From tambourines to tears: How live music put smiles on faces at Wrexham care homes
Care home residents in Wrexham were left smiling, singing and clapping along after live music sessions brought back cherished memories. The feel-good workshops were held at Pendine Park’s care homes and saw residents join in a lively mass sing-along led by music...
Care crisis bombshell: Wales “sleepwalking” into chaos as families hit by “tax on vulnerability”
Social care in Wales is “sleepwalking into a crisis” unless a funding system that forces families to “pay twice” for essential support is ripped up, providers have warned. The alert comes as Care Forum Wales (CFW), which represents more than 400 care homes and...
The summer job that turned into a 41-year career for loyal mum Manon
A mum-of-three who started a summer job at just 16 has no plans to retire – even after racking up an incredible 41 years at the same company. Manon Lloyd Jones, from Four Crosses near Cricieth, has spent more than four decades with Gwynedd-based food distributor...
Audi Q3 drive by Steve Rogers
Gone are the days when SUVs were snapped up as soon as they arrived in the showroom. The boxy high riding sports utility is still dominant but the world is changing and what was flavour of the month last year can quickly become an also ran swamped by sleek new...
Llangollen Eisteddfod launches global search for world’s best young singers
A global search has been launched to find a new international singing star. The prestigious Pendine International Voice of the Future competition will be one of the main highlights of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod which gets underway on Tuesday, July...
“My dad cheated death in pit blast – now I’m singing to keep the miners’ memory alive”
A pensioner whose dad cheated death in the Gresford colliery disaster says it’s “absolutely wonderful” the story is being taken to a wider audience. Gillian Davies, 72, who hails from Wrexham and now lives in Llandudno, is taking part in a new production of an...
Welsh trailer giant shifts gear for electric age – and creates new jobs
An iconic Welsh company is driving into the electric vehicle era with a new generation of lighter, stronger trailers. Clwyd South MS and Welsh Government Transport Minister Ken Skates visited Ifor Williams Trailers to mark the UK launch of the new Tow-Max range that...
The forgotten WWI refugees who found hope in a Welsh chapel – and the pianist bringing their story back to life
An internationally renowned pianist is set to bring a forgotten First World War refugee story back to life in a powerful concert in North Wales. Llŷr Williams, who hails from Pentrebychan near Wrexham, will perform a poignant piece by acclaimed composer Brian Hughes,...
“Nominate your care stars”: Sir Bryn launches hunt for Wales’ hidden heroes
Opera legend Sir Bryn Terfel has issued a rallying call for entries to find unsung social care heroes in Wales. The search is now underway for nominations for the 2026 Wales Care Awards which shine a spotlight on the remarkable staff working in care homes and...
Award-winning Emmanuel brings smiles and songs to Wrexham care home residents
A Wrexham care home worker who brightens the lives of residents by bursting into song and playing dominoes has been honoured with a Smile Award. The award, decided by votes from staff and residents at the Pendine Park care organisation celebrates those who go the...
