Care homes boss who is an inspiration to her team is in line for major award
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 been shortlisted for a prestigious award. As a young nurse working in the National Health Service Cheryl...
Hollywood actor Jonathan Pryce swaps film set to sing with his favourite choir
Acting legend Jonathan Pryce whose latest movie is tipped for an Oscar swapped the film set for a starring role with the male voice choir he’s vice president of at an international festival in North Wales. Mr Pryce, who was born in the village of Carmel in Flintshire,...
Care home Mr Fix-it in running for major national award
A maintenance man who has fixed it for life to be a little more special for residents at the Port Talbot care home where he works has been shortlisted for a top award. Apart from his regular round of looking after the 60 residential rooms plus communal areas and...
Fancy dress queen Lisa in line for social care Oscar
A fun-loving nurse is in the running for a major award thanks to her work in bringing joy and laughter into the lives younger people with physical and learning disabilities. Lisa Hallisey, 41, who is responsible for the care of 20 residents aged between 35 and 65 at...
Cops should carry lifesaving spray for drug overdoses, says police boss
The nasal spray that saved the life of multi-million selling American pop star Demi Lovato should be carried by every police officer in North Wales, according to the region’s policing boss. The 25-year-old Grammy-nominated singer and actor, a star of X Factor USA,...
Green-fingered Lesley in running for top care award
An avid gardener who wanted a new challenge when her two children flew the nest is in line for a national award for her work with young adults with autism. Lesley O’Neill, from Caeriw, Pembroke, took up the role of garden tutor with Orbis Care-owned Bangeston Hall,...
Thai food firm stirs up festival excitement with launch of tasty chicken satay starter
A Thai food producer which has tripled in size in 11 years is to launch a brand new chicken satay starter to satisfy a growing appetite for its honest cooking. Authentic Thai Cuisine, based in Llanferres, in Flintshire, will be unveiling the new appetiser at the...
Dedicated Mental Health Nurse Maggie shortlisted for social care ‘Oscar’
A dedicated mental health nurse has been shortlisted for a top award for helping people in residential homes to lead fulfilled lives. Maggie Rose, who works for the Accomplish Group as a clinical team leader, has been nominated in The Independent sector Nurse of The...
Police boss urges local companies to help boxing club punch above weight
A police boss has urged local businesses to support a boxing club that’s helping to combat anti-social behaviour on a once-troubled housing estate. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones was speaking during a visit to the Maesgeirchen Boxing Club which...
MP is making “political capital” out of North Wales crime figures
An MP has been accused of attempting to make “political capital” out of the crime figures for North Wales. The region’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Arfon Jones, was responding to an attack from Wrexham MP Ian Lucas. According to Mr Jones, the MP has not accepted...
