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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 Peter Lester spent two years making a model of Rorke's Drift for his grandson after the youngster's imagination was...

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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 dayâs 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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Fox hiding out in Millennium Stadium is caught on camera

Thursday, November 19, 2009

AN urban fox has been spotted on the Millennium Stadium pitch just days before Wales take on the might of the Pumas. Staff are hoping the arrival of...

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Cutlery row after pensioners refused stainless steel teaspoons and told to use plastic

Loughor OAP Association committee man Harry Smith and chairperson Gill Evans pictured in the kitchen at Loughor Welfare Hall with plastic spoons

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

A CUTLERY dispute has broken out in Loughor after town councillors refused to buy pensioners stainless steel spoons. Mystery surrounds the disappearan...

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Sisters have Pudsey Bear tattooed on their hips for Children in Need

Becky Thomas aged 18 and her sister Claire Thomas aged 27 with their new Pudsey Bear tattoos.

Monday, November 09, 2009

TWO sisters have made a lasting mark for Children in Need — by having Pudsey Bear tattooed on their hips! Becky Thomas, aged 18, and her sister...

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Mum's surprise at saving cousin's life

Wendy Rowe (left), Mark Davies, Alan Richards and Marian Roberts at the presentation of Ambulance Service plaques.

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

WHEN Wendy Rowe rushed to the aid of a man who had collapsed in church she was shocked to discover later on that he was in fact her long-lost cousin....

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