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Times
17-07-2025
- Business
- Times
‘Young staff have the ability to lead — let them prove themselves'
Kate Robertson is the co-founder and chief executive of One Young World, a global forum connecting and supporting young leaders. A former global president of Havas, an advertising group, she's passionate about the power of youth to drive change. Here is her advice: 1. Dream big, start practical. Don't listen to people who tell you to scale down ideas. Ambitious energy is contagious on a team if it's accompanied by a roadmap and plan. 2. Create teams of equals. No one is too senior to get their hands dirty or too junior to come up with a game-changing idea. Young staff have the ability to lead — let them prove themselves and help them learn from mistakes. 3. Honesty is the only policy and simplicity the best rule. Clear, frank, simple communication ensures everyone knows where they stand. Admit when you're in the wrong and give a heartfelt apology. I am often wrong and have to accept very young people correcting me — but it's worth it even if sometimes hard! 4. Avoid preaching to the choir. Allies can come from unlikely places: particularly when it comes to social change and international co-operation. Seek out people and organisations who have a different perspective. 5. Focus on what's real. Impact must be measurable and provable. It's easy to spend energy on the people who are shouting the loudest instead of the people doing the work that really matters. 6. Stay true to your vision. In a volatile world, do not get thrown off course. Keeping teams inspired with your mission is the best way to foster resilience and camaraderie.
Rhyl Journal
28-05-2025
- General
- Rhyl Journal
North Wales: Number of items declared treasure at inquest
At Ruthin County Hall on Tuesday (May 27), Assistant Coroner for North Wales (East & Central), Kate Robertson declared a total of 30 items as treasure at an inquest. The items were discovered across parts of north Wales back in 2022 and 2023. They were then examined by the Museum of Wales and, in some cases, the Portable Antiquities Scheme in Wales (PAS Cymru). In order to be classed as treasure the items must be originally associated in the ground, must contain more than 10% by weight of precious metal and must be more than 300 years old. Eight medieval silver coins were discovered in Llansanffraid, Conwy, on March 26, 2023. Anthony Parry made the discovery via metal detector on that date and reported it to the Museum of Wales. The eight silver coins discovered were believed to be 'groats' dating back to the period of Edward the third, which are less common in north Wales. They would have been a 'substantial amount of money for a worker at that time', the coroner said. The Conwy Culture Centre has shown an interest in acquiring the coins. Another discovery was made by Peter Forshaw in Llandegla on October 15, 2022. He was metal detecting during an event hosted by 'Soil Surfers' and discovered five medieval long-cross pennies. These are believed to date back to the era of Henry the Third, around the years of 1258 to 1265. There were four pennies and one half-penny, which were likely 'purse contents'. They were discovered close to St Tegla's Well, which was believed to have healing properties, meaning the coins may have been linked to the well itself. Another discovery was made in Llandegla by Jamie Larkin on November 20, 2022. He was also out metal detecting and discovered six medieval silver coins, believing to date as far back as the era of King John of England (1199). The items found were described as 'six short-cross pennies', with one example of a 'star penny' among them. They were described at the inquest as being 'silver of high fineness'. The Denbighshire Heritage Service has expressed interest in acquiring these coins. John Gilliand, Wayne Jones and David Barker joined forces to come across a Roman coin group in the Minera area on May 21, 2023. These were described as being three silver dinarii, as well as four copper alloy coins. Wrexham Museum has shown an interest in housing these items. Next up was what was described as the first medieval discovery ever made in the community of Brymbo in Wrexham. Roy Page was metal detecting next to a tree in a pasture field there on July 10, 2023, when he discovered three silver medieval coins. These have since been described as groats from the period of Edward the Third (around 1879). They were hailed as 'silver coins of high fineness'. The final discovery discussed was a post-medieval silver gilt finger ring found in Connah's Quay. Michael Pritchard made the discovery among grassland there on January 21, 2023. The ring featured a twisted rope design and a short length of herringbone pattern. It also included a flower motive of four petals, and is believed to date back to the 'late 16th or early 17th century'.
Leader Live
28-05-2025
- General
- Leader Live
North Wales: Number of items declared treasure at inquest
At Ruthin County Hall on Tuesday (May 27), Assistant Coroner for North Wales (East & Central), Kate Robertson declared a total of 30 items as treasure at an inquest. The items were discovered across parts of north Wales back in 2022 and 2023. They were then examined by the Museum of Wales and, in some cases, the Portable Antiquities Scheme in Wales (PAS Cymru). In order to be classed as treasure the items must be originally associated in the ground, must contain more than 10% by weight of precious metal and must be more than 300 years old. Eight medieval silver coins were discovered in Llansanffraid, Conwy, on March 26, 2023. Anthony Parry made the discovery via metal detector on that date and reported it to the Museum of Wales. The eight silver coins discovered were believed to be 'groats' dating back to the period of Edward the third, which are less common in north Wales. They would have been a 'substantial amount of money for a worker at that time', the coroner said. The Conwy Culture Centre has shown an interest in acquiring the coins. Another discovery was made by Peter Forshaw in Llandegla on October 15, 2022. He was metal detecting during an event hosted by 'Soil Surfers' and discovered five medieval long-cross pennies. These are believed to date back to the era of Henry the Third, around the years of 1258 to 1265. There were four pennies and one half-penny, which were likely 'purse contents'. They were discovered close to St Tegla's Well, which was believed to have healing properties, meaning the coins may have been linked to the well itself. Another discovery was made in Llandegla by Jamie Larkin on November 20, 2022. He was also out metal detecting and discovered six medieval silver coins, believing to date as far back as the era of King John of England (1199). The items found were described as 'six short-cross pennies', with one example of a 'star penny' among them. They were described at the inquest as being 'silver of high fineness'. The Denbighshire Heritage Service has expressed interest in acquiring these coins. John Gilliand, Wayne Jones and David Barker joined forces to come across a Roman coin group in the Minera area on May 21, 2023. These were described as being three silver dinarii, as well as four copper alloy coins. Wrexham Museum has shown an interest in housing these items. TOP STORIES Next up was what was described as the first medieval discovery ever made in the community of Brymbo in Wrexham. Roy Page was metal detecting next to a tree in a pasture field there on July 10, 2023, when he discovered three silver medieval coins. These have since been described as groats from the period of Edward the Third (around 1879). They were hailed as 'silver coins of high fineness'. The final discovery discussed was a post-medieval silver gilt finger ring found in Connah's Quay. Michael Pritchard made the discovery among grassland there on January 21, 2023. The ring featured a twisted rope design and a short length of herringbone pattern. It also included a flower motive of four petals, and is believed to date back to the 'late 16th or early 17th century'.
North Wales Live
02-05-2025
- North Wales Live
One-year-old girl who died in Gwynedd caravan park tragedy is named
A one-year-old girl who died following a collision at a Gwynedd caravan park has been named. Mabel Elizabeth Baldini tragically died in hospital after being struck by a vehicle at the site last week. A coroner today opened an inquest into her death in Caernarfon. Kate Robertson, senior coroner for North West Wales, heard that North Wales Police were told about a collision between the child and a vehicle at the Bryn Gloch caravan site in Betws Garmon near Caernarfon on April 28. Paramedics took her to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool where she died a short time later. Ms Robertson said the provisional cause of death has been given as a "severe head injury". You can sign up for all the latest court stories here The coroner said that given the unnatural nature of the death she was opening an inquest. She adjourned it pending further investigations. Get all the latest Gwynedd news by signing up to our newsletter - sent every Tuesday She passed on her sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mabel, who had been born in Crewe on December 28, 2023. North Wales Police previously said they had been called to the collision at around 10.20am. Sergeant Simon Hughes of the Roads Crime Unit had said: 'Our profound sympathies remain with the girl's family at this extremely difficult time. They will now be supported by a specially-trained Family Liaison Officer. "The investigation to establish the cause of the collision is well underway and I would like to thank all those who assisted on the site." Why journalists cover inquests and why it's crucial that we do Reporting on an inquest can be one of the hardest types of stories a journalist can write. More often than not, they are emotionally charged proceedings attended by grief-stricken people who are desperate for answers. Sometimes, inquests can seem quite clinical due to a coroner's need to remain impartial and level-headed so that they can draw a conclusion from desperately sad events. As painful as these proceedings are for those who have lost a loved one, the lessons that can be learned from inquests can go a long way to saving others' lives. Families are often surprised - and sometimes angry - when they see a reporter in attendance. Understandably they worry the nature of their loved one's death will be sensationalised and that a news story will forever tarnish their memory. Responsible and ethically minded journalists will do what they can to report inquests sensitively, while not shying away from the often upsetting facts. It is vital that the public don't forget that inquests are a type of judicial inquiry; they are after all held in a coroner's court. The press has a legal right to attend inquests and has a responsibility to report on them as part of their duty to uphold the principle of 'open justice'. But in doing so journalists must follow the guidance provided by the Independent Press Standards Organisation and set out in Editors' Code of Conduct. It's a journalist's duty to make sure the public understands the reasons why someone has died and to make sure their deaths are not kept secret. An inquest report can also clear up any rumours or suspicion surrounding a person's death. But most importantly of all, an inquest report can draw attention to circumstances which may stop further deaths from happening. Inquests are not criminal courts - there is no prosecution or defence - they are fact-finding tribunals which seek to answer four key questions: Who is the person who died? Where did they die? When did they die? How did they die? They do not apportion blame. Once these questions are answered a coroner will be able to record a conclusion. The wider lessons that can be learned from an inquest can have far-reaching consequences - but if journalists do not attend them how can the public be made aware? The harsh reality is they can't. Coroners often do not publish the results of an inquest. Should journalists shy away from attending inquests then an entire arm of the judicial system - and numerous others who need to answer vital questions - is not held to account. Inquests can often prompt a wider discussion on serious issues, the most recent of these being mental health and suicide. Editors actively ask and encourage reporters to speak to the family and friends of a person who is the subject of an inquest. Their contributions help us create a clearer picture of the person who died and also provides the opportunity to pay tribute to their loved one. Often families do not wish to speak to the press and of course that decision has to be respected. However, as has been seen by many brilliant campaigns run by newspapers and websites up and down the country, the input of a person's family and friends can make all the difference in helping to save others. Without the attendance of the press at inquests questions will remain unanswered, debates unargued and lives lost.
