with pride after awards double
STAFF at a shopping centre are flushed with pride at gaining two top toilet awards. Eagles Meadow in Wrexham has received the highest possible accolades in the independently-run Loo of the Year Awards competition. The centre has gained Platinum Certification for both...
Caring Tracey steps into the limelight as Nurse of the Year finalist
A nurse who cares for elderly people ‘like her own family’ and is by their side in their final hours is in the running for a social care Oscar. Cilfynydd mum Tracey Frowen is shortlisted in the prestigious Wales Care Awards after impressing colleagues and families of...
Aberdare nurse “keeps it in the family” with top care award nomination
A care manager who followed generations of her family into nursing and admits it’s “in the blood” is in the running for a top industry gong. Karen Beech, 55, says making a difference to people’s lives, however small, is the key to career satisfaction and long-term...
Ceri in running for major award after bridging generation gap
An activities organiser is in the running for a major national award after bridging the generation gap at a care home. Ceri Powell, who works at Hafod Care’s Brocastle Manor Home, in Bridgend, is always open to new ideas and innovations and that has now put her in...
National care award beckons for devoted foster mum Rhian
A foster carer from Gwynedd who's devoted almost 40 years of her life raising a vulnerable youngster with severe physical and mental disabilities is in the running for a top award. Rhian Evans, 58, refused to give up on Anthony when he came to live with her family as...
Police boss wants to work smarter to reduce rocketing demand on force
A police boss is calling for a radical new approach to dealing with people who place the greatest demands on the North Wales force and other public agencies. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner wants to set up an early intervention hub to reduce the rocketing...
Anwyl raises more than £7000 for Hope House Children’s Hospices
Award-winning Anwyl Homes has raised a staggering £7,364.23 for charity by taking part in the JLL Property Triathlon Relay North. The money will be donated to the housebuilder’s chosen charity; Hope House Children’s Hospices, which includes Hope House in Oswestry and...
Welsh food firm Blodyn Aur set to grow with new range of dressings thanks to culinary star Colin Gray
A chef who has cooked for the Queen, along with sporting, Hollywood and political royalty, is helping a Welsh food firm grow. Colin Gray, former President of the Culinary Association of Wales, has teamed up with the producers of Blodyn Aur, an extra virgin oil made...
Caring Mark goes above and beyond call of duty and conquers fear of heights
Dedicated Mark Dunn overcame his fear of heights to help a seriously ill man fulfil his bucket list of wishes – and now the carer is in line for a top award. Mark, 46, has been shortlisted for a prestigious Wales Care Award for Excellence in Palliative and End of Life...
