Water experts safeguard new school from risk of flooding
A team of water management experts has come up with a plan to safeguard a £10.5 million new primary school site and local homeowners from the risk of flooding. Ruthin-based Waterco didn’t have far to go for one of their latest major contracts – Denbighshire County...
Dedicated Liz is up for major award after decades as a carer
A former foster carer is in line for a major award after throwing a lifeline to adults with learning disabilities. Liz Hughes from Holyhead, on Anglesey, is shortlisted in the Wales Care Awards for her work as part of Gwynedd and Anglesey Shared Lives Scheme. She...
Marriage made in business heaven
Two Anglesey firms now have more 'IONs' in the fire A pioneering leadership and management course played cupid to two Anglesey firms. Peninsula Home Improvements and Gwynedd Garage Doors Ltd have now moved in together in a "marriage made in business heaven". They...
Eco-friendly baker goes back to nature and creates new ponds for wildlife
A new haven for wildlife is taking shape right in the middle of one of the UK's biggest industrial estates. The Village Bakery have spent £25,000 on creating two new ponds at the six-acre nature reserve at Erlas Black Wood. The site is next door to the family firm's...
Art attack on homelessness in Flintshire
A housing association helped raise money for a charity which protects thousands of people at risk of losing their homes. Cartrefi Conwy sponsored a major networking event in Flintshire at which business leaders from across North Wales had the chance to bid at an...
Success on a plate for top chef
A HEAD chef who left his role at a top culinary hotel to serve up high quality dishes at a dementia care centre will be honoured at the social care Oscars. Richard Thompson admits it was a huge wrench to leave The White Lion Hotel in Worcester, but says leading the...
Brave bride Sian casts aside her wheelchair to walk down the aisle on her dream wedding day
A brave disabled woman left her wheelchair behind to walk down the aisle and wed the sweetheart she met at the care home where they’re both residents. Family and friends turned out in force to watch 45-year-old Sian Walley tie the knot with Steve Ferrier, 55, at the...
Hotel worker turned care agency boss shortlisted for national award
A former hotel worker who switched to a career in care after volunteering at a day centre for young people with disabilities is in line for a top national award. Noel Williams, 42, worked for a range of care providers and charities before founding his own care agency,...
Care worker praised as industry “beacon of light” in running for prestigious award
A young Llanfairfechan woman hailed as a “beacon of light” for the social care sector has been shortlisted for a major award. Becky Barnes went into the care profession at the age of just 17 and has risen rapidly through the ranks to take on the responsible role of...
Llanbedr woman who provides home from home for vulnerable adults is in line for prestigious care award
A Gwynedd woman who devotes her life to caring for vulnerable people in her own home has been shortlisted for a major award. Teresa Francis, 55, who lives in Llanbedr, started her career in caring 20 years ago as part of Gwynedd Council’s child protection team and...
