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Couple keep fostering after caring for 100 children

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Aimee Thomas

A couple who have fostered more than 100 children say they will keep doing so until they "physically can't anymore". When husband and wife Jane and Chris Williams, from Swansea, decided to start fostering 24 years ago, they never expected to look after so many. More than 7,000 children are in the care system in Wales, with just 3,800 foster families, according to Foster Wales. "You just need one bed, and space in your heart, and you can become a great foster carer," said Mr Williams.
Murder accused thought he was being 'scammed'

Jan 24, 2025 | yahoo.com | Aimee Thomas

A man accused of murdering his son's girlfriend believed he was being "scammed" by the two of them, a court has heard. Sophie Evans' body was found at a property in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, on 5 July 2024. Richard Jones, 50, from Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, has admitted manslaughter with diminished responsibility but denies her murder. Swansea Crown Court heard that he told a psychiatrist that he believed he had been "tricked" out of the deeds for his mother's house by his son and Ms Evans.
Families' 15-year wait for mine deaths inquest

Nov 29, 2024 | yahoo.com | Aimee Thomas |Paul Pigott

Families of the four miners who died in a south Wales colliery disaster 13 years ago will have to wait until 2026 for answers into what happened. Charles Breslin, 62, David Powell, 50, Phillip Hill, 44, and Garry Jenkins, 39, died when water flooded the Gleision drift mine near Cilybebyll, Neath Port Talbot, on 15 September 2011. The disaster happened after routine blasting when thousands of gallons of water flooded a tunnel where seven miners were working - three managed to escape.
Businesses blame big slump on flood defence work

Nov 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com | Aimee Thomas

Jenny Morgan says the summer was "non-existent" for her business, Full of Graze [BBC] Independent businesses in a seaside village have said they are concerned for their future after a “significant” drop in footfall following major flood defence works. Restaurants and cafes in Mumbles, Swansea, believe the slump in visitor numbers is due to work to protect properties along the coastline.
Women 'traumatised' after lack of infertility support

Nov 3, 2024 | yahoo.com | Aimee Thomas |Ellie Carter

A woman says she was left “traumatised” by the lack of care she received after a miscarriage. Shelley Romaniuk, 33, was told she had miscarried while attending a 12-week scan, and says she was left alone with no support from health services. Research shows infertility-related trauma is more common than previously thought, with women not being offered enough mental health support.
I became surgeon to protect children, says accused

Oct 23, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Aimee Thomas

Dr Raed Al-Mobayed is alleged to have downloaded 153 indecent images of children while working at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil [Google]A surgeon accused of possessing 153 indecent images of children has said he entered the profession "to protect children". Dr Raed Al-Mobayed, 46, of Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, is charged with possessing indecent images of children and three extreme pornographic videos.
Kelsey Plum's Earnings and the Aces' Playoff Battle

Oct 1, 2024 | jammin1057.com | Aimee Thomas

Kelsey Plum has been an essential player for our Las Vegas Aces, but her journey to becoming one of the top stars didn’t happen overnight. The WNBA has been one of growth. When she was drafted as the first overall pick by the San Antonio Stars in 2017, her initial contract was just $50,000. This is a very modest start just like most of the women in the WNBA. It’s very different today. Today, in 2024, Plum’s base salary is $234,936, making her one of the highest paid players in the league.
Best One-Hit Wonders Of The Early 2000's

Sep 28, 2024 | jammin1057.com | Aimee Thomas

Who doesn’t love a good one-hit wonder? There are some from every era and decade but I feel like some of the best were from the early 2000s and I am biased because those were some of the best years of my life when I was in high school! These are some of my favorite tracks that might have come from artists who didn’t stick around for more but their songs sure did! Here are my five early 2000s one-hit wonders that still slap:1.
Need A Fresh New Halloween Costume? Here Are Some Ideas

Sep 28, 2024 | jammin1057.com | Aimee Thomas

I know it’s hot still in Las Vegas but Halloween is right around the corner, and this is about the time that people pull out the dusty costumes they wear every year because they find them reliable. You know the sexy nurse, sexy you fill in the blank. As classic as these costumes are I think 2024 is the year you switch it up. Let’s get creative, fresh, and even maybe funny ideas that will let you stand out at your Halloween party this year.
Residents scared to sleep as gardens crumble into river

Sep 17, 2024 | yahoo.com | Aimee Thomas

Aimee Thomas - BBC NewsSeptember 17, 2024 at 2:30 AM·3 min readHomeowners have said they are "terrified of going to sleep" after a wall separating their properties from a river collapsed. The wall, which bridged the gap between the gardens of four homes in Ystradgynlais, Powys, and the River Tawe, collapsed in February after heavy rain. Kevin Davies, and neighbours Imogen and Justin Crewe, said they now feel like they must "evacuate" their homes as soon as they notice bad weather.