Damning Senedd report concludes that care homes were badly let down
Catastrophic failings that led to the “grim an unnecessary” death toll from Covid-19 in care homes have highlighted the need for urgent reforms, according to a social care leader. Mario Kreft MBE, the chair of Care Forum Wales, spoke out in the wake of a damning...
Michelin-star pizza man’s lockdown switch to home delivery
A chef at a Michelin star restaurant who has brought Italian style and vintage vehicles to the world of mobile catering has kept his business going through the Covid-19 lockdown by switching to home delivery. Alex Vincenzo Miraglia runs Altieri Catering from the Lock...
Politicians urged to join campaign to protect care homes against “iniquitous” postcode lottery of fees in wake of planned closure of historic Polish home
A social care leader is calling on politicians across North Wales to speak out against the “iniquitous” post code lottery of fees in the wake of news that a historic care home is closing. Mario Kreft MBE, the chair of sector champions Care Forum Wales, said the...
Opera star’s stirring musical tribute to brave care home Covid warriors
One of the world’s greatest ever tenors has sent a musical tribute to the life-saving “Covid warriors” at a care organisation in North Wales. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nwkPQURPFw Maltese star Joseph Calleja recorded a video of himself singing a stirring...
Inspirational Sam gets life back on track after battling booze
An inspirational woman who regularly opened a bottle of wine for breakfast and washed it down with vodka is getting her life back on track thanks to a pioneering scheme. Samantha Taylor, 47, who lives in Rhyl, is being supported by the appropriately named Dechrau...
Funding for life-saving rural volunteers helping fight coronavirus pandemic
A team of life-saving rural volunteers who have worked alongside Welsh Ambulance Service paramedics during the coronavirus crisis are celebrating a wind-powered cash boost worth more than £3,000 to fund new emergency equipment. Denbigh Community First Responders...
Cricket club strikes it lucky with Wrexham distribution firm
A big-hearted distribution company has come to the rescue of an historic cricket club that’s nurtured the talents of some of North Wales’ finest players. Wrexham-based McCarthy Distribution donated more than 50 pallets to Brymbo Cricket Club so that a team of 30...
Care home owner calls for inquiry into “underhand tactics” over fees
An Anglesey care home owner is calling for an investigation into the way local authorities are using “underhand tactics” to avoid their legal obligations in the way they set fees. Glyn Williams, who runs the Gwyddfor Residential Home at Bodedern, Anglesey claims...
Fusion technology – firm launches £150k business connectivity platform
A brand new North Wales-based software company has launched its first product – a revolutionary platform that brings extra levels of connectivity to businesses working across multiple locations. Fusion Interactive Technologies has spent over £150,000 developing the...
£590m tidal lagoon will create 300 jobs, power 82,000 homes and help North Wales economy recover from Covid downturn
Plans have been unveiled for a £590 million tidal lagoon capable of providing low carbon electricity to power 82,000 homes in North Wales. Building the 6.7 kilometre long lagoon, stretching from the breakwater at Mostyn to Point of Ayr in Flintshire, would create 300...
