South Wales Echo

Shop Around to Buy for Below List Price ; Second Hand News in Association with Usedcarexpert.Com

THE latest depreciation index published by Used Car Expert magazine has sparked intense debate. The point of looking at how much cars have lost by the time they go for their first MOT test (at three years) is not to identify good three-year-old cars to buy but to identify good new and nearly new cars which you can sell at MOT time without going bust.

Range Rovers Set for a Baby Boom with Lrx Concept

LAND Rover has confirmed that a production version of its LRX Concept car will be built and become the baby Range Rover. The new car debuts next year and will join the Range Rover line- up in 2011.

Spacious Clio Range Ideal for City Driving

THERE'S one thing that never fails to amaze me when I get behind the wheel of a Renault Clio and that's the abundance of space. From the outside, it all looks so neat and compact with its subtle lines and twin exhausts, but as soon as you open the door it's like you have entered a giant chamber.

Big Is Beautiful for Bugatti

AS many motor manufacturers announce plans to develop the most environmentally-friendly and politically-correct cars possible, Bugatti is preparing to launch the world's most powerful saloon. Admittedly, the car will be dualfuel petrol or ethanol, which is also aptly known as rocket fuel.

Golf Gets Gold for Its Towing ; On the Road

THE Volkswagen Golf has been declared Towcar of the Year 2010 by the Caravan Club. The two-litre turbodiesel model won its category of cars costing under pounds 20,000 and it took the overall title too.

Volvo Makes It Safer On Street ; On the Road

NEXT-generation Volvo cars should soon provide a greater level of protection to jaywalkers. From next year, models built by the Swedish maker will be able to stop automatically if they detect pedestrians in their path.

Peugeot Zeroes in On Family Hatch Market

WHILE many car makers seek fancy names for their latest creations, Peugeot has always followed the numbers game. The latest in the French manufacturer's digital dubbing is the 3008 and it will be on sale in November.

Lexus Offers a Clear Conscience in the Lap of Luxury

CHANGES are being made to Lexus luxury hybrid models which will be on sale early next year. Both the LS limousine and GS executive saloon will feature new front grilles and light clusters as well as technological improvements.

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Agency Bin Men Make Strike Threat Over Pay

BIN men embroiled in a bitter pay row threatened to strike yesterday. About 40 employment agency workers at Cardiff council's Lamby Way depot warned managers they would walk out over plans to change the way they are paid.

'I Never Thought I'd Get Invited Back to School' ; Model Danielle Lineker Presents Awards to Pupils

SHE'S normally spotted on Gary Lineker's arm or in her underwear on the pages of a glossy magazine. But Danielle Bux, now Mrs Lineker, paid a visit to her old school last night to help present the school's annual awards.

Sparks Set to Fly at Cardiff Firework Show

A DARING fire walk will be among the sights at a major fireworks display in Cardiff city centre this Halloween. More than 70 people will dash over hot coals burning at over 1,000F at Cardiff Round Table's 29th charity fundraising event, Sparks in the Park, at Coopers Field on October 31.

Library to Get a Makeover ; Newsbrief

CAERPHILLY Library Service has announced Pengam library will be the next to receive a facelift in its refurbishment programme. The library, situated in Ivor Street, will be closing its doors on Monday for three months during which time the mobile library will be calling weekly to the village to provide residents with a basic service.

Director Flies to New Post ; Newsbrief

THE Wales director of RSPB Cymru is stepping down after 13 years. Dr Tim Stowe will take up the new role as director of international operations, overseeing the charity's conservation work in 21 different countries.

Cashpoint Robbery Was Carried Out 'Sas-Style' ; Father Denies Being Part of 'Daring' Raid

A FATHER has appeared in court accused of taking part in a pounds 70,000 armed robbery described as "daring and professionally executed". Konrad Karl William Martin, 26, who was arrested at Parker Place, Ely, Cardiff, pleaded not guilty to taking part in a robbery at the Tesco Express near Manor Way, Cardiff.

Big Stage Plans for Roald Dahl Classic ; Matilda Set to Become a Christmas Musical

SOME of Roald Dahl's most popular and fearsome characters are to be brought back to life - in a stage musical based on his book Matilda. The Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) production, due for Christmas 2010, will be the first time the tale by Cardiff-born Dahl will have been adapted as a musical.

Wig Service for Patients ; Newsbrief

A SPECIALIST wig service for cancer patients is being provided in the Valleys. It will be available on board the cancer charity Tenovus' mobile unit, which is sited at Asda car park, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, every Wednesday.

Centre to Care for 5,000 ; Newsbrief

A NEW primary care centre to serve 5,000 people in a Valleys community is expected to open in the spring. The medical centre in Fox Street, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil, will house GP surgeries, a dental surgery, pharmacy, podiatry clinic and community nurses.

A University Challenge for Former Para ; Ex-Medic Takes On New Role As Head of Disaster Studies

A RETIRED Army medic credited with saving 100,000 lives has been appointed professor of a university's disaster studies course. Major General Alan Hawley, who served with the Parachute Regiment, left his role as director general of the Army Medical Services to take up the post at the University of Glamorgan in Treforest, near Pontypridd.

Lord Leads Tributes to Former Town Clerk

made his home in Merthyr and with his wife became active in community life. In tribute, Lord Rowlands, who retired as MP for Merthyr in 2001, said: "He belonged to a great tradition of town clerks who saw their fundamental duty and responsibility to serve the council and the community."