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School system fails thousands of teens

WALES is failing more than 55,000 young people who have left the education system with nothing, according to a leading voluntary body. While many...



Couple cleared of indecent act on school bus

A COUPLE who engaged in intimate behaviour in the back of a school bus have been cleared of outraging public decency. Their conduct in the car park of the Wales National Pool last March was...


Tributes pouring in for tragic young dad

Tributes pouring in for tragic young dad

HUNDREDS of people have paid tribute to a tragic young Swansea dad found dead at his home on Monday. Grieving pals and well-wishers...


Swansea pool to make splash at Olympics

SWANSEA could be the proving ground for the next Michael Phelps or Rebecca Adlington following a massive Olympic boost for the city. The Wales National Pool has just been awarded Intensive...


Swansea landmark site flats bid

ONE of Swansea's landmark city centre buildings could be turned into flats, if planning approval is given. Swansea Housing Association wants to turn the former Castle Cinema, at Worcester...


'I was manhandled by staff at hospital'

A LLANELLI man visiting his 84-year-old war hero dad in hospital claims he was manhandled by staff after complaining about his care. Bob Gregory said he was nearly strong-armed out of Prince...


'Blackmail' as student site gets go-ahead

OUTLINE plans for a new student village have been approved amid acrimonious allegations of blackmail. The go-ahead has been given for 967 student apartments and up to 349 homes on land at...













 

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Malcolm finishes fifth in Olympic final

Welshman Christian Malcolm finished a gallant fifth behind record-breaking Usain Bolt in Olympic 200m final.



Gillespie and Harris return for Glamorgan

PACE pair Jason Gillespie and James Harris return to bolster Glamorgan's hopes of launching a Pro40 promotion push over the Bank Holiday weekend. The Aussie Ashes star and the young...


Worcestershire not worried about Simon Jones's knee

WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes has insisted England paceman Simon Jones's latest knee setback is not a long-term concern. Jones has taken 42 championship wickets at an...


Wales skipper Davies calls for fans' support at Liberty

Wales skipper  Davies calls for fans' support at Liberty

Welsh supporters have been urged to get behind John Toshack's side when they take on Georgia in Swansea.


Fired-up Enzo targets old belt

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Swansea fighter Enzo Maccarinelli dumps Mr Nice Guy tag in quest for WBO crown.







 

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Showbiz

Gary Glitter heads for Hong Kong

Gary Glitter is heading to New York

Paedophile pop star Gary Glitter has left Bangkok on a flight to Hong Kong, Thai police said today.

Glitter, who is travelling under his real name Paul Gadd, boarded a flight to Hong Kong this afternoon.

Police Colonel Voravat Amornvivat said Glitter boarded a Thai Airways flight to the Chinese territory after he refused to return...



Dragons reject wins Boots contract

The Dragons may have missed a trick

A hairdresser whose innovative hairbrush was rejected in the Dragon's Den has landed a lucrative contract with retail giant Boots. The...


No plans for film of new Bond book

Author Sebastian Faulks wrote the latest Bond book

Bond film bosses have turned down the chance to adapt the latest 007 book for the big screen. Devil May Care was written by British...


Anne Gets Smart with Steve

Anne Hathaway wanted to work with Steve Carell

The Office fan Anne Hathaway has revealed that the opportunity to work with Steve Carell in Get Smart was too good to turn down. The...


Probe into missing tickets

Some George Michael fans are worried their tickets won't turn up

Trading standards officers are investigating a ticket agency which reportedly failed to supply hundreds of tickets for last weekend's V...









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