Iconic singer tells King Charles to relinquish his castles and hand them to Welsh people
A veteran folk singer and campaigner is urging King Charles to relinquish ownership of the Norman castles in North Wales and give them to the Welsh people. According to Dafydd Iwan, he was astounded to find out that the iconic castles of Caernarfon, Beaumaris,...
Blooming marvellous project takes root in housing estate
Youngsters from a primary school in Conwy have been busy helping plant over 30 trees and thousands of bulbs to brighten a housing estate in the town. The pupils from Ysgol Swn y Don have helped leading housing association Cartrefi Conwy transform a formerly bland area...
Welsh Government support for £80m investment zone is a “gamechanger”
News that the Welsh Government has backed plans to create an £80 million investment zone in North East Wales has been hailed as a “gamechanger” for the area’s economy. The announcement was made by Economy Minister Vaughan Gething in the Senedd after the idea attracted...
Head housekeeper with heart of gold celebrates 20 years of care
A head housekeeper with a heart of gold has been hailed as a role model after celebrating 20 years working at a care organisation. During that time mum-of-four Julie Edwards is happy to have forged a close bond with residents, their loved ones, and fellow staff at...
“Inspirational” social housing pioneers honoured at 10 Downing Street reception
Two social housing pioneers have been honoured for their work in providing training and helping hundreds of tenants find jobs. Andrew Bowden, the group chief executive of housing association Cartrefi Conwy, and Katie Clubb, the managing director, were guests of honour...
“Heartless” council accused of evicting elderly care home residents
A social care champion says elderly care home residents – including a 100-year old woman carried out on a stretcher – have been evicted against their will. Mario Kreft MBE, Chair of Care Forum Wales, the body which represents over 500 independent care providers in...
Top food company proudly displays Remembrance Day Poppy on its lorries
A top food wholesaler that employs ex-service personnel is on a special mission to support the annual Poppy Appeal. Harlech Foodservice are displaying the emblem of the Royal British Legion’s annual appeal on over 40 lorries of their distribution fleet which delivers...
Suzuki S-Cross drive by Steve Rogers
How can something be big and small at the same time? Bit of a conundrum but not necessarily in the case of the Suzuki S-Cross hybrid. It is one of those cars that sits in a league of its own, classed as a small SUV but big compared to its rivals. Puzzle solved. If we...
Supergran Jan’s miracle recovery after robotic knee surgery
A retired teacher has made a remarkable recovery and was walking unaided less than 48 hours after robotic surgery to replace her knee and is now back doing the school run with her grandchildren. Supergran Janet Carroll’s active life included walking, cycling and...
Caring Kate wins award after going the extra smile with ice cream treat
Caring Kate Waters is a cool customer according to residents and colleagues at the care home where she works. Kate’s winning smile and bubbly personality have made her a popular figure at Pendine Park’s Bryn Seiont Newydd care home in Caernarfon where she works as a...
