Harlech Foodservice delivers festive lifeline to struggling Gwynedd families
A major Welsh food wholesaler has delivered a festive lifeline to struggling families on its doorstep in Gwynedd. Harlech Foodservice, based near Cricieth, loaded up one of its delivery vans for a special run to Pwllheli Food Bank at St Peter’s Church, dropping off...
Caring Llanharan couple honoured for transforming sisters’ lives
A caring couple who opened up their home and their hearts by fostering two young girls have been honoured in this year’s Wales Care Awards. Deb and Simon Jenkins, from Llanharan in Rhondda Cynon Taf, first welcomed the youngsters into their home in 2011. Now that...
Christmas treats give sweet lift to £1.5m Tiny Steps dream
A growing storage firm has given a sweet boost to a Cheshire charity’s £1.5 million dream to open a new centre for children with additional needs. Lock Stock Self Storage has donated 150 chocolate selection boxes to Tiny Steps which supports children and young people...
Double gold for caring Rachelle who puts dignity at heart of dementia care
A nurse’s commitment to ensuring dementia patients are treated with dignity has seen her scoop two top awards at a celebration honouring the best carers in Wales. Rachelle Beasley from Bridgend said her double success in this year’s Wales Care Awards had left her...
Santa’s sleigh brings festive magic to care home residents in Wrexham
Big hearted care home staff sparked Christmas joy as Santa rolled in for a spectacular festive lights switch on. The much-loved annual parade saw Father Christmas make a grand entrance at the Pendine Park care organisation aboard a custom-built sleight painted by...
Magical garden room gives Alexander new lease of life
A purpose-built garden room has transformed a profoundly disabled Wirral man’s daily life, say his devoted parents. The bespoke hideaway – built by Rubicon Garden Rooms – has become a sanctuary for 32-year-old Alexander Ratnaike, who was starved of oxygen at birth....
North Wales companies urged to step up as charity launches bid for 10,000 vital links
A charity has issued an urgent call to the business community in North Wales to give young people a route into work. WeMindThe Gap is calling on employers to back a major drive to create 10,000 meaningful connections for young people who are struggling to access jobs,...
Donkey delight as rescue duo bring festive magic to Denbighshire school fair
Delighted children at a Denbighshire primary school were given a Christmas surprise when two rescue donkeys trotted to their festive fair. The appearance of Annie and Dugald was made possible thanks to a £150 donation from community-minded Lock Stock Self Storage,...
Haval Jolion Pro drive by Steve Rogers
Meet the Haval Jolion, the latest Chinese invader looking for a chunk of the UK car market. With around 15 companies plying their trade this is the biggest invasion since the Roman conquest. At least this one is friendly although Ford, Vauxhall and the rest of the...
“Dream come true” as Wales’ youngest DJ, 11, meets his hero Fatboy Slim
Wales’ youngest DJ lived out his dream when he met superstar Fatboy Slim after performing at one of Britain’s biggest music festivals. Eleven-year-old Efan Williams – known on stage as Efan Electro – played a crowd-pleasing set at Kendal Calling in the Lake District...
