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Metro
12-07-2025
- Metro
British tourist, 25, dies after fall from hotel balcony
A British man has died after he fell from his hotel balcony in Malta. The holidaymaker, 25, from Gwynedd, Wales, fell to his death in the seaside town of St Julian's, north of the capital Valletta. The incident happened at about 4.15am yesterday at the Cavaliery Art Hotel, it is understood. Emergency services were alerted, but when they arrived at the scene, they found the Welshman had succumbed to his injuries, The Sun reports. The area outside the hotel on Triq Spinola was cordoned off on Friday morning as the emergency crews recovered his body. Siân Gwenllian, the Welsh Senedd member for Arfon, said: 'News of the death of a 25-year-old man from Gwynedd in Malta is truly devastating. 'The pain his family must be experiencing is unimaginable. 'My thoughts, and those of the people of Gwynedd, are with them in their grief.' Maltese officials have reportedly launched an investigation. Locals reacted to the 'sad' news on social media. More Trending One person wrote: 'Sympathies to the family.' Two weeks ago, a dad was killed in Majorca after he fell 15 feet down a wall near a beach. Ben Clark, 41, from Hampshire, was killed instantly when he plunged from the rock wall. His partner had also fallen at the same spot, but she managed to get to a nearby hotel and raise the alarm. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: I was electrified seeing my favourite historical drama in the most epic way ever MORE: I partied in Europe's most LGBTQ+ friendly country — and discovered its secret MORE: I partied in the most LGBT-friendly country in Europe — it puts the UK to shame
North Wales Chronicle
30-06-2025
- Health
- North Wales Chronicle
Crisis over North Wales dental care raised in Westminster
In a landmark intervention Liz Saville Roberts MP for Dwyfor Meirionnydd has formally brought forward the issue for the first time in the House of Commons. Campaigners had been calling for a dental school to be established at Bangor University. Ms Saville Roberts highlighted the 'urgent' situation over the lack of basic dental care in her constituency, and across the UK. She cited a report commissioned by the Arfon MS Siân Gwenllian, which she said had presented a 'compelling case' for establishing the school in Bangor. 'Filling the Gaps' described the three distinct tiers of care which had developed. These included those who have access to NHS care, those who want to access NHS care, but are unable to do so, and, therefore, opt to go private, and then those who are unable to access NHS care and are unable to afford private dental care. It was also noted that patients in North Wales left without proper access to dental care put emergency hospital departments under 'additional pressure'. Earlier this year, politicians had reported horrific anecdotes from constituents suffering from the consequences engaging in DIY dental treatments, with the worst case scenarios resulting in sepsis. While the Welsh Government had acknowledged the potential benefits of the Bangor school, and the idea had won cross party support, the financial constraints on the public purse remained a barrier. It hoped the dental school could have a key role in training and retaining a dental workforce, provide jobs and investment whilst boosting Bangor as a 'centre of excellence in health,' alongside the medical school, opened last year. Ms Saville Roberts had called for a revision of Wales' financial settlement to help make the plan a reality, stressing the importance of both the UK and Welsh Governments 'working together'. Speaking in the Commons, the MP said: 'My constituents are facing a crisis endured by people across the UK: a lack of access to basic dental care. 'Siân Gwenllian, Member of the Senedd for Arfon, has commissioned a report that provides a compelling case for a dental school at Bangor University. 'While the Welsh Government have acknowledged the potential benefits of the proposal, they cite financial constraints. 'Given the promise of two Governments at both ends of the M4 working together, does the Leader of the House agree that time should be found to revise Wales's financial settlement to make this vital proposal a reality?' Replying, the Rt Hon Lucy Powell, the Labour (Co-op) MP for Manchester Central, who currently holds the Government post of Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons said: 'The right Hon. Lady is right to raise the issue of dental deserts, which we see across the country, not just in Wales. 'She will know that the previous Government did not invest in dentistry, and that has had a knock-on effect in Wales. 'Many colleagues have raised with me the need for more dental schools. 'I suggest that she clubs together with some colleagues to get a debate on that subject'.
North Wales Chronicle
26-06-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Tŷ Gwyrddfai decarbonisation hub showcased at Senedd
The facility, named Tŷ Gwyrddfai, is the first of its kind in the UK and is based in the former Northwood Hygiene Products site in Penygroes. Members of the Senedd learnt about the hub at the event in Cardiff Bay on Tuesday, June 24. The project is a collaboration between Adra, Bangor University, and Busnes@LlandrilloMenai. It aims to put North Wales at the forefront of the decarbonisation agenda and includes 'bespoke' training facilities, run by Busnes@LlandrilloMenai, to teach young people and construction workers decarbonisation and construction skills. The hub, which is home to the head office for Trwsio and a depot for Travis Perkins, also features a research and development facility by Bangor University. This facility is dedicated to testing new technology and materials that align with the decarbonisation agenda. It includes two chambers designed to replicate the inside and outside of a house for climate testing. The hub has received funding from the Welsh and UK Governments. Siân Gwenllian, MS for Arfon, said: "I'm very pleased to bring this innovative decarbonisation hub to the attention of the Senedd today. "It's a privilege to represent an area where ambitious initiatives like Tŷ Gwyrddfai are taking practical and pioneering steps to tackle the climate crisis." Iwan Trefor Jones, chief executive of Adra, said: "We're extremely proud of what we've achieved to date. "It's been a real partnership approach – all working towards the common goal of working towards net zero targets, whilst focussing on training and innovation." Gwenllian Roberts, executive director for commercial development at Grwp Llandrillo Menai, said: "Tŷ Gwyrddfai is pioneering new approaches to delivering professional skills and training that are equipping people and businesses in north west Wales to unlock the potential of net zero." Professor Paul Spencer, pro vice-chancellor for research and innovation at Bangor University, said: "Bangor University's research facility at Tŷ Gwyrddfai offers a clear demonstration of how academic research can directly address the challenges that affect our everyday lives." READ MORE: Top honours for Coleg Menai's most 'outstanding' students He added: "Through this collaboration, we're able to harness academic excellence to support sustainable communities, develop green skills, and drive the transition to a low-carbon future." The decarbonisation hub is seen as a model of collaboration that combines research, training, and economic regeneration. It is hoped that the project can be replicated across Wales.
Wales Online
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Wales Online
Plan to reconsider cuts to 'vital' Bangor University archive service welcomed
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info News that Bangor University is to reconsider proposed cuts to its Archives and Special Collection service following significant public and political pressure has been welcomed. Politicians Siân Gwenllian MS, Liz Saville Roberts MP, and Rhun ap Iorwerth MS recently met with the university's Vice-Chancellor Professor Edmund Burke to express their "serious concerns". Their intervention had come amid a university cost-saving plan that initially threatened 78 jobs and the future of vital archive services. University officials have now confirmed that the proposal to cut three archive staff roles is "under review". Get all the latest Gwynedd news by signing up to our newsletter - sent every Tuesday The Arfon MS Siân Gwenllian said: 'Members of staff and students have approached me with concerns about different aspects of the proposals, and I was able to convey them directly to the Vice Chancellor and senior representatives. I'm glad they have listened to the strength of feeling and are now reconsidering the proposed archive cuts. 'We will now continue to make a case for a halt to compulsory redundancies and for the in-year support provided by the Welsh Government to be used to reduce job losses. "We will continue to make the case for the Government to step in with more support.' Liz Saville Roberts MP for Dwyfor Meirionnydd, said: 'The archives at Bangor are of national significance. Ensuring continued public access to this vital historical resource is essential for our understanding of Welsh history, identity, and culture. I welcome the university's decision to pause and reconsider.' MS for Ynys Môn Rhun ap Iorwerth, said: 'This is a step in the right direction, but we will continue to monitor the situation closely. Bangor University plays a central role in our national life – it must be supported to thrive, not hollowed out by short-term decisions'. The three Plaid Cymru representatives have reiterated a call to the Welsh Government to step up support for the higher education sector in Wales. They are warning that cuts like this "risk irreparable damage" to institutions that serve as cornerstones of national heritage and community life. Join the North Wales Live Whatsapp community now
BBC News
30-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Bangor University to reconsider cuts to archive service
Some of the planned cuts at a Welsh university where dozens of jobs are at risk will be reconsidered after "serious concerns" were cuts to the archive and special collection service at Bangor University were part of a university cost-saving plan which threatens 78 prompted politicians to intervene, with Plaid Cymru MSs Siân Gwenllian, Liz Saville Roberts and Rhun ap Iorwerth meeting with the university's vice-chancellor, Professor Edmund officials have now confirmed that the proposal to cut three archive staff roles is "under review". Gwenllian, who represents the Arfon constituency, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: "Members of staff and students have approached me with concerns about different aspects of the proposals, and I was able to convey them directly to the vice-chancellor and senior representatives."I'm glad they have listened to the strength of feeling and are now reconsidering the proposed archive cuts."We will now continue to make a case for a halt to compulsory redundancies and for the in-year support provided by the Welsh government to be used to reduce job losses."We will continue to make the case for the government to step in with more support."Saville Roberts added the archives at Bangor were "of national significance"."Ensuring continued public access to this vital historical resource is essential for our understanding of Welsh history, identity, and culture. I welcome the university's decision to pause and reconsider."
