Newport mum in race against time for treatment of son's condition
Charmaine Brunnock, mother to 14-month-old Cohen, raised concerns about the shape of her baby's head when he first came home from the hospital.
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Mystery of 'traffic light cameras' on busy Newport road
Last month, just before 3pm on the 18th of April, Newport resident and longtime driving instructor, Paul Sullivan, was involved in a car accident at a busy Newport junction.
Iconic Welsh brewery locked out of Facebook account for over four months
Brains Brewery, which is renowned for its beers, lost access to its Facebook page in January after a hacking incident led to all administrators being removed.
The account in question has been active for over 15 years and has over 34,000 followers.
A spokesperson for the company said: "Our Facebook page is one of our most important tools for staying connected with customers, marketing new products, and sharing our story.
"Being locked out for this long is genuinely damaging."
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The account in question has been active for over 15 years and has over 34,000 followers.
A spokesperson for the company said: "Our Facebook page is one of our most important tools for staying connected with customers, marketing new products, and sharing our story.
"Being locked out for this long is genuinely damaging."
Desp...
Parents and professionals call for better awareness of 'effective' baby helmets
It recently came to light that parents with babies diagnosed with ‘flat head syndrome’ were fundraising to pay for medical helmets said to treat the condition, after being told the NHS doesn’t provide the treatment.
When contacted about why the NHS don’t cover the treatment, the Welsh Government said helmets aren't recommended, "due to the lack of clear evidence that they work and due to the complications and discomfort they may cause".
However, both professionals and parents with experi...
When contacted about why the NHS don’t cover the treatment, the Welsh Government said helmets aren't recommended, "due to the lack of clear evidence that they work and due to the complications and discomfort they may cause".
However, both professionals and parents with experi...
Older generation worry 'we're losing sight of significance of VE Day'
VE Day, which is celebrated on the 8th of May every year, marks the end of the Second World War and the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Blackwood Mum's mission to raise funds for baby’s medical helmet
Bethan Smith’s son, Macsen, was born on 24th September last year and has been diagnosed with severe plagiocephaly and brachycephaly, conditions which result in the flattening of a baby’s skull.
Residents horrified as plans for five massive wind turbines are approved
The project's approval has sparked alarm among residents who have voiced their concerns about the impact on the landscape and the potential disruption to their daily lives.
'I felt powerless,' drivers say 'bully tactics' used over questionable parking fines
It recently came to light that dozens of people have received £100 penalty notices for parking in one of four bays besides Iceland in Abertillery.
Council responds to residents disappointed with festival park redevelopment
Locals recently expressed disappointment over the plans to transform the once-thriving Festival Park into a business unit.
Residents say concerns over train station go beyond privacy
Recent coverage highlighted how upgrades made to the Newbridge train station had left some locals concerned for their privacy.
Parents' petition is successful, and the school lollipop lady is saved
After a wave of overwhelming feedback, on March 28, Caerphilly County Borough Council announced that it had reversed its decision to axe the school crossing patrol.
Gwent residents say ‘it’s about time’, as flood prevention measures approved
Announced on March 27, the funding will be used towards various projects designed to reduce future flood risks and improve drainage systems.
Poor public transport putting people at risk, says Caerphilly woman
Sandra Woodward, a Caerphilly resident, has raised serious concerns about the lack of public transport options to local hospitals after her husband Phil’s recent heart attack.
Heartbroken but hopeful: community search for beloved family dog
Travis, a brown Sprocker Spaniel, disappeared earlier this week, sparking a tireless search led by owner Tayne Evans and the wider community.
Bittersweet memories of once-thriving festival park for Ebbw Vale residents
For many, the changes to Festival Park mark the end of an era and feel like a further blow to the town’s identity and appeal.
'We just want a safe home': Young family struggling with the housing crisis
Young dad, Morgan Parfitt, knows this all too well, having had to search for a new home in the Crumlin area with his girlfriend and their two young children.
Asda workers left disheartened after equal pay setback: “We deserve justice”
After 20 years working at the Duffryn Asda store, Emma Jones is speaking out following a significant legal setback that’s left her and thousands of others excluded from an ongoing equal pay claim.
'We've never had problems like this here before', violence concerns
A local hospitality worker who wishes to remain anonymous said of the Newbridge incident: “Obviously it’s a major concern as it happened as the kids were coming from school, which they shouldn’t be exposed to something like that”.
Residents' “massive invasion of privacy” due to extended station platform.
Living opposite Newbridge Railway Station, Janice Johnson, said: “We have a massive invasion of privacy now because we never had a platform on the bridge previously."
Senedd debates challenges of EU citizens in post-Brexit Wales
It’s been four years since the UK left the EU yet some EU citizens living in Wales continue to face challenges posed by Brexit.
Mum and two-year-old son forced out of home due to floods
On the morning of November 24, Tamara Halliwell, 25, of Cwm, near Ebbw Vale, woke up only to find her home she shared with her two-year-old son, Riley, had been completely flooded.
2024 US elections: A win for Trump, a sting for Britain.
Many of us around the world have been watching as the 2024 US elections have unfolded. Anxiously waiting to find out who would become the 47th president of the United States of America. With the results now in, its definitive, the controversial leader of the Republican Party, Donald Trump has come out victorious. Leaving those of us across the pond wondering what this means to the UK.
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An 'epidemic' of violence against women and girls threatens the nation.
Staggering rates of violence against women and girls (VAWG) mean it’s now being considered a ‘national emergency’ in the UK, say police. The data suggests a 37% increase in crimes related to VAWG when comparing 2018 to 2023. With it accounting for around 20% of all recorded crimes. Now considered a national threat, the police response aligns with counter-terrorism. But, police say a whole system approach is necessary for tackling the issue.
Why the ‘Windrush Generation’ should be taught in UK schools.
Seen as the beginning of multicultural Britain, the story of the Windrush feels important in understanding Britain today. Yet, findings suggest that little over half of the British public understand what the Windrush is. Whilst the fight against racism continues, pressure is mounting for better education on subjects such as Windrush, 77% of secondary school children believing that it should be taught in schools.
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