A 33-year-old prison officer from Monmouthshire has died after contracting coronavirus.
Rachael Yates had worked at Usk Prison for about 18 months and died on Tuesday after becoming ill with the virus.
Mark Fairhurst, from the Prison Officers' Association said her death "highlights the risk that our brave prison officers face on a daily basis".
Ms Yates is the fourth member of prison staff in the UK to die after catching Covid-19, Mr Fairhurst added.
Did you witness an assault outside B&M in Malvern?
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted on Edith Walk in Malvern last month.
Shropshire Council supports Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day 2026.
Today (Wednesday 4 November 2026) is Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day and Shropshire Council is supporting the ManKind Initiative campaign by raising awareness of male victims and encourage anyone experiencing domestic abuse to recognise the signs and reach out for support.
Ysgol Calon Cymru removed from significant improvement category.
Ysgol Calon Cymru has been removed from the list of schools requiring significant improvement after Estyn recognised the progress made by the school.
Grow the Perfect Elgar 'Tache This Movember Ahead of Elgar's 170th Anniversary Year.
Visit Worcestershire and National Trust, The Firs, are encouraging residents and visitors to channel their inner Sir Edward Elgar this Movember with the launch of the Elgar 'Tache Challenge.
Sheds housing nearly 200,000 broiler chickens at a Herefordshire farm are to be demolished and rebuilt to a higher standard.
A planning application by Avara Foods, one of the county’s largest employers, says the replacement sheds at Parkway Farm, Madley west of Hereford would have the same footprint as the current eight within the two-hectare site, and “will not result in any increase in floor area, bird numbers, or operational intensity”.
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