Velindre cancer centre commissioned an independent report into allegations of bullying and harassment, then refused to release it.
Whistleblowers also claim a recent restructure prioritised senior managers over frontline staff. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
A coroner has written to every health board in Wales demanding changes after medics were unable to find adrenaline in Prince Charles Hospital when four-year-old Summer Rae Mant needed resuscitation.
The coroner warns of more deaths unless action is taken. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
One employee told us: "It's a shocking amount of public money to be paid out by a government agency dealing in benefits. I think it's shameful. It was signed off as safe to work in, then all these things happen. It's embarrassing."
Full story www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Some 1,600 civil servants are meant to be based at the Treforest site but have been working from home for more than three months in the latest shutdown.
Our FOI has uncovered the building's annual rent, which started at £2m and has since risen to £2.64m because it's tied to RPI.
... and no fixed reopening date.
Built by a since-collapsed contractor with a history of defective work, it's been plagued by problems since opening in 2021, from flooding to sheets of glass falling multiple floors, leaving staff fearful for their safety.
More than £2.6m a year in public money is being spent on the rent for a UK govt office in south Wales that has been a disaster since it opened.
The DWP is locked into a 25-year lease of the site, which has been closed since November with seven separate structural problems...
Years after Lauren Lewis’ baby was stillborn, she learned the hospital had covered up its failings in the case www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health/...
Reform's manifesto is filled with plans to make plans www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
The veteran journalist had his front door destroyed in the dawn raid as officers seized his phones and laptops.
He was quizzed by detectives but not arrested. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
The house of Martin Shipton, associate editor of Nation Cymru, was raided earlier this week by police investigating the Chinese spying scandal.
Two police officers were suspended on full pay for *four years* over racist, misogynistic, homophobic messages, only to resign ahead of this week's misconduct hearing.
Why did it take so long? A lack of available personnel to chair the panel
Another great (and alarming) story by Conor
I asked whether anything was being done to prevent this happening again.
The chief's reply didn't suggest any clear plan to cut delays.
Full interview here, also covering how the force planned to keep parts of the hearing secret before U-turning. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
... it took so long, he could only point to difficulties in finding people to fill the misconduct panel.
He said: "We share the same struggles as other police forces across the UK in getting a limited number of people who've got the ability to undertake these functions"
Head-scratching stuff from Gwent Police
Two officers were suspended on full pay for *four years* over racist, misogynistic, homophobic messages.
They resigned just before this week's gross misconduct hearing.
This was a really simple case. When I asked the chief constable why...
Extraordinary incident at University Hospital of Wales.
A surgical swab was lost in a patient's throat for more than 24 hours after a major operation.
It was not until the still-sedated patient had been transferred to ITU that medics realised it was there.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
A family who uncovered evidence of racism, misogyny and potential corruption at Gwent Police have criticised plans for a gross misconduct hearing to be held partly in secret.
"Anything the force does not want broadcast is kept out of the public eye."
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
A woman on the run from New Zealand authorities is living in Wales.
Almost two years since we first reported on the case of alleged fraudster and malingerer Nicola Flint, we have tracked her down to a house in Barry.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
One of the two murderers was found to have been racially motivated.
The other was "pathetically keen" to impress his friend.
Rest in peace Kamran Aman walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
... a more chilling expression of evil.
Moments earlier the victim's wife had read a harrowing statement through her tears, telling how her husband's death had devastated their family, particularly their four-year-old daughter.
I was just in court for the case of a 17-year-old who murdered a man in the street without provocation
As the judge was telling him how he'd taken one life and ruined more, the boy turned towards the press, grinning and moving his eyebrows up and down
I don't think I've seen...
The University Hospital of Wales employee being investigated over a rape allegation has been removed from the workplace.
It follows criticism of Cardiff and Vale health board after we revealed it had chosen not to suspend the worker.
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Plaid MS Heledd Fychan has called on the University Hospital of Wales to reassess its decision not to suspend an employee who has been arrested on suspicion of rape, strangulation, stalking and coercive behaviour www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Misery, debt and violence behind the scenes at Cardiff’s Naked Ground gym www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
An employee of University Hospital of Wales has been arrested on suspicion of rape, strangulation and other crimes
To the outrage of the complainant, the hospital has decided not to suspend him.
He is in a “non-patient facing role” while on police bail.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Earlier this week Eluned Morgan said the Welsh Govt was still waiting for a copy of the damning report into Wales’ biggest hospital that was leaked to us weeks ago. Here it is in full. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health/...
This is the latest in a load of recent decisions by South Wales Police to protect officers who are found guilty of misconduct.
With each decision that treats open justice as a courtesy rather than a necessity, South Wales Police erodes public confidence in its own impartiality.
Full piece here www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Ms Gilmer herself described the gym misconduct as "predatory". But the restriction on naming the officer means that when he enters a new line of work, or forms new personal relationships, those affected might not be able to fully inform themselves of his history.
"... is not posing a daily risk? The way this criminality was dealt with was unequal and justice was not seen to be done.
"My question, therefore, is whether you will undertake an investigation into South Wales Police's unjustified use of anonymity in misconduct hearings."
Mr Jones, however, is determined to ensure Ms Wools properly investigates the issue.
In a question for her to answer at next month's Police and Crime Panel meeting, he asks: "How do you, the public's representative in south Wales, know that this ex-officer...
