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Man in his 90s attacked by Porthcawl burglar
A burglar attacked a frail man in his 90s in the Danygraig area of Porthcawl last night.The pensioner was taken to hospital after suffering a head injury when he was knocked to the floor by the...
View ArticleSwans stun Arsenal
MICHU struck twice in the dying minutes as Swansea City secured a sensational victory at Arsenal.The match looked to be heading for a goalless draw until Swansea's Spanish sensation found himself...
View ArticleMatch report: Wales 12, Australia 14
NOT for the first time this year, the Wallabies broke Welsh hearts in the dying minutes of a breathless contest. Trailing 12-9 with less than a minute on the clock, Australia delivered a killer blow...
View ArticleJams after car fire in Western Avenue, Port Talbot
A car fire is causing congestion in Western Avenue in Port Talbot. (12.30pm).The vehicle caught light near the Seaway Parade junction around 11.30am this morning.
View ArticleHalfpenny leaves hospital
WALES full-back Leigh Halfpenny has been discharged from hospital after being stretchered off during the defeat by Australia at the Millennium Stadium.Halfpenny was hurt during the closing seconds of...
View ArticleSwans draw Arsenal in FA Cup
SWANSEA City have been drawn at home to Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup.Michael Laudrup's side defeated Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, a victory that lifted them to seventh...
View ArticleSnooker star White out of UK Championship
MICHAEL White suffered defeat on his UK Championship debut — but the Neath potter was left craving more of the big stage after a gutsy display in York.White pushed world number two Mark Selby all the...
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Breakdown causes misery for drivers on M4 near Swansea
A broken-down vehicle is causing tailbacks on the M4 near Swansea this afternoon. (5pm).The congestion is stretching back eastbound from junction 44 (A48 Llansamlet) to 45 (A4067 (Ynysforgan).
View ArticleLamppost knocked over in crash on A4107 Afan Valley Road at Pontrhydyfen
A lamppost has fallen down following a road accident in Pontrhydyfen, near Port Talbot, this afternoon.The A4107 Afan Valley Road is blocked both ways between the B4287 Queen Street and the...
View ArticleScarlets 12 Ulster 19
THE Scarlets were beaten in their RaboDirect Pro12 top-of-the-table clash against Ulster.The West Walians were shorn of around 16 players because of Test commitments and injury and finished a...
View ArticleTributes to Neath steelworker who took his own life at Pontrhydyfen Aqueduct
A STEELWORKER who has been described as a "true gentleman" took his own life by jumping off Pontrhydyfen Aqueduct, an inquest has heard.Peter Thomas, from Heol Derwen in Neath, died from multiple...
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Swansea pet owner may face jail over husky's injury
A MAN has been told he could face a prison term after causing his pet dog unnecessary suffering by not taking her for veterinary treatment following a road accident.Daryl Jones, 23, swore at an RSPCA...
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Delight as teaching block at Ysgol Maes y Coed Special School opens
A TEACHING block costing £1.8 million has been officially opened at Ysgol Maes y Coed Special School.The new, state-of-the-art building was needed for the Bryncoch school to meet a demand for...
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No excuses as Scarlets fail to find a spark in the damp
Scarlets 12, Ulster 19.HE may have been stripped of his Wales international stars, but Scarlets head coach Simon Easterby was refusing to make any excuses for defeat to Ulster in yesterday's...
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Steve Tandy calls for a fixture list rethink after subdued Ospreys v Cardiff...
STEVE Tandy has urged RaboDirect Pro12 chiefs to rethink their scheduling after the attendance for the Ospreys' derby win over the Blues was hit by Wales's autumn inter- nationals.A crowd of 8,169...
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Swansea stage school boss Mark Jermin celebrates after best pal Charlie...
Swansea stage school boss Mark Jermin is celebrating after best pal Charlie Brooks was crowned Queen of the Jungle. Mark has been blogging to thisisouthwales readers after he travelled to Australia...
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Cigarette branding ban to stub out temptation
A NEW law which stops large shops and supermarkets from displaying tobacco comes into force today.The ban is aimed at reducing the uptake of smoking among young people in particular, by removing the...
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Swansea staff voice fears over wait times after Neath Port Talbot Hospital cuts
UNDER-PRESSURE staff at a Swansea hospital claim patient waiting time figures — which are the worst in Wales — are going up because of the decision to axe acute medicine at Neath Port Talbot...
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Legend pays tribute to New Dock Stars stalwart Cyril Rees
AN "incredible servant" of Llanelli's New Dock Stars rugby club has died, aged 93. Cyril Rees was hailed as a man who put a lot back into the game, first as secretary, then as president of the rugby...
View ArticleAppeal for information after three burglaries in same street in Bargoed
Detectives are appealing for information following three burglaries in the same street in Bargoed, Caerphilly. Gwent Police say forced entry was made through a window in Park View. An X Box and laptop...
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