Caring sculptor Alexander carves out a new career
A sculptor who changed career to carve out a key role improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and mental health needs has been shortlisted for a top award. Arts graduate Alexander Smith downed his sculpting tools in favour of caring for society’s most...
Young artists Gethin and Llinos take a bow with debut exhibition
A head turning new exhibition by two up and coming young Welsh artists will feature some of the world's top DJs and a unique painting style using a violin bow. Photographer Gethin Ceidiog Hughes will showcase stunning images of Cardiff’s nightclub scene alongside the...
Shop-in night for Wrexham students
Wrexham's fashion and budget conscious students will be making a bee-line for the town's busy Eagles Meadow shopping centre when it stages its third Student Takeover night. The event, which caters exclusively for the town's huge student population, takes place between...
Life-saver Sharon in running for award
A carer from Denbigh who was hailed for saving the life of a person she supports is in the running for a top award. Sharon Aspey has helped to transform the lives of a married couple who had become institutionalised after more than 10 years in hospital. Now her...
Veg king Medwyn’s tomato Welsh rugby ball goes viral
Photos of a rugby ball created by Anglesey veg king Medwyn Williams from tiny tomatoes in the colours of the Welsh team have gone viral. Fans hoping to see their team triumph at the clash with England at Twickenham showed their support by sharing the images of the...
Inspirational trainer shortlisted for major national care award
A TRAINING officer whose teaching sessions are so inspirational and fun that her bosses reckon she ought to sell tickets to them has been shortlisted for a major award. For the past five years Brenda Davies has been responsible for the training of about 350 staff who...
Irish traveller Martin tackles “insidious” hate crime
A member of the Irish travelling community who's suffered years of often vicious abuse has taken on a new job helping victims of hate crime. Martin Gallagher believes his own experiences will give him a unique insight when he's helping other people who have been on...
Ambulance volunteer Martin in pursuit of national care award
A popular care home manager who volunteers with St John’s Ambulance on his days off is in the running for a top award. Martin Taylor, registered manager at Leadon Court Care Home in Thornhill, Cwmbran, contributes up to 30 hours of his free time every month helping...
Ambitious young Katie earns top job at Elwy
An ambitious young woman has earned top job at a lettings and estate agency - after starting out on a work experience placement. Katie Wynne, 24, from Denbigh, has been made manager of the Denbigh office of Elwy Estates, just two years after joining the expanding...
Big Brother star and ex-cage fighter Alex shows gentle side as genie in panto debut
Celebrity Big Brother winner and former cage fighter Alex Reid is to take on his first professional panto role in North Wales. The six feet tall, 13 stone martial arts master, kick boxer and actor is set to leave audiences spellbound playing the genie in Aladdin at...
