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Welsh Government seeks public views on tougher vape restrictions to protect children
12+ hour, 8+ min ago (447+ words) Welsh Government along with other Governments from across the UK are asking for views on new rules aimed at making vaping products less attractive to children and young people. Data shows that over a quarter of 1116 year olds in Wales…...
Smoking costs Wales "1. 56bn a year
16+ hour, 23+ min ago (580+ words) Smoking costs Wales an estimated "1. 56 billion every year, with the heaviest burden falling on the country's most deprived communities, according to a new report from Public Health Wales. The report estimates that tobacco use costs the Welsh economy around "499 for…...
Deputy Minister outlines plans for National Care Service and same-day mental health support
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (303+ words) The Welsh Government has set out plans to overhaul social care, expand same-day mental health services and improve women's healthcare as part of its programme for government. Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women's Health Delyth Jewell said…...
Staff working for MPs are "hidden mental health service, charity says
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (511+ words) Jane Kirby, Press Association Health Editor Staff working for MPs in their constituencies are acting as a "hidden mental health service, a charity has said. Rethink Mental Illness surveyed 148 parliamentary staff members working at 120 offices and found many were seeing…...
Welsh Mountain Zoo capybara named by public fundraiser dies unexpectedly
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (364+ words) A capybara who joined the Welsh Mountain Zoo two months ago and was part of a nearly "2000 fundraising campaign has died. The capybara, named Mango after public fundraiser campaign, died unexpectedly on July 5. Mango was named by winner 10-year-old Fleur…...
Residents oppose nursing home expansion over traffic and parking fears
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (687+ words) Richard Evans, Local Democracy Reporter" Residents are objecting to plans to extend a nursing home after traffic and parking concerns were raised. Applicant Mr Hari Shan has submitted a planning application to Conwy County Council, seeking permission for an extension…...
Study finds one in three Welsh adults are self-medicating for anxiety
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (644+ words) Nation. cymru - Do Not Process My Personal Information A study has found that more Welsh adults are self-medicating for anxiety and stress than in any other part of the UK. New data from the STADA Health Report 2026 has found "31 per…...
RSPCA Cymru reports 31% rise in summer animal cruelty calls
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (1577+ words) New figures released by RSPCA Cymru show an increase of 31% in cruelty reports to the charity during the summer period across Wales over the past four years. The animal welfare charity released the new statistics today (7 July) as part of…...
Councillors back urgent action to improve allergy safety in schools
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (416+ words) Councillors have unanimously backed calls for better allergy safety measures in schools, following Benedict's Law measures. Cllr Amanda Mc Connell said her motion sought "clearer allergy management policies, improved staff training, and access to emergency adrenaline auto-injectors. It follows the…...
Major "2 million expansion planned for state-of-the-art horse hospital
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (354+ words) Kieran Molloy, Local Democracy Reporter Plans have been put in place for an upgrade to a "state-of-the-art" horse hospital in south Wales. Cotts Equine Ltd has filed an application with Vale of Glamorgan Council to expand its veterinary facility in…...