South Wales Evening Post

Man Injured After Falling From Window [Edition 3]

A MAN was taken to hospital with leg injuries after falling from a first-floor flat window. Emergency services were called to Baywood Avenue in West Cross just after 2.45pm yesterday.

Go-Ahead Likely for Supermarket Plans [Edition 3]

A GARAGE in the Swansea Valley could be demolished to make way for a new CKs supermarket -- despite fears it might hit traders in the village. Planning officers have recommended approval of the application for the East End Garage in Clydach's Pontardawe Road.

Campaigners Begin Fight to Keep It Classes at College [Edition 3]

CAMPAIGNERS trying to prevent a computer course from being axed have stepped up their fight. The Clait course, which was held at Gorseinon College's Lifelong Learning Centre, has been cancelled due to a lack of funding.

Air-Con Units to Go After Appeal Failure [Edition 3]

AIR conditioning units and a satellite dish fitted on the outside of a Marina home are expected to be removed. Swansea Council had issued an enforcement notice after the three units, dish and two retractable awnings were erected at the property at St Christopher's Court on Swansea Point without permission.

Ex-Raf Man Flies Into New Position [Edition 3]

THE Countryside Council for Wales has appointed a former senior RAF officer as its new director of corporate services. Former air commodore Adrian Williams takes over from Les Warmington, who retired after 17 years with the Assembly-funded environmental champions.

Open Days in Aid of Adult Education [Edition 3]

A SERIES of open days are to be held to promote the Department of Adult Continuing Education at Swansea University. Today and Saturday see Swansea Central Library at the Civic Centre hosting open days between 10am and 8pm today, and 10 am and 4pm on Saturday.

Crash Casualty Airlifted to Hospital [Edition 3]

Approval for Staff Relocation Scheme [Edition 3]

A Pounds 570,000 plan to move council staff into the Civic Centre while the Guildhall is revamped has been approved. Swansea Council's cabinet has given the go ahead for the money to be made available for 205 staff to move from the grade one listed building into the Civic Centre.

Classics Motors at Annual Show [Edition 3]

Blood Donor Date [Edition 3]

Christmas Jobs Boost

PLANS to create 70 jobs at a former Ministry of Defence depot in Llanelli by Christmas are on target. International bluechip company Thales UK is leasing a third of the Llangennech site.

Bus Users' Route Problem Solved After Long Wait [Edition 2]

GETTING around has just got easier for people in part of Port Talbot after a year-long wait. Residents of Velindre are back on the bus route from today after a deal was struck between the council and South Wales Transport.

Tenants May Be Vetted for Council Houses

A CITY councillor is vowing to look into plans to stop unruly council house tenants moving into troubled communities. Penderry ward member June Burtonshaw made the call following Ravenhill residents' complaints that anti-social behaviour problems keep coming back.

Walker Hurt in Car Collision

A MAN was involved in a collision with a car on Swansea's Quay Parade at 10.30pm on Sunday. Details on the incident are sketchy, but a spokesman for the Wales Ambulance Service said the man had been taken to Morriston Hospital for treatment.

Fire Crews at Road Incident

Muddy Affair at Bog Contest

MORE than 150 hardy sportsmen and women ended up with mud on their faces yesterday after taking part in the World Bog Snorkelling Championship. Competitors from across the UK donned snorkels and face-masks for the popular August Bank Holiday swim through the peat bog in Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys.

Teen Missing for 2 Weeks Is Found Safe

A TEEN missing for two weeks has been found safe and well. Sixteen-year-old Jessica Bevan, originally from Gwent Road in Townhill, Swansea, disappeared from a Pembrokeshire care home.

Man 'Too Drunk to Remember Theft'

A POLISH man says he was so drunk he cannot remember stealing three bottles of wine and a case of 20 beers. Warehouse worker Dariusz Dzierbicki, aged 21, of Trewydda Road, Swansea, was spotted by security guards at Tesco in Llansamlet acting suspiciously.

Ornament Used to Smash Car Window

A MAN who used a concrete ornamental dog to smash a car window has been jailed. Michael Anthony Collins used the ornament to break into the vehicle while it was parked outside a home in Somerset Place, Cwmavon, Port Talbot, on August 15.

Bookies Hoping to Make It Blue Day for Charity

A NEATH bookies is odds-on favourite to raise a bumper sum for one of the town's leading charities. Ladbrokes is raffling a signed Chelsea shirt to raise money for Neath Women's Aid.