Welsh Government aim to improve lives of disabled people living in Wales
MINISTER for Social Justice and Chief Whip Jane Hutt has reaffirmed the Welsh Government’s commitment to reaching targets aiming to improve the lives of disabled people living in Wales. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out an ambitious agenda…
Orchestra and Choir provide heavenly festive treat for Kidwelly at St Mary’s Church
Kidwelly was treated to the double delight of both an orchestra and a choir in St Mary’s Church Kidwelly on the evening of Friday (Dec 1.) The theme was festive, with music from around the world. Some pieces were quite…
Last call to donate to Toybox Appeal
WITH December almost upon us, time is running out to donate a gift or money to Carmarthenshire County Council’s annual Christmas Toybox Appeal – which helps hundreds of children with families who can’t afford to buy toys or gifts. …
Wales and Ireland at crucial juncture in countries’ shared history, Senedd hears
WALES and Ireland should strive for greater ties at a crucial juncture in the countries’ shared history, the Senedd heard. Delyth Jewell led a debate on a report following an inquiry into Wales-Ireland relations. The international affairs committee chair stressed…
GPs thrown into disarray as systems in North Wales go offline
By Richard Evans GP practices across North Wales were thrown into disarray this week when two health care computer systems went offline. On Wednesday, some surgeries were unable to access records or blood test results or even book appointments, due…
Fans placed at major hospital entrance to disperse exhaust fumes from queuing Ambulances
FANS have had to be placed at the doors to Gwent’s major hospital to disperse fumes from ambulances queuing outside. Health bosses have said there are 300 patients stuck in hospital beds in Gwent who are otherwise well enough to…
Miss Wales, Darcey Corria calls on communities across Wales to give someone ‘the best gift’ this Christmas after receiving lifesaving blood transfusions
A twenty-two-year-old from Barry is encouraging people across Wales to consider donating blood, platelets and bone marrow this festive season. Miss Wales winner Darcey Corria received multiple blood transfusions after a serious car accident left her fighting for her life….
Plaid Cymru MS calls for Welsh Government to protest NHS fertility services
SIONED Williams MS, Plaid Cymru Member of Senedd for South Wales West, has called on the Welsh Government to protect NHS fertility services in Wales following uncertainty around the future of the clinic at Neath Port Talbot Hospital. Constituents first…
Hywel Dda hosts distinguished clinical examination
HYWEL Dda University Health Board was proud to have successfully hosted the distinguished Member of Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) clinical examination on behalf of Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). The RCPCH is responsible…
Three Dyfed-Powys Police Nominations from Police and Crime Commissioner wins Wales Safer Communities Awards at Ceremony in Swansea
Dyfed-Powys Police’s Economic Crime Team, INTACT – a multi-agency partnership to combat serious violence and organised crime in Dyfed-Powys, and the Integrated Offender Manageent (IOM) housing project in Dyfed-Powys won awards at the Wales Safer Communities Award in Swansea this…