Not being able to hug friends and family has been a difficult aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic for many of us, there’s nothing like the power of a hug for comfort. Despite […]
A twist on National Hugging Day 2021
Disability charity issues gig buddy plea after increased lockdown demand
By Olivia Grist Going to a concert is a great experience in itself, but having someone to go with makes it even better. That’s why a charity which supports adults with learning […]
An insight into ITV’s new drama, The Pembrokeshire Murders
After ITV released their new drama, The Pembrokeshire Murders, last week, the shocking true story has come back to light. Rhodri Evan, who’s from Pembrokeshire and played DCI Coles in the production, […]
Woman is fined £1000 after being accused of starting 3-day-long protest following the death of Mohamud Hassan
Members of the BLM community and other supporters in South Wales have been in uproar after another death of a black person occurred after they had spent the night in police custody. […]
Covid: USW “recognises student concern” but does not plan to implement a no detriment policy
By Danielle Herbert Originally published on Dragon Media The University of South Wales says it does not plan to compensate students who obtain lower grades this year despite claims that the standard of […]
Epilepsy and me: Trapped inside a dream
This has happened before. Or do I think it did and it didn’t? No, this definitely happened before. Not just déjà vu, it happened. I’m reliving something. I can’t breathe. I’ve skipped through time. I know what’s going to happen before it does. I’m […]
Covid: the beekeepers’ successful honey business despite lockdown and stolen bees
A family of beekeepers from Burry Port, in south Wales, who have run a local honey business for more than ten years say their business did not suffer because of lockdown. Despite […]
Welsh Government Covid-19 briefing: When will students receive the vaccine?
By Joe Strong University students will only receive the vaccine once the more vulnerable age groups have been treated, says the chief executive of NHS Wales, Dr Andrew Goodall. Dr Goodall and […]
Discarded COVID-19 masks will become long term problem for our natural world
By Emily Price The RSPCA is urging the public to snip the straps of used face masks after a picture was taken of a seagull in Essex, tangled in one. Single use […]
Snap! Photojournalism graduate bags dream job during pandemic
By Emily Price University of South Wales graduate, Matthew Lofthouse, made the move to Newcastle after being offered his dream job as a photojournalist for North News. But COVID-19 has changed his […]
