Amazon revolution “great for business” at shopping centre
A shopping centre in Wrexham has embraced the internet retail revolution and installed an Amazon Locker so people can pick up their online purchases. According to Eagles Meadow manager Kevin Critchley, internet shopping has been great for business because it's...
Geared up for growth at Anwyl Homes
The region’s leading housebuilder, Anwyl Homes, is gearing up for significant growth with the recent appointment of 13 new members of staff. Taking the head count within the Homes division to 69, the new recruits will fulfil a number of different positions, from...
Brave mum Carolyn in running for top award
A brave mum of one who's battled against Crohn's Disease is in the running for a national award. Carolyn Hall was looking for something to fill her time when she spotted the advert for a domiciliary care worker by the Barry-based company All Care South Wales Limited....
Four dedicated care workers in line for national awards
FOUR dedicated workers from a Merthyr Tydfil care home are in the running for national awards, known as the ‘Oscars’ of their industry. Sreeja Ranjith, 36, a nurse, Patricia Brown, 32, community manager, Luke Jenkins, 27, activities coordinator, and Kelly Collard, 35,...
Musical youngsters steal the show
A group of talented young musicians and singers stole the show at a conference for older people. Among them were vocalist and guitarist Kayleigh Bonner and guitarist Harry Adams, both 15, who were given a standing ovation at the Older Persons' conference organised by...
Hospice comes of age with new plan to care for patients in own homes
A hospice celebrating its 21st anniversary is planning to extend its outreach services to care for patients in their own homes. The idea is one of the key aims of a new five-year strategy launched by St Kentigern Hospice in St Asaph which also calls for more...
Care manager who pioneered new way of helping people with learning disabilities is in running for a major award
A care manager has played a major role in pioneering a new approach to providing people in Caernarfon with learning disabilities with more fulfilling lives. Andrew Guy's dedication has been rewarded after he was named as a finalist at this year's Wales Care Awards,...
Caring Chris who battled dyslexia in running for national award after helping others with learning difficulties
A care worker who refused to let dyslexia hold him back is in the running for one of the industry’s highest gongs. Chris Gregory, who was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 12, has transformed the lives of the residents living at Llanerchrugog Hall in...
World truffle-making record smashed at top food festival
A chocolatier from North Wales has become the fastest truffle maker on the planet after smashing the world record in front of a cheering crowd at a food festival. Jo Edwards broke the record of TV chef Gino D’Acampo in the main demonstration kitchen at Hamper...
Intrepid cinema team raise money for mental health charity with Snowdon summit trek
A magnificent seven members of staff from a cinema starred in their own action adventure when they slogged to the top of mountain to raise cash for a good cause. The intrepid team from the Odeon at Eagles Meadow in Wrexham – plus one pet dog – trekked to the summit of...
