Banning mobile phones has made pupils more sociable and improved exam results
Banning pupils from using mobile phones at a high school a year ago has made a “massive difference” and even helped improve exam results. Ann Webb, the headteacher at Ysgol John Bright, in Llandudno, said the pupils were now much more sociable while they were in...
Volvo launch news by Steve Rogers
VOLVO is on a mission to make driving safer and cleaner. The buzz word at Volvo is electric. It is already the first manufacturer to offer plug in hybrid versions on its entire seven model range and new UK managing director Kristian Elvefors told me the company's...
£4.3m plan to transform estate will create jobs and work experience for tenants
A housing association has unveiled a £4.3 million plan to transform a 1970s estate in Llanrwst following consultation with residents. Cartrefi Conwy is proposing to demolish a block of 30 maisonettes and flats at the Glanrafon housing estate and replace it with 14...
Caring Lizzie in line for top national award
A creative care home worker from Barry who works tirelessly to provide personalised activities for residents with dementia has been shortlisted for a prestigious care award. For the past 12 months, 35-year-old care assistant Lizzie Lewis has worked as a care assistant...
Combat in Corwen as armoured knights do battle at medieval spectacular
It was trial by combat as 50 heavily-armoured knights wielded swords, axes and spears as they battled for supremacy at a spectacular new festival in Corwen. Gwyl Y Fflam - Festival of Flame – which celebrates the town’s links with Welsh hero Owain Glyndwr, has been...
Stage star Corey celebrates new rise to fame with national award nomination
A musical theatre performer who worked as a TV extra to help fund his studies and now trains health carers is in line-up of a national care award – at the age of just 23. Corey Edwards, who appeared in the BBC’s popular drama series Ordinary Lies as an extra during...
Mancot mum gets tough on cancer by braving 10-mile obstacle course
A MANCOT mum has braved a 10-mile obstacle course to raise money for a prostate cancer charity after her father was affected by the disease. For the second year running, Delyth Jones, a customer services representative for McCarthy Distribution, on Wrexham Industrial...
Dedicated nurse Claire in running for social care Oscar
A DEDICATED nurse whose innovative approach has helped transform not just the running of a hospital but also the lives of its patients has been nominated for a top award. Claire Wilson, who works as the Clinical Lead at Pinetree Hospital in Rumney, Cardiff, which...
Fire-hit bakery will be rebuilt bigger and better
A bakery that was destroyed by fire will be rebuilt bigger and better than it was, a company boss has vowed. Robin Jones, the managing director of the award-winning Village Bakery, revealed plans were underway to replace the state-of-the art production facility on...
Green-fingered carer up for top award
A green-fingered carer who created a flourishing garden for care home residents is in the running for a top award. Ann Ridgeway, 52, team leader at the Llys-y-Seren Home in Moor Road in Port Talbot, has been nominated in the category of Residential Care Practitioner...
