Surgeon visits India to further medical experience
INTRICATE surgery requires a steady hand but operating before a live video stream surely takes it to a whole new level. Morriston Hospital consultant plastic surgeon Dean Boyce found this out while on a recent visit to India. Pictured left:…
Proposed sale of Upper Cosmeston Farm site approved by Climate Change Minister
CLIMATE Change Minister Julie James has approved the proposed sale of the Upper Cosmeston Farm site, inviting proposals which are required to meet new and demanding net zero carbon living standards. Residential development of the land will see more than…
Bereavement charity calls on everyone to remember grieving youngsters in their communities
The UK’s first childhood bereavement charity is calling on everyone to remember the grieving youngsters in their communities. During the UK’s Children’s Grief Awareness Week (16th-23rd of November), Winston’s Wish is keen to highlight that bereaved children and young adults…
Welsh Ambulance Service using robots to byte down on repetitive tasks
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is using robots to help run its behind-the-scenes operations. The Trust is using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology to perform time-consuming administrative tasks to free up staff to focus on tasks that add the…
Views sought on Shaping Digital Carmarthenshire
The views of residents and businesses in Carmarthenshire are being sought to form the Local Authority’s new Digital Strategy, which is due to be launched in April 2024. Have your say here Carmarthenshire County Council is currently developing a new…
Concerns over loophole for second homes
Concerns have been raised about a “loophole” that would allow second home owners to stand for election to the Senedd. Under the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) bill, anyone on the electoral register in Wales would qualify to be a…
Council shows support for White Ribbon campaign
County Council is once again showing its support for the White Ribbon campaign, which takes place on Saturday, November 25 and is followed by 16 Days of Action. White Ribbon is the UK’s leading charity engaging men and boys…
Unite backs UK steel workers with plan for growth not job cuts
Responding to some recent mistaken reporting about Unite’s plans for the steel industry, Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Unite reps in steel met yesterday and unanimously agreed a workers’ plan for steel for all plants including Port Talbot….
Food and Drink companies in Pembrokeshire receive protected status
The Pembrokeshire Beach Food Company and Velfrey Vineyard are celebrating after joining a list of Welsh producers in seeing their products awarded protected status. Velfrey Vineyard has been awarded Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for its Velfrey NV Traditional Method Sparkling…
UK Government called to provide vital services and fair funding for Wales by Welsh Finance Minister
FINANCE Minister Rebecca Evans has today [Saturday 18 November] called on the UK Government to provide extra help to support vital public services and provide fair funding for Wales in the Autumn Statement. Speaking as the Chancellor finalises the Autumn…