Author: Rhys Gregory

A public consultation seeking views on making the review process following a person’s death easier and quicker for families has opened. Views are being sought on introducing a Single Unified Safeguarding Review (SUSR) which would integrate Domestic Homicide Reviews, Child Practice Reviews, Adult Practice Reviews, Mental Health Homicide Reviews and Offensive Weapons Homicide Reviews. It would create a single review process, eliminating the need for multiple agency reviews to be undertaken when someone has tragically lost their life or been significantly harmed. By moving to a new process, it will prevent families having to take part in a traumatising cycle…

The Minister for Education and the Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has announced new funding over three years to improve the experiences of further education students with additional learning needs (ALN). The funding will be given to all further education colleges in Wales to help them to implement the ALN Act, which is being phased in over three years and gradually replaces the existing special educational needs (SEN) system. The funding will be used to improve educational experiences and help colleges provide tailored support to students through their individual development plans. It will also support a more consistent approach to ALN…

South Wales Police is continuing to investigate a fatal road traffic collision on the A48 in the St Mellons area of Cardiff. Emergency services discovered a Volkswagen Tiguan vehicle at 12.15am on Monday 6th March after the police helicopter, police and fire officers were deployed to the scene. Formal identification has taken place this afternoon and three people who died in the collision have been confirmed as being Rafel Jeanne, aged 24, from Cardiff, Eve Smith, 21, from Newport, and Darcy Ross, 21, from Newport. Two further people were taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff where they…

It has been quite a while since a Welsh-trained horse has been victorious in the famous Aintree Grand National, but in 2023 the flag will be carried by a pair of talented horses trained by Evan Williams and Tim Vaughan. Williams, in particular, has consistently had some live contenders for the world-famous race in recent years, and he is once again heading to Aintree in April with a strong chance of success. The Welsh Hopefuls Secret Reprieve Secret Reprieve’s owner, William Rucker, has always dreamed of a Grand National win. From sole owners such as Rucker to partnerships, or racing syndicates, the dream is…

While some people may have occasional trouble sleeping, others experience restless nights on a regular basis due to sleep anxiety. This condition causes people to worry about not being able to fall asleep and being sleep-deprived the following day. In addition, research suggests that half of those who suffer from sleep deprivation experience anxiety, which impacts their ability to sleep well.  Therefore, it is crucial to comprehend how anxiety affects the quality of your sleep. With that, this article explains what sleep anxiety is and its effects on sleep deprivation. It also provides science-based suggestions for decreasing anxious thoughts and…

The Cheltenham Festival is one of the most prestigious horse racing events in the world, attracting thousands of spectators and punters each year. Last year saw a return of the ‘Cheltenham roar’ for the first time since 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and it was refreshing to see stands packed out with those checking the Cheltenham Gold Cup betting odds as well as assessing the favourites for the Festival’s other big races. Featuring a range of races, the four days at Cheltenham are considered the ultimate test of skill, speed, and stamina for both horses and jockeys. While the…

Equity release enables homeowners aged 55 and above to release tax-free cash from the value of their property. The amount you can release will be determined by several factors, such as your age and how much your property is worth. Depending on the equity release product advised to you, you may be able to either release your money as a series of smaller amounts, via a drawdown lifetime mortgage plan or in one big lump sum, with a lump sum plan. If you opt to release equity, the good news is you can use the cash for most purposes. Here…

Nick Phillips told reporters the story of his addiction by saying that he once got so addicted to betting that he tried to bet a year’s salary at a bookmaker’s office. This is the same man who urges the British government to solve the problem of gambling and tries to promote the idea of banning gambling. He himself has lost almost £250,000 in all his gambling. Since he began to recover, he has been trying to help other addicts and supports stricter rules on gambling advertising. Nick’s addiction began when online betting was not possible. He used to visit land-based…

Striker Helen Ward, Cymru’s all-time leading goalscorer, has announced her retirement from the international game having scored an incredible 44 goals in 105 appearances. Ward will turn 37 next month and has been a huge source of inspiration to the players who have emerged through the ranks and into the senior Cymru squad since she made her debut against Luxembourg back in September 2008. It could have been a very different story for Ward as she represented England at U23 level prior to making the switch to Cymru, but over the course of the last 15 years she has played…

All 11 units at the new Whitebeam Court employment park at the Ty Du development site in Nelson have now been let and occupied to growing local businesses. Ty Du is south of Nelson with direct access from the A470 onto the A472 which connects Abercynon and Ystrad Mynach, giving it excellent links to Caerphilly, Cardiff and Blaenau Gwent. The units, in four terraces of buildings – 11 lettable units – totalling 1,300 sq m, are part-funded by ERDF through the Welsh Government, with matching investment from Caerphilly County Borough Council and Welsh Government. Property consultancy Knight Frank is the…