Family of woman brought back to life 19 times welcome new critical care guidelines
The family of a woman shocked back to life 19 times in one night have thanked hospital staff for saving her life. Carol Cooper’s heart was re-started with a defibrillator after suffering a series of cardiac attacks as she was being treated in the intensive care unit...
Entrepreneur aims to create the best workplace in Wales for 100 staff in revamped mansion
An entrepreneur is aiming to recruit 100 staff to join him in what he’s dubbed the best workplace in Wales - with Playstation consoles, a snooker table and beach away-days. Gavin Prince is creating a new operation centre for his Verilet company in a 120-year-old...
Nurse is guest of honour at launch of flagship £3.5m affordable homes scheme
An A&E nurse and an injured ex-soldier were the guests of honour at the official launch of a £3.5 million development of 28 affordable homes. Jane Jones and William Legge were at the flagship Maes Glanarfon scheme in Llanfairfechan with Carl Sargeant AM, the Welsh...
Charity head shave raises double expected funds for hospice
A senior executive at Flintshire-based Anwyl Group has shaved his head for charity, raising nearly £2,000 for local children’s hospices Hope House and Ty Gobaith. Following many years of playful ribbing about his thinning hair, managing director at Anwyl Land, Phil...
Police and Crime Commissioner returns to town where he was the local bobby over 30 years ago
A police boss is returning to the Gwynedd town where he once pounded the beat as the local bobby to give civic leaders an insight into his role. Arfon Jones spent 30 years as a police officer in uniform and plain clothes before retiring from the force and being...
North Wales could help in mission for Britain to produce more of its own food, says entrepreneur
North Wales is perfectly placed to play a key role in any drive for Britain to produce more of its own food. This will be the main message a pioneering food entrepreneur will have for members of an influential business group next month. Phil Brown, a former schoolmate...
Dementia care centre of excellence is given official blessing by two top church leaders
A flagship dementia centre in Caernarfon has been given an official blessing by two leading North Wales clergymen. Bryn Seiont Newydd provides specialist care for 71 dementia sufferers on the site of the former Ysbty Bryn Seiont community hospital in the town’s Pant...
Anwyl Homes selected by Nofio Clwyd performance swimming squad
Award-winning Anwyl Homes has partnered with Nofio Clwyd, the Connah’s Quay-based top class performance swimming squad, by providing all swimmers with branded training tops. Established for almost four years, the Nofio Clwyd performance centre currently has a total of...
Summer gardens spectacular could bloom into £2m bonus for North Wales
A spectacular 16-day event showcasing gardens which are the jewels in the crown of North Wales could plough up to £2 million into the region this summer. Last year’s inaugural Festival of Gardens North Wales brought almost 44,000 visitors flocking to the beauty spots...
Wales’ oldest chorister Sally, 93, is still hitting the high notes
Wales's oldest chorister Sally Davies is still hitting the high notes at the grand age of 93. The great grandmother of 13 joined the Rwsters Choir in Llanrwst as a way of beating loneliness and isolation. According to Mrs Davies, signing up to sing with them was the...
