South Wales Evening Post

Picasso's Big Picture

Do you know which mini MPV sold most in the UK in 2001? The car that topped the chart was the Citroen Xsara Picasso. Why? A combination of keen pricing and an attractive all-round blend of qualities proved irresistible to UK buyers. This equals plenty of choice for the used buyer although genuine bargains may be somewhat thin on the ground.

Is There a Need for This Speed?

Why do we need cars capable of travelling at more than 150mph when the maximum speed legally allowed on any road in the UK is 70mph? It's a good question, and one that the Institute of Advanced Motorists has been asking. There's growing controversy surrounding the continuing development of faster, more powerful high- performance cars.

Teenager Had Pills in Pants

A Bag containing Valium tablets was found attached to a teenager's underwear when he was searched at Swansea Central police station. Officers also recovered a fraudulent bus pass, city magistrates were told.

New Seat Is Real Treat

Children had a day out to remember, thanks to their wandering head teacher and some nifty craftsmen. Pontarddulais primary head teacher Jonathan Mead was strolling around Penllergaer Valley Woods, in north Swansea, when he spotted some rustic wooden benches.

Stores 'Bending Under Weight of Bus Problem'

Swansea's new bendy bus is threatening the survival of one of the city's busiest shopping areas, it has been claimed. All five Labour councillors in Morriston have written to council chiefs saying the business community is in dire straits because of an "unprecedented amount of disruption".

Schemeto Help Docs Calculate Medicine

A New interactive package could prove the right medicine for medical staff struggling with their maths. Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University NHS Trust is the first in Wales to roll out the scheme, which is designed to give doctors and nurses the answers to complicated infusion and drip-rates for intravenous drugs and administration of antibiotics.

High Fashion Hit

Fashion students from Swansea College have staged their end-of- term catwalk extravaganza, which raised more than pounds360 for the Alzheimer's Research Trust. The Big Bang fashion show took place at the City Temple in Dyfatty Street where students found inspiration from nature, subculture and even Las Vegas.

Former Husband Ignored Sentence

A MAN who twice breached a non-molestation order relating to his ex-wife has been given a community sentence. David Mannu was convicted following a trial before Swansea magistrates of breaching an order imposed by Swansea County Court.

Who's Bought a Ticket to Ride?

The Post emailed all 72 Swansea councillors to ask if they'd used the bendy bus since it was launched on June 1. Of the 34 who replied, five said yes, while the others said no.

Woman Admits Attacking Officers

Club's Celebration

Rescue Teams Called to Save Drunk Dipper

BY Jason EVANS crime reporter

Fair Gives It a Bit of Welly

Community Date

Chinese Lantern Warning Issued

Coastguards have issued an appeal to people indulging in the craze for Chinese fly- ing lanterns to let the authorities know when they are launching them. The large glowing lanterns, which are carried aloft by a flame producing hot air, can soar to more than a mile high - and be mistaken for emergency flares.

Swans Policing Costs Wrangle Goes On As Season Moves Closer

The police and Swansea City have not agreed on who should fit the bill for policing games, despite the first match being just two weeks away. Dutch side FC Twente play the Swans on July 18 in the first friendly of the new campaign, but there is still no agreement on the cost of policing at the Liberty Stadium.

Summer Fete Date

Tray Days Are Over for Happy Residents

Parklands Court Residents Association can enjoy a rich supper from now on. Until recently, the Sketty Park-based group had been forced to eat off trays on their laps at dinner time.