South Wales Evening Post

Choir Sing Out for Heart Cash

CHORISTERS will be singing their hearts out in aid of a worthy cause. The Gwalia Singers are putting on a special concert to raise money for the fight against the heart muscle disease cardiomyopathy.

Parents Back Breastfeeding

BREASTFEEDING should be welcomed in public places and businesses. So say parents and grandparents in Swansea, according to the Assembly Government's Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme.

Bonnie Misses Zeta's Birthday for School Trip

BONNIE Tyler reluctantly turned down a birthday invite to Catherine Zeta Jones's birthday bash to thrill school children with a guest appearance. Catherine, a longtime friend of pop singer Bonnie, celebrated turning 40 with a party in New York for family and close pals.

It's Animal Magic As Pet Benjy Comes Back to Life

YOU can't keep a good dog down ... When cherished Shitsu Benjy keeled over, lost consciousness and was hovering on the brink of death after choking on his dinner, her owner feared the worst.

Fears Blaze Boy Will Be Too Ill to Attend Funeral

THE young boy seriously hurt in the Townhill fire could be back in Swansea today -- but it is not known if he will be well enough to go to his mum and sister's funeral. Haydn Thomas, aged 12, suffered 30 per cent burns when fire ripped through his family's home in Gwent Gardens almost a fortnight ago.

Family Held at Detention Site

A KURDISH family who lost their bid for asylum are being held in a detention centre. Fidan Ugurlu and her two children, Ibrahim and Elif, were taken from their home in Portmead, Swansea, on Monday morning.

Jamboree Fun for Youngsters

Assault Case Is Set for Crown Date

A NEATH man has appeared at Swansea Crown Court to deny charges of assault and perverting the course of justice. Julio Stefan Waters, aged 22, of Main Road, Bryncoch is accused of causing actual bodily harm to Andrew Phillips on January 23 of this year.

Appeal Over Plan Rejection

Get Crafty with Art at Event

A FREE craft event will take place at a Port Talbot library next month. The Welsh quilt and patchwork demonstration will be at Taibach Library on Wednesday, October 7, from 10.30am.

'Do Not Sell Northern Rock'

THE Government should not sell off the nationalised Northern Rock bank, according to one of those in the running to become a Swansea MP. Geraint Davies, who is replacing Alan Williams as Labour candidate for Swansea West when Mr Williams stands down, said the bank should be returned to its mutual status.

Sex Offences Denied

A FORMER Croeserw man has appeared in court to deny sexual activity with a young girl. Lee Derek Fairman, who now lives in Aberaman, near Aberdare, pleaded not guilty to sexual offences against a child between January and June 26 of this year. Judge John Diehl QC adjourned the matter for a plea and case management hearing on Monday, October 12.

Appeal for Return of Precious Snaps

A WEST Cross family has made an appeal for the return of a digital camera lost on Saturday, August 29. The camera was lost in either the Rock and Fountain pub in Newton or in the back of an Oyster cab taxi around 12.30am.

Dogfish Rain Causes Storm Around World

A FISHY tale about a dogfish falling from the sky onto a Neath hotel has gone global since appearing in the Post. As we reported last month, staff at the Castle Hotel were left baffled after the bizarre act of cod.

Photographer in the Frame for Top Prize

A PHOTOGRAPHY student has been short-listed for a top media prize. Finnish-born Mikko Antero Takkunen, who studies at Swansea Metropolitan University, is up for best photographer at The Guardian Student Media Awards.

Curtain Set to Go Up On Diabetes Awareness

A LEADING charity is warning that Neath Port Talbot has one of the highest levels of diabetes in Wales. Diabetes UK Cymru says even more people in the county may have the condition but not yet know it. It has warned people of the tell- tale signs -- and is staging a special play to raise awareness.

Church Set to Celebrate

ST Samlet's Church, Llansamlet, is marking 30 years with an exhibition of photos from Monday. A thanksgiving eucharist will be held at 7pm on Tuesday.

Guilty of Possessing Cannabis at City Hospital

A MAYHILL man has pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis at Swansea Magistrates Court. Jack Timothy Salter, of Cadrawd Road, admitted having 2.5 grams of the drug on him at Morriston Hospital.

Pact Meeting Date

Chance for School Pals to Meet Up

PAST pupils of Penyrheol comprehensive are being sought for a reunion. It is for people who left the school in 1980 and takes place at Gorseinon Rugby Club, on November 14.