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Report outlines continuing increases in oral cancer rates in Wales The incidence rate for mouth cancer in Wales is increasing year on year since 2002, a new report has outlined. The Analysis of Oral and Pharyngeal Cancer Rates in Wales report found that in 2002 the reported number of new cases was 171, but this […]
MMR vaccination urged as measles outbreak declared in Cardiff Public Health Wales is urging parents to ensure their children are up to date with the MMR vaccine as it investigates an outbreak of measles in young children in Cardiff. Seven children across Cardiff have been confirmed as having measles over the past six weeks. Public […]
Vaccination encouraged before flu season gets into full swing. Public Health experts are urging those eligible to get their flu vaccine before the worst of the winter flu season begins. To maximize their protection against flu, people need to get vaccinated a few weeks before the flu season starts – usually it begins around early […]
The dramatic footage showed the prisoner clambering precariously along the roof of the jail wearing a makeshift waterproof fashioned from what appears to be a bin bag amid cold and rainy conditions. Video has captured the moment an inmate climbed onto the roof of Strangeways prison in Manchester. The dramatic footage showed the prisoner clambering […]
Energy companies have been told to prepare for the possibility of extending the support towards customers’ bills – which is expected to stretch beyond April. Speculation is mounting the government will cancel a planned £500 rise in energy bills for the average household from the start of next month. Upbeat News understands suppliers have been […]
WH Smith said the attack has seen hackers access company data including current and former employee information. It said the hack has not impacted its trading activities and stressed its website, customer accounts and customer databases are on separate, unaffected separate systems. WH Smith said: “Upon becoming aware of the incident, we immediately launched an investigation, engaged […]
IMPORTANT (pls share) On Mon the new Ofgem Apr-Jul Energy Price Cap’s announced. Yet in practice it’s likely to be not hugely impactful as currently Let me explain in more detail.. The energy price cap (Cap) is set by Ofgem based on wholesale rates – those energy retailers pay. Until Oct 2022 solely it dictated […]
An earthquake has been reported online with a 4.2 magnitude and continued throughout the Gwent area. The tremor originated 12km from the Abertillery area, A precise location thanks to allquakes.com has now been established. The tremor seams to have originated from the Merthyr Tydfil area. Reports started on the 24th February 2023 at around 23:59 […]
Under embargo until 23.30 21.02.23 People in Wales help others to protect and improve their own mental well-being Nearly three-quarters of people (73 per cent) in Wales actively choose to help others in order to protect and improve their own mental well-being, according to a new survey released by Public Health Wales. The latest survey […]
THREE men have been arrested on conspiracy to supply drugs after a community’s outcry about drug-taking in the area. Officers executed a warrant at an address in Albion Court and Francis Drive, Pill, on Thursday, February 16. Three men, aged 21, 30 and 24, all from the Newport area, were subsequently arrested on suspicion of conspiracy […]
