South Wales Echo

Nursing Conference ; Newsbrief

A NURSING conference is returning to Cardiff today. The Royal College of Nursing Wales event will see a selection of speakers talking about the challenges facing nurses in today's hospitals and clinics.

Witness Saw Girl 'Flying' After Van Hit Her

van's back wheel and was later pronounced dead at hospital. Prosecutor Nicholas Gareth Jones said she never regained consciousness. Giving evidence, the friend, who had been pushing a tot in a pram in front of Hannah, told the court: "As I looked in front she was coming flying past.

Plea Change Over Teen's Road Death

THE friend of a teenage girl killed in a road collision has told a court how her friend had "flown" past her following the impact. Hannah Louise Davies, 14, was going so fast she looked like she was running, her friend said, until she saw that the teen had actually been thrown into the air.

25% of Us Are Forgetful ; Newsbrief

MORE than a quarter of Cardiff residents have memory problems, according to new research. A poll reveals 25% of people living in the capital consider themselves to be forgetful, compared to 19% of people in Bristol and 16% in Aberystwyth.

Manor Restoration Gets Pounds 50,000 Funding Boost

A pounds 50,000 grant will help transform historic manor Dyffryn House. Funds from the Assembly Government will go towards a scheme of work planned for the Vale of Glamorgan property.

Little Ray of Sunshine

BABY'S NAME: Summer Mackelvie. DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: The University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, at 11.56pm on July 15. WEIGHT: 7lb 4oz.

Brought Tojustice

THE following cases were heard at Cardiff Magistrates' Court: Gary Royston Brockway, 32, of Heol Y Berllan, Caerau, Cardiff, was handed a 14-day prison sentence after he admitted obstructing a police officer in the execution of their duty by stopping them from helping a woman who was being assaulted. Brian Farrah, 40, of Amroth Road, Cardiff, was fined pounds 100, ordered to pay pounds 44 compensation and pounds 60 court costs after he admitted stealing an pounds 8.99 bottle of vodka from Ald...

Your Stars

You must try and use the stars today to your advantage, and improve your relationship with your close ones. There is much that you need to talk about; do it now rather than continuing to avoid certain issues. Call now and face life head on. It is all very well to cast your opinion on the new faces that have entered the life of your friends, but you are not going to earn yourself any supporters by criticising them, especially as you have not really had chance to get to know them. Call now for ...

Bell's Charge Looks Heaven-Sent Winner for Glorious Goodwood

SOUL Heaven appeals as one who might be ahead of the handicapper and looks the bet of the day at Goodwood in the RSA Nursery Stakes. The Michael Bell-trained youngster did not win by far at Ascot, but has only been raised 2lb for that effort.

Vale Council Backs New Crematorium ; Approval Set for Site at Golf Range

PLANS for the first crematorium in the Vale of Glamorgan are set to be approved today after years of investigation and debate. Vale council officials have recommended the plans are approved, which would mean bereaved relatives no longer having to travel to crematoriums in Thornhill or Coychurch.

Mother's Outrage After Teacher Cleared of Using Racist Language ; Lesson Left Black Pupil 'Mortified'

A SCHOOL has cleared one of its teachers of using offensive language after complaints she used the racial slur "n****r" in a drama lesson. The governing body of Llant-wiMajor Comprehensive School in the Vale of Glamorgan examined the complaint against its head of drama, Kay Smith, made by Anna Horn-Jones, the mother of a black girl at the school.

Blood Supply Running Low ; Newsbrief

Green Team On the Street ; Newsbrief

THROUGHOUT August, September and October, a specialist team will be spreading the recycling message, knocking on more than 75,000 doors in Caerphilly County in the hope of speaking to more than 37,500 residents. The campaign aims to get people in the area talking about recycling, particularly the introduction of the new food waste collection service and the change to fortnightly refuse collections, which will be rolled out across the county from October.

Police Alert Car Owners ; Newsbrief

FORD car owners are being warned to be on their guard after parts were stolen from three vehicles in the Llanishen area of Cardiff on July 22 and 26. Officers believe the parts might be being stolen in order to repair damaged cars which are then sold on.

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Cash Grant for Homes ; Newsbrief

A GRANT of up to pounds 5,000 is on offer to lucky residents in Rhondda Cynon Taf to make their homes more eco-friendly and efficient. The money is available to those who bought their first homes in RCT Neighbourhood Renewal Areas of Miskin and Penrhiwceiber after June 27, 2007. It can be spent on boilers, central heating, double glazing, loft and cavity insulation.

Peru Orphanage Helped by Church Charity Shop

A PERUVIAN orphanage is among the organisations benefiting from a charity shop celebrating its fifth birthday. The Church Charity Shop in Penygraig, Rhondda, has raised pounds 85,000 since it was established on August 16, 2004.

Death of Banker's Mother

THE mother of a Welsh banker shot dead in the Bahamas has lost a battle with cancer amid concerns her son's murder left her powerless to fight the illness. Mildred Jones, 82, was overcome with grief after her son Hywel fell victim to an execution-style hit in the Bahamas in April.

Barrage-Side Cafe to Offer New View

since the walkway opened connecting the Barrage to Mermaid Quay. "We know many residents and visitors would welcome the opportunity of a rest and a drink after enjoying their walk while also enjoying a fabulous view."