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...
Kia XCeed launch report by Steve Rogers
JUST when you thought the family was complete another one comes along. Meet the XCeed, the fourth edition to the Kia Ceed family. What is it? It is a Ceed hatchback which has gone into the workshop and come out with a change of clothes. Is it needed? The Kia top brass...
Flint travel agent team support charity in memory of teenager
A FLINT travel agents is raising funds for a charity set up in memory of a much-loved teenager who died of cancer. The five-strong team at Hays Travel, in Church Street, have set their sights on raising £1,000 this year for their nominated charity, Giddo's Gift, which...
Inspirational Lisa in line for awards double
A behavioural expert whose work inspires adults with learning disabilities to achieve their dreams is celebrating a place in the final of one of Wales’ most prized social care awards. Lisa Morgan, who has supported adults living with learning disabilities, autism and...
Barman turned barista unveils exclusive festival coffee blend to celebrate sixth anniversary
A speciality coffee maker who started off roasting coffee beans over a camp stove in his shed is celebrating his sixth anniversary by brewing up a luxurious blend in honour of a top food festival. Barman turned barista Tim Parry is now producing in one afternoon what...
Ex-climbing instructor reaches new heights in care industry Oscars
A former outdoor adventure instructor now helping to inspire elderly people to fulfil their dreams is celebrating a new career peak with a place in the final of a national awards contest. Lily Chapman, who works as Lifestyle Coordinator at Ty Enfys Care Home in...
Business leaders urged to be more eco-friendly
A former film company boss has called on business leaders in North Wales to do more to save the environment. The plea from Justin Albert, the Director for Wales for the National Trust, came at a meeting of Wrexham Business Professionals, where he told the packed...
Flintshire company boss inspired to run first marathon in memory of ‘beautiful’ Scarlett
A FLINTSHIRE company boss has been inspired to run his first marathon in memory of a ‘beautiful, bright and fun-loving’ young woman who died suddenly at the age of 21. Paul Hollingsworth will run the Chester Marathon on Sunday October 6 in aid of Ataxia UK and there...
Flintshire construction firm team take to two wheels in drive to help the environment
A FLINTSHIRE construction firm team have taken to two wheels in a drive to reduce their company’s carbon footprint. The group from Hollingsworth Ellery Construction, led by Director Steve Ellery, have smashed their target of biking 500 miles by the end of the summer...
Energetic housing boss in a lather for charity
A housing group boss is in a right lather as he prepares for his first ever marathon in aid of charity. Andrew Bowden, 59, the chief executive of Cartrefi Conwy, has adopted a two-pronged approach to his campaign to raise money for the NSPCC. In addition to taking...
