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No return home for Swansea residents as work continues to ‘make gas main safe’

No return home for Swansea residents as work continues to ‘make gas main safe’

No return home for Swansea residents as work continues to ‘make gas main safe’

14 March 2023

Wales and West Utilities have reassured people they are carrying out rigorous checks to make sure the area is safe.


Banking stocks steady in aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Banking stocks steady in aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Banking stocks steady in aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank collapse

14 March 2023

The FTSE 100 opened lower but has steadied as traders saw fears over potential Silicon Valley Bank contagion continued to ease.


Shire horses prepare Tower of London moat for wildflower display

Shire horses prepare Tower of London moat for wildflower display

Shire horses prepare Tower of London moat for wildflower display

14 March 2023

Stallions, named William and Joey, have ploughed the ground to encourage a bountiful display at the heritage site.


Teacher dispute to continue despite 52% of union members backing deal

Teacher dispute to continue despite 52% of union members backing deal

Teacher dispute to continue despite 52% of union members backing deal

14 March 2023

The union said its dispute with the Scottish Government and Cosla would continue despite the vote.


Sentencing delayed for man who admitted stealing Cadbury Creme Egg cargo

Sentencing delayed for man who admitted stealing Cadbury Creme Egg cargo

Sentencing delayed for man who admitted stealing Cadbury Creme Egg cargo

14 March 2023

The sentencing of Joby Pool, who made off with nearly 200,000 eggs, was adjourned for two weeks.


Culture minister suggests TV licence losing support among public

Culture minister suggests TV licence losing support among public

Culture minister suggests TV licence losing support among public

14 March 2023

Julia Lopez’s remarks came as DUP MP Sammy Wilson criticised the BBC’s handling of the Gary Lineker impartiality row.


NHS ‘can’t go on like this’ with strikes, health chief warns

NHS ‘can’t go on like this’ with strikes, health chief warns

NHS ‘can’t go on like this’ with strikes, health chief warns

14 March 2023

The British Medical Association and the Government appear to be no closer to reaching a resolution on pay.


Biden visit does not increase pressure on DUP to accept deal – Donaldson

Biden visit does not increase pressure on DUP to accept deal – Donaldson

Biden visit does not increase pressure on DUP to accept deal – Donaldson

14 March 2023

Speaking from Washington, the DUP leader said his party needed to see legislative frameworks around the new EU-UK post-Brexit deal.


Duchess of York reflects on Harry and Meghan’s decisions with ‘no judgment’

Duchess of York reflects on Harry and Meghan’s decisions with ‘no judgment’

Duchess of York reflects on Harry and Meghan’s decisions with ‘no judgment’

14 March 2023

Sarah said Diana, the Princess of Wales, would be ‘so very proud’ of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.


Dawn French poster cleared over ‘serious offence’ complaints

Dawn French poster cleared over ‘serious offence’ complaints

Dawn French poster cleared over ‘serious offence’ complaints

14 March 2023

The poster advertised the comedian’s upcoming UK tour.


Range of popular cough and cold medicines withdrawn over allergy fears

Range of popular cough and cold medicines withdrawn over allergy fears

Range of popular cough and cold medicines withdrawn over allergy fears

14 March 2023

The ‘very small’ risk of suffering a severe allergic reaction is thought to be among people who have taken pholcodine in the 12 months before surgery.


Ambulance worker died after contracting Covid-19, inquest hears

Ambulance worker died after contracting Covid-19, inquest hears

Ambulance worker died after contracting Covid-19, inquest hears

14 March 2023

Emergency medical technician Alan Haigh, 59, died in hospital two months after first falling ill with coronavirus


Camilla meets young ballet dancer set to star in Disney documentary

Camilla meets young ballet dancer set to star in Disney documentary

Camilla meets young ballet dancer set to star in Disney documentary

14 March 2023

The Queen Consort wished Anthony Madu luck when she visited Elmhurst Ballet School, which offered him a scholarship after a video of him went viral.


Leaked document ‘blows apart’ claims HS2 delay will save money – Labour

Leaked document ‘blows apart’ claims HS2 delay will save money – Labour

Leaked document ‘blows apart’ claims HS2 delay will save money – Labour

14 March 2023

Louise Haigh told MPs she had seen a Government document which undermines Transport Secretary Mark Harper’s claims the move will reduce costs.


Mrs Hinch Instagram posts banned by watchdog over lack of ‘ad’ labels

Mrs Hinch Instagram posts banned by watchdog over lack of ‘ad’ labels

Mrs Hinch Instagram posts banned by watchdog over lack of ‘ad’ labels

14 March 2023

Sophie Hinchliffe’s ‘Mrs Hinch’ Instagram account filled with cleaning tips has amassed 4.6 million followers.


YolanDa Brown receives OBE from King following Commonwealth Day performance

YolanDa Brown receives OBE from King following Commonwealth Day performance

YolanDa Brown receives OBE from King following Commonwealth Day performance

14 March 2023

The musician received the honour for services to music, music education and broadcasting.


Which cough medicines have been withdrawn from sale and why?

Which cough medicines have been withdrawn from sale and why?

Which cough medicines have been withdrawn from sale and why?

14 March 2023

Cough medicines containing the ingredient pholcodine are being recalled and withdrawn from the UK ‘as a precaution’.


‘Controlling’ man murdered partner who was about to leave him, court told

‘Controlling’ man murdered partner who was about to leave him, court told

‘Controlling’ man murdered partner who was about to leave him, court told

14 March 2023

Gary Bennett is accused of killing Madison Wright, whose body was found in Wat Tyler Country Park in Pitsea, Essex, in July 2022.


Facebook owner Meta to axe another 10,000 jobs

Facebook owner Meta to axe another 10,000 jobs

Facebook owner Meta to axe another 10,000 jobs

14 March 2023

The cuts come just four months after the firm announced it was slashing 11,000 roles out of its 87,000-strong global workforce.


Prosecution witness denies she is ‘scorned woman’ of Olivia murder accused

Prosecution witness denies she is ‘scorned woman’ of Olivia murder accused

Prosecution witness denies she is ‘scorned woman’ of Olivia murder accused

14 March 2023

The woman said she was ‘terrified’ of giving evidence against murder accused Thomas Cashman but had done so because a child had been shot dead.


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