Author: Rhys Gregory

A mum has called for lessons to be learned after lawyers secured a record settlement for her son who has been left disabled following failings during his birth. The boy was injured when staff at the University of Wales Hospital, in Cardiff decided to progress with a natural delivery rather than a caesarean when he became distressed in labour. Following a number of tests the boy was diagnosed with Erb’s Palsy – a type of paralysis caused when nerves in the arm become damaged. His mum instructed expert medical negligence lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to investigate his care under Cardiff and…

An extremely frightened and cold cat has been freed from a three-inch narrow gap after becoming stuck between a garage and a wall. The RSPCA were alerted to the distressed cat this morning (9 March) at 7.30am at Conybeare Road, Penarth. RSPCA inspector Sophie Daniels attended along with Barry fire station’s red watch team from South Wales Fire & Rescue Service. “This cat was certainly well and truly stuck and could only move his head,” said Sophie. “I could reach my hands to him, but there was no room to get him out at all. You could see he was…

Swansea University staff and students celebrated International Women’s Day with a group cycle ride from the University campuses to the Civic Centre. Riders from across the city joined the group that was led by a team of British Cycling accredited Ride Leaders. The University offered free use of the Santander Cycles for the ride which aimed to encourage more women into cycling. The cyclists travelled from the Singleton Park and Bay Campuses University campuses to the Civic Centre where they met Councillor Louise Gibbard. Jayne Cornelius, Swansea University’s Sustainable Travel Officer said: “I was so pleased to see so many…

If you want to do something worthwhile this Mother’s Day, keep an eye out for the little red post boxes popping up in Cardiff Central Library Hub, Canton Library and Penylan Library and Community Centre from today. The popular Cardiff public spaces are part of a national campaign launched by experience gift company Red Letter Days and maternal mental health charity PANDAS to support and empower new mums who might be feeling isolated in the early days of motherhood; and it couldn’t be easier to get involved.  With 1 in 5 new mothers experiencing pre- or postnatal mental health problems…

The Welsh Government is urging the UK Government to take decisive action to end austerity and provide sustainable, long-term investment for our vital public services, as it prepares for the long-awaited UK Budget.  In a letter to the new Chancellor, Finance Minister Rebecca Evans sets out Wales’ priorities ahead of the UK Budget on Wednesday 11 March 2020. The Finance Minister is urging the UK Government to make a series of commitments to Wales, including: addressing regional inequality responding to the climate emergency delivering its commitment to post-EU funding funding for the twin challenges of large scale flooding and Coronavirus…

Welsh homeowners are being cautioned of the “hidden risks” of smart home security systems, as research1 revealed that 36 per cent of residents in Wales are considering smart security investments. According to the study by Ecclesiastical, almost a fifth (19 per cent) are also considering smart locks to bolster their security. Tom Forster, of insurance broker Lycetts, has issued a caveat emptor warning, and is urging homeowners to consider the legal and insurance implications of smart security investments. “Tech advancements offer welcome opportunities for internet-connected devices to protect our properties andthis latest study suggests many local residents are taking home…

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has provided an update on its inspection of tips across South Wales after Storm Dennis and the further heavy rainfall which has followed.  Unprecedented weather conditions hit the County Borough causing flooding in local communities on Sunday, February 16 – and further heavy rainfall has followed, including Storm Jorge (February 28-29). These severe weather events have caused a significant landslip at Tylorstown Upper Tip, along with a number of minor landslips at several other mountainside locations. Disused tips are regulated by the Mines and Quarries (Tips) Act 1969. Some tips are owned by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council…

Wales & West Utilities has been announced as one of the core supporting organisations of the newly-launched Wales Hydrogen Trade Association. The gas emergency and pipeline service played a leading role at the Association’s launch in Cardiff Bay, alongside other organisations, which are jointly looking to advance the hydrogen economy in Wales. The Wales Hydrogen Trade Association has launched at a time of surging global interest in hydrogen to help combat climate change and to decarbonise society and the economy. As a zero-emission fuel, hydrogen is widely recognised as a key tool in decarbonising heat, power and transport, as well…

Working with Welsh cryptocurrency startup Coincover, Lloyd’s of London has launched a new insurance policy to protect cryptocurrency held in online wallets against theft or other malicious hacks With the significant support of Development Bank of Wales and Welsh Angel Investors, Coincover is a FinTech/Insurtech start-up in Cardiff, enabling the safest way for businesses and consumers to buy, hold, accumulate, transfer and spend cryptocurrency. The company is the latest contribution to Wales’ booming £8.5bn tech sector. After strong pick up in the beta testing phase, Coincover this week formally launched their cryptocurrency insurance product to the market, backed by a consortium…

Welsh Army veteran Jonathan Congreve, 57, from Gelligaer was honoured by Caerphilly County Borough Council at a meeting of full council at Penallta House on Tuesday March 3. Mr Congreve has been selected to represent Team UK at the Invictus Games in May and will be competing in archery, swimming and rowing events. Jon served in the army for 22 years, leaving the service as a Staff Sergeant in the Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers. Accompanied by his wife Debbie, Jon was thanked for representing the county by Mayor Cllr Julian Simmonds and Cllr Nigel George, and wished well for his…