The British Red Cross has opened their doors again in the hope of a busy summer trading period. The charity’s shops, which have been closed since Wales’ lockdown before Christmas, and the start of England’s third lockdown on 5th January, are a major source of income for the Red Cross, as well as being the charity’s most visible presence in many of our towns and villages. South Wales Retail Manager Patrick Jackson says they’re a vital community resource and is…

Carly Thompsett had an idea, and the prince’s trust helped it grow. Now she shares her story   I left school at 15 with some GCSE’s, but being dyslexic I was told I probably wouldn’t amount to much anyway so why bother. After leaving, I got a job and I started at College for 3 years, which I did both full-time. I did hair and beauty for the first year and art and design for the last two. I wanted…