Oliver Slow

Cardiff, Yangon

Journalist at BBC

BBC Journalist | Author of Return of the Junta, on #Myanmar military

Articles

Murder arrest after man dies in quadbike crash

5 days ago | aol.com | Oliver Slow

Two men have been arrested, including one on suspicion of murder, after a man died following a crash involving a quadbike on a main road. A 20-year-old man from Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, was pronounced dead at the scene after a quadbike was found overturned on the A465 westbound between Rhymney, Caerphilly, and Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, at around 04:50 BST on Saturday.
Murder arrest after man dies in quadbike crash

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Oliver Slow

Two men have been arrested, including one on suspicion of murder, after a man died following a crash involving a quadbike on a main road. A 20-year-old man from Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, was pronounced dead at the scene after a quadbike was found overturned on the A465 westbound between Rhymney, Caerphilly, and Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, at around 04:50 BST on Saturday.
A465 quadbike crash sees murder arrest after man dies

5 days ago | bbc.com | Oliver Slow

Murder arrest after man dies in quadbike crashGooglePolice were called to a crash on the A465 westbound early on Saturday morningTwo men have been arrested, including one on suspicion of murder, after a man died following a crash involving a quadbike on a main road. A 20-year-old man from Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, was pronounced dead at the scene after a quadbike was found overturned on the A465 westbound between Rhymney, Caerphilly, and Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, at around 04:50 BST on Saturday.
Man remains critical after 'serious assault' in town centre

5 days ago | aol.com | Oliver Slow

A man remains in hospital with severe injuries following a "serious assault" in a town centre. The incident took place at 03:10 BST on Saturday outside the Tiki Room on Sussex Street in Rhyl, Denbighshire, North Wales Police said. The man was transferred to hospital in Stoke where, as of Sunday, he remained in a critical condition. Another man who was arrested on suspicion of wounding has since been released on conditional bail.
Marina plans in doubt after backer pulls out

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Ted Peskett |Oliver Slow

Plans to build a marina as part of a multi-million pound overhaul of Barry waterfront are in doubt after a major backer announced it would no longer be financing it. Associated British Ports (ABP) said it could no longer provide the "significant investment" required to build a marina on the waterfront in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. The marina formed part of redevelopment plans which also include a new watersports centre, park, housing and offices.
Rhyl: 'Serious assault' in town centre as man arrested

6 days ago | bbc.com | Oliver Slow

Man critical after 'serious assault' in town centreGetty ImagesThe incident took place outside The Tiki Room in Rhyl town centre on Saturday morningA man has been taken to hospital with severe injuries following a "serious assault" in a town centre. The incident took place at 03:10 BST on Saturday outside the Tiki Room on Sussex Street in Rhyl, Denbighshire, North Wales Police said. The man has been transferred to Stoke hospital and is in a critical condition.
Vape ban will prevent nicotine-addicted children

1 week ago | bbc.com | Oliver Slow

Vape ban 'helps stop children getting addicted'Getty ImagesSingle-use disposable vapes will be banned in Wales and across the UK from 1 JuneThe upcoming disposable vape ban will help "prevent a new generation of nicotine-addicted young people", Wales' leading public health body has said. Public Health Wales (PHW) said it was important to learn from the experience with tobacco and "work as hard as possible to prevent the use and uptake of vapes by children and young people".
Wynne Evans to leave BBC radio show after Strictly controversy

1 week ago | bbc.com | Oliver Slow

Wynne Evans to leave BBC after Strictly controversyPA MediaWynne Evans presented a daytime show on BBC Radio WalesBroadcaster Wynne Evans has announced he is leaving his BBC Radio Wales show after the broadcaster "decided not to renew" his contract. He had been taking time off his daytime show after apologising for making what he described as an "inappropriate and unacceptable" comment during the Strictly Come Dancing live tour launch in December. "I won't be returning to my radio show.
Sleep disorders increase risk of dementia, study finds

1 week ago | bbc.com | Oliver Slow

Sleep disorders increase dementia risk - studyGetty ImagesThe study by researchers at Cardiff University used data from more than a million health recordsPeople who experience sleep disorders are at greater risk of developing neurodegenerative conditions, including dementia, new research has found. The study, conducted by researchers at Cardiff University, found that diagnoses of sleep disorder made people up to twice as likely to develop a neurodegenerative disease in the 15 years that followed.
Business rate cuts could create 'vibrant high streets'

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Oliver Slow

Business rate cuts could create 'vibrant high streets'Getty ImagesVacant shops are an issue in many high streets across WalesThe Welsh government is considering cutting business rates for smaller retail shops to help them compete with online retailers and to create "more vibrant high streets". A consultation has been announced on cutting rates for retail shops paying less than £51,000 in business rates, which it estimated will affect about 13,000 properties.