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Beany's ahead by a nose!

Captain Beany in Sainsbury's. AW090310C

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

WACKY fundraiser Captain Beany has been involved in a lot of crazy capers to raise money for good causes over the years.

The caped crusader has bathed in baked beans for 100 hours and walked on a treadmill for 12 hours while holding a plate of beans on toast.

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Extra spirits suspected at haunted Swansea pub

John and Patsy Reed (pictured) have been experiencing some strange goings on in their pub, The William Hancock in Mumbles.AH110210-a-001

Monday, February 15, 2010

LANDLORDS of a Swansea public house are keeping their spirits up after a number of spooky experiences. John Reed, who owns the William Hancock in...

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Former navy man spots UFO over Llanelli

A scene from sci-fi film Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Monday, February 15, 2010

AN unidentified flying object has been spotted hurtling through the sky over Llanelli. Local taxi driver Bob Hinton said he saw a "brilliant,...

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Three siblings are all born on the same day in different years

Jac Collins, aged eight, with his sisters Alisha, aged six, and newborn Millie. All three were born on February 5. D100209/1052/ce

Friday, February 12, 2010

FEBRUARY 5 is getting to be a bit like Groundhog Day for a Burry Port couple, but the pair are extremely good at remembering birthdays. Despite never...

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Grandson's drifting interest sparks appeal for home for Rorke's Drift model

Peter Lester, of Cadoxton, with his model of Rorke's Drift.GM011210A-001

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

A DOTING grandad is hoping a labour of love model he designed for his grandson years ago has a future as a museum piece. Former professional gardener...

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Players do double-take as they beat card odds

Ieuan Griffiths (dealer), Meirion Hopkins, Mike Harwood and Owen Williams were dealt an amazing hand. Picture:  Mark Davies

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

FOUR Brynaman pals were each dealt an amazing hand at their local community club when they all had a full run of cards at odds of more than 61 billion...

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Search is called off for young girl in pyjamas who knocked on door in middle of night

Saturday, December 19, 2009

POLICE have called- off their search for a young girl dressed in pyjamas who knocked on a stranger's door in the middle of the night — though...



Phantom secret Santa stalks park leaving gifts in trees

Ranger Andrew Jenkins with a day’s collection of surprise presents. Pic Jeff Connell

Friday, December 18, 2009

A PHANTOM secret Santa is spreading goodwill about Llanelli's award-winning Millennium Coastal Park. Hundreds of toys have been left in trees over...

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Mary Christmas has trouble booking restaurant tables

Mary Christmas at her home in Gorseinon with her husband Paul Christmas  - pics wales news

Thursday, December 17, 2009

A MUM is struggling to book a table during the party season - because her name is MARY CHRISTMAS. Mary, aged 43, married Paul Christmas 12 years ago...

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Woman knits woolly jumpers for chickens - to keep them warm

Ann Duran, from Neath AbbeyPictures: ADAM GRAY

Saturday, December 12, 2009

FORGET the latest fashions on the catwalk — this is what all the best-dressed hens are wearing in the chicken run this winter. A Neath...

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