Much-loved Porters in Cardiff given new lease of life
THE well-known and much-loved Porters in Cardiff has recently had a new lease of life following a move to a new premises in the city centre. The Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Dawn Bowden has announced during Independent…
Epilepsy care in Wales suffers ‘woefully short’ staffing levels
EPILEPSY care in Wales faces ‘woefully short’ staffing levels with less than half the number of specialist nurses required currently in post 43% of patients aren’t getting referred to any kind of specialist service following a seizure, while others wait…
Family pay tribute to thrill-seeking dad and fundraise for Tŷ Olwen
A FAMILY took to the sky to pay tribute to a thrill-seeking dad and fundraise for the Morriston service that cared for him during his 11-year cancer battle. Ellie Jones, her sister Izzy, cousin Abi Jones and aunty Karen Jones…
Regulation of NHS managers should be similar to doctors and nurses, Senedd hears
NHS managers should be regulated in a similar way to doctors and nurses amid concerns about an accountability vacuum in the health service, the Senedd heard. Mabon ap Gwynfor, Plaid Cymru’s shadow health minister, led a debate on establishing structured…
Welsh businesses will pay twice as much in non-domestic rates if relief falls to 40%, Senedd hears
THE Senedd rebuffed calls for the Welsh Government to reverse plans to slash business rates relief for the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. Peter Fox led a Conservative debate, raising concerns about business rates relief falling from 75% to 40%…
Teen jailed for supplying class A drugs
IN November, officers were parked up in a marked police van in Ely, when Corey Whitehead aged 18, wearing a balaclava, drove past them on his Suron E-Bike. He then attempted skid manoeuvres in front of the van but lost…
Scrapping public notices of tax changes in newspapers could damage local journalism and democracy, Senedd committee hears
PLANS to scrap a legal requirement for public notices of council tax changes to be published in newspapers risk damaging local journalism and democracy, a committee heard. Senedd members took evidence on the Local Government Finance bill which would remove…
Engineering work on main lines scheduled for February and March
RAIL passengers are being urged to check before they travel while track renewals, electrification and essential maintenance work is carried out across the Wales and the Borders network this February and March. Transport for Wales (TfW) and Network Rail are…
Swim Teacher of the Year 2024 announced
LEISURE Lifestyle proudly announces that Ellie Welsh, a member of the Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre team, has been honoured with the prestigious title of Swim Wales Swim Teacher of the Year 2024. Ellie received this esteemed recognition at the awards…
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
YOUNG people’s mental health and well-being will come under the spotlight at a special event in Swansea next week. My Voice Matters is a free event at the city’s Waterfront Museum to explain the role of Swansea Bay’s Child and Adolescent…