Care homes boss hailed as an inspiration to her team takes bronze in national awards
A Bargoed woman who has carried her deep commitment to putting people in her care first throughout her rise from the nurse to senior care homes executive has taken bronze in major national awards. As a young nurse working in the National Health Service Cheryl Wanklyn...
Tory AM faces social media backlash for “ill-informed” attack on police boss
A Tory AM has faced a fierce backlash after his “ill-informed” attack on a police boss for his views on cannabis use. Clwyd West AM Darren Millar unleashed a firestorm of criticism on Twitter after blasting North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones during...
Dedicated couple honoured for their silver service
A lifetime of voluntary work has resulted in a Newport couple receiving a prestigious award. At an age when most people are looking forward to taking life a little easier and cutting down on their commitments Tim and Christine Masters are as active as ever. Their...
New campaign to stop inappropriate 999 calls putting lives at risk
A new campaign has been launched to reduce the soaring demand on the police control room in North Wales which takes over 1100 calls a day. According to North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones, only 150 of those calls are reporting crimes and he is urging...
Suzuki Jimny launch report by Steve Rogers
MEET the new Suzuki Jimny, a car almost as rare as a nine bob note. Anyone wanting the funky off roader is in for a long wait because Suzuki has only got 600 and they have been snapped up even before the car goes on sale in January. Even with a new 1.5 litre petrol...
Extra detectives recruited in huge shake-up to tackle emerging crimes
Thirty new investigators are being recruited by North Wales Police to tackle the rising tide of emerging threats like cyber-crime and the exploitation of vulnerable children and young people by drugs gangs. The move is part of a massive shake-up of front line policing...
Rich wildlife of Denbighshire inspires work of Llangollen potters
Ceramic artists inspired by the rich and varied wildlife of North East Wales are championing a new campaign to persuade people to shop locally this Christmas. Shelves at Gwalia Ceramics in Llangollen’s Oak Street are a testimony to the way the region’s flora and fauna...
Caring Adele becomes toast of the care industry
A bartender turned health care worker who turned her back on the pub trade to “make a difference” to others has scooped a national industry award. Adele Ashman, who has worked as a support and rehabilitation practitioner for little over two years, has won a coveted...
Bakery star Floss completes toughest ever challenge in memory of her dad
A bakery worker raised more than £3,000 for an air ambulance charity in memory of her dad by taking part in a punishing 50-mile fell run. Florence Roberts, 26, who works at the Village Bakery in Wrexham, completed the Long Mynd Hike, in just over 12 hours, most of the...
Culinary whizz Reginald who goes ‘above and beyond’ for care home residents scoops industry award
A caring chef who wows care home residents with his Caribbean cooking has cooked his way to a bronze award in the social care Oscars. Reginald Milton Inness, who is 58 and originally from Guyana, has worked as a chef at Picton Court Care Home, Porthcawl, for the last...
