NHS Wales to remove ‘no-show’ patients from waiting lists
Patients who miss two appointments without good cause will be removed from waiting lists for NHS treatment, Wales’ health secretary announced. Jeremy Miles warned more than 700,000 appointments are missed each year, with 14% of all outpatient appointments lost…
Wales playing ‘catch-up’ as delays to environmental protections cause widespread scrutiny
Senedd members warned Wales is playing catch-up after the Welsh Government took more than seven years to bring forward a bill to plug gaps in environmental protections. Delyth Jewell expressed concerns about delays in introducing the environment bill which aims to…
Memorial plaque for COVID victims unveiled in Ferryside
A memorial plaque to remember those who died and were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic was unveiled in Ferryside, Carmarthenshire this weekend (Saturday, 31st May 2025) by members of the Ferryside Village Forum and local Member of Parliament, Dame Nia…
Calls for independent Senedd harassment complaints process
Witnesses called for a fully independent process to deal with bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct by Senedd members amid concerns about politics trumping fairness. Jane Runeckles, of the FDA trade union – which primarily represents civil service managers –…
Ban on Single Use Vapes comes into force across the UK
This week, a nationwide ban on single use vapes has come into force in a bid to reduce the environmental harm caused by their production and incorrect disposal. Keep Wales Tidy estimates that over just one year, 360,000 single-use vapes…
Police to crack down on off-road biking and e-Scooter related anti-social behaviour
Welsh communities affected by off-road biking and intimidating street racing are set to benefit from new police powers to crack down on anti-social behaviour and deliver safer streets through the Plan for Change. Perpetrators of anti-social driving face having their…
Bridgend man jailed after investigation into manufacturing and supply of DNP diet pills
A man from Maesteg, Bridgend has been jailed for 3 years after a multi-agency investigation into his manufacture and supply of DNP diet pills. DNP, which stands for 2,4-Dinitrophenol, is an industrial chemical that has been illegally sold as a…
Return of fully operational paediatric service to Bronglais Hospital
Hywel Dda University Health Board has approved the return of a fully operational paediatric service at Bronglais Hospital. The return of children’s services comes following the recruitment of new nursing staff that means the unit is now fully staffed. In…
Cardiff mana convicted of James Brorgan murder
Georgie Tanetta, 20, was convicted of the murder of James Brogan (pictured) at Newport Crown Court earlier today (May 29). A jury found him guilty following a trial and he will be sentenced on June 27. James Brogan died after…
Burglary in Swiss Valley
Officers are investigating a burglary at a property in Llys Westfa, Swiss Valley, that is believed to have taken place on Tuesday May 27, sometime between 6.30am and 9pm. A number of jewellery items and cash were reported stolen from…