Wrexham firm sponsors song workshop for schoolchildren and adults with learning difficulties
A GROUP of schoolchildren and adults with learning difficulties have been singing the praises of a Wrexham copy firm who sponsored a workshop where they created a heartwarming song about human kindness. The beautiful new tune called Inner Beauty was created during a...
Travel agent grant helps transform sunshine room helping Ethan cope with losing grandparents
A LITTLE boy from Wrexham who lost two much-loved grandparents just months apart has thanked a travel agent for helping to refurbish a special bereavement room which has helped him cope with their sudden deaths. Ethan James, 11, of Caia Park, has been one of the first...
“Surprise” award for housing boss Gwynne at forefront of £45m plan to build 428 new homes
One of the best-known figures in the Welsh housing sector was given the surprise of his life when he was co-hosting an awards ceremony - he was presented with his own gong. The outstanding commitment award received by Gwynne Jones, managing director of Cartrefi Conwy,...
Inspirational Lisa scoops awards double
A behavioural expert whose work inspires adults with learning disabilities to achieve their dreams has scooped a national award in the care industry Oscars. Lisa Morgan, who has supported adults living with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour for...
Christmas comes twice a year for caring Nisha – and husband Aji
A care home nurse is looking forward to celebrating Christmas twice this year. Nisha Thomas will enjoy a traditional celebration with her family on Christmas Eve and then she gets to do it all over again with her “second family“, the residents who she looks after at...
Bakery staff jump to it for hospice
Kind-hearted bakery staff jumped to it and put on their festive finery in aid of a much-needed hospice. The Christmas Jumper Day at the Village Bakery in Wrexham was organised by Kath Ashcroft, the company's supply chain manager, to raise money for the town’s...
Growing sports scheme helps tackle drugs barons
A project aimed at giving disadvantaged young people in Flintshire the chance to play sport has been expanded to thanks to money seized from criminals. The programme run by the not-for-profit organisation, Aura Leisure and Libraries, has increased the number of sites...
Tributes to Spitfire mechanic Ern who has passed away aged 93
Tributes have been paid to a World War Two Spitfire mechanic who has died at the age of 93. Ernest Simmonds, who prepared two of the iconic fighter planes that went over to France on D-Day, lived with his wife of 72 years, Gwyneth, also 93, at Pendine Park’s Hillbury...
Academy leads social enterprise revolution
An innovative new organisation is leading a business revolution that can help communities across North Wales and empower local people to realise their own potential. That was the message of Lee Waters AM, the Welsh Government’s Deputy Minister for the Economy and...
Families in need are in for festive boost thanks to big hearted shoppers
FAMILIES in need are in for a festive boost this year thanks to big hearted shoppers. M&S and Boots at Eagles Meadow shopping centre have joined forces to collect food and toiletries from staff and customers which will then be donated to Wrexham Foodbank along...