Lydia Stephens
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United Kingdom
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Past articles by Lydia:
'I beat cancer then lost my dad to the disease'
Andrew Sullivan was diagnosed with throat cancer three years before his dad died with pancreatic cancer → Read More
Woman's incredible 10st weight loss leaves everyone in tears
There wasn't a dry eye left in the house when Sam Jones stood on the scales and achieved her 10st weight loss. The mum-of-three has gone from a size 30 to a size 16 in just a year and a half and was overwhelmed with emotion after hitting the double-figure mark. Sam, from Tylorstown in the Rhondda, decided to start her weight loss journey with Slimming World in 2021 when her daughters were just… → Read More
Eve Smith's dad shares heartbreaking tribute to his 'queen'
Everton Smith paid tribute to his "beautiful" daughter → Read More
Cardiff school pays tribute to crash victim Rafel Jeanne, calling him a 'joyful pupil'
Rafel Jeanne, 24, was one of three people who died in the fatal car crash in Cardiff on the weekend → Read More
Met Office snow forecast for Wales: The hour by hour forecast for Wednesday
Snow is expected to fall heavily across the nation but there may be rain in some areas later on → Read More
Why abortion is at an all-time high in Wales
Abortions at home have been a "game changer" for removing barriers to care, but the NHS crisis is failing women when it comes to contraception → Read More
Devastated couple lose baby girl after more than a decade of trying to start a family
Nicola Scarpato and Darren Evanshave been trying to conceive for more than 10 years They lost their daughter Jorgie-May at 34 weeks → Read More
My post-natal depression was so severe I had to close my business
Emma Jay returned back to work within weeks of having her baby girl and struggled as she tried to juggle it all → Read More
NHS workers will get an extra pay rise in Wales even as strikes set to continue
Several individual unions remain in dispute with the Welsh Government but a deal has been struck to get workers the extra 1.5% salary rise → Read More
Trial for new drug to treat schizophrenia to begin in Wales
The drug, developed by researchers at Cardiff University, has been described as an "exciting leap forward" for people with schizophrenia → Read More
Barber facing bankruptcy after flooding shut business is now making a comeback
A barbershop forced to close because greasy blocked drains caused repeated flooding has re-opened in a new premises with a twist. The Lost Boy barbershop was a staple of Pontypridd town centre following its opening in 2018. Owner Josh Downes wanted the shop to be a place where men could feel comfortable talking about their mental health. Josh, 28, has previously spoke openly about his issues… → Read More
70,000 litres of diesel stolen from Welsh fuel depot
Police believe a long pipe was used to drain fuel from the depot → Read More
Four arrests after spate of break-ins at Chinese restaurants and takeaways in Swansea
Burglaries have happened across several parts of the UK → Read More
Warning for anyone who uses Tesco Clubcard as popular feature about to be axed
The loyalty programme can drastically reduce the cost of your shopping → Read More
Welsh council wants to tax companies for using reservoirs in the area
Three of England's cities receive water from Wales → Read More
Food poisoning outbreak confirmed in Welsh town
All appropriate public health measures are in action → Read More
Welsh hospital recruits more than 100 nurses from India to staff wards
They will be working at Morriston Hospital where there is a shortage of trained staff → Read More
Tesco workers to receive 7% pay increase after union talks
Tesco workers have agreed to a 7% pay increase after Usdaw union led talks with the retail giant. According to the retail union, they negotiated a pay deal which will increase the hourly pay by 72p, to £11.02 an hour. Over 220,000 Tesco workers across the UK will benefit from the increase. The new rate will come into effect on April 2, 2023 and represents a 7% rise in base pay. This is on top of… → Read More
M4 crash: Delays after crash between Pontardulais and Pont Abraham
The same stretch of road was closed earlier this morning for road repairs → Read More
Man dies after being hit by train
British Transport Police confirmed a man was taken to hospital where he sadly died → Read More