Housing association is one of the best employers in the UK
A housing association is one of the best places to work in the UK - and that's official. Cartrefi Conwy are celebrating after being honoured in the prestigious Sunday Times Top 100 competition in the category for not-for-profit organisations. The award came after...
TV dancing star Tom’s high energy routine in aid of cancer charity
A finalist in a TV dance competition devised a high-energy routine to entertain shoppers - and raise money for a cancer charity. Tom Lloyd-Hughes, 17, choreographed a flash dance at the Eagles Meadow shopping centre in Wrexham. Also taking part were fellow performing...
New support for crime victims with mental health issues
Victims of crime from North Wales suffering from mental health issues now have a friend to turn to at a pioneering centre. The Victim Help Centre is the first of its kind in the UK and thousands of people have already received vital assistance since it opened last...
Tidal energy scheme would protect flood-hit communities and create thousands of jobs
A company set up to develop a £7 billion tidal energy scheme along the coast of North Wales says the scope of an independent review is too narrow. According to the North Wales Tidal Energy & Coast Protection Company (NWTE), the review of the wider tidal power...
New Flintshire and Wrexham health boss pledges to ensure public’s voice is heard
The man in charge of health services for 330,000 people in north east Wales has pledged to ensure the public’s voice is heard. Rob Smith is Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s East Area Director, overseeing the healthcare needs of those living in Flintshire and...
Heather beats disability to be crowned our mum of the year
A LOVING mum who overcame a lifelong disability to care for her family will pick up a glittering prize from a top fashion jewellery store after being crowned 2016 Mother of the Year. Despite being told she would never be able to have children because of the spina...
North Wales hospital chefs step up to the plate at London culinary contest
TWO hospital chefs from North Wales are heading to London to battle it out in a top culinary contest. Ready to wow a panel of expert judges at the event, Jason Redpath and Zoltan Furjes have been practising hard and are hopeful their delicious dishes will bring them...
Choirs, cakes and clogdancers as Boots celebrates 120 years in Swansea
Choirs, cakes and clogdancers will be at Boots in Swansea’s busy Quadrant Shopping Centre to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Britain’s best-known chemist opening its first store in Wales in the city. It’s a milestone event and Boots are marking it with a special...
Health board gets Stonewall vote of confidence as most improved gay-friendly employer
North Wales health bosses have been praised for their approach to gay rights following a survey by a national equality charity. Stonewall Cymru has named Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board as its most improved employer, in the Top 100 list for 2016. More than 400...
Machete attack hero sees judge’s words of praise for first time
An heroic ex-soldier who stopped a neo-nazi fanatic killing an Asian dentist was "overwhelmed" to receive a new honour from a police boss. Peter Fuller, 44, risked his own life to save Dr Sarandev Bhambra during the horrific machete and hammer attack in the Tesco...
