Ellie James’ campaign to change the law in memory of her late husband Owain, who passed away last year with a brain tumour, will be debated in Westminster.
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‘Harrowing’ distress now the norm for unpaid carers in Wales
“Harrowing” levels of distress have become the norm for unpaid carers in Wales, a committee has heard, with charities warning of a support system “set up to fail”.
Healthcare worker who sexually assaulted patients jailed
A healthcare worker who sexually assaulted two patients during medical examinations has been jailed for nine years.
Police upping patrols to tackle Christmas crimes
Gwent Police is upping patrols to tackle seasonal crimes such as shop thefts, road offences and antisocial behaviour over the Christmas period.
Older people ‘simply giving up’ over digital car parking payments
Older people are having difficulties getting out and about over the Christmas period due to digital car park payments, Wales’ Older People’s Commissioner has warned.
Schools warned against ‘over reliance’ on reserve cash to balance books
Schools in Newport have an “over-reliance” on past savings to balance their books, a new report warns.
‘Children spending more time in digital worlds than the real one’
Children are spending more time in digital worlds than the real one, the Senedd has heard, with excessive screen use shaping behaviour and health in ways society cannot ignore.
‘Nowhere I can play’: Disabled children excluded from Welsh parks
Nearly four in ten disabled children in Wales “never or hardly ever” play outside due to a “heartbreaking” lack of accessible parks, politicians have warned.
Senedd unanimously backs sign language bill
Plans to make Wales the best place in the UK for British Sign Language (BSL) users moved a significant step closer to becoming law with the Senedd’s unanimous support.
‘Know your place’: UK Government accused of contempt in heated Senedd debate
The UK Government has been accused of ditching “Pride in Place” for a “know-your-place” attitude and treating Wales with contempt in a fiery Senedd debate.