South Wales Echo

Distinctive in Design

Garden View Is a Plus in Lovely Family Home

SIAN and David Elias bought their home at Gateside Close 14 years ago when it was brand new. Its location near to the M4 offering easy access to work coupled with the style of the property were what attracted the couple to their Pontprennau home in Cardiff.

Property Posers Your Legal Questions Answered

Shopaholics' Dream Home

Ashopping mad couple have found their dream home just a few steps away from the heart of retail in Cardiff. Dyane and Dewi Evans have bought a new home at city centre residential development Hayes Apartments located above St David's shopping centre. With more than 100 stores on their doorstep, the apartment is the perfect pad for the couple to indulge in their favourite hobby, especially during the January sales.

Snapped On the Street

Optician Lisa Evans, 21, loves high street shops, and this is clearly reflected in her outfit. Her chunky knit scarf is a staple item for the winter and creates a layered effect which is both practical and stylish. She says: "I particularly like shopping in Zara, but look in all the usual clothes shops when I'm out and about intending to spend a few pennies on the perfect winter look." Katie Mills, 19, opts for a smart casual look, and it's evident that she likes to keep up to date with the l...

From Fishnet to Footless, Why Tights Are so Right

Tights - the essential accessory. I'm one of those girls who love tights and wear them not out of necessity but because I like to look fashionable and chic. I don't have to wear tights simply because the weather is cold or because I'm hiding something on my legs, but I wear them because of their capacity to transformanoutfit into a statement.

Three Best Buys

Tried and Tested ; Find the Right Handcream for You

1. Liz Earle Hand Repair, pounds 14.80, 100ml Available from John Lewis or www.lizearle.com. Like all Liz Earle products, this smells wonderful and absorbs easily without leaving a greasy film, so is great for wearing through the day. It contains pro-vitamin B5, natural vitamin E and hops and certainly softens the hands. It helps to condition nails too. 2. Mdara Deep Moisture Hand Cream, pounds 8.90, 75ml Available from Selfridges, So Organic, independent retailers and online retailers Praver...

Confessions of a Fish Frier ; Zohaib Hussain Runs Zero Plus Fish Bar in Canton, Cardiff, with His Parents. The 24-Year-Old Talks About Taking Over the Family Business, His Hopes for Being Named Young Fish Frier of the Year, and His Plans for Putting Wales On the Map When It Comes to Fish and Chips

Q How did you come to own the shop? A My parents bought it 20 years ago, so I was surrounded by fish and chips growing up. I decided to go to university to complete my education, but running the shop was always in the back of my mind - I even used to come back in the holidays and at weekends to do shifts. Then when I finished uni, although ideally my dad wanted me to be an accountant, he offered me the chance to run the business. I told him that I would only do it if he put me in charge, as I...

Shine Like the Stars

With bank balances beyond most of our wildest dreams and a designer wardrobe to match, it's no surprise our favourite A- listers always look the part. But what if you could recreate their sassy styles for a fraction of the cost? We've taken some of the top celebrity outfits of 2010 and found high street equivalents to match - without the designer price tags. So there's no excuse not to look and feel a million dollars in 2011 Emma Watson , AKA Hermione Gra nger, wore many beautiful gowns last ...

Pickoftheday

Not Going Out (9.30pm) Tim arrives home after a night out clubbing and realises he has picked up the wrong coat, one which contains a pocket full of drugs. After discovering the owner is Larry 'the Butcher' Stubbs, he enlists Lee's help to return the jacket. The Sinking of the Laconia (9.00pm) Part one of two. The fate of the passengers and crew of the RMS Laconia after the ship was torpedoed by a U-boat in 1942. Second World War drama, starring Franka Potente and Ken Duken. Pickoftheday Coro...

Preview

THE contemporary Welsh landscape is put under the microscope in a major new exhibition by award-winning Welsh photographer James Morris. Spread across two venues, Ffotogallery at Turner House in Penarth and The Futures Gallery at The Pierhead in Cardiff Bay, A Landscape of Wales is a significant body of photographic work that examines tourist clichs by looking at the impact of human presence and the layers of history in the landscape.

Win Up to Pounds 2011 with the Twenty4eleven Festival

For every pounds 4 ticket sold throughout Twenty4Eleven, The Globe will put pounds 1 into a prize fund so that one lucky gig- goer can start 2011 with a healthy wallet. The Globe is doing this because it was their loyal patrons who helped them out when they were facing difficult times last year so they want to return the favour.

Three Things You Mustn't Miss Tonight

Around the Fisheries

Seven Oaks Fishery 01446 775474 THE fly fishing competition that was frozen off on Christmas Eve was re-scheduled for New Year's Eve and with all places taken there were some good catches. Ken Edwards, from Caerphilly, kicked off with a 9.25lb rainbow and added three more to reach his limit and win the day with a bag weight of 20lb.

F1 Carp Gives Sims the Chequered Flag

RECORDS tumbled at Newport AA's first open match of the year at Woodstock Pond. Despite the fact that only the aerator kept enough water ice free for the event to go ahead, the match record for the pond went as fish fed well.

Hart a Flounder Member of Newport Sa

THE 19 members of Newport Sea Anglers could muster just one flounder between them at Goldcliff. The winning fish weighed 420gm and was caught by the club's fish recorder Tony Hart.

Garry Evans' Match Team Are Out to Strike Early in Shore League ; Anglingbrief

THE 2010 champions, Garry Evans Match Team, will be hoping for a good start to this year's campaign when the opening round of the WFSA East Region Shore League takes place at Boverton and Aberthaw on Sunday. Competitors book in by noon at Aberthaw car park and fish from 1pm to 6pm along a stretch of beach from the steps at Fontygary to Stout Point.

Winter Series Springs Into Action On Sunday ; Anglingbrief

THE Winter Series of open matches at White Springs starts on Sunday and can be entered with Vince Lloyd on 01792 885699. The Royal Forest of Dean Open is due to take place on Sunday; but would-be competitors should ring 01291 689687 to check that the lakes are free of ice.

Iffers Have Iffy Day with Few Strikes On the Silver Lake

EVEN the heavily stocked lakes at Moorlands Farm near Kidderminster refused to yield much with ice around the edges, as Iffers AC found to their cost when members headed there for a match on Silver Lake. Andy Reed worked hard with pole fished maggots to catch eight small roach and win with just 12oz; Keith Hall was second with a 6oz roach and Bob Williams caught one of 4oz for third place.