NHS charity funds cancer support resources to help patients and families
Thanks to generous donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has funded books and Cancer Cloud Kits which support families to better understand a cancer diagnosis and cope with bereavement. The NHS…
Nursery raises funds for chemo unit
Staff from Twts Tywi Nursery climbed Pen y Fan and raised £3,000 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili Hospital. They raised the funds as a thank you for the care Rhian Môn Davies, mother to two boys who…
Volunteer at Carmarthen charity shop stumbles upon rare photo of her father while stacking shelves
A Carmarthen pensioner who volunteers at her local British Heart Foundation (BHF) shop made the amazing discovery of a rare photograph of her father, who died when she was just a child, on the cover of a book while stacking…
Six ways Farming Connect can help bring diversification ideas to life
Diversifying into a non-farming business venture is now commonplace as Welsh farmers look to secure their financial future, with many tapping into Farming Connect resources for support, guidance and knowledge ahead of establishing those alternative income streams. For farmers, growers…
North Wales Police appeal for witnesses following fatal incident in Wrexham
North Wales Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal incident in Wrexham overnight. Shortly after 12am this morning (Sunday, October 22nd) we received a report a pedestrian walking on the A483 northbound between Junction 4 (A525 Ruthin Road) and…
New plan sets out road to recovery as Wales faces nature crisis
“‘We need to take every opportunity to support nature and we want to use the land we own around our road network to help it recover.” Those were the words of Deputy Climate Change Minister Lee Waters as he launched…
Flooding in Swindon continues to affect rail services
FLOODING continues to affect Great Western Railway services today [Saturday 21 October] with lines closed in the Swindon area. All lines between Bristol Temple Meads via Bath and Swindon, and Bristol Parkway/South Wales and Swindon, are expected to be…
‘Slow progress’ on diversity in politics
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Ethnic minorities, women and disabled people remain under-represented in local politics and more must be done to improve diversity, a Senedd inquiry concluded. John Griffiths chaired the local government committee inquiry which found that…
School Essentials Grant open to families again after huge success last year
The School Essentials Grant can provide up to £200 to help families on lower incomes with essentials such as school uniforms, shoes, bags and school activities. Last year, the grant helped 100,055 children across Wales. Llanelli’s Member of the…
Innovative children’s service and new liquid biopsy method to treat cancer faster, amongst projects nominated for healthcare awards
THE Advancing Healthcare Awards Cymru (AHAs) shines a spotlight on and celebrates the work of allied health professionals, healthcare scientists and other skilled colleagues who have implemented innovative healthcare practices in Wales – with awards sponsored by the Welsh Government….