Tomos Evans

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Port Talbot: How steel town is grappling with 'life-changing' loss of more than 2,000 jobs

1 week ago | news.sky.com | Tomos Evans

One year ago, Cassius Walker-Hunt was working at Port Talbot's steel plant. Now, he's running his own coffee shop in the town centre, having been made redundant when Tata Steel announced the closure of the plant's blast furnaces. The 28-year-old told Sky News the situation the town faced was "completely life-changing". "They called it an end of an era, and it was.
Cardiff University's nursing course may continue despite threat of major cuts

2 weeks ago | news.sky.com | Tomos Evans

The nursing course in Wales's capital could continue, despite the threat of major budget cuts at the city's university. In January, Cardiff University outlined its proposals to save money, which could lead to the loss of up to 400 academic jobs. But it was announced on Thursday that consideration of further redundancies at Cardiff University's School of Healthcare Sciences had been "paused", while an alternative proposal is considered.
Stolen RNLI flag returned to Anglesey lifeboat station after over 50 years

2 weeks ago | news.sky.com | Tomos Evans

A flag stolen from a lifeboat station has been returned after more than 50 years. The banner was returned to Trearddur Bay RNLI in Anglesey, along with a £20 donation and a note from a man apologising for stealing it in 1969. The apology note from the man, who has not been identified by the RNLI, says he was "camping up the road" from the station with two friends at the time.
University of Gloucestershire supports Pride of Gloucestershire Trail

2 weeks ago | theforester.co.uk | Tomos Evans

University students and staff at the Learning Programme Inspiration Event to support the distribution of 52 unpainted sculptures of little lions to schools and community groups in Gloucestershire (University of Gloucestershire)STUDENTS and staff of the University of Gloucestershire have promised their support to The Lions at Large - the Pride of Gloucestershire Trail.
GWAAC thanks volunteers after busy start to 2023

2 weeks ago | theforester.co.uk | Tomos Evans

It’s been a busy first quarter for the charity (Great Western Air Ambulance Charity)GREAT Western Air Ambulance Charity has reflected on a busy first quarter to the year, thanking all volunteers and supporters. Also in the newsThe crew has been mobilised 630 times from January to March, an average of seven call-outs a day. January was the charity’s busiest month it ever had with 238 call-outs, seconded by a slightly lower figure in March’s call outs of 213.
HM Coastguard Chepstow seeks volunteers for emergency team

2 weeks ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Tomos Evans

Could you be part of the team? (HM Coastguard)HM Coastguard Rescue Chepstow is looking for volunteers to join its emergency response team. Also in the newsProspective volunteers can apply online from now until the closing date on June 30, 2025. Full training will be provided but you must be over 18 and hold a full UK manual driving license.
Hartpury University launches small animal first aid course for pet care professionals

2 weeks ago | theforester.co.uk | Tomos Evans

Could the new course be right for you? (Hartpury University)HARTPURY University will launch a new ‘Small Animal First Aid’ course this summer, designed specifically with professionals in mind. It is a one-day university level 4 course and is aimed at equipping pet care professionals, trainers and owners with the essential skills for medical emergencies with small animals.
Small business group appoints new regional chair

2 weeks ago | theforester.co.uk | Tomos Evans

(Federation of Small Businesses)THE largest business group in the country has appointed a new regional chair for the South West. Also in the newsRamona Obafemi has become The Federation of Small Businesses’ new regional chair which covers Gloucestershire, Bristol, Bath, Somerset, Cornwall and Devon. In her new role, Ramona will help champion and represent FSB locally and be a key part of the new English Policy Unit team who discuss local and national issues from across England.
High levels of sickness bug cases concern NHS Gloucestershire

3 weeks ago | chepstowbeacon.co.uk | Tomos Evans

Thorough hand washing with soap and warm water is essential to prevent the spread of sickness bugs (Stock image)NHS Gloucestershire has asked residents to take steps to prevent the spread of sickness bugs in the county, which it says the levels of which are “still really high”. The news comes following the ‘critical incident’ declared in January this year, amid a rise of flu and norovirus.
Gloucestershire NHS paid £6M for misdiagnosis since 2019

3 weeks ago | theforestreview.co.uk | Tomos Evans

NEW research has found Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust paid out over £6 million since 2019, for misdiagnosis claims. Figures obtained by Medical Negligence Assist found the Trust paid out a total of £6,091,559, with the highest amount coming in 2021/22, standing at £2,647,024. The figures also showed from 2019 to 2024, 63 claims regarding misdiagnoses were lodged against the Trust, 47 of which were settled.