South Wales Echo

Cambrian Bow Out of Welsh Youth Cup ; Welsh Youth Cup Sport@Mediawales.Co.Uk

NICHOLAS Price and Nathan Hughes led the charge for Cambrian and Clydach in their hard-fought Welsh Youth Cup match against Port Talbot Town. They scored as Rhondda club Cambrian, from the MacWhirter Welsh Youth League, fought back from two goals down to draw level at 2-2 in the first round match.

Happy Ending for Merryfield After Goal Double

IN the P&P Pest Control Open Cup, Fairfield United booked their ticket to the second round with a 3-1 win at Mardy. Jordan Merryfield netted twice, while Ryan Bennett added the other, as Mardy finished the game with eight men after having Mark Davies, Matthew Lynch and Gavin Morris red-carded.

Better Service On the Buses ; Newsbrief

BUSES will travel further into an estate as a company aims to carry more passengers. Veolia Transport Cymru's number 152 service, which runs from Tonypandy to Tonyrefail and the Hendreforgan Estate outside Gilfach Goch, will be extended due to popular demand.

Tasty Bunch Visit Schools ; Newsbrief

A EUROPEAN Commission campaign to encourage children to adopt a healthier lifestyle will start in Cardiff. A series of roadshows will be held throughout the UK featuring the Tasty Bunch characters to promote the Eat it, Drink it, Move it message.

Council's Plan to Develop Hoover Site Turns to Dust

HOPES of a pounds 25m educational park being developed on the Hoover site in Merthyr Tydfil have been dashed after talks between the council and the site's owners collapsed. The Italian-owned company, which stopped manufacturing on the site in March with the loss of more than 330 jobs, failed to reach a decision on the project by last week's deadline.

City Shirt Deal Will Promote Hospice Cause

CARDIFF City and new sponsors SBOBET have combined to promote the work of Ty Hafan children's hospice. The Bluebirds' youth academy under-16 and under-18 team shirts will carry the Ty Hafan logo as a direct result of the club's new link with the sponsor.

'Rape' Woman Wants Revenge, Court Hears

A WOMAN who alleges she was raped by three relatives is simply seeking "revenge" on a family she hates, a jury was told yesterday. The 26-year-old, who was made pregnant by an uncle while a schoolgirl in Cardiff, has never forgiven her Sikh family for failing to protect her, defence barrister Chris Rees told the city's crown court.

Behind the Castle Walls

A LECTURE aims to lift the lid on life inside one of South Wales' favourite monuments. A talk tomorrow will uncover ancient happenings at Cardiff Castle, which dates back around 2,000 years.

Men Deny Killing Welsh Dad-of-Four ; Accused Tells African Court Police Tortured Him

TWO Mozambican men have denied murdering a Bridgend-born businessman in front of his family in South Africa, insisting they were asleep at home at the time of the killing. Petro Markel, 27, and Christovao Fresco Ndima, 20, are currently on trial at the High Court in Pretoria accused of killing 41-year- old Fred Picton-Turbervill at his home in January last year.

Euro We Go for Fit Kids Project

'Everyone Thought I Was Potty to Do This' ; Veteran, 76, Cycles Land's End to John O'groats

VETERAN cyclist Eric Hodge was joined by a serving Welsh Guards soldier on an epic charity cycle ride from Lands End to John O'Groats. Former Welsh Guard Eric, 76, from Lakeside, Cardiff, wrote to the regiment to ask if anyone was interested in completing the route with him and Lance Sergeant Elliot Maslen was a willing volunteer.

You Could Be so Lucky ...

YOU can snap up signed Kylie Minogue memorabilia at an auction for children's charity the NSPCC. Other items up for grabs in the Halloween Monster Ball at the Quarry House, Fairwater, Cardiff, include a brand new bicycle, pounds 50 New Look vouchers, a hamper and a haircut.

Clean Sweep On the Slopes for Wales ; Skiing

WELSH skiers made a clean sweep of titles at the Cadog British Artificial Slope Ski Championships in Pontypool. In total they won the men's and women's overall titles, as well as the team events in both categories - a fantastic set of results for the smallest skiing nation within Britain.

Hotel Set to Reopen with 75 Jobs After Makeover

A CITY hotel that closed earlier this year as bookings plunged is to reopen, creating 75 jobs. The former Quality Hotel at Junction 32 of the M4 has been taken over by British chain Legacy Hotels and Resorts.

'I've Found My Hero Lifesavers!'

A HEART attack victim revived by firemen has thanked the "angels" who saved his life. Robert Ellis, a 56-year-old single parent from Dinas Powys, suffered a massive heart attack and collapsed while walking home from a shopping trip in May.

Flu Jab Is a Matter of Life and Death

THE over-65s and people with underlying health problems will today be reminded to have their seasonal flu vaccine. Age Concern Cymru and Help the Aged Wales are worried excess winter deaths will rise if the flu jab take-up rate remains low.

Sitting Target for Thieves ; Newsbrief

A HAUL of 25 leather sofas were inside a lorry stolen at the weekend from a South Wales factory. Police said the two and three-seater sofas taken from the Bridgend Industrial Estate were worth pounds 10,000.

Bands Blow Oppo Away! ; Newsbrief

TWO Cardiff-based brass bands dominated the competition at the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. Tongwynlais Silver "blew away" 15 other bands in the first section to become the British champions and claim a pounds 1,000 prize, while City of Cardiff claimed victory in the second section of the contest.

City Centre Fundraising 'Chuggers' Could Face Crackdown If Public 'Pestered'

THEY are a familiar obstacle for thousands of shoppers and workers on their lunch breaks as they walk through Cardiff city centre. But the so-called "chuggers" who fill Queen Street and stop passers-by asking them to donate cash to various causes could face a crackdown.

Hignett Hat-Trick Gives Dinas the Bragging Rights

IN the South Wales Girls League, Under-14 Division, Dinas Powys won the match of the day, beating Treforest 5-2. Rachel Hignett (3), Shelby Richards and Megan Bailey were on target for Dinas with Allie Young claiming both for Treforest. Cardiff City defeated Villa Dino Christchurch Eveswell 16-0, with goals from Taylor Niermans (6), Shannon Evans (2), Katy Harris (2), Demi Brady (2), Erin Bolas and Lauren Harris.