Rachael Hawkins, 43, has been working in the social care sector for 24 years, and has now been recognised at the Wales Care Awards.
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Knitted trauma teddies donated to fire service
The bears, knitted by 87-year-old Priscilla June Davies, will be handed to children affected by emergencies to help calm and reassure them.
The WWI hero who escaped prison and made it home
Children from White Rose Primary School have been learning about the heroic deeds of a WWI soldier who made a daring and successful escape from a German prison camp.
Group supporting the growth of Welsh language recognised at awards
Caerphilly’s Welsh language initiative, Menter Iaith Caerffili, has won a national project of excellence award for their Welsh childcare service in the area.
Alarm over Wales’ domestic violence ‘epidemic’
Domestic violence against women and girls is the scourge of Wales and a national emergency, Senedd Members warned.
Opencast mine restoration work ‘woefully short of promises’
Opencast mine developers have repeatedly “cut and run”, breaking promises on restoration and costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of pounds, a Senedd committee warned.
Senedd debates Eluned Morgan’s first 100 days as First Minister
Andrew RT Davies led a Conservative debate on the eve of November 14, which marks Eluned Morgan’s hundredth day in office.
Plans for new Costa drive-thru given green light
A Costa drive-thru could be coming to Pontymister after councillors gave their seal of approval to the scheme.
Council backs adventure farm’s bid to extend opening hours
The owners of Colliers Adventure Farm, in Nelson, have been successful in applying for an extension to their opening hours, which it is claimed will help them put on more events.
Caerphilly Ladies Choir welcomes counterparts from Brittany
Caerphilly Ladies Choir raised £750 for Kidney Wales after holding a concert with a choir from Brittany, France.