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New date for Powys family hoping to close hole in baby son's heart
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (573+ words) A POWYS tot diagnosed with a congenital heart condition at birth, will undergo a procedure later this month with a view to eventually closing the hole in his heart. Oliver Mason was rushed to Birmingham Children's Hospital in November 2024, just…...
See the 2 North Wales universities named among the best in the UK
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (530+ words) Aberystwyth University has been named among the UK's best in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. Mid Wales' only university was also named the UK's University of the Year for sustainability in the new rankings, revealed today....
Family thrilled to have baby Oliver home, after major heart operation
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (522+ words) THE family of a baby boy from Powys are thrilled to have him back home, following a major operation in July. Oliver Mason was diagnosed with a congenital heart condition just hours after he was born last year. Oliver, almost…...
Climate change impact on child poverty in Powys 'should be considered"
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (575+ words) THE IMPACT of climate change on young people's lives should be considered when combating child poverty, a Powys councillor says. At a meeting of Powys County Council's Liberal Democrat/Labour Cabinet on Tuesday, July 29, councillors received an update of the…...
Mid Wales college campus 'won't be closing' after new facility opened
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (371+ words) Fears a new education facility in Lampeter could lead to the closure of a mid Wales campus has been denied. Late last week, Ceredigion County Council and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) shared their proposal to maintain…...
Powys County Council pledge to step up and combat child poverty after conference
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (292+ words) PUPILS from a Powys high school have challenged the county council and its partners to do more to tackle child poverty. Pupils from Ysgol Golwg y Cwm in Ystradgynlais made a strong impression at Powys County Council's third annual Child…...
£125,000 awarded by the Welsh Government to tackle child poverty in Powys
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (469+ words) Over "100,000 has been awarded to Powys County Council to tackle child poverty. The council received a "125,000 grant from the Welsh Government which "supports bold, collaborative approaches by public and third sector organisations to tackle child poverty and improve outcomes for…...
More than 35 organisations receive funding to tackle child poverty in Powys
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (770+ words) More than 35 organisations have shared a "30,000 grant to tackle child poverty in Powys. The funding will help them deliver a variety of activities and events aimed at supporting families and children ... More than 35 organisations have shared a "30,000 grant to tackle…...