Llandudno: Child taken to hospital after 'incident' involving funfair ride
Organisers say two children were involved, with one in hospital "in a stable condition".
Despite being told the ride could continue operating by the health and safety executive (HSE), organisers closed the ride for the remainder of the event "out of respect for the family".
Chris Williams, director of Llandudno Community Events CIC, said an initial internal investigation by the ride operator found Saturday's incident had been caused by "human error".
ADVERTISEMENT
"The Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza organisers are in contact with the parents of the children and have been informed that the child in hospital is in a stable condition," Mr Williams added.
"The parents have said 'that it could have been a lot worse'. We wish the family a speedy recovery from the incident and are here to support them in any way we can."
The three-day event, which came to an end on Monday, describes itself on its Facebook page as Wales's "largest free family event".
Read more from Sky News:
Woman missing for more than 60 years found 'alive and well'
Killer fungus forecast to spread to UK
Merz wins vote to become Germany's new chancellor
A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said it was called at around 10.20am on Saturday to reports of an incident on Mostyn Street, Llandudno.
ADVERTISEMENT
"We sent one emergency ambulance to the scene. One patient was conveyed to hospital for further treatment," they added.
A Health and Safety Executive spokesperson said: "HSE is aware of the incident. We have visited the site and an investigation was conducted."
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
NBC News
12 hours ago
- NBC News
Study reveals how fat cells can fuel cancer tumors
Being overweight or obese has long been linked to a greater risk of developing or dying from breast cancer. New research suggests a reason: Certain breast cancer tumors may feed on neighboring fat cells. The findings may help scientists find ways to treat triple-negative breast cancer, which is notoriously aggressive and has lower survival rates. Moreover, the results may apply to any cancer that uses fat as an energy source, according to the report, published Wednesday in Nature Communications. Triple-negative accounts for about 15% of all breast cancers. It tends to be more common in Black women and women under 40 and is more likely to recur than other cancers. The breast tumor cells appear to gain access to the fat cells' content by poking a straw-like structure into the fat cells and then dislodging the lipids stored there. If researchers can find a way to block tumors from tunneling into neighboring fat cells without harming patients, they might have a way to cure the often deadly cancers, said the study's lead author, Jeremy Williams, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California, San Francisco. 'Aggressive cancer cells can co-opt different nutrient sources to help them grow, including by stimulating fat cells in the breast to release their lipids,' Williams said. 'In the future, new treatments might starve the tumor cells by preventing their access to lipids from neighboring cells.' Lipids are fatty compounds, such as cholesterol, that are used largely for energy storage in the body. Williams and his colleagues ran multiple experiments, some using tissue from breast cancer patients and others using a mouse model of a breast cancer patient. In the experiments exclusively using human tissue, the researchers examined fat cells at varying distances from tumor cells. They found that the closer the fat cells were to tumor cells, the more depleted in lipids they were. When the researchers blocked the tumor cells' ability to build the straw-like structures, officially known as gap junctions, the tumors stopped growing. They found a similar result in a mouse model, in which tumor cells from breast cancer patients were tweaked genetically so they lost some of their ability to make gap junctions. When the tissue was implanted in mice, the mice were protected. 'Knocking out a single gene impaired the formation and progression of the tumor,' Williams said. Williams and his colleagues started looking at mechanisms to explain an earlier finding from the lab he worked at. 'These tumors were burning fatty acids as a source of energy,' he said. 'It seemed an urgent question to answer where the fatty acids were coming from.' As it turns out, several medications that inhibit gap junction formation are being studied in early-phase clinical trials for other purposes, Williams said. How cancer 'grows and feeds itself' Dr. Julia McGuinness, a breast cancer specialist and an associate professor of medicine at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, said it's the first evidence of a mechanism showing the association between fat and cancer. It's also 'suggesting one pathway to treat aggressive cancers for which we don't have any good therapies,' McGuinness said. 'We already know that obese women who have these kinds of cancer have worse outcomes.' The new research may also suggest that lifestyle modifications that would help women achieve healthy weights might also protect against such cancers, McGuinness said. 'Slimming down could be protective,' she said, adding that obesity has been shown to be a risk factor for all breast cancers. The authors of the study found ways to look at the mechanism linking fat to breast cancer growth in ways that couldn't be tested in human beings, said Justin Balko, the Ingram professor of cancer research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. 'They found a new way cancer grows and feeds itself,' Balko said. 'If some of the same effects are observed in humans, it might be fodder for differences in the way we treat patients.' But there are caveats, Balko said. 'For example, we don't know if this is a major mechanism by which breast cancer grows in humans,' he said. 'But it makes a lot of sense.'
New York Post
2 days ago
- New York Post
Save 15% on The Honest Kitchen's Pumpkin Spice Latte for dogs with coupon code
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. It might feel early, but fall is nearly here, and while humans will be lining up for their first pumpkin spice latte of the season, dogs can now join the fun, thanks to The Honest Kitchen's limited-edition Pumpkin Spice Latte for dogs. The Honest Kitchen is known for producing less processed, human-grade pet food that helps retain essential nutrients and healthy fats dogs need. Unlike most dog food, which is classified as feed grade and may include 4-D meats (sourced from dying, dead, downed, or diseased animals), The Honest Kitchen uses ingredients from the human food supply chain and makes all products in a human food facility. The Pumpkin Spice Latte for dogs is made with just five real food ingredients — goat's milk, pumpkin, honey, cinnamon and ginger. It supports healthy digestion and has all those cozy feels from good nutrition to fall vibes. But hurry because it's only here for a limited time. Once it's sold out, it's gone! Shoppers who order online can save 15% with our coupon code HELLO15 at checkout, valid through Sept. 30, 2025. This code cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Designed for all life stages from puppy to adult, it's an easy, nutritious way to treat your best friend. Preparation is simple: just add warm water and serve. For an extra Instagram-worthy moment, top it with whipped cream and snap a seasonal picture for the gram. Sold for just $12.99, it's worth adding to your cart. This article was written by Emma Sutton-Williams, New York Post Commerce Reporter. Proud dog mom to a Mini Sheepadoodle named Lucy, Emma routinely tests top-rated pet products with her pup to find the best recommendations for fellow pet owners. In search of the best dog food brands, leashes, harnesses and more, Emma taps veterinarians and experts like Cesar Millan, better known as the 'Dog Whisperer,' for pet health advice, FAQs and training secrets. In addition to her work at the Post, Emma's byline has appeared in Rolling Stone, Oprah Daily, Parents, InStyle, StyleCaster and more.
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business Wire
MedCity News Report Reveals Employers are Turning to AI-Powered, Clinically Integrated Independent Healthcare Navigation to Combat Rising Costs
DUBLIN, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As employers face mounting pressure to improve health outcomes while managing rising costs, a new report sponsored by Quantum Health reveals a significant shift in how benefit consultants are advising self-insured employers to build and evaluate healthcare benefit strategies. The 2025 Benefits Sentiment Index, conducted in partnership with MedCity News, offers a data driven look into the top challenges and emerging priorities shaping the benefits landscape. "Independent navigation is accelerating as a central benefits strategy, not only to improve the member experience, but to lower costs, improve value on investment and seamlessly integrate AI-driven innovations with compassionate, human-centered care." Share Now in its third year, the Index surveyed more than 120 experienced benefit consultants and uncovered a growing demand for independent, clinically integrated navigation models and a rising dissatisfaction with traditional carrier-provided services. Among the key findings: 68% of surveyed consultants guide clients away from navigation solutions tied to insurance carriers, instead recommending independent partners citing the need for a stronger member experience, clinical integration and transparency in cost savings. 87% of surveyed consultants report advising on GLP-1 drug coverage, with most recommending restrictions and measurable outcomes to ensure cost-effectiveness. The influence of AI continues to grow, with 72% of consultants surveyed counseling clients on its use in benefits — up significantly from the prior year. 'We're excited to once again collaborate with MedCity News on the Benefits Sentiment Index, bringing forward the key priorities shaping the healthcare benefits landscape,' said Dayne Williams, CEO of Quantum Health. 'This year's findings highlight how independent healthcare navigation is accelerating as a central healthcare benefits strategy — not only to simplify and improve the member healthcare experience, but also to lower costs, improve value on investment and seamlessly integrate AI-driven innovations with compassionate, human-centered care.' Williams added, "As the only navigation solution that engages continuously with providers from the member's first moment of need, we take immediate action to guide care decisions in real time. Leveraging advanced AI and our proprietary Real-Time Intercept® platform, we proactively identify members at critical moments and connect them to the right care at the right time. This approach combines clinical expertise with accelerated intervention — delivering independently validated results, improved health outcomes and a better experience for members.' The report also calls attention to gaps in engagement and personalization, with half of consultants reporting that their clients struggle with fragmented care coordination, lack of centralized access and difficulty engaging employees. Consultants are increasingly seeking solutions that integrate clinical care teams, embed AI for proactive risk detection, and provide seamless connections to behavioral health and social determinants of health support. 'At MedCity News, we're committed to surfacing insights that drive smarter healthcare decisions, and this year's Index does exactly that,' said Ken Montgomery, publisher of MedCity News. 'The data reveals a clear call to action: self-insured employers and their consultants are demanding more from navigation solutions — more clinical integration, more actionable data and more alignment with evolving technologies like AI. We're proud to partner with Quantum Health to spotlight these critical shifts and help advance the conversation on what effective benefits strategy looks like today.' 'The takeaway is clear,' said Williams. 'Employers are no longer satisfied with the status quo. The next chapter of healthcare navigation must be clinically integrated, AI-enabled and relentlessly focused on driving measurable results.' The full 2025 Benefits Sentiment Index is available for download here. About MedCity News MedCity News is the go-to digital destination for B2B healthcare innovation news, informing decision-makers of trends in the healthcare industry. MedCity News produces dynamic and unique innovation-focused events for the entire healthcare ecosystem, gathering experts from across disciplines to address the challenges facing the industry. MedCity News also produces the Debunked videocast, as well as several podcasts: MedCity Pivot, MedCity Moves and MedCity FemFwd. MedCity News is owned by Breaking Media, a network of websites, e-newsletters, events and social media channels for influential, affluent business communities. To learn more visit MedCity News. About Quantum Health Celebrating 25 years of innovation, Quantum Health is a leading consumer healthcare navigation and care coordination company. Its Real-Time Intercept® platform identifies early intervention opportunities to improve engagement, outcomes, and cost efficiency. Based in Dublin, Ohio, Quantum Health has earned national recognition for growth and workplace culture, including honors from FORTUNE, Inc. 5000, and the Women Presidents' Organization. To learn more, visit and connect on LinkedIn.
