Outspoken Brynaman teachers Berian and Jenna will be class act on TV show Gogglebocs Cymru
Two plain speaking senior teachers will be giving marks out of 10 for television programmes on a reality TV show. Friends Berian Wyn Jones and Jemma James, who both live in Brynaman, will be teaming up on the sofa on the new series of the hit S4C programme, Gogglebocs...
Honda Jazz drive by Steve Rogers
My son asked for advice on a small roomy car when their first child arrived. I didn’t have to think about it, the answer was obvious: Honda Jazz. No other supermini can match it for space or flexibility yet, in spite of its winning credentials, Jazz has never gained...
Local heroes in Llandudno ensure tourism gem keeps its super sparkle
A group of hard-working volunteers have been hailed as local heroes for keeping a seaside resort spick and span. The dedicated members of Friends of Mostyn Street (FOMS) & FOMS Kidz in Llandudno say local government budget constraints mean residents and business...
Omoda launch by Steve Rogers
To get noticed and get ahead are the challenges facing the latest Chinese car brand to hit our shores. Futuristic design and obscure names are the starting point so enter Omoda, another Chinese company you are unlikely to have heard of. First the house keeping. The...
Brave Sophie uses starring role on reality TV show to speak up for disabled people
A brave young woman who was paralyzed from the waist down in an accident is determined to speak up for disabled people on a reality TV show. Sophie Jones, who lives near Bangor and hails from St Clear’s in Carmarthenshire, uses a wheelchair and has daily epileptic...
Gary donates kidney to twin being cared for by him and his wife
A married couple who have cared for twin brothers with significant additional needs for nearly 30 years are in line for a prestigious award Gary and Michelle Jones, who have been described as "going over and above the role of a carer", have been shortlisted in the...
“Green revolution” at historic Llandudno hotel honoured with prestigious award
An eco-friendly seaside hotel has won a major award for its pioneering approach to cutting carbon. The landmark Grade II listed Llandudno Bay Hotel, part of the Everbright Group, clinched the Green Innovation Award for the North Wales and West Cheshire Region at the...
Sing-along party bridges the generation gap in Wrexham
Youngsters from two Wrexham schools teamed up with care home residents for a sing-along party which brought together several generations. Floral garlands, extravagant sunglasses and loud shirts were the order of the day for the 63 residents living at Pendine Park’s...
Team leader Jayne hails award nomination as the ‘icing on cake’ after retiring from 39-year career
An "inspirational" team leader with a vast career in social care has been hailed as "the role model we all aspire to be." Jayne Owen's passion and commitment saw her bloom from a cook in a residential home to a manager delivering training to others within her 39 years...
Woman who thrives in her caring role but was labelled ‘naughty’ at school due to dyslexia bids for major award
A woman wrongly written off as a “naughty” student at school because of her dyslexia but who went on to shine after getting a job in the care sector has been shortlisted for a major award. Laura Shone, 32, is now a highly respected staff trainer at the Pendine Park...
