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Kyle David, 20, of Holton Road, Barry appeared before Cardiff Magistrates’ Court for sentencing after previously pleading guilty to threatening to share intimate photographs.
The offence occurred in Cardiff on February 22, 2025.
He was handed a 24-month community order.
The defendant must complete up to 30 days of rehabilitation activities and carry out 100 hours of unpaid work.
Magistrates also imposed a restraining order banning David from contacting the victim directly or indirectly by any means, including social media.
He must also not go to any place where he reasonably believes she may be living.
The restraining order will remain in force for two years.
David was ordered to pay £85 prosecution costs and a £114 victim surcharge.
He must pay at a rate of £20 per month from September 30.
The case was prosecuted by Aleksandra Haustova.
David was represented by Lauren Chambers.
Elderly patients are being admitted hospital after suffering from side effects from multiple drugs (Image: Getty)
Thousands of elderly people are being admitted to the hospital due to being overprescribed medications. An investigation found that doctors are prescribing dangerous levels of medication to elderly patients, which are causing a series of reactions, including low blood pressure, dizziness and irregular heartbeats. The consumption of cocktails of medicines is also leading to falls.
It’s been found that eight million people in the UK are at risk of medical side effects as a result of being prescribed five or more drugs to take daily. A study published earlier this year revealed that around 2.2 million Brits take 10 drugs a day.
Polypharmacy is a term used to define the concurrent use of five medications by a single individual; at this point, the risk of side effects increases, making it especially dangerous for frail patients and those living with mobility issues.
Analysis of NHS data reveals that as many as 1,000 elderly patients a day are admitted for emergency care in hospital after suffering a preventable reaction to a drug they are taking. Coroners have also warned about the dangers of polypharmacy contributing to deaths, The Sunday Times reports.
Studies note systemic failures in the NHS as the cause of the over-prescription epidemic. Time constraints and appointment shortages, combined with fragmented care across hospitals, homes and GPs, can sometimes lead to a pile-up of medications, with the side-effects of one being misdiagnosed as a new condition.
Regular intake of five or more drugs increases the risk of side effects (Image: Getty)
Medications properly prescribed in the past can later become dangerous as a patient ages. However, doctors have urged that no one should stop taking meds without first speaking to their GP or specialist doctor.
They added that drugs prescribed to elderly people will be vital.
Jugdeep Dhesi, president of the British Geriatrics Society and a consultant geriatrician at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London, said: “The more tablets that you take, the more likely there are interactions, and this can happen more the older you are.”
She added: “We have got these statistics and evidence coming at us, and we’re all really worried about it, but the system just keeps on looking down and thinking if we just carry on doing the same thing, it’ll be okay. It won’t.”
The crisis of over-prescribing costs the NHS an estimated £2.21 billion a year, according to figures published by the University of Southampton.
Now, leading clinicians are calling for doctors to receive improved training in de-prescribing or stopping drugs, specialist geriatricians (elderly care experts), and medication reviews for elderly patients.
A new national plan for the care of the frail elderly is due to be published in January. It will set modern standards for the care of the elderly, including medication prescribing.
An NHS spokesperson said: “We know we need to do more to meet the needs of our ageing population better and that’s why we have made it clear to NHS organisations what the best interventions are to provide effective community support for frail people through new guidance, such as ensuring their care plans involve regular medication reviews so that only medicines that are clinically appropriate are prescribed.”
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Daniel Barnett, 36, of Hastings Close, Penarth conspired with others to supply cocaine in Cardiff between November 6, 2024 and January 23, 2025.
The defendant also admitted controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily towards his ex-partner between October 2022 and August 2025.
Roger Griffiths, prosecuting, told Newport Crown Court how the controlling behaviour included him telling the victim to delete friends from social media, preventing her from speaking to certain friends and using violence against her.
Judge Carl Harrison jailed Barnett for 16 years and six months and made him the subject of an indefinite restraining order not to contact the woman.
The defendant was represented by Ekwall Tiwana.
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Gardeners should consider checking on their any outside taps or leaky areas of their garden as they tend to attract a lot of noisy pests at this time of year.
Garden taps can actually encourage pests into your garden at this time of year(Image: Getty)
September brings considerably cooler and wetter days, which will provide much-needed relief for plants that have struggled through the summer heat, but it can, unfortunately, draw more pests into your garden. Wet weather is well known for attracting slugs and snails, yet gardeners should also be aware that it can entice the creatures that feed on these insects, such as frogs.
Most people think you need a pond to spot frogs hopping around, but they can flourish in any damp area, including long grass, compost heaps, or even tucked inside flower pots. As temperatures drop, frogs are more inclined to venture closer to homes in search of food, and they can be rather noisy creatures, notorious for keeping people awake at night with their croaking.
If you’re hoping for some peace and quiet this autumn, Deirdre Sullivan from homeowner group Angie’s List has revealed that you don’t need any specialist products to keep frogs at bay, as simply checking for leaks in your garden is far more effective.
Deirdre said: “Ensure proper drainage and fix leaky faucets to discourage frogs from seeking refuge in soggy areas.
“Also, eliminate stagnant water from containers, gutters, and other spots in your yard. Consider creating dry spots throughout your yard using stones and gravel-this will make your lawn less inviting.”
Why fix leaky faucets in September?
Frogs require moisture to survive, but they don’t necessarily need a large body of water, as even a small drip anywhere in a garden can be sufficient for them to shelter nearby.
Gardeners would be wise to inspect dripping taps, drains, gutters, birdbaths and any areas where rainwater can begin to draw in insects that may lay eggs in standing water.
Frogs are attracted to gardens where drain flies, gnats, mosquitoes, water beetles and snails are present, as stagnant water can become a breeding ground for these creatures.
Taking the time to address any damp or leaky spots in your garden before autumn arrives will reduce the number of troublesome insects, which in turn will help deter larger pests without any added expense.
How else to keep frogs and other pests out of a garden?
Preventing noisy frogs from entering your garden can be relatively straightforward, as you simply need to create more dry areas within it.
September is an ideal time to trim hedges, mow the lawn and cut back shrubs to limit the amount of wet foliage in your garden, as these provide the sheltered hiding spots that frogs are known to favour.
Placing stones and gravel can also improve drainage in certain areas, though care should be taken when positioning them near flowerbeds, as they may prevent water from reaching plant roots.
Dimming your outdoor lighting or reducing its sensitivity can also prove beneficial, as bright lights encourage a larger insect population, which is more likely to tempt frogs onto your property.
While salt, vinegar or lemon juice are frequently suggested online as frog deterrents, these substances can severely damage their skin or even prove fatal, and are therefore considered deeply cruel.
Eliminating damp patches in your garden is a more considerate approach to deterring frogs, and will prove considerably more successful over time in keeping your garden free from unwanted visitors this autumn.
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