Police boss steps in to protect vulnerable man from abuse
A police boss went back to the future when he stepped in to protect a vulnerable man being abused by a couple – earning the praise of the chief constable in the process. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones, a former police inspector intervened when...
TV trainee Siwan swaps Isle of Dogs for Caernarfon
A television production company in Gwynedd has recruited a trio of high-flying trainees including one who has already worked on several Hollywood blockbuster movies. All three said that the recent decision to turn Cwmni Da, based in Caernarfon, into a staff-owned...
Housekeeper Julie aiming to clean up at awards
A care home housekeeper who describes herself as ‘a cleanliness fanatic’ is in the running for a top award. Julie Michael, 58, of Ogmore Vale, Bridgend, is in her element when kept busy dusting, cleaning and facilitating an appealing environment. “I’ve always been...
Toyota Corolla road test by Steve Rogers
WHEN it comes to comebacks there have been some corkers. Winston Churchill famously said "I'm finished" after he was sacked as First Sea Lord in 1915 and look what happened to him. Muhammad Ali regained his world heavyweight boxing title against the odds having spent...
Care a way of life for national awards finalist Jordan
A former teaching assistant who now helps young people who are deaf and blind live life to the full is celebrating a place in the final of a national awards contest. Jordan Probert, a specialist intervenor and team leader with Sense Cymru based in Caerphilly, has been...
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...
