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Ten-Year-Old Uncovers Five Giant Dinosaur Footprints on Welsh Beach
science1 month ago

Ten-Year-Old Uncovers Five Giant Dinosaur Footprints on Welsh Beach

A 10-year-old girl and her mother found five large dinosaur footprints on Lavernock Point along the South Wales coast, spaced about 30 inches apart and believed to belong to a late Triassic camelotia sauropodomorph. Paleontologists from the National Museum Wales confirmed the prints’ pattern and significance, noting Wales has a growing record of dinosaur finds and that the site adds to millions of years of prehistoric activity in the region.

via Yahoo|
#camelotia#dinosaur-footprints#lavernock-point
UK doctor warns student loan interest could keep him paying for decades
education1 month ago

UK doctor warns student loan interest could keep him paying for decades

A UK doctor says his student loan debt has grown from £55,000 to about £80,000 due to roughly £25,000 in interest, with around £3,000 added this tax year and only half of that paid off. Interest accrues immediately and can reach up to 6.2%, delaying plans like buying a home. Loans are written off after 25–40 years depending on the region, and while the government defends the system as fair, graduates and policymakers are pushing for reform.

via BBC|
#debt#education#interest-rates
Ice baths and resilience: a Welsh man’s battle with trigeminal neuralgia
health2 months ago

Ice baths and resilience: a Welsh man’s battle with trigeminal neuralgia

Gerwyn Tumelty, a Pontarddulais man described as living with trigeminal neuralgia—often called the world’s most painful condition—suffered years of severe facial pain before a 2019 neurosurgery relieved the physical agony. While the pain subsided, he faced ongoing mental health challenges, prompting him to adopt routines like twice-weekly ice baths and outdoor challenges to cope and stay focused. His story, supported by the Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK, also highlights the importance of early diagnosis and ongoing support for affected individuals.

via BBC|
#chronic-pain#health#mental-health
Itoje benched as England reshapes backline for Wales opener
rugby-union2 months ago

Itoje benched as England reshapes backline for Wales opener

England name a bench-heavy starting XV for their Six Nations opener against Wales, with captain Maro Itoje starting on the bench after his mother’s funeral and Jamie George captaining the side. Northampton duo Fraser Dingwall and Tommy Freeman win midfield spots (Freeman moving from wing to outside centre), Henry Arundell starts on the left wing and Freddie Steward is at full-back as England plan to counter Wales’ kicking game. The pack is led by Genge and Heyes, with a forward-heavy bench including Bevan Rodd, Trevor Davison, Sam Underhill and Ben Earl; Alex Mitchell and Ford continue the half-back pairing. The match at Twickenham will test England’s evolving cohesion under Steve Borthwick.

via BBC|
#england-rugby#itoje#rugby
Abergele teen confronts rare cold-induced allergy that sparks hives
health2 months ago

Abergele teen confronts rare cold-induced allergy that sparks hives

Sixteen-year-old Amber Woodward of Abergele, North Wales, has cold urticaria, a rare allergy that triggers itching and swelling from cold temperatures (below 12C) and even wind or water, forcing her to miss plans and wear extra layers; after a lengthy path to diagnosis in 2023, she hopes monthly antihistamine injections will ease her symptoms, though there is no cure and she remains hopeful for more research and better treatments.

via BBC|
#abergele#cold-urticaria#health
Two-Michelin-star Ynyshir in Wales receives one-star hygiene rating
food-and-drink2 months ago

Two-Michelin-star Ynyshir in Wales receives one-star hygiene rating

Ynyshir, a Welsh restaurant with two Michelin stars, was handed a one-star hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency after a November inspection, which found major improvements were needed in food safety management though cleanliness and handling were generally satisfactory. The venue, known for a five-hour tasting menu, has addressed issues and paperwork gaps since the visit; owner-chef Gareth Ward defended their approach to raw ingredients and said standards remain high. CNN notes Ynyshir is Wales’ only two-Michelin-star restaurant.

via CNN|
#food-and-drink#food-hygiene-rating#food-standards-agency
Father jailed 35 years for brutal attack on baby daughter
crime2 months ago

Father jailed 35 years for brutal attack on baby daughter

A father in Wales was sentenced to 35 years after violently attacking his baby daughter, throwing her at a TV and leaving her with catastrophic injuries. He texted apologetic messages after the incident, and the child now requires lifelong care with irreversible brain damage. The judge said the act showed callousness and self-interest, and the offender will serve two-thirds of the sentence before any release opportunity.

via BBC|
#crime#infant-abuse#sentencing
Survey Reveals Mental Health Concerns in Welsh Seven-Year-Olds
health3 months ago

Survey Reveals Mental Health Concerns in Welsh Seven-Year-Olds

A comprehensive survey in Wales reveals concerning levels of anxiety, loneliness, and emotional difficulties among primary school children aged 7-11, with one in seven experiencing significant emotional issues. The survey highlights the impact of social media, online dangers, and pandemic-related isolation on young children's mental health, prompting calls for improved support and interventions in schools.

via BBC|
#anxiety#children#health
Wales' Smacking Ban Sparks Debate and Changes Parenting Laws
society3 months ago

Wales' Smacking Ban Sparks Debate and Changes Parenting Laws

A Welsh mother expresses her surprise that smacking was ever legal in Wales, where a ban introduced in 2022 has led to minimal prosecutions and a shift towards positive parenting, with support from child protection advocates. Despite some criticism about resource use, the law is seen as a positive step in protecting children's rights, with calls for similar legislation in England and Northern Ireland.

via BBC|
#child-protection#legal-changes#parenting