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unit deemed potentially unsafe have been angered by an FoI disclosure which shows a health board gave credence to an unpublished report that largely exonerated the service and criticised their campaign ✍️Martin Shipton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

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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...

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

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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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🔺 EXCLUSIVE: Criminals are going untagged for months after their release from prison in England and Wales amid “chaos” in the system used to track them, an investigation has revealed

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Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault

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

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

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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 unusual for you or won't go away. Repost this to help raise awareness 🔁

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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 👇 www.nhsconfed.org/articles/how...

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I just signed this petition and I hope you too will chng.it/rzXHn7vZSj

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

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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 £ 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. [Thread]

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The Welsh Government has “called in” the planning decision for a major £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...

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

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The amount raised for little Louis and his very lovely family has nearly doubled since this article was published last night. This is precisely why journalists do what they do. I’m just so glad Louis situation is being given the publicity it needs, especially in Wales ❤️

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🎥 A pro-Palestine protester has scaled the Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster.

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Will he impeach himself?? 🤔

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Happy St David's Day/ Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant hapus! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ✨ Welsh folklore tells us that the humble leek can repel evil spirits, alleviate childbirth pains, predict the future, protect in battle, even shelter from lightning. A handy vegetable! #StDavidsDay #DyddGŵylDewiHapus #Wales

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The PM has spoken to Presidents Zelensky and Trump tonight. Number 10 spox says: "He retains unwavering support for Ukraine, and is doing all he can to find a path forward to a lasting peace based on sovereignty and security for Ukraine."

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NEW: A searing editorial in the The Kyiv Independent. “It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up. “A president just disrespected America in the Oval Office. It wasn’t Zelensky.” @kyivindependent.com

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Trump and Vance have repeatedly claimed that Zelensky has not been sufficiently grateful for U.S. support throughout the war. We compiled instances where Zelensky has publicly expressed gratitude to the U.S., its people, and its leadership for being Ukraine’s largest supporter.

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An NHS hospital has been forced to recruit a full-time doctor to improve care for “frail older people” in A&E corridors, writes @eleanorhayward.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/article/252a...

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Michelle Trachtenberg, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl actor, dead at 39

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The chorus of the Welsh National Opera has voted unanimously to take further action short of strike on Thursday 27 February and Saturday 1 March, affecting shows on these dates

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Two Weeks In The Death Spiral Of Cardiff University, by an anonymous academic. This is truly shocking read. The Cardiff executive board should hang their heads in shame. voice.cymru/two-weeks-in...

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Pontypridd: Parents 'turn up TV when it rains' as kids fear floods

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Very welcome news. Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales. Thanks to all who have campaigned tirelessly on this vital animal welfare issue and Senedd members from across all parties. #CutTheChase www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Fairly rare for me to share my work directly online but I worked really hard on this one and it’s a really important story, especially for the people of Pontypridd

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