Wrexham care worker left “overwhelmed” after surprise chat with King Charles
A Wrexham care worker said meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace was “the stuff of dreams” after years serving her community. Helen Briscoe, 59, works at the Pendine Park care organisation, was invited to a Royal Garden Party after attending more than 500 civic...
Heatwave warning as older people face deadly dehydration risk in soaring temperatures
A social care leader has issued a warning as soaring temperatures put older and vulnerable people in Wales at increased risk during the heatwave. Mario Kreft MBE, Chair of Care Forum Wales (CFW), said care homes were “working tirelessly” to keep residents safe, cool...
Festival to celebrate 300th anniversary of overlooked Welsh naturalist who inspired Charles Darwin
A festival is being held to celebrate 300 years since the birth of overlooked Welsh naturalist Thomas Pennant, who is said to have inspired Charles Darwin. Organised by the Cymdeithas Thomas Pennant (Thomas Pennant Society), the packed celebration weekend in honour of...
Skywell BE11 drive by Steve Rogers
It is ironic that it has taken a war to send electric car sales to record levels. The high cost of fuel has pushed buyers into giving electric a try and we have now gone through the two million barrier yet even though April was the best month ever taking 26 per cent...
Mum-of-two’s mission to teach one million people budget cooking with 50p meals
A mum–of-two is expanding low-cost plant-based cookery workshops across North Wales as demand grows from struggling communities. Passionate foodie Lisa Hinze, co-founder of VegEd says her long-term ambition is to build a nationwide network of “Vegucators” and teach...
One of rarest Ifor Williams trailers ever built returns for charity tractor run
A rare piece of Welsh agricultural history will feature in a charity tractor run around the picturesque Vale of Clwyd. Among those taking part in the fundraiser on Sunday, June 7, will be Iorwerth Roberts, former head of sales in Corwen for Ifor Williams Trailers. On...
From Ally McBeal fan to top lawyer as Emma joins growing North Wales firm
An expert on wills and probate who was inspired by TV favourite Ally McBeal has joined one of North Wales’ fastest growing law firms. Emma Jones, 38, originally from Johnstown, near Wrexham, has joined Swayne Johnson after a legal career spanning practices in Wrexham...
Woman who started in dementia care at 19 now leads major North Wales training academy
A care training academy supporting thousands of workers across North and Mid Wales has appointed a new manager amid growing demand for skilled carers. The Pendine Park care organisation said Jenna Evans will lead the Pendine Academy of Social Care which trains up to...
Machete gang terror, jungle raids…then a royal seal for North Wales plant hunters
A pair of intrepid North Wales plant hunters who were robbed by machete-wielding thugs in Guatemala have been given a royal seal of approval. For decades, the remarkable story of Sue and Bleddyn Wynn Jones has unfolded far from the spotlight – in the remote mountain...
Inside the luxury granny annexe helping one family stay together
A Hyde couple moved into a luxury granny annexe in their garden so their daughter could raise her children in her childhood home. Tom and Terri Beirne say the move has “changed our lives” by allowing three generations of the family to live side-by-side while still...
