Ten years, 245 jobs, £25m a year boost – Bryn Seiont Newydd’s remarkable story
A centre of excellence for dementia care that’s celebrating its 10th anniversary has created 245 jobs and pumps £25 million a year into the Gwynedd economy, it’s been revealed. Bryn Seiont Newydd, on the outskirts of Caernarfon, opened its doors in November 2015 and a...
Top marks for Aimee! Former teacher wins gold at Wales Care Awards
An ex-teacher who won a top award at the 2025 Wales Care Awards says the triumph has made her even more determined to champion the needs of vulnerable people. After being a high school teacher for 15 years Aimee Green changed jobs to become a trainer in the adult care...
Audi A6 e hybrid drive by Steve Rogers
This is the story about a search for a clock. It goes like this. We are sitting in the A6 admiring the new dashboard which is impressive with screens stretching end to end although we think the passenger screen is just for show. It has a soothing pattern made up of...
Crowds set to flock to Llangollen for dazzling Christmas festival and fireworks spectacular
Llangollen is gearing up for its biggest festive celebration yet with thousands of expected to pack the town for its spectacular Christmas Festival. The annual event, returning on Saturday, November 29, promises a day bursting with Yule Tide cheer, from a colourful...
Aberdare care hero Julie wins prestigious award for compassion and dedication
A care home deputy manager lauded by her bosses as a ‘shining example of good practice’ has won a prestigious bronze award at this year’s Wales Care Awards. The awards pay tribute to the unsung heroes and heroines of social care, of which Julie Inch is definitely one,...
North Wales bakery on a roll with £20m production line set to create 60 new jobs
A North Wales bakery’s new £20 million production line is up and running. After a 14-month installation, the giant piece of equipment at the Jones Village Bakery’s flagship headquarters complex on Wrexham Industrial Estate was completed two days ahead of schedule. The...
Tech genius from Ebbw Vale scoops top honour for keeping 17 care homes connected around the clock
A tech whizz has scooped a top accolade for his work keeping 17 care homes across South Wales and Powys fully inter-connected 24/7. Gavin Cording was honoured with a Bronze at this year’s social care ‘Oscars’, the annual Wales Care Awards. Organised by Care Forum...
Compassionate Cardiff gran Christine honoured after switching careers
A Cardiff woman who swapped a high-flying marketing career for life in social care has won a national gold award. Christine Ivins was left “overwhelmed” after scooping the top award at this year’s Wales Care Awards, recognising her as a shining example of compassion...
From near closure to champion glory: Llandudno gym lifts itself to the top
A Llandudno weightlifting club once on the brink of closure has roared back to life – and produced a new British champion. Diamond Weightlifting on James Street was just weeks away from shutting down earlier this year with membership halved and the future looking...
Wonder Woman Emma scoops silver at Wales Care Awards.
Emma was nominated for recognition at what have become known as the social care ‘Oscars’ after colleagues praised her work ethic and compassionate personality. A whizz of an administration assistant at Ysguborwen Care Home, Aberdare, she was described by bosses as...
