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The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) report, ‘Living in Disrepair,’ highlighted key issues and learning points from complaints about housing disrepair, damp, and mould. The report identified several themes, including the need for occupiers to repeatedly chase public bodies to initiate complaints and the questionable quality of pre-letting inspections. It also highlighted the plight of occupiers in vulnerable situations who would have waited significantly longer for necessary works to be completed without the Ombudsman’s intervention. The report also pointed out the delay in complaint responses while some works were carried out. Damp and mould: Public Services Ombudsman for Wales…

Men sent messages about ‘people smuggling business’ Dilshad Shamo, 41, and Ali Khdir, 40, both from Caerphilly, are accused of unlawfully moving hundreds of people through Europe, by arranging the movement of migrants in boats, lorries and cars from Iraq, Iran and Syria. Khdir, who was born in Iran, and Shamo, originally from Iraq, owned and operated the Fast Track Hand Car Wash in Caerphilly, where people trafficking is alleged to have been organised. Cardiff Crown Court was shown various messages allegedly from the defendants, including some referring to the “people smuggling business”. Both Khdir and Shamo deny five counts…

Azerbaijan’s President defended the country’s oil and gas resources, calling them a “gift of god” and arguing that nations should not be blamed for having fossil fuel reserves. He criticised “Western fake news” about Azerbaijan’s emissions, saying the country’s share of global gas emissions was just 0.1%.

Who will be the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Justin Welby’s resignation has left a power vacuum in the Church of England. as the Archbishop of Canterbury over his handling of historic abuse allegations leaves a vacancy at the top of the Church of England’s leadership. He had been facing growing pressure to stand down over his “failures” to alert authorities about John Smyth QC’s “abhorrent” abuse of children and young men. From the steady hand to those more outspoken on matters of gender, sexuality and climate, here are the names the prime minister could take to King Charles III. So…

Dad WhatsApped wife to say he'd done Eryri peak before climb ended tragically David Brookfield, 65, died accidentally as he made his way back Pen Yr Ole Wen in the Carneddau range, an inquest heard today https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dad-whatsapped-wife-say-hed-30356663

Heads turn as giant tortoise caught speeding on Llandudno promenade ‘It was really shifting!’ https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/heads-turn-giant-tortoise-caught-30356524

Expert shares 'superfood' breakfast that leaves him 'ready to rock and roll' The breakfast is packed with ‘superfoods’ that could be game-changers for your wellbeing https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/expert-shares-superfood-breakfast-leaves-30354540

Sir Chris Hoy revealed his cancer was terminal last month (Picture: ITV)Sir Chris Hoy and his wife Sarra say their thoughts immediately went to their children after they were given devastating diagnoses by doctors just weeks apart from each other. Six-time Olympic champion Hoy, one of Britain’s most successful ever athletes, was first informed he had prostate cancer in September 2023 and revealed last month that his condition was terminal. Tragically, Hoy’s partner Sarra – whom he married in 2010 – was herself diagnosed with a ‘very active and aggressive’ form of multiple sclerosis shortly after the track cycling legend…

Streeting’s hospital league table plan riles NHS medics and bosses Health secretary says controversial scheme for trusts in England is necessary to raise standards Wes Streeting plans to publish a football-style league table of the best- and worst-performing hospitals in England, prompting fury from NHS bosses and staff at the prospect of struggling trusts being “named and shamed”. The health secretary will announce the controversial move on Wednesday to an audience of health service leaders and defend it as a “tough” but necessary way of raising care standards. Continue reading… Streeting’s hospital league table plan riles NHS medics and bosses…

Martin Lewis’s money advice service has issued a three-week warning to all Tesco Clubcard shoppers not to miss out on valuable deals as vouchers worth million of pounds worth will soon expire. Customers are urged to act should act as vouchers worth £18m go out of date at the end of November. These cash discounts, earned by collecting points on shopping, last for only two years after they are sent. Tesco Clubcard warning as vouchers set to expire Advice from Money Saving Expert says Tesco shoppers should first check how many valid Clubcard vouchers they have. This can be done…