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Tree Shortages in Coastal Towns Threaten Health and Environment, Charity Warns

Coed Cadw warns that tree shortages in coastal Welsh towns create 'tree deserts,' increasing health risks from pollution and heat. Wrexham leads efforts to boost urban tree cover to 20%, aiming to improve public health and environmental equity.

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Getty Images Aerial view of Llandudno promenade [front] and West Shore beach [rear] and formally laid out streets and buildings in between

Sut i ymdopi â'r tywydd cynnes ar faes yr Eisteddfod ym Môn

Mae disgwyl i dymheredd cyrraedd 26°C ar faes yr Eisteddfod ym Môn ddydd Llun, gyda record tymheredd uchaf Cymru ym mis Mai o 30.6°C efallai'n cael ei dorri. Yr Urdd yn annog yfed dŵr, defnyddio eli haul a chysgodi, gyda tîm meddygol ar gael ar y safle.

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Llawfeddyg Ysbyty Gwynedd yn tynnu rhan anghywir o goluddyn claf canser

Adroddiad newydd yn datgelu bod llawfeddyg Ysbyty Gwynedd wedi tynnu rhan anghywir o goluddyn claf canser, un o ddeg digwyddiad byth yn Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Betsi Cadwaladr yn y 12 mis diwethaf.

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Surgeon Removes Wrong Bowel Segment in One of 10 'Never Events' Reported

A cancer patient had the wrong bowel segment removed during surgery, one of 10 'never events' reported by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in the past year, including wrong site procedures and retained objects.

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Getty Images Ambulances outside Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor

Kimberley Nixon Reveals Early Motherhood as Her Darkest Time Battling Post-Natal OCD

Actress Kimberley Nixon shares her experience with post-natal OCD, describing early motherhood as her darkest time and highlighting the importance of openness and support.

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Three Red Cross Volunteers Die from Suspected Ebola in DR Congo Outbreak

Three Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo died from suspected Ebola contracted while handling dead bodies before the outbreak was identified. The WHO raised the outbreak risk to very high in DR Congo amid regional spread and challenges in containment.

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AFP via Getty Images Two individuals are pictured from behind wearing Red Cross tabards.The tabards read "croix-rouge de la republic Democratique du Congo"

UK’s Young ‘Anxious Generation’ Faces Workplace Challenges, Says Alan Milburn

Alan Milburn warns that an "anxious generation" of UK youth struggles with outdated workplaces, urging businesses to offer flexibility and mental health support to prevent economic fallout.

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Excessive Social Media Use Linked to Decline in Wellbeing, Especially Among Western Youth

The World Happiness Report reveals excessive social media use harms wellbeing, especially among Western youth. Experts and creators discuss its impact and coping strategies.

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Expert Tips to Stay Cool at Summer Music Festivals This May Bank Holiday

As festival season kicks off this May Bank Holiday with soaring temperatures, experts share essential tips on hydration, clothing, tent ventilation, and medication storage to help attendees stay cool and safe while enjoying the music.

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Hugh R Hastings/Getty Images A woman with brown hair stares directly at the camera wearing a red bandeau, using a pink and yellow fan, with sunglasses on and a white shell necklace. In the background other festival goers are blurred

Parents Share Journey After Daughter’s Heart Defect Was Missed in Scans

Parents Emily Bowen and Mathew Mariani share their journey after their daughter Esme's heart defect was missed in prenatal scans, leading to life-saving surgery and ongoing care. They emphasize the importance of prenatal diagnosis and have raised funds for heart research.

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British Heart Foundation A man and woman sat on a red bench, with a young girl stood on the bench between them - a hand on each of their shoulders - and a ginger coloured dog sat in front of the woman. The woman is wearing a leopard-print brown jacket and blue jeans, is brunette and has sunglasses on top of her long hair. The man is wearing a light grey zip-up hoodie and black trousers. he has short brown hair and a moustache. The little girl is wearing a brown leopard print jacket and blue jeans. She had red hair and is wearing pink plastic frame glasses. They are all smiling and looking at the camera. Behind them is a stone wall and a patch of grass.

AI Accelerates Discovery of Brain Drugs Hidden in Existing Treatments

Scientists at the UK Dementia Research Institute use AI to repurpose existing drugs for neurological diseases like MND, aiming to find treatments in years instead of decades. Patient Steven Barrett shares his experience, while experts highlight AI's potential and ongoing challenges.

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BBC Steven Barrett sits in an armchair in a living room, facing the camera and smiling. He is wearing a grey fleece and glasses.

Northern Ireland Hospices Receive £1.6m Funding Boost After DoH Reversal

Northern Ireland's Department of Health has pledged £1.6m to hospices after reversing earlier funding decisions, addressing immediate financial challenges while committing to long-term sustainable support.

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