Welsh NHS Likely to Miss Key Waiting List Targets Ahead of Election
The Welsh NHS is expected to miss crucial targets aimed at reducing waiting lists and diagnostic wait times, according to recent analysis.These targets were set by the Welsh Health Secretary in April 2025 and are due to be assessed with official figures published before the May 7 election.The targets include cutting waiting lists by 200,000 patients, eliminating waits of two years or more, and ensuring no patient waits longer than eight weeks for diagnostic tests.Despite progress, the analysis suggests these goals will not be fully met.The Welsh government backed these targets with an additional £120 million in funding, intended to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 18:02 LONDON
UK High Court rejects challenge against Metropolitan Police live facial recognition use
The UK High Court has dismissed a legal challenge against the Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology in London.Two claimants, Shaun Thompson and Silkie Carlo, had argued that the technology's deployment was unlawful and risked discrimination.The court ruled that the Metropolitan Police's policy on LFR, which has been in use since September 2024, is lawful and does not breach human rights.Judges Lord Justice Holgate and Mrs Justice Farbey stated that the policy provides adequate notice to the public about the circumstances in which LFR is used.Shaun Thompson was previously misidentified by the technology, a key point raised... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 16:35 LONDON
Man admits storing mother's body in chest freezer at home in Wales
Christopher Phillips has admitted preventing the lawful and decent burial of his mother, Sylvia Phillips, after her body was found in a chest freezer at her home in Porthcawl, Wales.The 89-year-old woman's body was discovered by South Wales Police officers in February 2026 following a welfare check requested by her GP.Cardiff Crown Court heard that Sylvia Phillips died sometime in 2023, though the exact cause of death remains unknown as investigations continue.Alongside the charge of preventing lawful burial, Christopher Phillips, aged 60, also admitted two counts of fraud for failing to notify the Department for Work and Pensions and Bridgend... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 12:33 LONDON
Fire at Viva Energy refinery in Geelong raises fuel supply concerns
A fire broke out on Wednesday at the Viva Energy refinery in Geelong, Victoria, disrupting fuel production and raising concerns about supply amid global energy tensions.The fire occurred in the refinery's gasoline production unit, also known as the mogas plant, and was driven by a hydrocarbon leak.The refinery, located approximately 75 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, processes about 120,000 barrels of crude oil daily and supplies roughly 10% of Australia's gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel to the eastern states, including Victoria, Tasmania, and parts of New South Wales.Emergency services responded promptly, involving fire crews and hazardous materials specialists.Authorities confirmed that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 09:31 LONDON
NSW highest court strikes down anti-protest law introduced after Bondi terror attack
New South Wales' highest court has ruled that an anti-protest law enacted after the Bondi Beach terror attack is unconstitutional.The law had granted police powers to restrict public marches in designated areas for up to three months following terrorist incidents.The Court of Appeal found that the legislation impermissibly burdened the implied constitutional right to freedom of political communication.The ruling came after three activist groups-the Blak Caucus, the Palestine Action Group, and Jews Against the Occupation '48-challenged the law in early January.The law, known as the public assembly restriction declaration (PARD), was used to limit protests in parts of Sydney's central... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 08:33 LONDON
Enormous cave under Pembroke Castle could rewrite Britain's prehistory
Researchers have discovered a large cave beneath Pembroke Castle in Wales that contains rare evidence of early humans and animals dating back over 100,000 years.The cave, known as Wogan Cavern, was previously thought to hold little archaeological material but recent small excavations have revealed well-preserved bones and stone tools.The University of Aberdeen will lead a five-year excavation project to explore the site further.Initial digs between 2021 and 2024 uncovered remains including hippopotamus bones, mammoth, and woolly rhinoceros, as well as stone tools linked to early Homo sapiens and possibly Neanderthals.The cave measures 23 meters in length and up to 10... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 08:03 LONDON
