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Journalist between lectures at Swansea University studying Mental Health Nursing | Ex BBCWales & WalesOnline NPT reporter | Wales Media Awards Winner | Words MailOnline, Nursing Times & others | #cardifftrained Swansea via Merthyr Tydfil

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Health board 'gave credence to whitewash report on failing maternity unit' Martin Shipton Parents seeking improvements at a maternity unit deemed potentially unsafe have been angered by an FoI disclosure which shows a health board gave credence to an unpublished report that ...

Parents seeking improvements at a maternity unit deemed potentially unsafe have been angered by an FoI disclosure which shows a health board gave credence to an unpublished report that largely exonerated the service and criticised their campaign ✍️Martin Shipton

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Austria wins 69th Eurovision song contest with Wasted Love Israel finished second, with Estonia third and the pre-contest favourites from Sweden fourth Austria has won the Eurovision song contest after JJ triumphed in Basel with their song Wasted Love, an operatic ballad with soaring vocals that mutates into a club anthem for the finale. It is the third time the country has won, with JJ following in the footsteps of Udo JΓΌrgens in 1965 and Conchita Wurst in 2014. Switzerland, which hosted the first ever Eurovision song contest in 1956, was the venue this year after Nemo won in MalmΓΆ last year with their song The Code. Austria will be expected to host in 2026, with Vienna having twice held the competition before. Continue reading...

Austria wins 69th Eurovision song contest with Wasted Love

17.05.2025 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 305    πŸ” 44    πŸ’¬ 28    πŸ“Œ 22

Remember the National?

The short-lived news service for Wales closed in 2022, but last month the title was "relaunched" at the same web address, declaring itself: "Independent. Trusted. Unapologetically Welsh."

That tagline, and everything else about the site, was a sham...

11.05.2025 07:15 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4
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Conclave Live Updates: Roman Catholic cardinals meet to elect a successor to Pope Francis More than 130 of the world's Catholic cardinals are gathered in the Sistine Chapel to choose the next pope.

BREAKING: Black smoke appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signaling that no new pope was elected on the first ballot. Follow our live updates: reut.rs/435NPXQ

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Virginia Giuffre, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse, has died aged 41 Giuffre’s family issued a statement confirming she took her own life at her farm in Western Australia, where she had lived for several years Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent victims of the disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein who also alleged she was sexually trafficked to Prince Andrew, has died. She was 41. Her family on Saturday issued a statement confirming she took her own life at her farm in Western Australia, where she had lived for several years. Continue reading...

Virginia Giuffre, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse, has died aged 41

26.04.2025 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 330    πŸ” 114    πŸ’¬ 49    πŸ“Œ 47

BREAKING: 15 people charged with gambling offences following the gamblegate scandal of the general election, including former Conservative MP and aide to Rishi Sunak, Craig Williams.

The sleaze scandal was one of the final nails in the Tory govt’s coffin.

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Revealed: β€˜chaotic’ system leaves freed prisoners untagged for months An undercover reporter finds staff are repeatedly sent to the wrong address by the monitoring service, which is struggling with a backlog, while criminals mock the justice system

πŸ”Ί EXCLUSIVE: Criminals are going untagged for months after their release from prison in England and Wales amid β€œchaos” in the system used to track them, an investigation has revealed

13.04.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault Actor and comedian charged with rape, indecent assault, oral rape and two counts of sexual assault, say police The comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape as well as two counts of sexual assault, the Metropolitan police have said. More details soon … Continue reading...

Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault

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Fire service attend extensive grass fire on Sugarloaf Stephen Price South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are currently dealing with a large grass fire on the Sugar Loaf in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. The fire which had been burning since around ...

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are currently dealing with a large grass fire on the Sugar Loaf in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

31.03.2025 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
Toddler wearing green long sleeved top, blue trousers and white hat in a sunny garden walking towards woman crouched down wearing a blue shirt, leggings and smiling

Toddler wearing green long sleeved top, blue trousers and white hat in a sunny garden walking towards woman crouched down wearing a blue shirt, leggings and smiling

Have had the loveliest day with sweet boy ❀️
Happy Mother’s Day all

30.03.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A white infographic detailing possible symptoms of ovarian cancer. These include, but aren't limited to, feeling full quickly, loss of appetite, needing to pee more often, pain in your tummy that doesn't go away, or bloating ir an increase in the size of your abdomen.

A white infographic detailing possible symptoms of ovarian cancer. These include, but aren't limited to, feeling full quickly, loss of appetite, needing to pee more often, pain in your tummy that doesn't go away, or bloating ir an increase in the size of your abdomen.

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be vague, and can be linked to other less serious conditions. See your doctor if you have changes that are unusualβ€―for you or won't go away.

Repost this to help raise awareness πŸ”

28.03.2025 09:09 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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28.03.2025 08:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He drinks a whiskey drink
He drinks a vodka drink
He drinks a lager drink
He drinks a cider drink
He sends a text that remind him of the war plans
He sends a text that reminds him of the war crimes
#Hegseth

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Little boy sitting on a wooden stump surrounded by an arch of daffodils. The sky is blue with a few clothes and the great glass dome of the National Botanic Garden of Wales is in the background

Little boy sitting on a wooden stump surrounded by an arch of daffodils. The sky is blue with a few clothes and the great glass dome of the National Botanic Garden of Wales is in the background

A blue sky with some clouds over a lake at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales

A blue sky with some clouds over a lake at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales

Daffodils in bloom with a tree in the background

Daffodils in bloom with a tree in the background

Exotic orange flowers which have a similar appearance to daisies close up

Exotic orange flowers which have a similar appearance to daisies close up

A really lovely Saturday afternoon at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales. Spring is finally here πŸ₯³

22.03.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Live updates: Trump and Zelenskyy speak a day after Trump's call with Putin Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said that he would speak with U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday and expected to hear more about the American leader’s phone call with Russian President Putin about a ceasefire and to discuss the next steps to be taken.

BREAKING: U.S. President Trump says he and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke to align "Russia and Ukraine in terms of their requests and needs" regarding a ceasefire.

19.03.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 70    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 35    πŸ“Œ 3

This is so important MH should be an integral part of support not just for maternity care but Health visiting too.

19.03.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great thread about the demise of Twitter (x) and how it has become β€œan emotion-stoking hate machine aimed to forward the narrow political agenda and world view of its owner.”

16.03.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reform UK would be a disaster for Wales – but its rivals have left the door wide open | Will Hayward Labour mismanagement of Welsh public services and an unambitious Conservative party are a gift to Nigel Farage, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

In my latest Guardian column I breakdown Reform’s threat to Wales.

β€œMake no mistake, the answer to none of Wales’s complex and deeply rooted challenges is Nigel Farage and his former company, now party”

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

17.03.2025 10:19 β€” πŸ‘ 114    πŸ” 44    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 8
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How is the NHS structured in Wales? To kick off the Welsh NHS Confederation's explainer series, we take it back to basics and look at the structure of the NHS in Wales.

Following the UK Government's announcement on NHS England, there's been some confusion about what this means for the NHS in Wales.

The structure of the NHS differs in England and Wales. Take a look at our explainer on the structure of the NHS in Wales πŸ‘‡

www.nhsconfed.org/articles/how...

17.03.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Same here. That and the odd occasion where I have to scour the platform for news related posts. It’s become such a dark place 😩

19.03.2025 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sign the Petition Demand Spotify Remove Andrew Tate’s Harmful Courses on How to Traffic Women

I just signed this petition and I hope you too will

chng.it/rzXHn7vZSj

14.03.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity and equity programs that his officials say exclude white and Asian American students.

BREAKING: The Trump administration opens investigations at more than 50 universities as part of its anti-DEI campaign.

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Ex-Reform UK Wales leader Nathan Gill to stand trial over Russia-linked bribery Nathan Gill appears at the Old Bailey charged with nine counts related to alleged bribery.
14.03.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For any student out there struggling, you're not alone. We are here for you. We’ll help you navigate the uncertainties of student life 🧑https://studentspace.org.uk/ #UniMentalHealthDay

13.03.2025 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wales has been screwed over by its own Labour MPs.

The 27 Welsh Labour MPs voted to deny Wales millions of Β£ in the coming years.

When I approached them they gave very weak excuses for their actions.

Stay with me here because it's a bit fiddly but really matters.

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10.03.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 197    πŸ” 115    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 22
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Fresh uncertainty over Β£300m ski slope plan as council told it can't approve it The call-in on Rhydycar West means the council itself can't grant planning permission as it would now require the approval of Welsh ministers

The Welsh Government has β€œcalled in” the planning decision for a major Β£300m indoor snow centre, water park, hotel and leisure development on the outskirts of Merthyr meaning the matter is now out of the hands of the local council.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-n...

10.03.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
X post stating who the f*** is Gemma Parry

X post stating who the f*** is Gemma Parry

Just spent what feels like an AGE on a blocking spree. Makes me sad to think what X has become.

And this was one of the nicer ones. No idea who she is pal but she sounds annoying, I won’t lie πŸ™ˆ

09.03.2025 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Logged into X for the first time in a while. Can confirm BlueSky is a much, much lovelier place.

09.03.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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