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PM leads tributes to Welsh Labour politician who died suddenly aged 47

Hefin David, the Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly, died on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

What is the Mind diet? The simple swaps that could slash your risk of dementia

Can a diet actually keep the brain strong and lower dementia risk? Evidence suggests the so-called ‘Mind diet’ might

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

The new diet that could lower your dementia risk and promote brain health

Can a diet actually keep the brain strong and lower dementia risk? Evidence suggests the so-called ‘Mind diet’ might

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025

February half term 2023: 16 free things to do in Wales with all the family

There are lots of free activities to enjoy across Wales during February half term 2023 including events at Cardiff Metropolitan University and a Welsh festival in Swansea

Wales Online · Feb 14, 2023

Cardiff University Vice Chancellor Professor Colin Riordan is leaving the £289,275 a year job

Professor Wendy Larner will become the university’s first female Vice Chancellor in its 140-year history when she takes up the role in September this year

Wales Online · Jan 31, 2023

Vice chancellor of Cardiff Metropolitan University standing down

Professor Cara Aitchison has confirmed she will retire next year

Birmingham Post · Jan 24, 2023

Betty Campbell awarded posthumous degree by Welsh university

The University of South Wales awarded a Doctor of Letter to Wales' first Black headteacher who died in 2017

Wales Online · Jan 14, 2023

'Fiercely intelligent' student found dead in university dorm after heroin overdose

Dylan Causero who had a lengthy history of drug misuse dating back to his mid teens had been trying hard to get himself clean just weeks before his tragic heroin over dose.

Daily Record · Oct 22, 2022

Welsh universities offer students emergency supplies in cost of living crisis

24-hour heated study areas, free period products, halting library fines, and cut-price food are among the measures being offered

Wales Online · Oct 16, 2022

Listeria: how the cost of living crisis could increase the risk of food poisoning

More than half the people in the UK say that their health has been negatively affected by the rising cost of living, according to a YouGov poll. Rising energy and food prices can certainly harm people’s health in many ways – but there’s one way that hasn’t been much discussed.…

The Conversation · Sep 13, 2022