Baywatch project aims to guard patients from hospital falls
Hospital staff are launching their very own Baywatch – but to keep people safe on the wards rather than at sea. They will take it in turns to watch Morriston Hospital patients at high risk of a fall. When they…
Architectural secrets of Cardiff Castle amongst collections being protected in Wales
Four Welsh cultural organisations are to be funded through a partnership between the Welsh Government and the National Manuscripts Conservation Trust (NMCT). The NMCT is the only UK grant-giver that focuses solely on the care and conservation of manuscripts in…
Cor Curiad’s Busy Year in Focus
It has been a very busy year for Cor Curiad. The choir have been flat out taking part in a lot of community activities and even finished the year with a nice cold dip in the sea. A spokesperson for…
Gang who ran Swansea drugs network jailed for over 52 years
Five men, who were part of an Organised Crime Group (OCG) have been jailed after it was uncovered they were involved in trafficking and importing multiple kilograms of class A and B drugs across the UK. Operation Wizard was…
Shocking CCTV footage shows man beating dog after hanging the pet from a fence
RSPCA Cymru is appealing to the public to come forward with information following a shocking incident where a dog was hung from a fence. Distressing footage passed to RSPCA Cymru has captured a man appearing to kick and beat a…
Community facilities across Wales benefit from ‘crucial’ additional funds to meet rising costs
Community facilities across Wales are set to benefit from ‘crucial’ additional Welsh Government funding enabling them to complete refurbishment works. The projects had struggled to stay within their original budgets due to rising costs of building supplies. More than £303,000…
South Wales Police encourage reports of domestic violence concerns over New Year after increase over last five years
New Year’s Day has been the most reported day for domestic abuse and violence over the last five years, and South Wales Police are encouraging those who need support, or know someone who does, to report their concerns. Factors that…
Family pay tribute to victim of Christmas Day collision as a ‘funny, intelligent and unique person’
South Wales Police is continuing to appeal for information about an incident which happened in Swansea city centre during the early hours of Christmas Day. Emergency services were called at around 3.05am following reports that a car had gone…
Significant rise in Covid and flu results in think twice plea
People living in Swansea Bay are being asked to think twice before visiting family and friends in hospital if they are feeling under the weather themselves. The move follows a significant jump in cases – over 170 since the 22nd…
Former Chief Inspector receives 16 months custody for offences
A police misconduct hearing was held on 14th December to consider allegations of discreditable conduct against a South Wales Police officer. Chief Inspector Joseph Jones faced allegations of breaching the standards of professional behaviour relating to the misuse of the…