South Wales Evening Post

Beat Nomination Deadline

TIME is running out to nominate local sports stars for the Active Swansea Sports Awards. The deadline for the awards, which recognise the city's top talents, is now one week away.

Shout About Sexual Health

A LOCAL charity has urged people to get behind a new website which allows them to have their say about sexual health. Yesterday, six sexual health and HIV organisations, including the Terrence Higgins Trust, have launched the SHout loud (Sexual Health out loud) website.

Neighbour Dumped Her Waste in Garden

A TRIMSARAN woman has been prosecuted for dumping rubbish over her neighbour's garden fence. Donna Louise Calford pleaded guilty at Ammanford Magistrates Court on Monday to an offence contrary to Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The prosecution was brought by Carmarthenshire County Council.

Vegetables Are Centre of Attention

THE biggest and best vegetables in the UK took centre stage at the National Botanic Garden of Wales on the weekend. The Welsh Branch of the National Vegetable Society staged its vegetable championship show -- attracting entries from across the UK, including Scotland, Cumbria, Norfolk and Essex, as well as all over Wales.

Reunion Set for Ambulancemen

Abuse Charity's Party to Mark a Change of Name

A CHARITY dedicated to preventing domestic abuse has changed its name in order to reach out to more sufferers. Leading Welsh charity Cymdeithas Tai Hafan has relaunched itself as Hafan Cymru.

Landmark Takeaway Is Back in Business

A FAST food takeaway which closed suddenly after years of serving hungry diners has reopened. Customers of Mr D's were left scratching their heads after finding the doors to the Uplands locked earlier this month, without any prior notice.

Officer Pay Rise 'Surprise'

THE leader of Plaid in Carmarthenshire is to write to the county council's leader to express his "shock and surprise" at the level of council pay increases. It was revealed last week that the chief executive's salary has increased by Pounds 26,000 over the past three years.

Fined for Licence Offence

A MAN caught driving a taxi without a licence has been fined by city magistrates. Council enforcement officers spotted David Owen, of Malthall, Llanrhidian, driving the vehicle in Clydach in January, and confronted him after he parked by the Capel Road workshops.

Competitive Fours Launch Indoor Bowls Campaign

THE indoor bowls season gets under way in Swansea this weekend with the annual Ritchie Thomas Fours Tournament, sponsored by Absolute Bowls, taking centre stage at the Beaufort Road Stadium. Last year's winning rink skipped by Clive Taylor are in a powerful-looking Group C with no less than 10 players with international experience battling it out to get through to Sunday's semi-finals.

Harris Reveals Coaching Ambitions

IESTYN Harris is poised to become the new Wales rugby league coach -- and also hinted he may take over the assistant's position at Celtic Crusaders. A new national coach is set to be unveiled at a press conference in Cardiff on Tuesday.

Tense Finale Awaits in Promotion Clash ; Glamorgan Delicately Poised Heading Into Last Day

GLAMORGAN hold the advantage in their crunch LV County Championship Division Two match, but Gloucestershire fought back through seamers Jon Lewis and Steve Kirby on the third day at Cardiff. The Welsh county will go into the final day holding a 295-run lead after they reached 169 for eight in their second innings before bad light stopped play.

Judo Jade Gets to Grips with Gold at Uk Games

PENTREHAFOD Comprehensive school pupil Jade Lewis clinched a gold medal at the recent UK Schools Games. The 15-year-old from Gendros beat off still competition to win the Under 48kg section of the girls judo event held at Swansea University.

Borehole Allowed

Lopez Asks for Fans' Patience in Form Battle ; Swans Catalonian Working to Prove His Potential Against Lofty Cv

UEFA Cup winner he may be, but Jordi Lopez admits he has not delivered his full potential at Swansea City yet. The 28-year-old Spaniard became Paulo Sousa's first signing as Swansea boss in July as the Portuguese looked to bolster his midfield options.

Welsh Drivers Struggling for Weekend Meet

IF you cannot make it to Goodwood this weekend, Pembrey Motorsports Centre provides a local alternative, with a two-day meeting for the MSA British Rallycross Championship and the Irish Rallycross Championship. Action starts at 10am today and tomorrow, admission being Pounds 12 for adults per day, and accompanied children under-14 are admitted free.

Historic Vehicles Gear Up for Stirling Celebrations ; Motorsport Moss Ready to Race in 80th Year

THE Goodwood Circuit will thunder to the sound of the world's most valuable collection of racing cars and motorcycles this weekend, not to mention the overhead roar of World War II planes. The race meeting has a unique flavour, with Goodwood retaining the character of the 1940s,1950s and 1960s -- with visitors donning outfits of the times.

Water Main Burst Brings Roads Chaos

A ROAD collapsed in Morriston causing chaos for rush-hour commuters. The water main, on the A48 stretch of Clase Road between Castle Bingo and Asda in the Morriston and Llansamlet areas of Swansea, burst causing the damage.

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