NHS Wales north Wales health authority, largest in Wales
A newborn baby girl has been found dead on the Menai Strait shoreline near Bangor, Wales. Police are appealing for the mother, who may be extremely vulnerable, to come forward as investigations and post-mortem examinations continue.
Health ministers push binding national maternity standards and a new commissioner to end postcode gaps, following multiple investigations into failures. The plan aims to improve patient experience and address racial inequalities in maternity care.
A man dressed as a crow scaled a North Wales hospital roof, causing a disturbance and thefts. He has pleaded guilty and was fined; the health board vows a zero-tolerance approach.
The Welsh election ends Labour’s 26-year hold on the Senedd, with Plaid Cymru forming a minority government alongside Reform UK. The new coalition faces internal clashes over policy, from refugees to devolved powers, as it sets out its first days in power.
Independent review led by Donna Ockenden is examining more than 1,000 maternity and neonatal cases dating back to 2018 at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, with families invited to contribute as sessions continue.