South Wales Evening Post

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'Justice has Been Done with Sentence'

A WOMAN who saved three children's lives during a terrifying attempted arson attack says she feels justice has been done after the culprit was jailed indefinitely. Thomas Garrington upended a petrol can after bursting into a house in Cory Street, Resolven, one night last October.

Rapist Jailed for Attack On Sex-Op Victim

AN eight-year jail sentence has been handed to a Llanelli man who orally raped a male awaiting a sex change operation. Kiron Singh Chand carried out the sex attack after beating up his victim in a lane in Llanelli.

Musical Magic On the Stage

YOUNG singers and dancers are bringing a slice of American life back to Penyrheol Theatre. Gorseinon-based theatre company Musicality are promising an unmissable show with High School Musical 2 from Tuesday, October 13 until Saturday, October 17, with a matinee performance on the last day.

Seven Hurt As Bus and Car Collide

SEVEN people were taken to hospital last night following a serious road accident involving a bus and a 4x4 vehicle. The incident happened on the A4109 between Seven Sisters and Crynant around 5pm.

Shaheen Wows Crowd at Mobos

SINGER Shaheen Jafargholi's performed at the prestigious Mobo awards last night in the latest step from schoolboy to superstar. After wowing Simon Cowell and the rest of the UK on Britain's Got Talent, and singing in front of billions at the funeral of his idol, Michael Jackson, he was on stage once again at a high-profile event.

Back On the Beat to Home in On Crime

KNOCK knock. Who's there? Your local community support officer. Okay, as jokes go it is unlikely to have the audience in floods of laughter, but the man behind a new doorknocking initiative is hoping it will make a big difference to neighbourhood policing.

Unconscious Men Mystery

MYSTERY surrounds what caused three men to collapse on a busy Llanelli street. Police officers and paramedics rushed to New Dock Road at around 5.30pm on Tuesday after the trio were found unconscious.

Lions Launch Driving Range

BRITISH Lion Stephen Jones and ex-Lion Derek Quinnell led a starstudded field launching a new Pounds 750,000 golf facility to drive forward the careers of up and coming golfers in Llanelli. The new state-of-theart facility at Machynys Peninsula Golf and Country Club includes a hi-spec public golf range which includes a 100 square metre indoor putting green, 21 floodlit bays and a 300- yard outfield incorporating three full-size US Golf Association spec target greens.

Rape Claim Woman 'Asked for Sex From Look-a-Like'

A BARRISTER suggested yesterday that a Swansea woman who was allegedly raped at a party had sexually propositioned a man who reminded her of the footballer Carlos Tevez. Paul Thomas made the suggestion as he crossexamined the complainant over a video-link at Swansea Crown Court.

Apply to Be Miss Swansea

YOUNG women in Swansea have just a couple of days left to apply for their regional qualifier of Miss Wales 2010. The deadline for applications for Miss Swansea 2010 is on Monday, and organisers are hoping that more women than ever before will take part in the competition.

Under-18s Sunbed Ban

YOUNGSTERS aged under 18 will be banned from using sunbeds in Wales due to the threat of skin cancer. Assembly Health Minister Edwina Hart has unveiled the plan to outlaw unstaffed tanning salons in the wake of reports that children are using them.

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Tories Call for Eye Tests in Schools

YOUNGSTERS should be offered the chance to get their eyes tested at school, say Welsh Conservatives. Andrew RT Davies, the party's shadow health minister, raised the issue in an Assembly debate. He also highlighted the differences in the optometry contracts currently in place in England and Scotland - - compared to the one in Wales.

Picnic Boosts Community Spirit

SPECIAL DAY OUT A big picnic aimed at generating a little community spirit has been held at Cwmgors Rugby Club. The event was organised by the Upper Amman Valley Communities First Action Group.

Man Told to Work for Attack On Woman

A SWANSEA man has admitted pushing and kicking his ex-partner. Gurnos Barrie Rees, aged 39, of Aberdyberthi Street, Hafod, pleaded guilty to assault by beating and obstructing a police constable in the execution of his duty.

Police Warn Students of Theft Threat

STUDENTS are being warned by police to be more security conscious. Autumn sees the arrival of hundreds of students into the city, many of whom live in rented properties. It can be a productive time for burglars, according to South Wales Police.

Charity Boss Spreads His Wings

THE director of RSPB Cymru is spreading his wings by taking up an international role with the charity. Tim Stowe has spent the past 13 years as director of the charity.

Protesters Defiant After Biomass Plant Decision

DEFIANT protesters have vowed not to give up despite losing their fight to stop a controversial power station being developed in Port Talbot. This week Environment Agency Wales appeared to have driven the final nail into the campaign's coffin after approving Prenergy's application for the wood chip-burning biomass plant -- the biggest in Britain -- in the town's docks area.

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