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The Senedd supported calls to end the human rights scandal of autistic people and those with a learning disability being inappropriately detained in hospitals. Hefin David tabled a cross-party motion on the Stolen Lives campaign led by families whose loved ones have been trapped in hospitals due to a lack of community support. The Caerphilly MS shared … Read more
An independent Monmouthshire optician’s practice has won a national award. Monnow Eyecare, based in Monmouth, was recognised for its ‘dedication and outstanding service’ to the community at the Optician Awards on November 22. The practice was awarded the Enhanced Optical Service Award, placing it on an industry level against practices across the UK. The Optician … Read more
The National Botanic Garden of Wales has received a grant from the Julia Rausing Trust which is handing out £16.7 million in grants to institutions across the UK. The funding includes £6.2 million to cathedrals, £6.2 million to botanic gardens and £4.3 million to museums and galleries. The NBGW has been awarded £1.3million towards technical … Read more
West Ham players walked out in jackets with Antonio’s name on (Adam Davy/PA Wire) West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui and goalscorer Tomas Soucek dedicated Monday night’s 2-1 victory over Wolves to Michail Antonio. Hammers players came out of the tunnel wearing jackets with Antonio’s name and number on the back, in tribute to the West … Read more
An Arizona man has been sentenced to more than three decades in prison after being convicted of choking his ex-roommate to death and using an ax to dismember her remains. Timothy Sullivan, 66, received 31 years and six months behind bars for the murder of Amy “Ruby” Leagans, 49, in 2020. He pleaded guilty to … Read more
Germany will close a legal loophole that has allowed the country to become a hub for Channel migrant boats. Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, signed a landmark deal with Berlin on Monday under which it agreed to introduce a law that will criminalise facilitating the smuggling of migrants to Britain. Such activities are not currently … Read more
Germany has pledged to tighten its law to make it easier to prosecute people-smugglers enabling small-boat crossings to Britain, as the two countries signed a new deal aimed at tackling immigration crime. Berlin confirmed plans to reform its legal framework make it a clear criminal offence to “facilitate the smuggling of migrants to the UK” … Read more
Germany has vowed to strengthen its laws to make it easy to prosecute people-smugglers enabling small-boat crossings to Britain, with the two nations signing a new agreement targeting immigration crime. Berlin confirmed plans to reform its legal framework make it a clear criminal offence to “facilitate the smuggling of migrants to the UK” as part … Read more
Jarrod Bowen delivered a captain’s performance for West Ham (AFP via Getty Images) West Ham won 2-1 against Wolves at the London Stadium to earn a victory that may keep under-pressure Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui in a job. Tomas Soucek gave them the lead in the second half when he headed home Jarrod Bowen’s corner, … Read more
Jarrod Bowen showed his support for team-mate Michail Antonio (Action Images via Reuters) Jarrod Bowen eased the pressure on Julen Lopetegui at least temporarily as he gave West Ham a 2-1 win over Wolves at the London Stadium. The match was dubbed ‘El Sackico’, with both Lopetegui and Wolves boss Gary O’Neil seemingly on the … Read more