Bereavement spurs caring Janet on to glory at social care Oscars
A care home manager who admits her job has kept her going since losing her husband to a brain tumour is celebrating a national award nomination. Grandmother-of-four Janet Paynter says her “family-orientated” personality and ability to listen has been a winning...
Racing is in the blood for engineer Jamie who is gearing up for the new season
A RACING driver from Flintshire is gearing up for the new autograss season and has set his sights on national glory after a 12-month break from the track. Jamie Dodd, 50, from Sandycroft, service manager for Flintshire firm TDC Services, is a former regional and...
Car body repair firm doubles in size with £500k investment
A rapidly-growing car body repair company is a business that's going places. Wrexham-based Body Perfect have created 12 new jobs after virtually doubling the size of the operation. They are also looking to take on another seven apprentices of their own after investing...
Caring Leigh hailed as a role model
A Cwmbran woman who has dedicated over 20 years to helping people with learning difficulties has been hailed as role model by her colleagues. Now Leigh Miller, who delights in making a difference to the lives of those she supports, is in line for a prestigious award...
New play shines a light on dementia through the eyes of a grandson
A heart-warming new play about dementia inspired by the residents of a Gwynedd care home is set to go on a nationwide tour of Wales. Ŵy, Chips a Nain (Egg, Chips and Grandma) will shine a light on the effects of the cruel condition as seen through the eyes of a young...
Young man who cut short a hairdressing career to become a carer is shortlisted for prestigious award
A young man from Tonypandy who cut short a career as a hairdresser so he could fulfil a lifelong ambition to care for people is in the running for a major award. Owen Olds, 25, had his first job in the hair styling business but soon realised his future lay in the...
Stores gearing up for Black Friday bonanza
A Wrexham shopping centre is gearing up for its busiest day of the year so far – Black Friday. Retailers at Eagles Meadow are set to unveil a host of offers ready for the expected avalanche of shoppers as footfall goes through the roof on Friday, November 24. The...
Dedicated Rachel is in line for top award
A mother of one is up for a top award after becoming a rock to adults and young people with learning disabilities. Newly qualified social worker, Rachel Gavin, has quickly gained the admiration of her colleagues within the Community Learning Disability Team at...
Workaholic gran June overcomes family heartache to shine in social care Oscars
A Gwent grandmother who juggles the demands of family ill health while managing a care home is in the running for a social care Oscar. Self-confessed workaholic June Clark, 60, has enjoyed a 35-year career in the care industry and admits no other job in the world...
Bittersweet honour beckons for care home owner Liz
The owner of a care home who gained an insight into the needs of dementia patients when her own father suffered from the illness is in line for a prestigious award. Over the years Liz Durlucia has used her specialist knowledge to provide the best possible care for...
