Crowds set to flock to Llangollen for dazzling Christmas festival and fireworks spectacular
Llangollen is gearing up for its biggest festive celebration yet with thousands of expected to pack the town for its spectacular Christmas Festival. The annual event, returning on Saturday, November 29, promises a day bursting with Yule Tide cheer, from a colourful...
Aberdare care hero Julie wins prestigious award for compassion and dedication
A care home deputy manager lauded by her bosses as a ‘shining example of good practice’ has won a prestigious bronze award at this year’s Wales Care Awards. The awards pay tribute to the unsung heroes and heroines of social care, of which Julie Inch is definitely one,...
North Wales bakery on a roll with £20m production line set to create 60 new jobs
A North Wales bakery’s new £20 million production line is up and running. After a 14-month installation, the giant piece of equipment at the Jones Village Bakery’s flagship headquarters complex on Wrexham Industrial Estate was completed two days ahead of schedule. The...
Tech genius from Ebbw Vale scoops top honour for keeping 17 care homes connected around the clock
A tech whizz has scooped a top accolade for his work keeping 17 care homes across South Wales and Powys fully inter-connected 24/7. Gavin Cording was honoured with a Bronze at this year’s social care ‘Oscars’, the annual Wales Care Awards. Organised by Care Forum...
Compassionate Cardiff gran Christine honoured after switching careers
A Cardiff woman who swapped a high-flying marketing career for life in social care has won a national gold award. Christine Ivins was left “overwhelmed” after scooping the top award at this year’s Wales Care Awards, recognising her as a shining example of compassion...
From near closure to champion glory: Llandudno gym lifts itself to the top
A Llandudno weightlifting club once on the brink of closure has roared back to life – and produced a new British champion. Diamond Weightlifting on James Street was just weeks away from shutting down earlier this year with membership halved and the future looking...
Wonder Woman Emma scoops silver at Wales Care Awards.
Emma was nominated for recognition at what have become known as the social care ‘Oscars’ after colleagues praised her work ethic and compassionate personality. A whizz of an administration assistant at Ysguborwen Care Home, Aberdare, she was described by bosses as...
Steelworker turned care hero wins award for transforming life of man with dementia
A former steelworker from Torfaen who changed careers during the pandemic has been honoured for his remarkable work supporting people with dementia. Nigel Galloway, 52, who swapped the furnaces for frontline care, has won a top accolade at the prestigious Wales Care...
Golden double for Newport nurse after 50 years of caring
A Newport nurse who devoted more than half a century to caring for others has been honoured with two top awards celebrating her lifelong service. Sharon Leach, who began her nursing career aged just 16, scooped Gold in the Outstanding Service category at the Wales...
Award-winning care worker hopes her success will shine a light on unsung heroes of the care sector
An award-winning care worker is hoping that her success will help to highlight the excellent work being done by others in her field. Chrissy Darby was speaking after the presentation evening for the 2025 Wales Care Awards, held at the Holland House Hotel in Cardiff....
