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Science and Technology / Re: Health
« Last post by SteveH on July 20, 2024, 10:00:16 am »
Something to bear in mind...................

Urgent action needed as malaria resists key drug
Millions of lives are at risk unless urgent and radical action is taken to stop drug-resistant malaria spreading in Africa, scientists warn.

Malaria parasites that can shrug off the effects of the critical drug artemisinin are now well-established in East Africa.

Resistance levels have soared in some areas from fewer than 1% to more than 20% of cases in the space of three years.

The last time resistance to an antimalarial spread in Africa it led to a tripling in the number of children dying.

Twenty-eight leading malaria scientists from 10 countries have made the call to action in the journal Science.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxe25v5d8l9o
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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: Major reshape of education in Llandudno could see schools close
« Last post by SteveH on July 20, 2024, 09:52:27 am »
Conwy council has outlined a long term strategy for capital investment in education that includes a major review of schools in Llandudno. Welsh Government have requested all local authorities provide them with a 9-year "Strategic Outline Programme (SOP)".

This sees councils identifying areas/projects they would like to develop as part of their Sustainable Communities for Learning - a long term capital investment programme.

This will look to address the under-capacity currently in Llandudno schools and could include closures and mergers, including creating a 3-19 through school. Predicted pupil numbers in the Llandudno area are forecast to drop by 11-18% by 2028/29.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/major-reshape-education-llandudno-could-29560190
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Local News & Discussion / Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?
« Last post by SteveH on July 20, 2024, 09:46:19 am »
'Never seen it looking so scruffy' - Llandudno speaks out for rest of North Wales as weeds take over
'The whole place is looking like a post-apocalyptic film'

It’s a sentiment echoed across North Wales. Complaints about the state of public spaces are nothing new but they seem to have gone up a level this summer. Weeds have become public enemy number one.

Some people argued for personal responsibility. “If everyone got out their never-used hoe and did 30 minutes it would make a difference to their area, others, pained by ever-increasing council taxes, insisted it was “the council’s job”.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/never-seen-looking-scruffy-llandudno-29576299
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Three Towns Policing Issues / Re: North Wales Community Alert....WhatsApp ‘family member’ scam
« Last post by SteveH on July 20, 2024, 09:36:06 am »
⚠️If a family member or friend makes an unusual request on WhatsApp, always call the person outside of WhatsApp to confirm it's really them.

📲Report spam messages or block a sender within WhatsApp. Press and hold on the message bubble, select ‘Report’ and then follow the instructions.

💸If you have lost any money as a result, please report it to Action Fraud.

#NWPCyberSafe
Message Sent By
Dewi Owen
(North Wales Police, Cyber Crime Officer, North Wales)
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Games, Jokes & Quizzes / Re: Quiz Time!
« Last post by SteveH on July 20, 2024, 09:32:38 am »
7/10 for me, missed a few silly ones, not awake yet.............
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Games, Jokes & Quizzes / Re: Quiz Time!
« Last post by Hugo on July 19, 2024, 10:28:37 pm »
Test your knowledge of the news with our Big Fat Quiz of the Week
It's been another busy week for news in North Wales and beyond       8 out of 10 for me


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/test-your-knowledge-news-big-29574587
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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: North Wales News
« Last post by SteveH on July 19, 2024, 09:55:29 am »
Plans to breathe new life into a former Grade-II listed hospital have moved a big step closer after they cleared a major planning hurdle. Councillors have green-lighted plans to build up to 334 homes at the old North Wales Hospital site in Denbigh.

The site is much cherished by local people but it has fallen into disrepair since closing in 1995. The former asylum was acquired by the council through compulsory purchase in 2018 and its use for housing is seen as crucial if the historic core is to be saved.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/relief-bid-build-334-homes-29567895?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
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Local News & Discussion / Re: CCBC costs and cutting...Owners of second homes and long-term empty homes
« Last post by SteveH on July 19, 2024, 09:52:54 am »
People asked to have say on major changes to council tax in North Wales county
Changes aimed at freeing up Conwy properties are due from April 2025

Owners of second homes and long-term empty homes are being quizzed on the effects of a planned increase in council tax. Conwy County Borough Council is set to impose the premiums on these properties from 2025-2026.

The changes are aimed at "encouraging" owners to bring empty properties into use and support the increase of affordable housing for purchase or let in local communities, says the authority. The council says that levying of the premium could raise revenue to support its housing and homeless budget "which as a result of demand has increased from £2.15 million in 2020/21 to £5.36 million in 2024/25".

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/people-asked-say-major-changes-29566960?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589


PS
'Russian roulette' claim over second homes plan
Cabinet members at Cyngor Gwynedd approved a proposal on Tuesday to enforce the controversial move.

The local authority said it has a "huge housing crisis", fuelled largely by second homes, and has become the first county in Wales to issue a so-called Article 4 direction, forcing people to obtain planning permission for a second home or short-term holiday let.
cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6p2qe073v7o
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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: National Health Service.........Llandudno Hospital
« Last post by SteveH on July 19, 2024, 09:49:38 am »
Health board explains why operations at North Wales hospital have been cancelled
It comes after a Senedd member claimed a broken lift was to blame

A health board has addressed concerns a "broken lift" is leading to operations being cancelled at a North Wales hospital. Patients have had the location of operations switched from Llandudno Hospital to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor during recent months.

And Welsh Conservative MS Janet Finch-Saunders, for Aberconwy, claimed a broken lift was the reason for the cancellation of operations in Llandudno. Earlier this week Ms Finch-Saunders had claimed it was "ludicrous" that a broken hospital lift had led to patients being transferred to other units which are "overwhelmed".

She raised the matter in the Senedd, with Welsh Government Minister Jane Hutt saying it was a matter for the health board. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has now addressed the claims, and said the operations are actually being moved due to work to prepare Llandudno for more procedures.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/health-board-explains-operations-north-29558567?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
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Local News & Discussion / Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno and North wales
« Last post by SteveH on July 19, 2024, 09:46:32 am »
The three seaside towns named the best in Wales

Consumer magazine Which? surveyed 4,744 members of its online panel in January 2024 about their experiences of UK seaside towns and villages in the last year

cont https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/three-seaside-towns-named-best-29567291?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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