Young apprentice Stephanie champions search for 30 recruits at North Wales engineering firm
A North Wales engineering firm is launching a major recruitment push with 30 jobs up for grabs as it expands to meet surging global demand. Twenty-year-old apprentice Stephanie Hughes-Jones is the face of the drive at Continental Diamond Tool’s new factory in Kinmel...
Art hero Jason wins award for helping people with dementia rediscover creative spark
An artist who uses his expert skills to help people with dementia rediscover their creative talents has been honoured with a prestigious award. Jason Bennion, a creative arts consultant at the Pendine Park care organisation in Wrexham, won a silver prize in this...
Denbighshire care hero honoured for transforming lives at “social care Oscars”
A devoted care manager from Denbighshire has been hailed a hero after scooping a top award for transforming the lives of adults with learning disabilities. Michael Rawlins, 35, who heads up Oak Residential Home in Llandyrnog, near Denbigh, was honoured in the...
Much-loved Barry care home worker Linda wins top award for bringing “joy and laughter” to residents
A much-loved activities coordinator who has spent more than two decades bringing joy, laughter and companionship to care home residents has won a top award. Linda Campbell, a familiar and friendly face at Springbank Nursing Home, in Barry was shortlisted in the...
Care home angel Marisa wins top award after heartwarming wedding surprise for colleagues
A caring Cardiff woman who made sure her colleagues’ wedding was shared with care home residents has been honoured at a national awards night. Big-hearted Marisa Parry, who works at Glain House Care Home, arranged for the wedding of her co-workers, Abhi and Reshmi to...
Stand-out care manager’s ‘calm’ approach spurs excellent rating and earns her prestigious award
A quick-thinking care home manager praised for calming a volatile situation with her soft approach and empathy has scooped a top award. Erika Davison from Ammanford, Camarthenshire was hailed as a “supportive” and “inspirational registered manager” at Pobl Group,...
Storage firm opens new Aberystwyth site with promise to back local causes
A fast-growing Welsh storage giant has pledged to support the local community after opening its new site in Aberystwyth. Denbigh-based Lock Stock, the UK’s largest container-based storage company, had targeted the town and has moved swiftly to complete work on the...
Search launched for young singer to star in magical Snowman show
A search has been launched to find a talented young singer from North Wales for a starring role in a magical Christmas show. The winner will step into the spotlight alongside Wrexham’s acclaimed NEW Sinfonia orchestra at its 2025 festive concert. Audiences can expect...
Two trailer firms pull together to back research to combat killer horse disease
Vital research to combat a killer horse disease has received a £15,000 boost thanks to two trailer companies marking a decade of working side by side. North Wales-based Ifor Williams Trailers joined forces with one of its Scottish distributors, the Stirling Trailer...
Charity manager with ‘infectious passion’ for her role scoops two top industry awards
A “dedicated” service manager at a charity hailed for giving people a voice was left “stunned” after scooping two prestigious awards. Sam Dodd was described as having an “infectious passion” for her role at Cartref Ni Ltd in St Asaph, where she strives to get the best...
