Wales

Medical Experts and Advocates Demand Reform as Prosecutions for Self-Managed Abortions Surge in England and Wales

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London, England – Medical experts across England and Wales are urging a comprehensive overhaul of the region’s abortion laws amid a marked increase in the number of women and girls facing criminal charges for terminating their pregnancies. Over 30 healthcare organizations, including influential bodies like the British Medical Association and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, have come forward in a united call for legal reforms to address what they describe as a rise in “trauma and cruelty” resulting from outdated regulations. The current legal framework, established under the Victorian-era Offences Against the Person … Read more

Meet the Judges: S4C Unveils Expert Panel for Cân i Gymru 2025, Wales’ Premier Song Contest

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Bridgend, Wales — S4C has unveiled the esteemed jury members who will select the finalists for the much-anticipated Cân i Gymru 2025, a prominent music competition celebrating Welsh songwriting talent. As the submission deadline of January 5 draws near, excitement builds for the final showdown set for February 28 at the Dragon Studios in Bridgend, marking the venue’s debut as the event’s host. The jury panel boasts a mix of established and burgeoning talents in the Welsh music scene, including Peredur ap Gwynedd, known for his dynamic guitar skills; Catrin Hopkins, popularly known as Catty, … Read more

New Tipping Law Promises Fairer Wages for Wales’ Service Workers, Boosting Holiday Cheer

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Swansea, Wales — As the holiday season approaches, workers like Leah Williams, who serves at a local cafe, are looking forward to a change that will leave a bit more money in their pockets. Thanks to a new law set to take effect across Wales, Scotland, and England in October, workers in the service industry will fully receive all tips left by customers, a much-needed boost that could not come at a better time. Williams, 25, has been relying on tips since she started her job at Greedy Fellas cafe in Swansea’s bustling indoor market … Read more

Victory for Lake Wales: Historic Walesbilt Hotel Set to Return to City Ownership After Court Ruling

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LAKE WALES, Fla. – Lake Wales is set to regain ownership of the historic Walesbilt Hotel, a long-vacant downtown landmark, following a recent court ruling. The city had filed a lawsuit in January 2022 against the property’s owner, Dixie-Walesbilt LLC, alleging false claims made by the company’s manager, Raymond E. Brown, in order to win a contract for renovating the 10-story structure. The city claimed that Brown’s company had made limited progress in restoring the hotel and had not fulfilled its promise to convert it into private residences. Circuit Judge William D. Sites recently issued … Read more