Jordan Davies

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Senior Reporter at BBC Wales Today

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Two men admit smuggling cannabis labelled as Yankee Candles

2 days ago | bbc.com | Jordan Davies

Two men admit smuggling cannabis as Yankee CandlesGetty ImagesMohammed Hussain and Abu Hussain admit conspiring to import million of pounds worth of cannabis from America to south WalesTwo men have admitted conspiring to import millions of pounds worth of cannabis labelled as "Yankee Candles" from America to south Wales.
Cannabis worth millions disguised as Yankee Candles

3 days ago | bbc.com | Jordan Davies

Cannabis worth millions labelled as Yankee CandlesGetty ImagesThe prosecution said the men were dealing drugs "on an industrial scale"Millions of pounds worth of drugs, labelled as "Yankee Candles", were posted from America to bogus addresses in south Wales, a court heard. Four men have gone on trial charged with smuggling more than 300kg (661lb) of cannabis from the US into the UK using the postal service.
Newport: Quarter of Welsh city to be covered by 'urban forest'

4 days ago | bbc.com | Jordan Davies

City to be covered by 'urban forest' within decadeBBCJoanne Gossage from Newport council says 30,000 trees will be planted in the cityA quarter of a Welsh city will be covered by tree canopies within 10 years due to a new plan to boost its "urban forest". Almost 30,000 trees will be planted in Newport to supplement about 250,000 existing trees. Wales was the first country in the world to measure its urban tree coverage.
Water safety plea from mum after son's reservoir death

1 month ago | bbc.com | Jordan Davies |Lucy Vladev

Mum issues reservoir safety plea after son's deathJordan Davies & Lucy VladevFamily photoIt took three days to find Reuben's body in the reservoir, and that memory still lives with his motherThe mother of a 15-year-old boy who drowned in a reservoir has said the impact on the family has been "indescribable". Maxine Johnson's son Reuben died while swimming with friends in Pontsticill Reservoir in Bannau Brycheiniog in 2006.
No working toilets and zombie knives in 'vile' housing for kids

1 month ago | bbc.com | Jordan Davies

Young people have told the BBC how they were placed in dirty, dangerous and unsuitable accommodation in Wales as children. One 15-year-old girl said it was "dehumanising" having to use the toilet in a local McDonald's for months because her own toilet was broken, while one young woman said she saw someone being threatened with a "zombie" knife in a hostel.
Care home rating system launched in Wales

2 months ago | bbc.com | Jordan Davies

Rating system launched for care homes in WalesBBCHoward Evans, 79, lives at Ty Porth care home in Rhondda Cynon TafWelsh care homes will receive a new rating system from next month. It is aimed at helping families asses the quality of care provided in a home. Each care home and domiciliary support service will be graded on four different aspects of care, but it will take two years for every home to be inspected and given a rating. Ratings will have to be displayed at the home and online.
School holidays could vary across Wales as councils fail to agree

2 months ago | bbc.com | Jordan Davies |Catriona Aitken

School holidays could vary across Wales as council can't agreeJordan Davies & Catriona AitkenGetty ImagesIf the councils went ahead with their preferred dates, some families could have children at different schools with different school holidaysParents could face difficulties with childcare and booking holidays as councils across Wales fail to agree on school term dates.
Young people describe 'battle' to access NHS care

2 months ago | bbc.com | Michela Riva |Jordan Davies

Young people with long Covid 'battle' for NHS careMichela Riva & Jordan DaviesKaylee had to give up gymnastics after falling ill with long CovidYoung people living with debilitating symptoms caused by long Covid have described feeling abandoned and having to "battle" to access NHS support.
Hillsborough, Grenfell and Aberfan victims back police truth charter

2 months ago | bbc.com | Jordan Davies |Tony Brown

Hillsborough, Grenfell and Aberfan victims back police truth charterJordan Davies & Tony BrownBBCVictims and relatives of those affected by four major tragedies have come together ahead of the charter being signed in Merthyr Tydfil Victims of Hillsborough, Grenfell, the Manchester Arena terror attack and the Aberfan disaster have said decades of suffering could have been avoided if a new charter compelling the police to tell the truth, was introduced sooner.
Cardiff GP surgery handed back to health board

Mar 7, 2025 | bbc.com | Jordan Davies

Patient 'anxiety' as GP company hands back surgeryGetty ImagesConcerns at surgeries managed by eHarley Street were revealed by BBC Wales last yearA GP management company that was criticised by patients, doctors and the first minister is handing back its only Cardiff-based surgery. Corporation Road Surgery in Butetown will be the sixth Welsh surgery managed by the company to be handed back to the local health board.