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Wales in brief: April 16, 2024

WET WEATHER: Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs Huw Irranca-Davies is holding a summit tomorrow to examine the impact of prolonged wet weather on food production in Wales and explore what can be done.

Mr Irranca-Davies said: “It is clear that the changing climatic conditions and increasing weather extremes are already affecting Welsh soils, water resources and livestock.

“It is essential that we take steps now to build resilience to the potential impacts of climate change.” 

 

ASSAULT CHARGE: The police watchdog has said a North Wales Police officer will appear in court on Wednesday to face a charge of grievous bodily harm against a 17-year-old boy following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation.

The incident took place on January 29 2023, outside the Cube Nightclub in Bangor. Police Constable Ellis Thomas, aged 24, will appear at Llandudno Magistrates’ court.

North Wales Police said the officer remains on restricted duties.

 

GAZA PROTEST: Palestine solidarity groups in Pembrokeshire and West Wales are holding a Gaza protest in Castle Square, Haverfordwest, at 2pm on April 20. 

The protest has been organised by Palestine Solidarity Pembrokeshire and Stop the War Pembrokeshire.

The groups are sending a message to the British government and local Tory MPs Simon Hart and Stephen Crabb demanding an immediate ceasefire and an end to arms sales to Israel.
 

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