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Former Children's Laureate Credits Mother's Intervention for Turning Point

Connor Allen, Wales' former Children's Laureate, recounts how his mother's decision to call the police after he assaulted her at 16 led to a turning point and his eventual success as a writer and actor, highlighting the importance of second chances and community support.

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Cardiff Parkway Railway Station Approved After Delays

The Welsh government approved plans for Cardiff Parkway, a new four-platform railway station and business park in St Mellons, Cardiff, aiming to improve transport links and boost economic growth in the underserved eastern part of the city, impacting over 40,000 residents.

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Wales Puberty Blocker Ban Challenged for Unlawful Process

The Welsh government's ban on puberty blockers for under-18s questioning their gender identity is unlawful, according to a Plaid Cymru politician, due to the lack of a required impact assessment, raising concerns about children's rights.

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Misdiagnosis of Personality Disorder Leads to Mistreatment and Stigma

Jessica Matthews, a 21-year-old Welsh nursing student, received a borderline personality disorder diagnosis that led to mistreatment, stigma, and denial of life insurance; after years of battling the diagnosis, it was removed, and she now awaits an autism assessment.

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Wales Explores Non-Criminal Ban on Political Lying

The Senedd in Wales is developing a law to ban political lying, exploring non-criminal options like strengthening the code of conduct or using existing investigative bodies, aiming to restore public trust without involving the police.

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Pie Fortune Heir Jailed for Christmas Eve Murder

Dylan Thomas, heir to the Peter's Pies fortune, was sentenced to life in prison for the Christmas Eve 2023 murder of his friend William Bush in Llandaff, Cardiff; Thomas, who had researched neck anatomy beforehand, stabbed Bush 37 times with two knives.

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Wales 20mph Speed Limit: 100 Fewer Casualties in First Year

Wales's 20mph speed limit, implemented in September 2023, showed around 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured in its first year (July-September 2024), a 26% drop compared to the previous year; however, a three-year data review is planned for comprehensive analysis.

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Rising Chronic Illnesses Threaten Wales' Health System

A Welsh health committee report reveals that nearly half of adults have a chronic illness, with 19% having two or more, posing a significant threat to the healthcare system; recommendations include service redesign, improved awareness, and workforce planning.

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Cardiff University to Cut 400 Jobs Amidst Funding Crisis

Cardiff University plans to cut 400 jobs due to a £3.6 million funding cut from the Welsh government and decreasing international student applications, impacting various departments including nursing, causing concern about a potential worsening of Wales's nurse shortage.

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Cardiff University to Cut 400 Jobs, Eliminate Subjects Amidst Financial Crisis

Cardiff University, facing a £31.2 million deficit and declining international student applications, plans to cut 400 academic staff (almost 10%) and eliminate subjects like nursing, music, and modern languages to avoid insolvency within four years.

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Wales NHS: No Extra Funding Without Waiting Time Cuts

Facing record-high NHS waiting lists in Wales (802,268 overall, over 10,800 waiting 12+ hours in A&E), Health Minister Eluned Morgan announced that health boards won't receive extra funding unless they reduce wait times, prompting criticism from the Conservatives and Plaid Cymru for lack of clear di...

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Record-High Hospital Waiting Lists in Wales

In November 2023, Wales recorded record-high hospital waiting lists: 24,361 patients waited over two years, and the overall list reached 802,268, exceeding the government's March target of 8,000 for two-year waits. The longest waits are for eye treatment, orthopedics, and several other specialisms, ...

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