The Open Spaces Society say our trustee and local correspondent, Peter Newman, has reported on his work to open up illegally obstructed rights of way in Powys: “There are many areas in Powys where the rights of way network in largely inaccessible because of large scale obstruction by illegal wire and barbed wire fences. Powys County…
Commenting on today’s A-level results, Welsh Conservative Shadow Secretary for Education, Darren Millar AM, said: “While our students and teachers are due congratulations, the First Minister and his Cabinet Secretary for Education deserve no such praise. “Their failure to close the gap on educational standards is a damning indictment of their ability to properly govern…
New research claims that calcium supplements may be associated with an increased risk of dementia in older women who have had a stroke or other signs of cerebrovascular disease. Cerebrovascular disease is a group of disorders that affect blood flow in the brain. The research is published today (Wednesday 17 August) in the online issue…
A Labour Assembly Member is advertising for a permanent position in her office, responsible – it would appear – for gardening matters. Initially entitled Community Liaison Officer (Gardening), the post holder, working for Jenny Rathbone AM, would “investigate the demand for growing food including allotments” and “support the Assembly Member’s work promoting healthy eating through…
THE WELSH Ambulance Service has become the first NHS Wales organisation to have every member of its Executive Management Team on Twitter. Senior figures within the Trust have signed up to the social media network in order to engage with patients, colleagues and partner agencies across Wales. Claire Vaughan, Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational…
Cancer patients in Wales are still being let down by delays in treatment, according to data published today by the Welsh Government. In May 2013, the Labour-led administration set itself a target which aims for 95% of newly diagnosed patients, who require urgent treatment, to be seen by a specialist within 62 days. Yet this…
At approximately 22.21 on Tuesday 16th August, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) responded to an emergency call regarding a fire in a block of flats on Poets Close, Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd. Three fire appliances from Pontypridd and Caerphilly attended, with 15 Firefighters being mobilised to the scene. The initial call stated that five people…
Are you passionate about the NHS? Would you like to share your views, help make improvements and influence public opinion about key public health messages? If so you might like to consider putting yourself forward as a Bevan Advocate! Bevan Advocates are members of the public – patients, carers and volunteers – offering their…
The development of women’s football has been held back by “petty nationalism” say the Welsh Conservatives. Football Associations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland blocked the entry of a Team GB to the women’s football competition this year, in a huge blow to the development of the game. Welsh Conservative Leader – Andrew RT…
Wales has its first full time Traffic Commissioner, after Economy and Infrastructure Secretary, Ken Skates, confirmed Welsh Government funding for the post this week. An agreement between the Department for Transport and Welsh Government will see Nick Jones, who until now has been the Commissioner on a part time basis, begin his full…
