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George Thompson
UK
Family pay tribute to ‘loving and caring’ teenager who died in River Severn
The family of Holli Smallman, 15, have paid tribute to her saying there is a ‘hole in our lives that will never heal’.
By
George Thompson
14 Aug 2024
Crime
Four men jailed for involvement in violent disorder in Plymouth
Gary Harkness, 51, John Cann, 51, Ryan Bailey, 41, and Amer Walid, 24, were all jailed at Plymouth Crown Court.
By
George Thompson
13 Aug 2024
Crime
Teenager denies attempted murder over school stabbings
The 14-year-old will face trial on September 30.
By
George Thompson
12 Aug 2024
Politics
Eluned Morgan sworn in as First Minister of Wales
Baroness Morgan has been confirmed as the new First Minister of Wales, the first woman to lead the country.
By
George Thompson
6 Aug 2024
UK
Call for review of other cases at local authority where Lola James died
Emma Sutton KC said a review was needed to see if other children’s social services cases were closed in the same ‘unorthodox way’ as Lola James.
By
George Thompson
1 Aug 2024
UK
‘Missed opportunities’ to protect murdered toddler Lola James
A review by the Mid and West Wales Safeguarding Children Board set out a series of missed opportunities leading up to the death of the two-year-old.
By
George Thompson
1 Aug 2024
Health
Families brand review of maternity services at Welsh hospital a ‘scam’
Donna Ockenden, a senior midwife who led a review of Nottingham’s maternity services, said the review should be closed and a new one started.
By
George Thompson
1 Aug 2024
UK
Woman, 73, arrested on suspicion of ‘administering noxious substance’ in Bath
People reported feeling unwell after they were approached by a woman in Stall Street.
By
George Thompson
30 Jul 2024
UK
Two taken to hospital after woman approached people ‘with bag’, police say
Police put a cordon in place in Bath after two people fell ill after being approached by a woman with a bag.
By
George Thompson
29 Jul 2024
UK
Woman charged with causing death by dangerous driving of eight-month-old
Bridget Carole Curtis has been charged with causing the death of eight-month-old Mabli Cariad Hall on June 21, 2023.
By
George Thompson
25 Jul 2024
Politics
Senedd to be recalled to allow Eluned Morgan to be made Welsh first minister
The Welsh Parliament is on recess and was not due to return until September.
By
George Thompson
25 Jul 2024
Politics
New Welsh Labour leader says ‘last few weeks have not been acceptable’
Eluned Morgan became the new Welsh Labour leader on Wednesday, and is expected to succeed Vaughan Gething as first minister.
By
George Thompson
24 Jul 2024
Politics
Eluned Morgan becomes first woman to lead Welsh Labour
Baroness Morgan is set to take over as first minister of Wales from Vaughan Gething.
By
George Thompson
24 Jul 2024
Politics
Health minister Eluned Morgan set to become next Welsh Labour leader
Baroness Morgan was the only candidate to enter the race to replace outgoing First Minister Vaughan Gething as leader of Welsh Labour.
By
George Thompson
24 Jul 2024
Politics
Eluned Morgan set to become next Welsh Labour leader
Baroness Morgan is expected to be the only contender to replace outgoing First Minister Vaughan Gething.
By
George Thompson
24 Jul 2024
Politics
Profile: Who is the likely next Welsh first minister, Eluned Morgan?
Eluned Morgan is expected to be the next first minister of Wales, after no other contenders entered the race.
By
George Thompson
23 Jul 2024
Politics
Eluned Morgan likely to become first female FM in Wales
Health Minister Eluned Morgan looks to be running unopposed in the race to replace Vaughan Gething as First Minister.
By
George Thompson
23 Jul 2024
Politics
Eluned Morgan in race to replace Welsh FM Vaughan Gething
Health Minister Eluned Morgan will stand on a joint ‘unity’ ticket with Huw Irranca-Davies, she announced on Monday.
By
George Thompson
22 Jul 2024
UK
Four men die as car crashes into tree near Cheltenham
The incident happened happened in the early hours of Sunday morning on the A436.
By
George Thompson
21 Jul 2024
Politics
Jeremy Miles rules out bid to become Welsh first minister
He said he instead backs Eluned Morgan to take over as Labour leader, who will then in turn lead the Welsh Government.
By
George Thompson
21 Jul 2024
Politics
Timeline for replacing First Minister of Wales revealed
A new First Minister of Wales will be in place by September 18, Labour has announced.
By
George Thompson
20 Jul 2024
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