‘Don’t make us pick up the pieces’ – Welsh Ambulance Service on drink/drug driving
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is urging people to drive responsibly as the Christmas party season gets underway. The Trust is reminding those heading for a night out not to get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs. Paramedic Dermot…
Lifelike models provide training for surgeons in simulated terrorist attacks
LIFELIKE models of casualties created by a Swansea surgeon have played a leading role in a simulated terrorist attack. Morriston Hospital trauma consultant Professor Ian Pallister originally created realistic models of bomb blast victims, used to give military surgeons fully…
Consultation on proposals to strengthen how animal activities are regulated in Wales published
A CONSULTATION on proposals to strengthen how animal activities are regulated in Wales, which will improve animal welfare was published on Friday (8th December). A number of animal activities are currently not regulated, or regulations are no longer fit for…
What’s Bont got to do with it
“Bont can lay claim to having A Superstar In The Tribute World after local girl, Pauline Kaytanua Wood lifted the Coveted Trophy For Best Tribute Award in The Welsh Regional Entertainment Awards back In February At The Dolman Theatre In…
Man sentenced to life imprisonment following attempted murder of two
A 27 year old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the attempted murder of two people in May of this year. Appearing before His Honour Mr Justice Griffiths at Mold Crown Court this morning, Ryan Wyn Jones from…
Man found guilty of repeated sexual abuse of three young victims for years
A KNIGHTON man subjected three young victims to years of repeated sexual abuse, making them believe his behaviour was normal to continue his crimes, a court has heard. Matthew Aldridge, aged 56, has been found guilty of 27 sexual offences,…
Plans to impose a phased ban of greyhound racing under consideration by Welsh Government
A PHASED ban of the “horrific” sport of greyhound racing is being considered as part of newly published plans to improve animal welfare in Wales. The Welsh Government has published a consultation on improving animal welfare amid concerns that some…
18-year-old fined £1.5K for illegal exhaust
The court heard that on 10/05/2023, 18-year-old Glyn Eric Williams of Powys drove a vehicle down Crew Green Road in Shrewsbury that was fitted with an exhaust system which had been altered so as to increase the noise made by…
Eluned Morgan highlights supporting rural businesses in meeting with industry leaders in Pembrokeshire
SUPPORTING rural businesses remains one of the most important challenges in realising the potential of Mid and West Wales, Senedd Member Eluned Morgan told a group of industry leaders who gathered in Pembrokeshire recently. The meeting updated on the progress…
Welsh Liberal Democrats slam Boris Johnson after UK Covid Inquiry reveals former PM blamed high Covid rates on “Singing and obesity”
TODAY (8th December) the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats Jane Dodds MS has slammed Boris Johnson after it was revealed that the former Prime Minister had blamed high Covid rates in Wales on “Singing and obesity”. Mr Johnson is…