Police send out message about social media scam

North Wales Police has used its own Facebook page to issue a warning about a scam on the social media platform's Marketplace selling forum.

It says: "Do you regularly use Facebook Marketplace to sell unwanted items?

"Please be aware of a new scam which has been reported to us recently - especially in the Flintshire and Wrexham areas.

"Victims have been advertising expensive items on Facebook Marketplace and the suspects make contact offering to purchase the item. 

"The suspects arrive to collect the item claiming they cannot pay in cash and offer to make a bank transfer. 

"The victim is shown that a transaction has taken place and they hand the item to the suspects who then leave. 

"Later the victim discovers that the transaction was unsuccessful. 

"Enquiries are ongoing in relation to these recent incidents, however we would advise sellers to be vigilant and use trusted payment systems such as Paypal, or check with your own bank that transactions have been completed. 

"You can report any suspicious behaviour or activity to us via https://www.northwales.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/

and https://en-gb.facebook.com/marketplace/learn-more/safety/

Ponderosa Cafe wins national accolade

 

The Ponderosa Cafe on the Horseshoe Pass has been named one of the UK’s best roadside diners and cafes.

* For the full story in the Denbishire free Press, see: https://www.denbighshirefreepress.co.uk/news/19293892.horseshoe-pass-based-ponderosa-cafe-named-among-uks-best-roadside-diners/

Further help for Covid-hit businesses announced

 

Businesses in Wales still affected by coronavirus restrictions will be able to claim up to £25,000 more in support to help meet ongoing costs, First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.

This next package of business support comes as the Welsh Government confirmed up to six people from six different households will be able to meet in indoor regulated settings, such as cafes and pubs, when they open from May 17. Since the start of the pandemic, the Welsh Government has provided more than £2bn to tens of thousands of businesses across Wales to help them through the pandemic. This latest support package will help those businesses, which remain affected by restrictions, to meet ongoing costs through to the end of June as they prepare for re-opening and more normal trading conditions. Businesses that stand to benefit include: Nightclubs and late entertainment venues Events and conference venues not covered by the Welsh Government’s Cultural Recovery Fund (CRF) Hospitality and leisure businesses, including restaurants, pubs and cafes. Supply chain business, which have been materially impacted by restrictions. The support is the first phase of a £200m package earmarked for the incoming Welsh Government to help businesses affected by the pandemic. Ministers have made an immediate decision to release funding to support businesses affected by the restrictions but there will be further decisions for the incoming Welsh Government to make about further support, to help businesses recover and develop when restrictions are relaxed further. First Minister Mark Drakeford said: “The public health situation continues to improve in Wales – we have the lowest coronavirus rates and the best vaccination rates in the UK. “We know the restrictions have helped to keep us all safe but they have had a big impact on Welsh businesses, which is why we are making more funding available to support firms and safeguard jobs. “Eligible businesses will receive support of up to £25k as they prepare to reopen and move towards more normal trading conditions. “My new government will provide more detail about the extra financial support we will be providing to businesses to help them develop and grow as Wales recovers from the impact of the pandemic. “As we continue to relax the restrictions, I can confirm that from Monday, up to six people from six different households will be able to meet indoors in regulated settings, such as cafes and pubs.” An eligibility checker will open on the Business Wales website at midday on May 17 so businesses can find out how much support they are likely to be entitled to and how to apply. Businesses will be able submit applications by the end of the month and they will receive between £2,500 and £25,000 depending on their circumstances. Funding will be calculated based on the size of the business and the type of restrictions they are under. This support is in addition to the Welsh Government’s £610m non-domestic rates relief which will mean more than 70,000 retail, leisure and hospitality businesses  pay no rates in 2021-22.

Power cut affects part of Llangollen

A power cut is affecting properties in Llangollen as thunder and lightning hits north east Wales, according to the Denbighshire Free Press. 

Scottish Power says the power outage is affecting properties on Bridge Street, Castle Street and surrounding areas.

For the full story, see: https://www.denbighshirefreepress.co.uk/news/19294640.power-cut-affecting-properties-llangollen/?ref=rss&IYA-mail=8dece700-63e6-4ead-a6c3-995aba2dad1a 

Vaccination update from health centre

Latest vaccination update from Llangollen Health Centre is:

"Patients aged 40 and above:  We are continuing to give the AstraZeneca vaccine to patients in this age group.   If you have not yet had your first vaccine please email June.Jones4@wales.nhs.uk  with your name, date of birth and mobile number and you will be contacted to arrange an appointment.  If you wish to decline the offer of a Covid vaccine it would be helpful if you could let us know (using the above email) so that we can update our records.

"Patients aged 18 – 39 years:  The Welsh Government announced last week that patients in this age group should now have the Pfizer vaccine.  Therefore patients aged 18 – 39 will now be vaccinated at the South Wrexham Local Vaccination Centre at Plas Madoc Leisure Centre.  This centre is run by the South Wrexham vaccination Team and not by the practice.  Eligible patients will be contacted over the forthcoming weeks in order of age.  Please be patient as there are approximately 10,000 patients to vaccinate." 

Job advert leads to hopes White Waters may re-open, says story

A story in the Daily Post says a job advert has sparked led to hopes that Llangollen's White Waters Hotel (pictured) may re-open after two years.

* For the full story, see: https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/job-advert-sparks-hope-north-20552276

Online care recruitment session to be held

Denbighshire County Council is holding an online care recruitment session on Tuesday, May 18. 

The council is looking to recruit 18 new staff into a number of care positions, with positions including community based health and social care support workers; day care assistant; night care assistant; and domestic assistant.

The majority of these roles will be based in the south of the county and you will be working in the community, supporting people in their own homes, for these roles the ability to drive is most often essential. 

There are also vacancies in our residential care homes, Cysgod Y Gaer, Corwen and Dolwen, Denbigh, for both contracted and supply hours.

The virtual recruitment event will be held over Microsoft Teams on May 18, from 10am to midday, followed by a 20 minute informal interview in the afternoon.

* For more information contact 01824 706200 or HRDirect@denbighshire.gov.uk