Francesca Murphy was still in her school uniform when she was admitted to an adult mental health ward. She was 18, still in school and extremely scared. Mind Cymru said there were concerns about staff shortages, care planning and the use of restraints at mental health inpatient units across Wales.Continue Reading
Plans for a new tram that could eventually stretch across Cardiff have been revealed. It is hoped that the first stage of Cardiff Crossrail, connecting the city’s central station with the bay, will be built by early 2029. Cardiff council, which is working with Transport for Wales (TfW) to buildContinue Reading
A three-year-old boy was left fighting for his life after a rare combination of common childhood illnesses meant his heart started shutting down. Vickie Julian, 37, from Brecon, Powys, first took her son to the GP on 16 June thinking it was a cold, but days later Freddie was rushedContinue Reading
First Minister Eluned Morgan says she will “undoubtedly fall out” with the UK Labour government as she tries to realise her own plans for Wales. She told BBC Politics Wales that as first minister she would have a “country first, party second” approach. Asked whether she would be prepared to have difficultContinue Reading
Ex-Paratrooper Chris Lewis Completes His Epic Six-Year Walk Around UK In an incredible feat of determination and resilience, ex-paratrooper Chris Lewis has recently completed his six-year journey walking around the United Kingdom. Covering thousands of miles, Chris’s aim was to raise awareness for mental health issues and pay tribute toContinue Reading
Less food for free school meal kids in summer scheme Rising food costs have driven down the value of summer-holiday support for pupils on free school meals. During the holidays, many councils in England offer vouchers or cash payments to help those eligible. But DB News research shows 67 ofContinue Reading
Solicitors regulator launches investigation of asylum claim law firms The solicitors regulator in England and Wales has confirmed it is investigating law firms accused of helping clients make false asylum claims. It comes after a Daily Mail reporter, posing as an economic migrant, asked law firms for help applying forContinue Reading
