Weather
Tue
Heavy Rain
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Wed
Heavy Rain
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Thu
Heavy Rain
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Colwyn Bay News
Popular News Items from Colwyn Bay
Ex-care home boss gives insight to older people’s champion
A retired care home manager has given the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales vital feedback on the problems older people face in coping with aspects of everyday life.
Heroic Hannah helps victims of sexual assault
A woman who dedicates her working life to helping teenage girls recover from the horrors of sexual abuse has been honoured by a top police boss.
Couple go head to head with new Colwyn Bay business
A North Wales businessman has headed back to the classroom to brush up his hairdressing skills so he can work alongside his wife in their beauty salon.
Chance to raise awareness for Carers Week
A CAMPAIGN to help raise awareness for carers from all over the country including Wales and the important role they play will take place this month (June, 2017).
Chronic problems run deeper than zero hours contracts
Social care providers have blasted the practice of "zero hours commissioning" by local authorities across North Wales.
Ruth honoured for selfless work with homeless charity
A charity run by a former drug taker who has dedicated the last 15 years of her life to helping homeless people in has received a top award.
Dedicated team honoured for work with "vulnerable and broken people"
A dedicated team of professionals who rehabilitate some of the most ‘vulnerable and broken’ people in North Wales have been recognised by a police boss.
Chance to nominate your favourite home carer
THE VULNERABLE and elderly across Wales who are cared for at home can now (June, 2017) nominate their favourite carer for an award in recognition of the work they do.
Abacare offers free tips to elderly to help keep cool
A WELSH care provider is this month (June, 2017) offering free tips to the elderly and their carers to help keep them cool as the nation experiences soaring temperatures.
Expanding North Wales firm wants to be top of the league with Bertie
A North Wales merchandising firm that provides Premier League sportswear is aiming for the big time by expanding and recruiting more staff.
Older Colwyn Bay News
Welsh offered advice on avoiding onset of dementia
EXPERTS at a Welsh care company are offering people in the country advice on avoiding the onset of the disease (May, 2017).
Blooming marvellous festival attracts thousands of green-fingered tourists
Thousands of green fingered tourists will be heading to North Wales for a spectacular 16-day festival of gardens.
Join in the laughter with Colwyn Bay’s ‘Stand-up @ the Seaside’
Award-winning comic Dave Rothnie has got them rolling in the aisles in Colwyn Bay after setting up a regular comedy night at a venue dedicated to Monty Python star Terry Jones.
iPod amnesty for the elderly launched in Dementia Awareness Week
PEOPLE from Colwyn Bay are being asked to donate old ipods and other music devices to elderly and vulnerable people being supported by a care provider in the area this month (May, 2017).
New councils urged to ditch double standards over expenses and care fees
The cost of overnight expenses and meal allowances claimed by councillors can be twice what local authorities pay in care home fees for vulnerable people, it's been revealed.