New house-building firm gets going with 120 new homes
A house-building company with an innovative business model is ready to kick-start its operation with more than 120 new homes for sale in North Wales and Cheshire. Housing association Cartrefi Conwy has joined forces with Brenig Developments Ltd to form a joint venture...
New hockey club celebrates first birthday in style
A hockey club has celebrated its first birthday in style – with a smart new kit for all six of its teams. Eirias Hockey Club was created when two struggling clubs in Llandudno and Colwyn Bay joined forces last year. The new burgundy, black and gold kit is being...
Opera star reunites with former music teacher in honour of Welsh ladies’ choir
A former music teacher who taught international opera singer Sion Goronwy as a child is to be reunited on stage with the singing star in a celebratory concert in Bala marking 40 years of the Welsh ladies’ choir she founded. Manon Easter Lewis and her 40-strong choir,...
Chef who dumped construction to build a career in caring is in the running for a major award
A young man who switched from the construction trade to build a highly successful career as head chef at a Cardiff care home has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Jamie Farrell is in charge of dedicated kitchen staff of 10 who under his expert supervision cook...
Volkswagen Passat launch report by Steve Rogers
WOULDN'T it be great to never worry about breaking a speed limit. Some way of automatically slowing as soon as a speed sign is sighted. Formula 1 cars can be slowed to the pit lane limit at the touch of a button so can anyone take it a stage further? Volkswagen seem...
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...
Young manager Matthew in line for award after transforming care home
A young care worker who turned around the fortunes of a care home criticised by inspectors is in line for a prestigious award. After just seven years in the care sector Mathew Jones was recently appointed Head of Quality, Innovation and Development with the Caron...
Slimline carer Helen is jumping for joy
A carer who shed six stones over 18 months is literally jumping up and down for joy after being shortlisted for a top award. Helen Bevan, a team leader at Llys y Seren residential home, Port Talbot, is using the extra energy she acquired following the weight loss to...
Care home residents raise cash for children’s charity
Care home residents had a great time at a fun day to raise money for a children’s charity. The event at Pendine Park’s Summerhill Road site in Wrexham was attended by fire officers from Wrexham Fire Station who even brought along a fire engine. It raised more than...
Dedicated Hannah in running for social care Oscar
A newly-qualified social worker who was inspired to make a difference after helping to care for her cousin has become the toast of the care industry – while still in her twenties. Hannah Carpanini, who has worked for Monmouthshire County Council’s Adult Disability...
