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Girl, 4, Is Confirmed As Latest Victim of Swine Flu

A FOUR-YEAR-OLD girl has been confirmed as the latest sufferer of swine flu. The tot from Cardiff is one of 88 laboratory confirmed cases, and joins a two-year-old boy - also living in the capital - who has been diagnosed with the potentially fatal bug.

Blind Group Welcomes New Access Plan for Park

A SUPPORT group for the blind has spoken out to welcome Cardiff council's plans to build new road access into Bute Park. The Cardiff Institute for the Blind has added its voice to the Cardiff and Vale Coalition of Disabled People, which has already welcomed the plans.

Barrage Path to Shut ; Newsbrief

THE Cardiff Bay Barrage coast path is to be closed completely for two days in August for resurfacing. Walkers have been warned that the new section of the route near the Norwegian Church will be closed from the Cardiff Bay side.

Church Bells Ring Again ; Newsbrief

Bees Hit by Wet Weather ; Newsbrief

BEEKEEPERS in South Wales have been urged to check their colonies after reports bees are starving during the wet summer weather. Lynfa Davies, secretary of the Welsh Beekeeper's association, said: "We have had several reports from across Wales where beekeepers have found their colonies to be either starving or very short of food because the very wet weather has prevented the bees from foraging."

Police Catch Woman Selling Guns at Car Boot Sale

A WOMAN has been told to remove two deactivated guns from open sale at a popular market site. South Wales Police said specialist firearms officers were called after a member of the public reported seeing the weapons at Splott Market, Cardiff, early on Thursday morning.

Bulldogs Stolen From Back Yard

TWO bulldogs are believed to have been stolen from a back garden in Cardiff. Bitches Blanca and Portia were being housed in a shed in the yard of the property in Ty'r Winch Road, Llanrumney, when their owner noticed they had disappeared and the back gate was open when they returned home at around 9pm on Thursday.

Charlie's Fans Go Cycling for Charity

LITTLE Charlie Gould's determination has inspired her family and friends to raise money for the charity that offers her specialist care. The three-year-old has trouble walking because of a condition called Hemiparesis that has left her weak on one side of her body.

Dunlop Looks to Fallen in Love

Dunlop looks to Fallen In Love TOMORROW'S TIPS JOHN Dunlop does not have quite the strength in depth at his Arundel stable he has been accustomed to over the years, but Fallen In Love can provide him with a victory in the EBF Chalice Stakes at Newbury.

Boss Dixon in Vow to Look On Bright Side

JOHN DIXON takes his depleted Celtic Crusaders into action in France tonight, determined to look on the bright side of a growing injury crisis. The Crusaders tackle Catalans Dragons in Perpignan (8pm) with five more additions to an injury list which has dogged their first season in Super League.

Massa to Recuperate in Brazil

FELIPE Massa is to return home to Sao Paulo on Monday just nine days after fracturing his skull in a freak accident. Massa has made a swift recovery from life-saving surgery required a week ago after the accident during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

1 August

Born today DEF Leppard musician Joe Elliot, 50; rapper Coolio, right, 46; singer Adam Duritz, 45; director Sam Mendes, 44; Portsmouth goalkeeper, David James, 39; actor Jonathan Wilkes, 31. 1944: Uprising to free Warsaw begins The Polish Underground Army begins battle to liberate Warsaw, the first European city to fall to the Germans.

Tv Quiz

TV QUIZ 1 Who is set to replace Sir Trevor McDonald as the host of the National Television Awards at London's O2 arena in January 2010?

Wembley Lure for Olympic Hopefuls

WELSH Olympic hopefuls could end up fighting at Wembley Arena in London 2012. Organisers want to free up space in the ExCel arena for badminton and volleyball - so they do not have to build a pounds 40m temporary venue at North Greenwich.

Upbeat Arthur Aims to Be King of the Britons Soon

JAMIE ARTHUR believes he is now within touching distance of a British title shot as his impressive comeback gathers pace. When Arthur first returned to the ring last April, getting his hands on the much-coveted Lonsdale Belt was one of his key aims.

Rees Returns and He Is Hungry for Success

FORMER world champion Gavin Rees is hungry again - and this time it's not for hamburgers and chips. Rees has been inactive since losing his WBA light-welterweight title to Andreas Kotelnik in Cardiff 16 months ago.

Teen 'Must Face Up to Consequences'

A TEENAGE "hothead" was told he had run out of chances after a string of court appearances. Judge Roger Thomas QC told 18-year-old Ross McCaddon: "The time has come you must face up to the consequences of what you do."

Crematorium for the Vale - Plans On Hold

PLANS for the first crematorium in the Vale of Glamorgan have been put on hold while councillors visit the site. The scheme by Dyffryn-based T J Bird and Son involves building on land at South Wales Golf Driving Range, Port Road East, Barry.

Holding a Torch for the Old Days On the Dockside

AS I'm so often being told, usually by sad-eyed ladies of a certain age, there are very few true gentlemen around these days. As it happens, I was fortunate enough to reacquaint myself with one, albeit briefly, just the other day at the start of a series of events ranging from burning rubbish to reflecting on Marcel Proust.