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Plans For New Veterinary Practice Submitted
Pembrokeshire County Council A £250,000 plan to convert a vacant Haverfordwest showroom into a veterinary practice has been submitted to county planners. Pete Howe of All Pets Care Ltd has applied to Pembrokeshire County Council to turn the Arcade (Llandysul) shop and showroom on Old Fishguard Road, Prendergast, into a veterinary practice. The site has been empty since 2022, when it was last used as a retail showroom.
Recycling Centre Shop
County planners have approved a scheme allowing the public to buy furniture, household goods and tools recovered from a Pembrokeshire waste recycling centre. Pembrokeshire County Council applied to build a unit selling recovered items for reuse at its Waterloo Industrial Estate waste recycling centre in Eastern Avenue, Waterloo, Pembroke Dock. The scheme is part of the council’s wider, grant-funded Reuse Project, supported by the Welsh Government.
Christ College Brecon and Cricket Wales Launch New Partnership
Cricket Wales and Christ College Brecon are delighted to announce a new partnership aimed at supporting the Aberystwyth girls’ and boys’ festival as it celebrates its 40th anniversary this August. Generations of players have experienced this unique festival which is a highlight of the pathway calendar. This collaboration comes at a time when demand to play cricket is growing, as is the superb cricket programme on offer at Christ College Brecon.
Welsh Musical Theatre Star Lauren Drew Featured New Musical Concept Album
Acclaimed Welsh musical theatre performer Lauren Drew, best known for her celebrated performances in SIX, Titanique, Legally Blonde, RENT and The Book of Mormon, is featured in the newly released concept album of Ayla: A New Musical, now available to stream worldwide.
Join Your Local Parkrun For Diabetes Awareness Week
Staff from Hywel Dda University Health Board’s diabetes team are encouraging colleagues, patients and local communities to take part in parkrun events as part of Diabetes Awareness Week (8–14 June 2026). On Saturday 13 June 2026, members of the health board’s diabetes team will take part in parkruns in Aberystwyth, Haverfordwest and Llanelli. They are encouraging people living with all types of diabetes, as well as their friends, families and carers, to come along and get involved.
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Ryan Thomas breaks silence on Jake Hall's death and shares shattering final text
Ryan Thomas has shared the haunting final text message he received from his close friend Jake Hall following the former TOWIE star's sudden death. The 35-year-old reality star tragically passed away in Majorca last week after suffering fatal injuries at a holiday villa. Taking to social media this weekend, Ryan revealed their poignant last exchange as he paid tribute to the "magnetic" personality of his long-time friend.
Changes To Parking At Pen Y Fan Pond Country Park
Visitors to Pen y Fan Pond Country Park are advised of upcoming changes to parking arrangements at the site. Caerphilly County Borough Council has leased the upper car park (marked in red) at the country park from Llanover Estate for a number of years. Following notice from the landowner, this lease will come to an end on 30th April 2026. The Council has explored all available options to renegotiate the lease and retain management of the upper car park.
Twr Y Felin Hotel Announces The Opening Of Its New Bespoke Spa
St Davids, Pembrokeshire – Twr y Felin Hotel, Wales’ first contemporary art hotel, is delighted to announce the opening of its brand-new couple’s spa – a sanctuary of serenity designed to restore balance, renew the senses, and relax body and mind. The exclusive new addition invites guests to unwind with hydrotherapy in a private setting, blending modern wellness design with calming natural elements.
DePaul Defeats Chicago State 2-1 Behind Two First-Half Goals
CHICAGO – DePaul men's soccer picked up its first victory of the season on Thursday afternoon with a 2-1 defeat of Chicago State at Wish Field. The Blue Demons controlled possession and chances while using a two-goal first half to remain unbeaten on the 2025 campaign. Junior forward Keagan Pace and sophomore forward Luca Iaccino each tallied their second goal of the season to put DePaul in the win column.
Teaching Sensitive Subjects
In my career, I taught secondary, further and higher education. I took a few years break in the middle working at the BBC. I was always involved in teaching sensitive subjects. Two of the obvious were racism and misogyny (woman hatred). I taught teenage boys and girls so it was never going to be easy. However the one thing in my favour was that I loved my students. I was strict but they knew I cared. In Further Education you had to speak to them like young adults, as equals.
What news audiences can teach journalists about artificial intelligence
As generative artificial intelligence shows up in more corners of public and private life, newsrooms should be talking with their staff about how they’re using it — and keeping audiences in the loop as those practices shift. Just as important: listening to how audiences experience and react to AI in journalism to help guide the industry forward. Major news outlets began rolling out public-facing generative AI policies in 2023.
What news audiences can teach journalists about artificial intelligence - Editor and Publisher
Posted Wednesday, April 16, 2025 9:00 am As generative artificial intelligence shows up in more corners of public and private life, newsrooms should be talking with their staff about how they’re using it — and keeping audiences in the loop as those practices shift. Just as important: listening to how audiences experience and react to AI in journalism to help guide the industry forward. Major news outlets began rolling out public-facing generative AI policies in 2023.
Generative AI in journalism, what people think about impact
Home Opinion Generative AI in journalism, what people think about impact By T.J. Thomson, Michelle Riedlinger, Phoebe Matich, & Ryan J. Thomas A new report published today finds that news audiences and journalists alike are concerned about how news organizations are – and could be – using generative AI such as chatbots, image, audio and video generators, and similar tools.
Generative AI is already being used in journalism – here’s how people feel about it - J-Source
Generative artificial intelligence has taken off at lightning speed in the past couple of years, creating disruption in many industries. Newsrooms are no exception. A new report finds that news audiences and journalists alike are concerned about how news organizations are – and could be – using generative AI such as chatbots, image, audio and video generators, and similar tools.
Is AI Journalism The Future? Here’s What People Are Saying
The potential for misinformation, lack of transparency, and ethical dilemmas make trust a key issue for news organisations. To maintain credibility, media outlets must be transparent about their AI policies and ensure human oversight remains central to journalistic integrity Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has taken off at lightning speed in the past couple of years, creating disruption in many industries. Newsrooms are no exception.
Generative AI is Already Being Used in Journalism - Here’s How People Feel About it
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has taken off at lightning speed in the past couple of years, creating disruption in many industries. Newsrooms are no exception. A new report published today finds that news audiences and journalists alike are concerned about how news organisations are – and could be – using generative AI such as chatbots, image, audio and video generators, and similar tools.
Africa: Generative Ai Is Already Being Used in Journalism - Here's How People Feel About It
analysis Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has taken off at lightning speed in the past couple of years, creating disruption in many industries. Newsrooms are no exception. A new report published today finds that news audiences and journalists alike are concerned about how news organisations are - and could be - using generative AI such as chatbots, image, audio and video generators, and similar tools.
Unprecedented national title rematch features two retooled teams in Washington and Michigan Original
The Michigan Wolverines (4-1) will take the field Saturday night in Seattle against the Washington Huskies (3-2) in a rematch of last season’s national championship game. While these two teams played a mere nine months ago, won by Michigan, 34-13 in Houston, Texas, this matchup will be far from familiar. Each team enters this game looking completely different than last season – both have new head coaches, very different rosters, and regular-season troubles.
Elective root replacement increases the risk of type B dissection in patients with Marfan syndrome
Key Words genetics Marfan syndrome mutation phenotype root replacement type B aortic dissection Abbreviations and Acronyms ARB (angiotensin receptor blocker) DTA (descending thoracic aorta) FBN1 (fibrillin-1) MFS (Marfan syndrome) NR (no root) RR (root replacement) TAAD (type A aortic dissection) TBAD (type B aortic dissection) Get full text access Log in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References 1.
New Michigan football era begins with same philosophy: Smash, smash, smash Original
As the Michigan faithful return to the Big House on Saturday night, there will be one big change at the front of the stadium: a banner declaring Michigan the reigning national champions. Last year’s team delivered on every promise they made, achieved every goal they had, and beat every team they played. Michigan players, like JJ McCarthy and Blake Corum, were forever enshrined in college football history, while Head Coach Jim Harbaugh finally reached the mountaintop with his alma mater.
Venous thromboembolism prevention program implementation in a community oncology practice: a cohort study
Implementation of a multidisciplinary VTE prevention model in the community-based oncology setting successfully increased VTE education and risk assessment rates. AC prophylaxis rates were modestly increased, highlighting the need to understand and address barriers to anticoagulant prophylaxis prescribing in this setting.
Council Chair And British Lions Player Funeral
The funeral of former Chair of Pembrokeshire County Council and Llanelli, Wales and British & Irish Lions Utility Back Cllr Peter Morgan is to take place next Friday, August 16th, with “a final journey for Peter through his beloved Broad and Little Haven” the previous day. Former Wales and British Lions star Peter Morgan passed away on July 27th at the age of 65 after a long illness.
Floating Offshore Wind In The Gulf Of Maine-BOEM And The State Of Maine Take Next Steps Toward Development And Procurement Of Power
Marching toward its goal of deploying 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published on May 1, 2024, a proposed sale notice (PSN) to auction eight lease areas for commercial floating wind in the Gulf of Maine.1 Comments on the PSN are due on July 1, 2024. The lease sale is expected to be held in October 2024.
China Increases Its Merger Control Thresholds
China's State Council recently published new merger control notification thresholds doubling the previous China revenue thresholds in an amended Regulation on Notification Thresholds for Concentrations of Business Operators (the "Regulation"), the first time since the Chinese Anti-Monopoly Law ("AML") came into effect in 2008.
The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow
One of the saddest casualties of the 90’s video gaming scene was the loss of the once prolific point and click adventure game. These puzzle-driven, often narrative heavy games began life as pure text adventures in the 80’s, growing into the more iconic two-dimensional backdrops. There was a golden time when LucasArts (now Lucasfilm Games) reigned supreme, the Monkey Island series being the absolute jewel in the crown of the adventure game.
Lights, camera, music
BENGALURU: It’s time to unpack your dusty old electric guitar because the Rock ’n’ Roll trend from the ’80s is set to make a comeback this week. The Bethany High production’s musical, titled School of Rock by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, is set to rock the St John’s Auditorium, from December 15. The school, with its complete in-house production team, has been producing musicals such as Shrek, The Jungle Book and Pippin, since 2003.
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