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Crumbling Courts" in England and Wales Fueling Justice Backlog

A Law Society survey reveals that the poor condition of court buildings in England and Wales, including issues like asbestos, mold, and structural damage, is significantly contributing to a massive backlog of cases, impacting access to justice and undermining public confidence.

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Welsh First Minister Defends Policies Amidst Labour's Turmoil

Facing criticism over the Nation of Sanctuary scheme and NHS performance, Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan defended Labour's policies during Tuesday's First Minister's Questions, highlighting the scheme's support for Ukrainian refugees and criticizing opposition parties' proposals.

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Reduced Inequality
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Rare Genetic Disorder DRPLA Cluster in South Wales

A cluster of people in south Wales are affected by Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (DRPLA), a rare, inherited neurological disorder with no known cure, impacting families and raising concerns about early diagnosis and treatment.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Wales' Recycling Efforts and Food Waste

A recycling charity, Wrap Cymru, reports that Welsh families waste £90 of food monthly, hindering Wales' goal of becoming the world's top recycler, despite its current second-place ranking.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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England and Wales Undercount 13,000 Opioid Deaths

New research reveals a significant undercount of over 13,000 opioid-related deaths in England and Wales between 2011 and 2022, impacting government strategies to combat addiction.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Welsh Labour Faces Crucial By-election Test Ahead of Senedd Elections

The death of Welsh Labour MS Hefin David necessitates a by-election in Caerphilly, creating a significant challenge for Labour ahead of the May 2024 Senedd elections, where polls suggest they may come in third place.

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No Poverty
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New Maggie's Cancer Centre Opens in North Wales, Reducing Travel Burden for Patients

A new Maggie's cancer support centre has opened in North Wales, eliminating the need for patients like Sophie, a stage four breast cancer patient from Anglesey, to travel 240 miles round trip to Manchester for support.

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Wales Drops Plan for Centralized NHS Dental Appointments

Wales abandoned plans for a centralized NHS dental appointment system, opting instead for a new contract based on oral health needs, with check-up intervals extending to two years for healthy patients, starting April 2026.

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Swansea's Oystermouth Railway: World's First Passenger Railway

The Oystermouth Railway in Swansea, Wales, launched on March 25, 1807, predating the Stockton to Darlington railway, marking the world's first fee-paying passenger railway service.

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Lib Dems Propose Replacing Police Commissioners With Supermarkets Counters

The Liberal Democrats propose replacing police and crime commissioners with community police counters in supermarkets, shopping centers, and libraries to improve public confidence and crime reporting, costing around £100m.

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Wales Halts Plan to Replace Separate Science GCSEs with Double Award

Wales has postponed a plan to replace separate GCSEs in chemistry, physics, and biology with a double science GCSE, following concerns and differing views on the best approach to science education for 14-16 year olds.

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Quality Education
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Welsh Politician Found to Have Used Racial Slur, but Cleared of Expense Fraud

Laura Anne Jones, a Reform MS in the Welsh Parliament, was found to have breached the Senedd's code of conduct by using a racial slur and failing to challenge offensive remarks from a staff member, but was cleared of fraudulent expense claims.

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