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The portraits that helped bring the lost Aberfan children home
For almost 60 years, many of Aberfan's lost children have watched over living rooms, hallways and family gatherings across the village. Some were painted from faded school photographs. Others were shaped by the memories of grieving parents, who wrote letters to an artist describing the children they had lost: the colour of their eyes, their favourite clothes, the flashes of personality that made them unique. The portraits arrived in the years after one of Wales' darkest days.
The portraits that helped bring the lost Aberfan children home
For almost 60 years, many of Aberfan's lost children have watched over living rooms, hallways and family gatherings across the village. Some were painted from faded school photographs. Others were shaped by the memories of grieving parents, who wrote letters to an artist describing the children they had lost: the colour of their eyes, their favourite clothes, the flashes of personality that made them unique. The portraits arrived in the years after one of Wales' darkest days.
The portraits that helped bring the lost Aberfan children home
For almost 60 years, many of Aberfan's lost children have watched over living rooms, hallways and family gatherings across the village. Some were painted from faded school photographs. Others were shaped by the memories of grieving parents, who wrote letters to an artist describing the children they had lost: the colour of their eyes, their favourite clothes, the flashes of personality that made them unique. The portraits arrived in the years after one of Wales' darkest days.
The portraits that helped bring the lost Aberfan children home
For almost 60 years, many of Aberfan's lost children have watched over living rooms, hallways and family gatherings across the village. Some were painted from faded school photographs. Others were shaped by the memories of grieving parents, who wrote letters to an artist describing the children they had lost: the colour of their eyes, their favourite clothes, the flashes of personality that made them unique. The portraits arrived in the years after one of Wales' darkest days.
The portraits that helped bring the lost Aberfan children home
For almost 60 years, many of Aberfan's lost children have watched over living rooms, hallways and family gatherings across the village. Some were painted from faded school photographs. Others were shaped by the memories of grieving parents, who wrote letters to an artist describing the children they had lost: the colour of their eyes, their favourite clothes, the flashes of personality that made them unique. The portraits arrived in the years after one of Wales' darkest days.
The portraits that helped bring the lost Aberfan children home
For almost 60 years, many of Aberfan's lost children have watched over living rooms, hallways and family gatherings across the village. Some were painted from faded school photographs. Others were shaped by the memories of grieving parents, who wrote letters to an artist describing the children they had lost: the colour of their eyes, their favourite clothes, the flashes of personality that made them unique. The portraits arrived in the years after one of Wales' darkest days.
The portraits that helped bring the lost Aberfan children home
For almost 60 years, many of Aberfan's lost children have watched over living rooms, hallways and family gatherings across the village. Some were painted from faded school photographs. Others were shaped by the memories of grieving parents, who wrote letters to an artist describing the children they had lost: the colour of their eyes, their favourite clothes, the flashes of personality that made them unique. The portraits arrived in the years after one of Wales' darkest days.
Drought leaves woman without running water for first time in 30 years
Genista Tanner never imagined she would be left without running water in the home she has lived in for three decades. The 72-year-old, who lives in rural Ceredigion, relies on a well for her water supply. But for the first time in 30 years, the well has run dry. Tanner is one of more than 100,000 people across Wales who rely on private water supplies, according to the British Geological Survey.
Drought leaves woman without running water for first time in 30 years
Genista Tanner never imagined she would be left without running water in the home she has lived in for three decades. The 72-year-old, who lives in rural Ceredigion, relies on a well for her water supply. But for the first time in 30 years, the well has run dry. Tanner is one of more than 100,000 people across Wales who rely on private water supplies, according to the British Geological Survey.
Drought leaves woman without running water for first time in 30 years
Genista Tanner never imagined she would be left without running water in the home she has lived in for three decades. The 72-year-old, who lives in rural Ceredigion, relies on a well for her water supply. But for the first time in 30 years, the well has run dry. Tanner is one of more than 100,000 people across Wales who rely on private water supplies, according to theBritish Geological Survey.
Drought leaves woman without running water for first time in 30 years
Genista Tanner never imagined she would be left without running water in the home she has lived in for three decades. The 72-year-old, who lives in rural Ceredigion, relies on a well for her water supply. But for the first time in 30 years, the well has run dry. Tanner is one of more than 100,000 people across Wales who rely on private water supplies, according to the British Geological Survey.
Senedd election 2026: Wales a huge triumph for hope over hate
What just happened in Wales is difficult to describe other than a political revolution, earthquake, tsunami or something similar. For the last hundred years, the Labour Party has been the dominant party in Wales, never having lost an election. In 1966 at their height, they won 32 out of 36 seats. At that time, in their heartlands their votes could be measured in bucketloads, with all the other parties getting such a low vote they would lose their deposit.
'It would break my heart' - wind farm plans leave people divided
Grace Lloyd often takes her four-year-old granddaughter for nature walks near her home. [BBC] From a hillside above Abercarn in Caerphilly county, Grace Lloyd points across the moorland she can see from her home. "We're sort of surrounded by where the wind farms are going to be," she said. Familiar electricity pylons are dotted across the common. Planned wind turbines, she said, would be five times taller. "It would break my heart to see this covered in concrete and bulldozed," she added.
'We're not speed freaks' - what next for Wales' 20mph speed limit?
Carl Benjamin, 55, has started riding a motorbike and says keeping to 20mph is a struggle [BBC] More than half of people in Wales oppose the default 20mph speed limit, a BBC-commissioned poll suggests. It is also among the top issues raised with BBC Your Voice ahead of May's Senedd election. The online survey of 2,086 people, conducted by Savanta, found 54% oppose the limit while 30% support it. Opposition falls to 49% for 16 to 34-year-olds.
Should Wales be a Nation of Sanctuary for refugees and asylum seekers?
Larysa Martseva says the Nation of Sanctuary policy has enabled her and others to contribute to Welsh society [BBC] Scrapping the Welsh government's Nation of Sanctuary policy would have "disastrous" consequences for social cohesion in Wales, the head of a Welsh refugee charity has warned. The scheme aims to help refugees and asylum seekers placed in Wales by the UK government to integrate and access public services.
I learnt karate because of people breaking into my pole dancing classes
When some young people found out a fitness class involved pole dancing, they began trying to break in, leaving the instructor so fearful she learnt karate. Eve Sipos, 36, said there were daily issues at her studio in Pontypool Market, Torfaen, with some members avoiding evening sessions, which meant she had to get the police involved. Tackling rising levels of anti-social behaviour was made a priority for the next four years in the force area, with Gwent Police setting up a community action team.
Water under capital city's streets could heat every home
There could be an untapped resource under everyone's feet in Wales' capital that could lead to cheaper heating bills [Getty Images] Every home in Wales' capital could be heated using water that lies below the city, pioneering research has found. The activity of traffic, businesses, and people on Cardiff's streets has caused what has been described as "thermal pollution", meaning water underground is unusually warm - around 12 degrees.
How ambient music found its way from '70s niche to mainstream
From soothing drones and chimes to the sound of rain gently tapping on the roof - ambient music is transforming the way people sleep, focus and relax. Once an esoteric 1970s genre, mood music playlists have become a daily habit for millions. An official playlist on Spotify called Deep Focus has 4.8 million likes and another called Ambient Relaxation has 1.2 million. Similar lists attract millions of listeners on Apple Music and YouTube.
'I can be the one to make a change in my homeland'
In a conference room overlooking Grangetown in Cardiff, chairs are set out and Welsh flags are hung alongside the tricolour flag of Somaliland, a self-declared republic in the horn of Africa with deep ties to Wales. "Today is a historical day for the Somaliland Welsh community," says Prof Eid Ali Ahmed.
'Grief made me start hoarding - I slept in bed stacked with boxes'
Jayne's excessive hoarding after her husband died got so bad that she could only sleep on one half of her bed. "The other half was three to four foot high of boxes," said the mum-of-two, who started collecting to fill the gap left behind after her husband took his own life. Jayne is one of an estimated one in 20 people in the UK thought to have a hoarding disorder, and is trying a new technique to release the "millstone" around her neck.
Como as abelhas podem ajudar famílias atingidas por guerras
A cera fabricada pelas abelhas pode ser crucial para ajudar a preservar alimentos em zonas de guerra como a Ucrânia, de acordo com pesquisadores. Cientistas do Reino Unido têm ajudado os apicultores do país sitiado pelas tropas russas a desenvolver novas embalagens de cera para preservar alimentos perecíveis em meio a ataques russos.
Como as abelhas podem ajudar famílias atingidas por guerras
A cera fabricada pelas abelhas pode ser crucial para ajudar a preservar alimentos em zonas de guerra como a Ucrânia, de acordo com pesquisadores. Cientistas do Reino Unido têm ajudado os apicultores do país sitiado pelas tropas russas a desenvolver novas embalagens de cera para preservar alimentos perecíveis em meio a ataques russos.
Como as abelhas podem ajudar famílias atingidas por guerras
A cera fabricada pelas abelhas pode ser crucial para ajudar a preservar alimentos em zonas de guerra como a Ucrânia, de acordo com pesquisadores. Cientistas do Reino Unido têm ajudado os apicultores do país sitiado pelas tropas russas a desenvolver novas embalagens de cera para preservar alimentos …
How bees could help war-hit families in Ukraine
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Dani Thomas - Wales Live June 27, 2024 at 3:02 PM·3 min read Beeswax could be crucial to help preserve food in war zones like Ukraine, according to researchers. UK scientists have been helping beekeepers in the besieged country to develop new wax wrappings for perishable foods amid Russian attacks. Russia has targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in recent months, causing blackouts, meaning there may be no refrigeration in some areas during the summer.
Disability: Technology used to give Welsh accents back
Shannon Folena was 11 when she was hit by a car - the brain injury she sustained robbed her of much of her mobility, but also her voice. For 10 years, Shannon, now 21 and at college, has had to communicate through a computerised speech programme. Now, for the first time, people like her have the chance to regain their Welsh accents. Shannon was given a similar programme to that used by the late scientist Stephen Hawking.
Newport: Mystery of hotel's 184-year-old bullet holes
You would usually expect to find a forensic expert a crime scene dealing with fresh evidence. But Andre Horne has been looking at something a little older - 184-year-old bullet holes. The firearm expert has been tasked with investigating these holes in stone pillars at Newport's historic Westgate Hotel. His aim is to confirm the holes were from muskets fired in the 1839 Newport Chartist Rising. "It's a welcome change," said Andre.
DiEM25 in Cyprus participates in peaceful march against racist attacks on migrants
DiEM25 in Cyprus participates in peaceful march against racist attacks on migrants By | 07/09/2023 DiEM25 in Cyprus participated in the massive, dynamic and peaceful march of hundreds of progressive citizens, against the recent attacks on migrants, in Limassol, Cyprus, on September 2. We are building a wall of democracy and solidarity against racist attacks and unite our voice with every migrant who is targeted.
We condemn Belgium’s discriminatory 'Dutch only' proposal in schools
The Flemish Minister of Education, Ben Weyts, has announced his intention to change the Flemish school regulations in Belgium, whereby only Dutch would be allowed to be spoken. The minister wants a ban on speaking other languages other than Dutch in schools, meaning not only the classroom, but playgrounds, recreational areas, school cafeterias and other sites.
Niger’s coup d'état is not a coup but a realignment
The military coups taking place in West African countries, like the one in Niger, cannot be summarised in a single story: they are a manifestation of subtle and sinister motives by ‘former’ colonial masters who never really left their colonies. ‘Realignment’ rather than ‘coup’ could be the correct description of the response towards the dire political, and economic situation African countries find themselves in.
DiEM25 in Cyprus condemns the racist attacks against migrants in Chloraka
DiEM25 in Cyprus condemns the racist attacks against migrants in Chloraka By | 31/08/2023 DiEM25 in Cyprus condemns the racist attacks against migrants in the village of Chloraka and expresses its deep concern about the upsurge of such episodes, as a consequence of the racist rhetoric by certain parties, the mass media and the government, amidst the ongoing impoverishment and exploitation of the working class, Cypriots and foreigners alike.
UK: Mending a broken system
If I said that the system is broken, most people in DiEM25 would probably relate to my statement, wherever they came from. Though maybe not the worst, the UK is certainly at an extreme level of brokenness. To give just two examples: during the Brexit period, the Conservative government used the Henry VIII Clauses to try to bypass parliament. Henry VIII was king between 1509 and 1547 who liked to govern by proclamation.
Antibiotics: Mum told to crush up pills for strep A baby Original
Image source, Catrin Edwards Image caption, The rash that appeared on Olwen's body after she developed scarlet fever A mum was told to crush up antibiotics pills for her 10-month-old daughter because of a shortage of medication for children. Catrin Edwards' baby was diagnosed with scarlet fever caused by strep A in December last year. But none of the antibiotics commonly used for children were available after a huge rise demand during the step A surge before Christmas.
Justin Bieber: Boy thanks star for raising awareness of illness Original
Media caption, Ethan has had the condition since he was six years old An eight-year-old boy with the same rare condition as Justin Bieber has said the star's diagnosis would help raise awareness. Ethan, from Newport, and Bieber both have Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS), which, among other things, can cause facial paralysis. Ethan said he wished Bieber well, and that him going public had made it "easier to talk about" the condition.
Aberystwyth: Holocaust refugee meets woman who fled Syrian war Original
Media caption, Ghofran Hamza says refugees can play a role in societies that help them, and support others By Zola Hargreaves & Dani Thomas Two women who found sanctuary in Wales 72 years apart have met to learn about each other's experiences. Renate Collins fled Prague and the Holocaust in 1939. Ghofran Hamza left her home in Syria at the start of the civil war in 2011. They met at the launch of an exhibition tracing the lives of refugees in Wales from the 1930s to the present day.
Cost of living: Scout hut giving people food, warmth and company Original
Media caption, Community hub hosts free events to help people stay warm, eat and meet others as heating bills and food costs rise By Paul Martin & Dani Thomas A group of friends who set up a charity for homeless people have expanded their work by converting an old scout hut into a community hub. Six years ago, Sarah Mason and her friends in Llanelwedd, Powys began weekly food parcel deliveries to Builth Wells, Cardiff, Newport and Newtown.
Sewage - BBC News
Posted at 10:26 9 Feb10:26 9 Feb Video content Video caption: Covid: Sewage to become important as testing ramps downCovid: Sewage to become important as testing ramps down Scientists say samples could measure factors from drug use to general wellbeing.
Covid: Wheelchair rugby club has only one player left
By Dani Thomas BBC Wales Live Media caption, There is concern the junior team will not be able to continue unless they get more players Ospreys Youth Wheelchair rugby club is down to just one player with a disability since resuming training after a two-year hiatus due to Covid. The junior team has restarted training sessions with able-bodied players filling in to help make up the numbers. Tal, 14, who has cerebral palsy, is the only junior player who would qualify to play in official tournaments.
Covid: Wheelchair rugby club has only one player left
By Dani Thomas BBC Wales Live Image caption, Tal, 14, is currently the only junior player in the club Ospreys Youth Wheelchair rugby club is down to just one player with a disability since resuming training after a two-year hiatus due to Covid. The junior team has restarted training sessions with able-bodied players filling in to help make up the numbers. Tal, 14, who has cerebral palsy, is the only junior player who would qualify to play in official tournaments.
Covid: How could the pandemic have affected your brain? Original
By Dani Thomas BBC Wales Live Media caption, Covid: What is 'pandemic brain'? Memory loss, fatigue and trouble concentrating can be symptoms of having had coronavirus. But scientists think people who haven't had Covid are also suffering increased tiredness, impaired decision-making and a lack of focus due to the pandemic. Experts believe Covid uncertainty and disruption to routines have led to a phenomenon known as "pandemic brain".
River Wye: Volunteer scientists tackle water pollution
By Dani Thomas BBC Wales Live Media caption, Friends of the Upper Wye now have more than 100 volunteers testing the water An army of volunteers is testing water quality in the River Wye to try and help tackle pollution in the river. They want agencies to use the data collected to come up with a plan to improve water quality. Volunteer Emily Tilling says she got involved after seeing "heartbreaking" pollution in a river near her home.
River Wye: Volunteer scientists tackle water pollution
By Dani Thomas BBC Wales Live Media caption, Friends of the Upper Wye now have more than 100 volunteers testing the water An army of volunteers is testing water quality in the River Wye to try and help tackle pollution in the river. They want agencies to use the data collected to come up with a plan to improve water quality. Volunteer Emily Tilling says she got involved after seeing "heartbreaking" pollution in a river near her home.
Emily V. Gordon Wants to Know: What's Keeping You From Writing Today?
If there’s anything a writer knows all too well, it’s the feeling of reaching a dead-end — unable to break through the mental roadblocks that keep the story from reaching the page. These barriers are often of our own making, created by way of excuses to get out of doing the dirty work. Other times this is a subconscious manifestation of something deeper and more difficult to acknowledge and accept.
Coronavirus: Trauma 'for generations' in disadvantaged areas Original
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionBettws residents have spoken of their financial struggles during lockdown Trauma and distress could exist for generations in disadvantaged areas following the coronavirus pandemic, a clinical psychologist has said. Jen Daffin, who is working to improve mental health at the Bettws housing estate, Newport, said those communities stand to be the worst affected.
Coronavirus: WW2-style study of everyday lives launched
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionContributor Ellie Griffiths: "We're in a very big part of history right now" A mass observation study inspired by World War Two research will document everyday lives during the coronavirus pandemic. It will look at social media posts, diaries and video entries. In the original study, a UK-wide panel of volunteer writers did regular questionnaires and wrote diaries.
Coronavirus: Parents of SEN children struggle as schools close
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionRhian Keenan's son Tristan has complex learning needs including autism and ADHD Parents of children with special educational needs (SEN) say they "don't know how they will cope" after schools were closed due to coronavirus. Schools and nurseries in Wales closed to all children last week, apart from those whose parents are key workers.
Coronavirus: Parents of SEN children struggle as schools close
Image caption Hayley Norris says school closures would have a "huge" impact on her family Parents of children with special educational needs (SEN) say they "don't know how they will cope" after schools were closed due to coronavirus. Schools and nurseries in Wales closed to all children last week, apart from those whose parents are key workers. Hayley Norris, whose 13-year-old son Jonah uses a wheelchair, has no speech and is fed via a tube, fears the impact it will have on her family.
New keynote speaker announced for fall convocation
Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter is the new keynote speaker assigned to replace Sherman Alexie at the 2016 freshmen convocation. Alexie, the author of this yearâs common read book âTen Little Indians,â was scheduled as speaker but cancelled in protest of House Bill 1523. University administrators say they will continue to unify students through written word with his work.
Oxford welcomes The Neon Pig
There is a new restaurant in Oxford looking to stack up against the infamous and unique culinary experiences on The Oxford Square. The Neon Pig is now open for business on North Lamar Blvd and this popular establishment based out of Tupelo is about to take Oxford to the next level when it comes to all things meat. Store manager Ashley Peeler explains “we [The Neon Pig] are an old school butcher shop and café” who’s main focus to all about being local.
Ole Miss Hockey makes its mark
Hockey is a sport known for its aggression and fast pace. The sport of hockey is one that requires teamwork, balance, and a want to fight for yourself and those you care about. This is the kind of mentality your Ole Miss Hockey teams stands by every time they take the ice. Although hockey is not one of the more prominent sports on campus, it is still an excellent presentation of Ole Miss Athletics thanks to its players and coaching staff.
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