From Riyadh to Rhayader: Nurse Shiny strikes gold at Wales Care Awards
A senior nurse who traded city life in Saudi Arabia for a market town in Mid Wales has struck gold in a national awards ceremony. Shiny Skaria, 36, is delighted to have been awarded gold at this year’s Wales Care Awards which are held every year to recognise...
Caring Merthyr nurse who ‘makes every moment count’ wins top award
A nurse dubbed “outstanding” for making a difference to the lives of residents in her care has won a national award. Rachel Whittaker, a registered nurse at Hallmark Greenhill Manor Luxury Care Home in Merthyr Tydfil, prides herself on caring for not only residents in...
Divorced mum-of-three becomes nurse hero and wins top award
A mother-of-three who defied the odds to qualify as a nurse has won a prestigious award. Sarah Lees, 47, from Pembroke Dock, has been recognised in this year’s Wales Care Awards, which are held every year to pay tribute to the frontline heroes of social care. Sarah,...
Port Talbot care hero Selomy scoops silver award after transforming residents’ lives
A Port Talbot woman who has made a huge difference to the lives of those in her care has been recognised at a national awards ceremony. Selomy Dampies, the Engagement and Enablement Coordinator at Llys y Seren Care Home in Port Talbot, made a such a difference just a...
Music maestro Meinir hits high note with silver honour at Wales Care Awards
A North Wales music leader has been honoured for her extraordinary work bringing the joy of music into care. Meinir Llwyd Roberts, director of Caernarfon -based charity Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias (CGWM), was recognised at the glittering Wales Care Awards, dubbed...
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,...
