NHS death rates in Wales exceed world average

The hospital death rate in Wales’ aging society exceed the world’s average index in five out of six health boards, the mortality statistics report revealed today. The report has stated that 11 out of 17 general hospitals in Wales have higher mortality rates than average. The officials referred to the statistics published by the Welsh … Continue reading →

South Korea suspect North Korea of cyber attack

A report has been released stating that three banks and three broadcasters from South Korea had been hacked today by unidentified hackers with the IP address showing that they came from China. Three weeks ago, The Archer team ran a story about the cyber-attack on American companies and the US computer security firm Mandiant announced … Continue reading →

Banking crisis in Cyprus affects UK citizens

Cyprus’ banks, which have been closed all the week won’t open until next Tuesday, in order to prevent a bank run from Cypriot citizens. The European Central Bank has decided on an ultimatum for Cyprus – it will stop emergency funding on Monday if a rescue plan hasn’t been established. “Subsequently to the rejection of … Continue reading →

Scottish independence referendum to decide future

  The First Minister of Wales would like to see Scotland remain part of the UK after the Scottish independence referendum has been announced today by Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond, due to be held on 18 September 2014. The First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones has tweeted his reaction to the announcement of Scotland. … Continue reading →

World in a nutshell

  Syria calls for UN investigation into chemical attack The Syrian government urged the UN secretary general to set up an inquiry into the chemical attack that occurred on Tuesday. Opposition leaders also demanded a full investigation. US President Barack Obama has expressed his scepticism of the alleged use of chemical weaponry by Syrian rebels. … Continue reading →

Measles surge raises fears of an international outbreak

The number of measles cases in Swansea has reached a new high the recent outbreak has spread incredibly quickly. The latest numbers provided by health authorities indicate a total of 316 cases in Swansea, with 64 new cases reported only last week. While the outbreak is still mainly concentrated in Swansea, the infectious disease is … Continue reading →

Harlow continues to cause a racquet across Europe

Elin Harlow has scooped her third squash open title in a row after she won the U-17 German Junior Open. Harlow, who is from North Wales, is part of Le Sport squash club and has won the Girls U-17 French Junior Open and the Under17 Welsh Junior Open during the past several weeks. What really … Continue reading →

PhD students enjoy new immigration policies

International PhD and business students will now be offered the chance to work for an additional 12 months in Britain following the completion of their degree due to a series of UK immigration policy changes, said the UK Border Agency. From April 6, 2013, one thousand international MBA students will benefit from the new immigration … Continue reading →

Team Sky’s Welsh duo ready for Tour of Flanders

Welsh cyclists Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe ended the warm-up race at Dwars Door Vlaanderen in Belgium playing a key supporting role to their teammates Ian Stannard and Matthew Hayman. The race is seen as the first step in the lead-up to the 100th Tour of Flanders, a special occasion for one of the most … Continue reading →

Review of Lewis Watson live in Cardiff

From 7:30pm, an unexpected long line occupied almost the whole street in front of Clwb Ifor Bach’s entrance with a crowd of one hundred people who were mainly teenagers on the average of 17 year-old and 70% of them were girls. Three singer song-writers: Saint Raymond, Kimberley Anne and Lewis Waston gathered in Clwb Ifor … Continue reading →