Caring runs in the family as Alisha follows in nan’s footsteps
A Wrexham teenager is following in her nan’s footsteps after gaining a job at the care home where she used to work. Alisha Bagnall, 17, of Little Acton, is one of three young recruits to join the staff at Hillbury House residential home, Wrexham, after they impressed...
Business grant sparks Bodfari firm’s firewood expansion
A woodland management business which has tripled in size over the past six years is proving it is a cut above the rest with the rapid growth of its firewood enterprise – thanks to a council grant. Denbigh-based Bodfari Environmental has seen turnover increase by 300...
Former rugby player on the ball at awards ceremony
A former rugby player’s prowess off the field in the care sector has led to him being a winner again. Dedicated Luke Jenkins, 27, a married father-of-three, was recognised at the finals of the prestigious Wales Care Awards. He won silver after being shortlisted for...
Pioneering project bridges the generation gap in Caernarfon
A pioneering craft project is helping bridge the generation gap between residents of a Caernarfon care home and a local primary school children. Pupils from Ysgol yr Hendre visited Bryn Seiont Newydd so they could work alongside the people living there to make tea...
Justice catches up with Jonny Racer
A tearaway driver who was on the wrong side of the road and travelling 20mph over the speed limit when he crashed into an oncoming vehicle, a court heard. Jonny Racer admitted the JPs were friends of his after he was found not guilty of dangerous driving at Denbigh...
Brexit crime fears for North Wales
Fears are growing that North Wales could become a more dangerous place as a result of leaving the European Union. The latest warning has come from Ann Griffith, the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales, who says the Brexit vote has raised worrying...
Tourism awards honour the best businesses in North Wales
North Wales is poised for a bumper year tourism in 2017 after establishing a reputation as one of the best places in the world to visit, according to Economy Minister Ken Skates. His comments came at the inaugural Go North Wales Tourism Awards, to honour the work and...
Mental health pioneer Lucy clinches gold award
A mental health pioneer has won one of the highest honours at the social care Oscars. Lucy Wheen, who works with Bryn Melyn Care, Wrexham, brought home a Gold accolade, after being announced winner of The Peter Clarke Award For Promoting Excellence In Services For...
Charity boss Tracy honoured at social care Oscars
A charity boss has received one of the highest possible honours at the social care Oscars. Tracy Peers, the head of operations at St Asaph-based Cartref Ni Ltd, which supports 35 adults in Denbighshire, Conwy and Flintshire, won the coveted Spirit of Care Award at the...
Aberystwyth farmers win trailer jackpot
The Aberystwyth area is rapidly proving to be one of the luckiest regions in the country. Last year Morris Jones from Llanrhystud won third prize in the competition run by the S4C rural affairs programme Ffermio in conjunction with Ifor Williams Trailers, and this...
