South Wales Echo

Put Down Roots in Riverside Gardens ; Lychgate Location Set to Offer 150 New Homes in 14 Designs

WITH properties at Taylor Wimpey"s development in Radyr being snapped up by purchasers, the housebuilder is encouraging anyone interested in securing a new home at Lychgate Gardens, the next phase at this popular development, to register their interest now. Located along the banks of the River Taff, Lychgate Gardens will offer an additional 150 new homes, in 14 stylish designs.

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Pick of the Day

MasterChef: The Professionals (8.45pm) The four winning chefs from this week's heats take part in the quarterfinals, creating three courses of their own design to present to restaurant critics. Watchdog (8.00pm) Anne Robinson, Matt Allwright and Anita Rani present the investigation show that fights for consumers' rights. Rogue Traders exposes a mechanic accused of leaving customers with a bill for hundreds of pounds. Emmerdale (7.00pm) Adam is horrified when Aaron reveals the measures he is w...

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Changing Rooms Open

Parks Chief Loses His Appeal Over Dismissal

FORMER parks chief Trevor Gough has lost an appeal against being dismissed for leaking council papers to opposition councillors. The decision to sack the longserving council employee was upheld by an appeals committee at Cardiff council on Friday.

Slimmer's Ready to Reveal His Secret

A BUSINESSMAN who ditched his diabetes medicine after losing four stone in six months is poised to reveal the secret of his success. Andrew Owen, from Laleston, Bridgend, was diagnosed with the condition in 2004 but slimmed down from 15 stone after going on a diet this year.

Running for Alex ; Coma Boy's Friends Tackling Half-Marathon to Help with Legal Fees

FRIENDS of a teenager who was left in a coma after a holiday attack are tackling the Cardiff Half-Marathon to help with his legal fees. Alex Hughes, 16, is on the road to recovery following the attack in Majorca.

Digging for Info On a Garden Problem ; Property Posers Your Legal Questions Answered

Q. When I was selling my house, my solicitor found that I didn't in fact own a small part of my garden. The purchasers then asked for pounds 15,000 to be knocked off the price and the sale fell through.

Two Cottages, Hen Andrew One Dream ; Take One Rural Setting, Add Oak and Slate, an Inglenook Fireplace with a Splash of Water and the Scene Is Set for an Ideal Conversion

WHEN Andrew Thomas found two farm cottages dating back to the early 19th century set in four acres of land, he knew he had found the perfect project. Within a few years the cottages had been converted and extended into a stunning four-bedroom country home for himself, his wife Samantha and their three children.

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Richard Battrick of the Spicketts [ ... ] ; Property Posers Your Legal Questions Answered

Do We Really Need to Make a Will? ; Property Posers Your Legal Questions Answered

Q. I am about to sell my house, and intend to pay off my partner's mortgage and put his house into our joint names. My partner has a son by a previous marriage and we have two children of our own.

Lettings You Could Live Here

IDEAL FOR COUPLES Where? Connaught Road, Roath, Cardiff What's it got? This ground-floor, one-bedroom flat is situated within walking distance of Albany Road and has an open-plan lounge and kitchen, double bedroom and shower room. What's so good about it? As a newly-refurbished property in a popular area of town, it won't hang around for long.

Join Autumn Walk for a Healthier Lifestyle

THE Walking for Health autumn walk in Cardiff takes place on Tuesday, October 20. The walk is a two-hour circular route along the Taff Trail, Nantgarw and Taffs Well.

Police Hunt Two Men After Assault in Home

Family Concerns Urged to Go for Prize

QUEEN'S bank Coutts wants to hear from South Wales' top-flight family firms. The bank, which counts new Doctor Who star Matt Smith among its clients, is seeking nominations for its regional business awards.

'It Was All so Quick, Jon Nearly Had to Deliver the Baby Himself' ; Home Pool Birth Went Swimmingly

BABY'S NAME: Gethin Hugh Phillips. PLACE OF BIRTH: At their home in the Heath, Cardiff.

Santa's Ready for Greeting at Grotto ; Advertising Feature

ONLY 11 weeks to go! Yes, it's that time of year again when our thoughts turn to the festive season. Caerphilly Garden Centre's famous Christmasland display, one of the biggest and best in the country, opens its doors this weekend from 9am, with Santa waiting to greet all his visitors, both young and old.