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Organ Donation Advocate Allison Angell Dies at 46

Allison Angell, a British woman with cystic fibrosis, died at 46 after receiving four major organ transplants over 10 years; she became a vocal advocate for organ donation law changes, significantly influencing Wales's 2015 legislation.

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A470 Closure: 12-Week Road Closure Creates 70-Mile Diversion

A 12-week closure of the A470 in Talerddig, Powys, begins Monday, requiring a 70-mile diversion due to a November 2023 retaining wall collapse creating a hole in the road, significantly impacting drivers and schoolchildren's commutes.

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Charity Staff Harassed After Musk Shares Misinterpreted Video on X

Staff at the Welsh Refugee Council faced online harassment and death threats after Elon Musk shared a school video, misinterpreted as enticing migrants to the UK, prompting police investigation and condemnation from the Welsh government.

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Rhyl Crime Reduced by 14% Through Collaborative Policing Initiative

Project Renew, a collaborative initiative in Rhyl West, Wales, reduced crime by 14% in eight months through 35 raids and 180 arrests, while simultaneously supporting addicts and impacting drug availability, according to North Wales Police.

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Norfolk Police's 'Back-to-Basics' Approach Yields Highest Crime-Solving Rate in England and Wales

Norfolk Constabulary's comprehensive approach to investigating all reported crimes resulted in a 21% crime-solving rate, nearly three times higher than the Metropolitan Police's 4.28%, and an 11% reduction in reported crimes in the past year, highlighting the importance of investigating even minor o...

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Welsh Labour Faces Potential Electoral Defeat in 2026 Senedd Election

A former Welsh Labour minister warns of a potential electoral defeat for the party in the 2026 Senedd election, citing the First Minister's focus on minor issues and the UK government's insufficient support for Wales; recent polls show Plaid Cymru slightly ahead of Labour.

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Insufficient Osteoporosis Care in Wales Leads to Repeat Fractures

A 50-year-old Welsh woman, Sam Mitchell, fractured her pelvis in a minor fall, highlighting the under-diagnosis and inadequate preventative care for osteoporosis in Wales, where fragility fractures are rising by 10% annually, costing the NHS millions and leaving thousands of individuals living with ...

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Welsh Tourism Tax Threatens School Trips

A proposed 75p-per-child nightly tourism tax in Wales, set to begin in 2027, threatens to make school trips unaffordable for many, particularly those from low-income families, prompting concerns about educational inequality and potential economic repercussions for the tourism sector.

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Welsh Language Bill: Staffing Concerns Hamper 2050 Fluency Goal

The Welsh government's plan to ensure all 16-year-olds are confident Welsh speakers by 2050, part of a broader aim for one million Welsh speakers, faces criticism due to insufficient detail on staffing and implementation, prompting concerns from teaching unions and the Senedd's education committee.

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Off-Road Bikers Damage UK's Ancient Monuments

Illegal off-road biking is causing significant damage to ancient monuments across the UK, including the Bronze Age Tor Clawdd ring cairn near Swansea, with archaeologists warning of "complete destruction" and calling for increased enforcement and public awareness.

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Welsh MSs Face 6% Pay Rise Proposal

The Independent Remuneration Board for the Senedd proposes a 6% pay rise for Members of the Senedd (MSs), increasing a backbench MS's salary to \u00a376,380 in 2025-26, aligning with average earnings growth in Wales, and also proposes winding-up payments for departing MSs, subject to a consultation ...

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Rugby Dementia Fears Prompt Call for Parent Warnings

Conor Buckett, son of former Welsh rugby player Ian Buckett who died of CTE-related dementia at 56, is urging rugby organizations to warn parents about the risks of brain injuries before children start playing.

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