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'Dead' heart attack victim revived after 18 minutes of not breathing
A 31-year-old man amazes medics by surviving a heart attack which caused his heart to stop beating for 18 minutes.
Lung cancer 'increasing' in Wales
Lung cancer, which kills more people than any other in Wales, is on the increase, with the rate rising faster in women.
Vehicle tyres slashed near DVLA
More than 17 vehicles parked near the DVLA had their tyres smashed in a day, said police who are investigating.
Jenkins doubts Jones punishment
Neil Jenkins doubts Wales boss Warren Gatland will carry out his threat to drop Alun-Wyn Jones for being sin-binned against England.
Tributes paid to murder victim
Tributes are paid to a 25-year-old mother-of-two who was found murdered in Wrexham.
Jail after petrol station attack
A Denbighshire man is jailed for two years for an unprovoked attack on two teenagers at a petrol station.
Body found is missing woman, 26
A body found in waters off south Wales is that of a missing woman whose car was found on the Second Severn Crossing.
Lifeboat joins in woman's search
The search for a 68-year-old woman who went missing at the weekend intensifies with lifeboat crews joining the hunt.
Horse dies in vehicle collision
Police are investigating after a horse was fatally injured after a vehicle collided with it in Swansea.
Brothers on drugs
How heroin addiction has hit a whole family
Nick Robinson
Asking Cardiff: Do you want five more years of Labour?
'AM punched me' paramedic claims
A paramedic says he was punched by a Lib Dem politician he was trying to help after a fall during a night out.
Church bells may return to Chile
Bells at a church may be returned to Chile almost 150 years after they were shipped across the Atlantic.
Tidal toll
Bell idea near site of legendary 'lost kingdom'
Students oppose plant centre cuts
More than 1,000 people join a campaign against plans to make up to 70 job cuts at Aberystwyth University.
All aboard!
Concourse and new booking office in rail station upgrade
Auditor arrested on porn charges
Police are investigating a public spending audit chief, who quit after a probe into pornographic material on a work computer.
Saving squirrels
Action plan unveiled to keep Welsh reds alive and thriving
Murder arrest over woman's body
A 41-year-old man is held on suspicion of murder after the body of a woman aged 25 is found at a house in Wrexham.
Big rise in free flood warnings
The number of homes and businesses given free flood warnings in Wales will increase from 47,000 to nearly 90,000.

Environment

Minister visits award winning riverside market
The Riverside Community Markets Association, who clinched gold at the Wales the True Taste Food and Drink Awards, welcomed the Minister for Rural Affairs, Elin Jones, to its Riverside Market.
Latest edition of Gwlad is now available - Gwlad 92
Agricultural and rural affairs information from the Welsh Assembly Government - February 2010.
New Scallop Fishing rules announced
Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones has announced new regulations governing scallop fishing off the Welsh coast from 1 March 2010.
Changes to management of Burry Inlet and Menai Strait Fisheries announced
Elin Jones has announced that changes to the management of the Burry Inlet and Menai Strait Fisheries are to be introduced from April 2010.
Annual Beekeepers Conference
The Welsh Assembly Government is holding its third annual beekeepers conference in Llandrindod Wells on 16th February 2010.
Welsh producers head to Hotelympia
A handful of successful Welsh producers will be heading to London this month (28 February – 4 March) for one of the biggest and most renowned trade events in the UK, Hotelympia.
Farming Connect planning surgery
Are you interested in attending a Farming Connect planning surgery? One is being held next week in Mold.
“We want to stop North Wales from becoming the next TB hotspot” – Chief Vet for Wales
This was the message at meetings organised to promote awareness of steps that farmers could take to protect their farms against the disease.
New proposed guidance to protect Welfare of Gamebirds published
New guidance regarding the protection and welfare of gamebirds reared for sporting purposes in Wales has been issued for consultation by the Welsh Assembly Government.
Welsh Assembly Government agriculture bulletin
Cross Compliance requires that farmers meet environmental and other standards as a condition for subsidy payments under the Single Payment Scheme (SPS).
Join us in cutting carbon emissions and get 10 out of 10
We have committed to reducing our carbon emissions from our buildings and travel by 10%.
Kennel visit highlights progress on animal welfare
Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones visited Dogs Trust rehoming centre in Bridgend
Welsh producers look to the east for opportunities at Gulfood 2010
Welsh food and drink producers are heading for Dubai
Welsh Assembly Government relaxes rules on supplementary feeding to help livestock farmers during the big freeze
Supplementary feeding may continue for four days after the snow has cleared if the ground remains frozen.
Latest additions to the Rural Affairs web-pages
News bulletins about Better Woodlands for Wales, the Rural Development Plan for Wales and the Wales Rural Network have recently been added to our web-pages.
Food Standards Agency: Consultation on the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Food Standards Agency is seeking views and comments regarding the European Commission Regulation on the use of activated alumina to remove fluoride from natural mineral waters and spring waters.
Bovine TB pilot area given go-ahead
A limited badger cull, will take place in a pilot area of West Wales.
True Taste Welsh produce market set to take London by storm for second year running
The market will be held on Friday 26 February 2010.
Young Entrants Support Scheme (YESS) application window extended until March 31 2010
The Young Entrants Support Scheme scheme application window for this year has been extended. Please click here for the full details.
Father and son look forward to new livelihood in dairying, thanks to Farming Connect.
Seven years ago, Roy Jerman had no option but to seek work off the family farm. Find out how Farming Connect is helping Roy to re-introduce dairying to Lower Trehelig.

Police South Wales

Police in Merthyr and RCT arrest more than 50 criminals during day of action: 29/01/10
Police in Merthyr and Rhondda Cynon Taff have swooped on more than 50 criminals during a day of action. Burglars, drug dealers and thieves were all rounded up during Thursday, February 28.
PCSO’s Lend a Hand at Community Skip: Tuesday 26th January 2010
Activities in the newly declared Neath East Renewal Area are really taking off thanks to a lending hand from local Police Community Support Officers Cerys Jones and Rhydian Strangward.Organised by Kathryn Britton, the Tidy Towns Project Officer...
Christmas Drink Drive Campaign Cracks Down 21.01. 2010
More drivers than ever before have been breath tested during the All Wales Christmas Drink Drive campaign.
Police Appeal Sexual Assault in Swansea : Friday January 22nd 2010
Detectives in Swansea are appealing for information following a sexual assault, which happened near to the Essence Night Club on The Kingsway at about 1.30am on Friday 22nd January.
Public Confidence Increases As Crime Decreases In South Wales - Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Crime figures released by the Home Office today show that crime decreased in South Wales during the 12 months to September 2009, when compared with the same 12 months the year before.
16 year old catches burglar at Neath school: Thursday 21st January 2010
Police have praised the actions of a 16-year-old boy who apprehended the suspect for a burglary at a local primary school. Brynhyfryd Primary School in Briton Ferry was burgled late on Monday night which resulted in computer equipment being stolen...
Police Appeal: Doorstep Crime At A Home In Cardiff - Tuesday 19 January 2009
South Wales Police is investigating a doorstep crime that occurred at an elderly man’s house on the morning of Saturday 16 January 2010.
Message from Chief Constable Peter Vaughan of South Wales Police:
This is a copy of a letter I have sent out to our partners: “I am writing in relation to a story that has appeared in many of today’s national newspapers, seemingly suggesting that I have “security concerns” about venturing into supermarkets!
Police Appeal: Assault On Post Officer Worker - Friday 15 January 2010
South Wales Police is investigating an assault on a postman that occurred on Gabalfa Avenue, Gabalfa, Cardiff on Wednesday 13 January 2010 at 15:00hrs
Snow: Safety Advice: Wednesday 13 January 2010
Despite challenging weather conditions it is business as usual for South Wales Police with officers and staff working in difficult conditions to keep South Wales safe.

News in Britain

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Obama's party slumps to poll loss

Obama's party slumps to poll loss - Republican Scott Brown's win in the Massachusetts Senate poll threatens to derail President Obama's healthcare plan. [Front Page News]
Visa to help create next Google

Visa to help create next Google - Plans to make it easier for foreign entrepreneurs in the US to create start-ups will be debated in 2010. [Front Page News]
Unstable equilibrium in 2010

Unstable equilibrium in 2010 - BBC business editor Robert Peston's views on the coming year [Business]
Jeans chain enters administration

Jeans chain enters administration - The Scotland-based d2 jeans chain goes into administration, putting hundreds of jobs at risk across the UK. [Business]
Savings 'static in downturn'

Savings 'static in downturn' - The amount people save has remained relatively static despite the changing economic picture, a survey finds. [Business]
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Carbon cuts plan to be regional

Carbon cuts plan to be regional - The different regions of Wales should focus on cutting carbon emissions in ways tailored to their needs, a report says. [UK News]
BT profits hit by job loss costs

BT profits hit by job loss costs - Telecommunications group BT sees its half-year profits almost halve, due in part to the cost of redundancies. [UK News]
£32m for education 'alternatives'

£32m for education 'alternatives' - A £32m scheme to provide 'alternative' education and training for teenagers in five Welsh counties is announced. [UK News]

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Ashford based Nextescape.co.uk ceases trading

Ashford based Nextescape.co.uk ceases trading - Ashford-based travel agency Nextescape.co.uk has ceased trading today. [Travel Weekly]
Property surges as house prices soar 8.6%

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Microsoft to issue browser patch

Microsoft to issue browser patch - Microsoft will soon release a patch for a hole in Internet Explorer that is thought to have been exploited by Chinese hackers. [Main News]
UK being turned into nation of part-timers

UK being turned into nation of part-timers - More than one million workers unable to find a full-time job are being forced to work part-time, official figures reveal

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Property prices to rebound on low rates

Property prices to rebound on low rates - House prices could rebound to their previous peaks as soon as next year thanks to ultra-low interest rates

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Father who attacked intruder freed

Father who attacked intruder freed - A businessman jailed for causing a permanent brain injury to an intruder who attacked him and his family is freed by the Court of Appeal. [Main News]
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Billy Bragg leads income tax protest against bankers' bonuses on Facebook

Billy Bragg leads income tax protest against bankers' bonuses on Facebook - Folk singer Billy Bragg has written to Chancellor Alistair Darling to say he will withhold his income tax unless bonus payments to bankers at the Royal
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Cadbury back Kraft bid

Cadbury likely to back Kraft bid - Talks have been taking place that could result in Birmingham-based Cadbury agreeing a takeover offer from US giant Kraft. [Main News]
US starts aid airdrops into Haiti (This should have happened earlier?)

US starts aid airdrops into Haiti - The US military begins airdrops of food and water into Haiti, as aid efforts gather pace a week after the devastating earthquake. [Main News]
Inquiry call over 'wildlife loss'

Inquiry call over 'wildlife loss' - A bird protection charity claims the assembly government has failed to prevent the decline of Welsh wildlife. [Main News]
Blondes 'have an aggressive edge'

Blondes 'have an aggressive edge' - Blonde-haired women are more aggressive and determined than redheads and brunettes, say scientists. [Health]
UK ranked just 26th for broadband speeds

UK ranked just 26th for broadband speeds - Britain is lagging behind the global competition when it comes to broadband speeds and penetration, according to a new survey. [Net]
Cold weather payments: How to apply

Cold weather payments: How to apply - If you're on a low income, a cold weather payment may be available to help you for each week of very cold weather in your area

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How the big banks rigged the market

How the big banks rigged the market - Taxes and fees on the banks are only a start, writes Philip Stephens. The next step must be to tackle the oligopolies which gave rise to their fat profits [Financial Times]
Unemployment rate to hit 2.5 million

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Business: Toyota makes mass recall of Prius
Toyota recalls thousands of Prius cars in Japan because of braking problems, in the latest blow to the world's largest carmaker.
Front Page News: Toyota makes mass recall of Prius
Toyota recalls thousands of Prius cars in Japan because of braking problems, in the latest blow to the world's largest carmaker.
Front Page News: Chinese quake activist sentenced
An activist who questioned why so many people died in a huge earthquake in China last year is jailed five years for subversion.

Welsh Magazine

Welsh Assembly News

Deputy First Minister welcomes new green jobs boost to Monmouthshire
The Deputy First Minister has welcomed the £38 million investment by Mabey Bridge in South Wales.
Signs of economic recovery as First Minister opens new Giles Headquarters
The First Minister officially opens the new Welsh Headquarters of Giles Insurance Brokers.
Government pledges to help Welsh economy emerge stronger from recession
The First Minister and Deputy First Minister have welcomed the news that the UK has moved out of recession
New business, new jobs, new products & new markets for Cultech
It is one of its largest single contracts to date and new production facilities installed to fulfil the contract were supported by the Welsh Assembly Government through the Single Investment Fund.
Future Jobs Fund to create over 300 jobs in Wales
The Future Jobs Fund supports the creation of jobs for long term unemployed young people.
Latest employment statistics "show encouraging signs of improvement"
Deputy First Minister, Ieuan Wyn Jones, responds to latest employment statistics
Deputy First Minister announces new business champions to develop Welsh economy
They will meet and talk to businesses and individuals across Wales to discuss the challenges they face at a number of events throughout the country.
Tell us why reform matters to you
People and businesses asked to play their part in shaping a new approach to Welsh economy.
We will bounce back, pledges First Minister
Wales will bounce back from the impact of the global economic downturn, said First Minister Carwyn Jones.
Welsh Assembly Government pledges full support to Bosch workers
The Welsh Assembly Government has pledged its full support to help Bosch employees.
Minister to hold talks on funding and finance
The Minister for Business and Budget will hold talks with the Chief Secretary to the Treasury about issues relating to funding and finance.
First Minister launches College Energy Centre
The £6m training centre will provide vital skills for the energy industry for young people in North West Wales.
Minister announces more rate relief for small businesses
Local Government Minister, Carl Sargeant has announced additional help for small businesses.
Future jobs fund attracts £27 million to Wales
The ‘Future Jobs Fund’ supports the creation of jobs for long term unemployed young people.
Final Budget will provide better outcomes for tougher times
Andrew Davies has said the Budget was the result of some tough decisions but would protect services for the vulnerable.
Investment helps Magellan to spread their wings
Magellan’s Wrexham facility manufactures numerous structural components for aircraft with Airbus being its main customer.
Working together to lead Wales out of recession
First Minister praises the private and public sectors for rolling up their sleeves and working together to address the impact of the global downturn.
Final Budget will help Wales through the recession
Finance Minister has called for a ‘Team Wales’ approach to the challenge faced by public services.
ProAct playing a vital role at Wrexham Company
Hi-Mark Ltd is using ProAct funding to give its employees the chance to develop new skills and help the company ride out the recession.
Welsh planners and developers urged to work together to deliver affordable housing
Ministers have called on local authorities and house builders in Wales to work together to deliver affordable housing through the planning system.