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Powys County Times
14-05-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
Powys town holds commemoration for 80 years since VE Day
Llanfyllin marked 80 years since VE Day with a series of events that the town's mayor described as a 'true honour'. A series of celebrations were held in Llanfyllin over the weekend to commemorate 80 years since Victory in Europe Day brought the Second World War in Europe to an end on May 8, 1945. To mark the anniversary, the town held a traditional street party on May 5 in the town square, featuring live entertainment, a community singalong and a 1940s themed fancy dress competition for children, bell ringing at St Myllin's Church, as well as a wreath laying ceremony at the town's war memorial on May 8 and a Beacon lighting in Cae Bodfach field. Llanfyllin mayor Cllr Peter Lewis said: 'On behalf of Llanfyllin Town Council, I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us last night to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. It was a moving and memorable evening of remembrance, gratitude, and community spirit. 'It was a true honour to stand with the people of Llanfyllin in paying tribute to the sacrifices made for peace and freedom. The presence of so many from across generations reminds us that these stories, and the values they carry, must never be forgotten.' The wreath-laying ceremony to mark the day itself ended with the lighting of the beacon in Cae Bodfach field. The beacon was built and donated to the town council by metal pressing company Marrill Ltd, with employees Colin Astley, Dale Hotchkiss, Simon Bedford and Georgi Ambarski making up the team constructing it. Deputy mayor Andrew Griffin added: 'Seeing our town come together in reflection and respect was deeply humbling. VE Day is not only a moment of remembrance - it's a chance to reaffirm our commitment to peace, community, and resilience.
The Guardian
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Guardian Essential report: can Labor live up to the expectations?
Post-election Albanese has seen a surge in popularity but what is the electorate expecting from a second term Labor government and can they deliver during challenging times? Guardian Australia's political reporter, Josh Butler sits down with chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy and Essential Media's executive director, Peter Lewis.
BBC News
13-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Temporary closure for Yeovil maternity unit after warning
A hospital's birthing service is to close for six months amid a warning from the health watchdog about its paediatric District Hospital was served a warning notice by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). It comes after a series of earlier critical reports on Somerset's maternity statement on the paediatric service said the warning was issued "for failing to meet the regulations related to staffing and governance systems".It means the only maternity unit in Somerset left fully open is at Taunton's Musgrove Park Hospital. There are also units in Bath and Dorchester. The paediatric staffing problems are understood to have a knock-on for maternity services which have resulted in the temporary closure of birthing services at maternity services, like antenatal appointments, are expected to continue at Yeovil during the six month 1,200 babies were born at Yeovil District Hospital last year, with 3,000 births at Musgrove Park news of the birthing services closure comes a year after a critical report into maternity services at both hospitals in watchdog found there was expired milk in a fridge at Musgrove Park and criticised staff in Yeovil for not washing their hands when entering clinical CQC acknowledged staff at the trust were "keen to improve the services and some of the problems were out of local leaders' control".Chief executive for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Peter Lewis, said at the time: "The real issue is that we do recognise that we have fallen short of the standards that are expected and the standards that we would expect."It's important to say sorry to the families that do use our services, but also sorry to the colleagues that work very hard in those services, some of which the CQC has recognised in a positive way."A report to a Somerset Council health scrutiny committee this week said the Trust had made "significant progress", completing 92% of all improvement actions outlined in the CQC maternity inspection reports.
Business News Wales
25-04-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Social Housing Provider Acquires Key North Wales Site
Social housing provider Cartrefi Conwy has acquired a key piece of land at Dinerth Road, Rhos-on-Sea, from the Welsh Government. A new housing development on the site will address local housing needs identified in the Bay of Colwyn Place Plan, focusing on affordable housing and the repurposing of underutilised spaces. The new homes at Dinerth Road will be carefully integrated into the local area, supporting a vision of a connected, sustainable, and inclusive neighbourhood. The development will adhere to placemaking principles, ensuring housing of high quality that enhances well-being, promotes green spaces, and enriches Rhos-on-Sea. Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, said: 'I'm incredibly pleased with Carterfi Conwy's commitment to community engagement and sustainable design principles, ensuring these new homes deliver both social and economic value for families and individuals in Rhos-on-Sea. 'We need more homes now and for the future and it's so important that we continue to work and explore innovative approaches to increasing housing supply, and partnerships like this one demonstrate how we can achieve this goal together.' Cartrefi Conwy's Group Director of Resources, Peter Lewis, said: 'We are delighted to have secured the Dinerth Road site and look forward to working with the local community to create high-quality, affordable homes that meet the needs of local people. This development represents a fantastic opportunity to provide sustainable housing in a way that respects and enhances the surrounding area.' Residents surrounding the site will receive a bilingual information pamphlet with further details, including contact information and support services.
The Guardian
02-04-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Guardian Essential report: power v poise
At the electoral crossroads, Guardian Australia's political reporter Krishani Dhanji talks to Essential Media's executive director Peter Lewis about what risks and rewards await Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese as they gamble over the projection of strong v steady leadership to win the hearts and minds of Australian voters. Plus: who would people most want to have a beer with?
