South Wales Echo

Hot Topic ; After Rumours That an Indian Restaurant Was Opening Above the Sully Inn Turned Out to Be True, Martin Wells Went to Check It Out

The Bill Three popadoms, with pickles - pounds 3 Stuffed mushrooms - pounds 3.50 Chicken and Pasta Balti - pounds 4.50 Lamb Vindaloo - pounds 6.50 Murghi Masala - pounds 9.50 Lemon rice - pounds 3.20 Spinach and Mushroom Bhaji - pounds 3.50 Wine - pounds 15.95 Total: pounds 49.95 THE days when all a village pub needed to pull in the crowds was a blousy barmaid with a knowing wink and a genial landlord who'd turn a blind eye to Saturday night lock-ins are, for better or worse, long gone. Any n...

Growit Cookit ; Terry Walton of Rhondda Allotments and Radio Two Fame

Oh ye of little faith. Last week I made that brash statement about the lack of an Indian summer and what arrived last week, yes the summer came back after taking extended leave since early July. The rains dried up and the days were full of blue skies and warm sunshine. You know that this is the last fling for the sun as the days are shorter and those evenings and nights are cool. The plants are dripping with dew each morning as they cool down after this unexpected daytime warmth. But never mi...

Ready, Steady, Sheddie with Andrew Wilcox Www.Readersheds.Co.Uk

WELL, as we know, Shed Week 2009 is ancient history but was enjoyed by lots of new and old sheddies. The winning shed in the hut category was Hut 6 from Bletchley Park where wartime codes were broken. It proved very popular with sheddies and geeks.

These Boosts Are Made for Walking ; Now Is the Time to Choose Your Pair From This Autumn's Collection of Fabulous Boots, Writes Ly D I a Whitfield

SKYHIGH pencil heels and thigh-high soft leather beauties are firm favourites among boots this autumn and winter and hint at sexiness without being vulgar. A gorgeous pair of boots is the ultimate investment buy and whether you favour studded, ruffled or animal-tastic, all of autumn's hottest trends have a corresponding boot to finish off that specific look perfectly.

Christmas or New Year in Prague From Bristol Airport

New Year in the Black Forest

West Coast Usa and Las Vegas

... Things to Do in Devon[ ... ]

Looking for an autumn break but don't want to travel too far? Then consider heading to Devon and escape the obvious tourist spots to get a taste of the wilder, more remote areas. Visit Devon has launched a Wild Devon guide which highlights some of the best reasons to visit the county TEN WILD... 1. Watch Peregrine Falcons in Plymbridge Woods Head to Plymbridge Woods to see the nesting Peregrines in the dramatic location of Cann Quarry. For many decades, visitors to Plymbridge Woods have enjoy...

Review: Strand Palace Hotel, London

Historic Pub's Roof Damaged by Blaze ; Fire Crews Removed Parts of Thatch to Tackle Fire

THE thatched roof of a famous Grade II-listed pub was last night partially destroyed by fire. Forty firefighters from across South Wales tackled the flames at the 16th-century Bush Inn, set in the tiny Vale of Glamorgan village of St Hilary.

Am's Advice to Europe ; Newsbrief

THE European Union must realise that economic growth comes at a cost and resources are finite, Cynon Valley Labour AM Christine Chapman has told the European Commission. She was chosen to represent the National Assembly in giving advice on the EU's new economic strategy.

City Could Play Host to Wales' Tallest Building ; 'Some People Like Towers and Some People Don't'

IT would be the tallest building in Wales and house what the developer has predicted could become the nation's top hotel. Plans for a 127m-high tower with 30 storeys and a sky bar and restaurant on the 23rd and 24th floors have been put to Cardiff council's planning committee.

Youth Crime Tops Agenda ; Newsbrief

Classic Cars Go On View ; Newsbrief

FOUR hundred vintage vehicles from across Britain rolled into South Wales for a Classic Car show. The cars, including a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, Pink Cadillac and an pounds 80,000 1956 Jaguar XK120, went on display at Tyn y Bryn playing fields in Tonyrefail.

Welsh Eye Conference ; Newsbrief

Pedestrian Killed by Car ; Newsbrief

A PEDESTRIAN was killed yesterday at a notorious accident blackspot. The unnamed victim died after being hit by a car on the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road at Dowlais Top, Merthyr Tydfil, at 5.30am.

Free Hotel Spa ... If You Become a Foster Parent ; Council Offering Incentive in New Recruitment Bid

A FREE five-star spa day is on offer in a bid to persuade people to become foster carers. But the new plans aimed at attracting carers for the city's most vulnerable children have come in for withering criticism.

Horse Warden's Job Brings Her Joy - and Tears

THE first warden for stray horses in Wales' capital city has spoken of her tear-jerking first year in the job. Lucy Hamblett, 29, was brought in last October to be the face of the city's efforts to crack down on the horses left to run amok around Cardiff.

Hi-Tech Dental Training Unit Opens in Valleys

THE first teaching unit of its kind for newly-qualified dentists has been officially opened. First Minister Rhodri Morgan yesterday launched the centre in Porth, Rhondda, which will treat local patients using the latest technology.

Man Punched in Unprovoked Attack

POLICE are investigating an unprovoked attack outside Burger King on the corner of Queen Street and Charles Street, Cardiff. The male victim, 23, approached the area with his friend between 11.30pm and midnight on Saturday, September 12, and saw six or seven men kicking a bag of rubbish around outside Burger King. One man approached the victim and punched him in the face. The attacker was white, in his early 20s, 5ft 10in tall, of medium build, with a shaven head and wearing an orange T-shirt.