South Wales Echo

In-Form Cochrane Serves Up a Winning Treat ; Wheelchair Tennis

SOUTH Wales wheelchair tennis ace Phil Cochrane has won the Junior boys event in the British Open Championships in Nottingham. Cochrane, from Cwmbran, a member of Cardiff Wheelchair Tennis Club, has a world junior ranking of four and was seeded two for the event.

Wales Enjoy a Taste of Home Countries Gold ; Rowing

LLANDAFF scullers Zac Lee-Green and Jasper Warner and Cardiff University's women's four helped Wales to a best ever "away-day" in the 43-year-old Home Countries Regatta at Nottingham as they grabbed two wins in a six-title haul. Wales' Under-18 quadruple scull held on to beat Scotland by two- thirds of a length in a blanket finish, while the students' Under- 23 four were one-length winners from England.

Harvey Boost Title Challenge ; Football

AFC COED-Y-GORES took another step towards the Cardiff six-a- side Sunday Leisure Leagues Premier Division title as Colin Harvey helped them win through 5-3 in a thrilling affair with Dukla Ponty. Dyslexic CF cruised through 5-1 against DJL thanks to the form of Lee Palfrey, and Luke Bowen ensured FC Falcons claimed a 3-0 success over FC Ely.

Welsh Get Chance for Liga Magic ; Football

SPANISH giants Valencia are bringing the magic of La Liga to Welsh schoolchildren this summer. Valencia are sending their top youth coach plus 12 of his staff to South Wales where they will link up with Cardiff City's Academy coaches to hold a five-day training camp for 150 footballers aged between eight and 16 . The scheme is all part of a new partnership between the two clubs.

Nhs Braces Itself for Major Influx of Swine Flu Patients in Winter

A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl from Caerphilly has become one of the latest patients to be treated in hospital for swine flu. Her admission - one of three more in Wales - comes as doctors and nurses spoke of their fears that the NHS will not be able to cope with an influx of swine flu cases this winter.

Summer Operation Sees Increase in Drink-Drivers ; Police Net More Law Breakers

POLICE say drink-driving remains a problem in South Wales after record numbers of motorists were breathalysed during a summer crackdown. Just under 25,000 drivers were tested during June across the South Wales and Gwent Police force areas, with more than 400 testing positive.

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Tough Talking On Town's Future

THOUSANDS of people in Barry have called for tougher action against dog owners who allow their animals to foul the streets. After a major community survey on what is needed to improve living conditions in the town, residents also demanded a crackdown on fly-tippers and efforts to attract a big-name department store to the town.

Jobs Set to Go in Council Cutbacks

SWEEPING spending cuts of at least pounds 10m are to be imposed on public services in the Vale of Glamorgan. Council leaders meet tonight to agree a draft medium-term plan which will set the financial direction for the authority's budgets and spending until 2013.

Cricketers Face a Moles Check-Up

ALL Glamorgan county cricket players will undergo full-body mole checks today. The players will be assessed by a nurse using a UV lamp to show existing sun damage and any other problem areas on their faces.

Surf's Up for David After Win

BARRY pupil David Walters will be riding on the crest of a wave this summer after bagging himself his own personalised surfboard. David, 13, was one of 50 winners picked out of more than 1,700 entrants to win the Marks & Spencer Surfboard Design Competition.

'Public Danger' Teen Given Five-Year Term ; Series of Brutal Attacks Blamed On Abandonment

A MOTHERLESS teenager who suddenly started attacking strangers was branded a public danger by a judge. It was claimed that Thomas Sweeney, 19, had never got over being abandoned.

Tom to Do Charity Gig

TOM Jones is among the acts who will play a charity gig at London's O2 Arena. He will join the likes of Robert Plant, Joss Stone, Ronan Keating and Lulu for the show on September 11 in aid of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy charity.

Swimmers Make a Splash at Gala ; Swimming

Youngsters from the City of Cardiff Swimming Club who took part in the meeting in Germany THE City of Cardiff Swimming Club enjoyed great success at the international meet in Stuttgart, Germany.

Newbridge Cruise to an Easy Victory

Thomas, Carroll Welsh Club Cricket Conference Second XI sport@mediawales.co.uk DIVISION Two Second XI table toppers Newbridge reduced Caerleon to 119 for eight with Andrew Lewis taking two for 18 and Kevin Watkins two for 19.

Saints Youngsters On the Glory Trail After Success ; Junior Cricket Sport@Mediawales.Co.Uk

ST Fagans under-15s will be chasing a place in next month's ECB National Club Championship finals when they compete in tomorrow's regional final at Weston-super-Mare. The Saints' youngsters are through to the last 16 after winning both the Welsh Cup and beatingHerefordshire outfit Brockhampton.

Jones Puts Western On Right Track

TCC Second XI Div 4 sport@mediawales.co.uk GREAT Western batted first in their derby in Division Four Second XI against Blaengarw and were bowled out for just 131.

If You Don't Like the House Pink, How About We Paint It Orange? ; Neighbours Up in Arms at Llandaff Property's Garish New Paint Job

IT is a quiet street of quaint white cottages in one of Cardiff's most sought-after suburbs. So neighbours in Chapel Street, Llandaff, were given quite the wake-up call when one house in their midst was painted bright pink.