News from Wales

4 days ago | newsfromwales.co.uk | Lisa Baker

Swansea University and Children in Wales have launched a new initiative aimed at highlighting and protecting the needs of babies. The Pledge for Babies in Wales, unveiled at this year’s  Children’s Rights in Early Years (CREY) Network  conference, calls on all individuals, professionals, and organisations involved in the lives of babies to commit to acknowledging their distinct needs, experiences, and perspectives in every decision that affects them.

4 days ago | newsfromwales.co.uk | Lisa Baker

A Pontypool teenager and TikTok star has beaten children across the UK to become a finalist for the prestigious NCFE Aspiration Awards in the ‘learner of the year category.’ Maddie Jenkins is home educated Art and Design student, who was nominated by her education provider Aced Qualifications, who class themselves as a ‘small online learning provider with a big heart.’ Known for her animal portraits, 19 year old Maddie has amassed a following of over a million followers on TikTok, where she...

4 days ago | newsfromwales.co.uk | Lisa Baker

As part of Care Home Open Week (16-22 June), residents, families and staff at Merton Place Care Home in Colwyn Bay were treated to a variety of fun and memorable activities. On Monday, students from St David’s College choir headed over to perform their favourite choir melodies for the residents of Merton Place. Everyone was welcome to join in and enjoyed the connection with the choir members, who also gain a huge amount from their trips to meet the elderly residents.

4 days ago | newsfromwales.co.uk | Lisa Baker

During the summer months when temperatures soar, staying cool can be challenging, particularly when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. With the UK experiencing more frequent weather extremes — and areas of South Wales already recording temperatures of up to 31 °C this week — Barratt Homes South Wales team is sharing expert advice on how homeowners can keep their homes cooler during heatwaves.

4 days ago | newsfromwales.co.uk | Lisa Baker

Newport-headquartered self-storage operator Storage Giant, the largest independent storage company in the UK, has strengthened its management team with two senior appointments. Simon Harris joins the award-winning storage business to lead financial management matters as Financial Controller, and Rhys Roberts steps into Regional Manager for sites in Wales and the West Midlands. Simon Harris joins Storage Giant from Tiny Rebel, where he was the lead Financial Accountant.