New requirements on the NHS to improve services for patients and staff
Two new legal duties to improve services, openness and transparency in the NHS have come into force, Health Minister Eluned Morgan announced today. The duty of candour is a legal requirement for all NHS organisations in Wales to be open…
Police and Family issue statements following conviction of Kyle Bevan and Sinead James over death of two-year-old Lola James
The following statements have been issued following the conviction of Kyle Bevan and Sinead James over the death of two-year-old Lola James. Statement from Senior Investigating Officer DCI Gareth Roberts: Today’s guilty verdict is welcomed, and our thoughts at this…
Commitment to facial recognition technology reaffirmed as report finds tech does not breach equality requirements
South Wales Police Chief Constable Jeremy Vaughan has today reaffirmed the force’s commitment to the use of facial recognition technology to keep the public safe. A series of trial deployments and the testing and evaluation of data has been carried…
Public urged to return inhalers to pharmacies to tackle global warming
People are being asked to return inhalers they no longer need to community pharmacies to help the fight against global warming. A campaign has been launched following a pilot project in the Upper Valleys Local Cluster Collaborative (LCC) which saw…
Welsh seafood to shine at Global show
Welsh Seafood will double its presence this month at the industry’s largest global event – Seafood Expo Global (April 25th – 27th). Held in Barcelona, more than 80 countries will be exhibiting at the event, which in 2022 saw more…
Ramblers Cymru and NFU Cymru share guidance on enjoying the Welsh countryside
Ramblers Cymru has teamed up with NFU Cymru to encourage those looking to enjoy the Welsh countryside over the coming months to follow the Countryside Code. With spring in full swing and public holidays on the horizon, families and…
Economy Minister calls on UK Government to provide more support for businesses facing high energy costs
The UK Government must do more to support businesses in Wales facing ever-increasing energy costs, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has said. Earlier today, the Minister chaired a meeting of energy supply companies and representatives of Welsh business – the CBI,…
Help protect ambulance resources for those that need us most this Bank Holiday
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is urging the public to protect their resources over the four-day Bank Holiday weekend. The Trust is reminding people to collect any medication, including prescriptions and stock up on first aid supplies to treat minor…
Councillor hits out at Welsh Water after statistics show county rivers among most polluted in UK
By Bruce Sinclair A CEREDIGION councillor has hit out at Welsh Water after statistics say some of the county’s rivers are among the most polluted in the entire UK. A Welsh Liberal Democrat analysis of sewage dumping statistics released by…
Alcohol license awarded to Caffi Y Gaer, Brecon
AN alcohol licence has been awarded to Caffi Y Gaer in Brecon, despite objections that it could cause anti-social behaviour. At a meeting of Powys County Council’s Licensing sub-committee on Tuesday, April 4, councillors listened to arguments for and against…