Behind-the-scenes heroine Kate wins national award after rising from teenage admin role
A North Wales business executive who helped transform services behind the scenes at a care organisation has won a major national award. Kate Ackerley, 35, won a silver award in the Outstanding Service category at the Wales Care Awards after 14 years rising through the...
Beach clean uncovers bottles, fishing line, dog poo – and a pair of pants
Volunteers tackling litter at one of North Wales’ best beaches found bottles, cigarette buts, fishing line, dog mess and even discarded underwear. Staff from Harlech Foodservice were joined by members of South Caernarfonshire Soroptimists to clean up a section of...
Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid drive by Steve Rogers
With Volvo going full pelt on electric vehicles you might wonder what’s the point of a plug-in hybrid for its big seven seat SUV. Well, the Swedish brand is sticking with the dual fuel option and has shown its commitment with a longer range model. I don’t want to be a...
Theatr Clwyd brings autumn magic to care home residents
Care home residents were treated to autumn magic as a theatre team brought music, movement and memories to a special workshop. Residents of Pendine Park’s Bryn Bella care home in Wrexham waved colourful scarves, shook maracas and tambourines with the creative staff...
Ex-Savoy chef serves up luxury school dinners in North Wales
A chef who honed his skills at the world famous luxury Savoy Hotel in London is bringing a touch of fine dining to school meals in North Wales. Danny Wild, who has cooked for celebrities including Sir Alex Ferguson, Gordon Ramsey, Bear Grylls and Spice Girl Mel B...
Wrexham mum strikes gold at social care Oscars for training 3,000 carers a year
A Wrexham mum who helps train 3,000 care workers has struck gold at the social care Oscars. Jenna Evans, manager the Pendine Academy of Social Care at Wrexham Technology Park, was crowned the winner at the Wales Care Awards in Cardiff, recognising her outstanding...
North Wales school’s novel vending machine gives pupils story to take home
Children at a North Wales primary school are being rewarded with free books from a vending machine – thanks to a helping hand from a trailer firm. Ifor Williams Trailers has donated money to Ysgol Caer Drewyn in Corwen to keep its innovative vending machine stocked...
Gwynedd mum-of-two Amy strikes gold after remarkable journey from junior carer to nurse
A Gwynedd mum-of-two who went from junior carer to qualified nurse has been honoured after transforming her career through an innovative training programme. Amy Rowlands, from Anglesey, won the top gold honour at the Wales Care Awards in Cardiff in recognition of her...
“It’s very special to me”: Welsh fundraiser Cath bakes mum’s bara brith to give back to Macmillan
A Welsh fundraiser is baking her mum’s bara brith recipe to raise money for the cancer charity that helped her through her final weeks. Cath Jones says every traditional Welsh fruit loaf she makes for her annual Macmillan coffee morning now carries a special memory...
Honda Jazz e:HEV drive by Steve Rogers
Big on economy, big on space, so why isn’t the Jazz lauded as the best supermini money can buy? As a small car nothing can touch its practicality, like the brilliant flip up back seats, wide opening for the huge boot with its flat loading area, and it is well built...
