South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales) back issues from September 2008:
BIG RISE IN SCHOOL BUS FARES.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Moira Sharkey Education Correspondent PARENTS say they are struggling to pay school bus bills after an inflation- busting price hike, the Echo can reveal today. School bus fares have risen by more than 13%this year, in Cardiff, to pounds 300, forcing some ...
'Nochild isgoing to walk three miles to school' Parents call for council to review school bus scheme.(Features)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Moira Sharkey Education Correspondent THE inflation-busting school bus fare rise has today prompted parents to call for a review of school transport. Residents of Ramsons Way in Westfield Park, St Fagans, today led the demand. Children in the ...
Born today... Sept 1.(Features)
Sep 01, 2008 ... American actress Lily Tomlin, 69, singer Gloria Estefan, 51, Bee Gee Barry Gibb, 62, Showaddywaddy singer Russ Field, 59, Dutch footballer Ruud Gullit, 46 and Victorian and David Beckham's second Romeo, six. To add ...
Today in; Sept 1.(Features)
Sep 01, 2008 ... 1939: Germany invades Poland, beginning World War Two. 1969: Colonel Gaddafi comes to power in Libya. 1972: Bobby Fischer beats Boris Spassky to become World Chess Champion. 1983: Korean Air ...
News Quiz; Sept 1.(Features)
Sep 01, 2008 ... 1. Barack Obama has promised to bring back what if he is elected president? 2. Which supermarket is planning to build a pensioner-friendly store? 3. Who has blamed America for starting Russia's attack on Georgia? 4. Which journalist said he sustained more ...
County freedom forWelsh troop.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... SOLDIERS from The Royal Welsh regiment have received the freedom of Bridgend county. During a ceremony to celebrate the honour, Private Kevin Pollard read a moving poem penned in memory of a fellow soldier who died serving in Iraq. Pte Craig Barber, pictured, of King ...
Contact centre firmset to close after jobs axed.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... A CARDIFF call centre which axed 600 jobs is expected to close this week as it moves out of the city. Redundancies at the Ventura call centre in East Tyndall Way, Ocean Park House, Splott, were announced in June. Its doors were due to close on Wednesday. ...
Taxpayers' anger over pounds 2.7mcouncil payouts; Get a grip' message to local authorities.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: MatthewAplin, Ben Glaze and Katie Bodinger COMPENSATION claims against South Wales councils have totalled pounds 2.7m, the Echo can reveal today. Earlier this year we reported how Wales' biggest authority, Cardiff council, had paid out pounds 785,000 in ...
Just graduated Rosie on the brink of fame.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... SINGER Rosie Havel is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Katherine Jenkins and Charlotte Church when she hits our TV screens today. The classically-trained musician, 22, will be fending off other hopefuls as she takes part in an X Factor-style competition that is hunting for ...
Free entry to castles as school holidays end; OAPs and children get chance to see heritage.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... FROM today pensioners and children in South Wales can enjoy Wales' wealth of history for free. The Welsh Assembly is scrapping entry charges for them to 30 castles and historic monuments owned by heritage body Cadw across Wales. They include Castell Coch and ...
SMERTIN ON WAY TO CITY; Russian midfielder to sign for Bluebirds.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Terry Phillips FORMER Russian national teamcaptain Alexey Smertin will sign for CardiffCity today-if theHomeOffice give their blessing. City manager Dave Jones and chairman Peter Ridsdale are in London foraworkpermit appeal hearing and Smertin will complete a ...
Bellamy faces WalesWorld Cup D-day.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... CRAIG BELLAMY will defy West Ham boss Alan Curbishley by turning up for Wales World Cup duty today. The Wales captain will have a fitness check at the team's Vale of Glamorgan base - even though Curbishley has implored his pounds 7m striker not to play against Azerbaijan in ...
BIG RISE IN SCHOOL BUS FARES.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Moira Sharkey Education Correspondent PARENTS say they are struggling to pay school bus bills after an inflation- busting price hike, the Echo can reveal today. School bus fares have risen by more than 13%this year in Cardiff to pounds 300, forcing some ...
Rugby agent leaves huge trail of debt; Stars' guide sees his firm wound up.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Abby Alford Chief Reporter THE man who once guided the careers of Grand Slam captain and Cardiff Blues star Gareth Thomas, Gavin Henson and other elite Welsh rugby players has built up pounds 46,000 of debt and has had his company wound up. At the peak of his ...
Offers roll in for jubilant TV choir; Superstardom beckons for Only Men Aloud! after victory.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Catherine Evans THERE was no chance to celebrate for Last Choir Standing winners Only Men Aloud! after Saturday's nail-biting final - the boys had a date with Welsh diva Katherine Jenkins. Just hours after their win, the 18-strong Cardiff choir was on its way ...
Charged with indecency.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... A MAN has appeared in court, charged with the indecent assault of a girl. Kevin Frederick Orum, of ...
Bouncy tribute to patient Paul.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... FUNDRAISERS have jumped for cash in memory of a cancer patient. Saturday's sponsored "Bouncethon" in Cardiff ...
Fans arrested after attack on coach.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... BLUEBIRDS fans were arrested after supporters clashed over missiles thrown at a coach carrying Cardiff City fans. The coach was leaving Sheffield United's Bramall Lane Stadium following the teams' 0-0 draw when Blades supporters allegedly began throwing bottles, cans and a brick ...
Sept 1.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Born today ... American actress Lily Tomlin, 69, singer Gloria Estefan, 51, Bee Gee Barry Gibb, 62, Showaddywaddy singer Russ Field, 59, Dutch footballer Ruud Gullit, 46 and Victorian and David Beckham's second Romeo, six. To add your birthday, contact Margaret ...
'No child is going to walk three miles to school' Parents call for council to review school bus scheme.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Moira Sharkey Education Correspondent THE inflation-busting school bus fare rise has today prompted parents to call for a review of school transport. Residents of Ramsons Way in Westfield Park, St Fagans, today led the demand. Children in the ...
Mike lives the high life in his renovated city tower; Historic landmark set for its first residents.(News)(Landmark overview)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Abby Alford Chief Reporter AN historic Cardiff landmark is set to get its first residents after being snapped up for a cool seven-figure sum. Mike Trezise and partner Elanor could not resist the chance to own the 110-year-old Water Tower. They are ...
City fans relish early chance to beat the Jacks; Bluebirds supporters thrilled by cup draw.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Ben Glaze CARDIFF City fans were today celebrating the team's surprise early chance to play arch-rivals Swansea City. On Saturday, the Bluebirds were on Saturday drawn against the "Jacks" in the third round of the Carling Cup. The teams face each ...
Coogan's pride in Gavin and Stacey.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Steve Coogan BARRY-BASED sitcom Gavin and Stacey has won a glowing comedy accolade as Alan Partridge legend Steve Coogan has admitted he is jealous of its success. Coogan, whose company Baby Cow produced the show, said: "The simple answer to Gavin and Stacey ...
Diversity awards.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... THE search for the best achievements of multicultural communities in Wales is to begin in Cardiff this month. Diversity Awards Wales, organised by Black Voluntary Network Wales, ...
County freedom for Welsh troop.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... SOLDIERS from The Royal Welsh regiment have received the freedom of Bridgend county. During a ceremony to celebrate the honour, Private Kevin Pollard read a moving poem penned in memory of a fellow soldier who died serving in Iraq. Pte Craig Barber, pictured, of King ...
Taxpayers' anger over pounds 2.7mcouncil payouts; 'Get a grip' message to local authorities.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Matthew Aplin, Ben Glaze and Katie Bodinger COMPENSATION claims against South Wales councils have totalled pounds 2.7m, the Echo can reveal today. Earlier this year we reported how Wales' biggest authority, Cardiff council, had paid out pounds 785,000 in ...
Our angel's so strong; Illness still a mystery.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Katie Bodinger THE parents of a little girl with an undiagnosed genetic disorder and serious heart problems today spoke of their "angel's" health battles. Cheryl and Peter Coombes' five-year-old daughter Hannah suffers from a combination of serious medical ...
Pets suffering worms outbreak.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... AWET summer has caused an outbreak of lungworm infections in pets across South Wales. Veterinary charity the PDSA, which has a hospital in Cardiff, said there had been an increase in cases of the condition, which is caused by eating snails, which thrive in wet conditions. ...
Dealer, 21, spared jail over drug find.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... A DRUG dealer who has been smoking cannabis since the age of 13 has been spared jail. Mark David Watson, 21, of Caer Gwerlas, Tonyrefail, pleaded guilty at Cardiff Crown Court to supplying and possessing cannabis resin with intent to supply. Police raided Watson's ...
When Roald met Beatrix...he was told to buzz off! Author unimpressed by six-year-old Dahl.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: James McCarthy LEGENDARY children's writer Roald Dahl had a chance meeting with his hero Beatrix Potter as a child, a close friend has said. But Potter was less than impressed with six-year-old Dahl, who later went on to become one of the nation's most ...
South Wales ECHO WE SAY... Travel's a worry for struggling families.(Leaders)
Sep 01, 2008 ... A SCHOOL bus fare hike is the last thing families facing soaring food, fuel and mortgage costs need. Even though the price has not risen for three years, the increase seems large and imposing the whole increment in one go is far from ideal. It is understandable that ...
Letter: Viewpoints - Time to appreciate the talent that is Madonna.(Letters)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Daniel Lewis SO another episode of The X Factor hit our TV screens on Saturday and millions of people in Cardiff sat glued, watching talentless, no-hopers warble their way through a selection of famous songs. Madonna hit the stage on the same night, presenting ...
Letter: Viewpoints - This help was so very kind.(Letters)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Pauline Pogson ON Wednesday, I picked up my medication from Boots in Queen Street but unfortunately dropped the carrier bag they were in between Boots and the Knox Road multi-storey car park. I didn't discover the bag was missing until I reached home. In ...
Letter: Viewpoints - Aflying tour of Super facts.(Letters)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Derek E Creedon Dan O'Neill needs a refresher on Krypton's favourite son. The Man of Steel made his screen debut in 1941, in Technicolor, in the first of Max Fleischer's celebrated series of animated cartoon shorts. In 1948 came his live-action bow ...
Letter: Viewpoints - Harmful effects of 'planning'.(Letters)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Colin Hinds-Payne HAVING sat through four hours of "decision making" and "debate" at the planning committee meeting in City Hall, Cardiff, I had an overwhelming feeling of despair. The committee acts within a void and in doing so fails to realise the damage ...
Letter: Viewpoints - Council proud on Eisteddfod.(Letters)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Coun Nigel I WRITE in response to Dewi C Owen's letter about the National Eisteddfod. The National Eisteddfod is planned, managed, marketed and promoted by the Eisteddfod. The Eisteddfod receives a pounds 360,000 grant from the Welsh Local ...
sport quiz.(Features)
Sep 01, 2008 ... 1 Which Bundesliga club are managed by Fred Rutten? 2 Andriy Shevchenko is AC Milan's second highest scorer of all time. Who is first? 3 Who is the American Ryder Cup captain? 4 Joe ...
ON THIS DAY.(Features)
Sep 01, 2008 ... 1923: Former world heavyweight champion, Rocky Marciano, was born. He took the title from 'Jersey Joe' ...
Sergio left surprised by Faldo's selection; Garcia expresses shock at Clarke's Ryder Cup absence.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... SERGIO Garcia has become the latest player to express surprise at Darren Clarke's omission from the European Ryder Cup team. Ian Poulter and Paul Casey were last night confirmed as captain Nick Faldo's wild-card selections, despite Clarke - a Ryder Cup hero in 2006 - winning in ...
Wilson ready for Cup debut.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... JUBILANT Oliver Wilson joined Justin Rose and Soren Hansen in clinching a Ryder Cup debut today - but only after being given the fright of his life. The 27-year-old from Mansfield knewas he came to the closing stretch of the final qualifying event that the only way he would miss ...
Brand claims Senior Masters.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... GORDON J. Brand saw his rich run of formcontinue when he closed with a two under par 70 to win his second European Seniors Tour title in the space of seven days at the Travis Perkins plc Senior Masters at Woburn Golf Club. The previous weekend Brand needed six extra holes to see ...
Confident Murray sets New York goal; British tennis ace targets title success at US Open.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... ANDY Murray heads into the second week of the US Open seeing no reason why he should not target his first Grand Slam title in New York next Sunday. The world number six advanced toa fourth-round meeting with 10th seed Stanislaw Wawrinka of Switzerland thanks to a comeback from ...
Djokovic given a real test.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... NOVAK Djokovic joined four-time defending champion Roger Federer in the fourth round of the US Open with victory over Marin Cilic at Flushing Meadows. Federer cruised thorough with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Czech Radek Stepanek yesterday and the second seed was joined in the ...
Ronnie sets new record with NI win.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... RONNIE O'Sullivan was the toast of Belfast as he was crowned Northern Ireland Trophy champion. The world champion and number one beat Stoke's Dave Harold 9-3 at the Waterfront Hall. It was O'Sullivan's 21st ranking title in a glittering career and one which saw him ...
It's Valentino's day as Stoner crashes again.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... REIGNING world champion Casey Stoner crashed out of the lead for the second race in succession to gift Valentino Rossi victory in the San Marino MotoGP at Misano. Stoner retired after losing the front end of his Marlboro Ducati to hand his Italian rival ...
Loeb tightens grip.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... WORLD champion Sebastien Loeb extended his lead at the top of the drivers' standings after emerging triumphant froma thrilling finish to the Rally New Zealand. Frenchman Loeb finished 17.5 secs ahead of Citroen team-mate Dani Sordo after the leading BP Fords of Mikko Hirvonen ...
Joe: 'We'll be pride of Wales'.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Terry PHILLIPS EVERY Cardiff City fan will agree with Joe Ledley's reaction to the Carling Cup draw against Swansea City, saying: "We've got to win it. End of story." The Bluebirds go to Swansea's Liberty Stadium ground for the third round tie in the week ...
Heaton's ready for the Swans.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Simon Kendal-Williams HE may have been at Cardiff City only a matter of weeks, but Tom Heaton is under no illusion as to the importance of the Bluebirds' Carling Cup tie at Swansea. The 22-year-old goalkeeper, on a season-long loan from Manchester United, ...
Boss Berg takes over; Boot room.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Ian Carbis IT'S not only in Britain where students of Sir Alex Ferguson's management prowess are taking top jobs. Joining the likes of Mark Hughes, Roy Keane, Paul Ince and Steve Bruce in the manager's hot seat is Henning Berg. Former Manchester ...
Ryan scores - just like dad! Boot room.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Ian Carbis SOME familiar names to Cardiff City supporters found their way onto the scoring teleprinter at the weekend. Ryan Gilligan, the son of former Bluebirds striker Jimmy, was on target for Northampton in the League One match at Tranmere. ...
Keegan will be able to drown sorrows; Boot room.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Ian Carbis HE may not have a lot to smile about at the moment, but Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan will at least have something to drown his sorrows. Former Magpies legend David Ginola was at St James' Park to launch his new wine and present a bottle of the ...
WIGAN striker Amr Zaki; Boot room.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Ian Carbis WIGAN striker Amr Zaki got the taste for goals on Saturday, scoring twice in his side's 5-0 win at Hull. And ...
Smertin ready to answer City call; Loan deal hinges on a work permit appeal.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Terry PHILLIPS DAVE Jones has gone back to Fulham for a second time in 10 days to strengthen his Cardiff City squad. Manager Jones signed striker Eddie Johnson on loan and is now set to add Russian international Alexey Smertin to the Bluebirds' squad. ...
City insist they've no intention of selling Ledley and Johnson.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... CARDIFF City confirmed again today that Joe Ledley and Roger Johnson are staying with the club. "Our stance has not changed," said chairman Peter Ridsdale. "None of our players on long-term contracts are for sale - at any price. "There were offers for two ...
Gilo: Form will be irrelevant going into cup derby.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: David Giles NEW Year's Day 1980, I remember it clearly. It was the day a passionate Cardiff boy wore the white jersey of Swansea, and scored the winning goal in the South Wales derby. That boywas one David Giles - and I'll never forget the moment as long as I ...
Swans left to rue their inability to convert chances.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... SWANSEA took a 1-0 lead through Ferrie Bodde's unstoppable shot against Sheffield Wednesday, but Steve Watson equalised for the visitors. Put bluntly, Wednesday didn't deserve anything from this game. But they had enough resolve to produce one moment of class and that was all ...
CHAT TO OUR WALES EXPERTS.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Media Wales head of sport Paul Abbandana to and football correspondent Chris Wathan are gearing up to field your questions about Wales' World Cup campaign Who should John Toshack feel be playing up front? Should rising star Aaron Ramsey be pitched straight into the action? ...
Cricket: Abergavenny back in the big time after beating rivals.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... ABERGAVENNY clinched the Division One Championship and promotion back to the top flight at the first time of asking by beating Chepstow and condemning them to another season in Division One. Chepstow did the business with the ball as they got the visitors all out for 159. Andrew ...
Cricket: Sully in sight of the prize after nervy win.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Thomas, Carroll South Wales Cricket League PREMIER Division leaders Sully edged to a nervous win at Bridgend in a low scoring game which sees the home side relegated back to Division One and the champions remaining on top of the table in the Thomas, Carroll South Wales ...
Cricket: Brothers have a ball as Malpas pip Welsh Asians to the title.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... MALPAS defeated Vale by nine wickets at Bettws Lane to win the Division Two Championship after a season long battle with Welsh Asians. Rhys Owen made 41 when Vale batted first, Huw Morris 32 and Mark Thomas 20 in a total of 155 all out. Micky Martin took 4-40 for Malpas, his ...
Dragons' promotion hopes take a hit at Scarborough; Defeat leaves Glam chasing play-off spot.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Gareth GRIFFITHS GLAMORGAN cricket manager Matthew Maynard has targeted a Nat west Pro40 promotion play-off place following yesterday's defeat by Yorkshire at Scarborough. The Dragons had started the day in second place in Division Two but have now dropped ...
Flintoff delighted to be back on centre stage for England.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... ANDREW Flintoff is enjoying his rewards to the full, after the "dark times" he spent recovering the form and fitness he needs to be an English lynchpin once again. A man-of-the-match performance from Flintoff yesterday helped England march to a fourth successive Nat West Series ...
Devils sharpen up for their showdown with the Steelers; Voth planning a warm Cardiff welcome for their rivals from Sheffield.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Terry PHILLIPS CARDIFF DEVILS 4 MANCHESTER PHOENIX 3 CARDIFF Devils opened the new ice hockey season with a home win and immediately declared: "Bring on the Steelers." Captain Brad Voth and his team take on Sheffield Steelers in their ...
Gammer dealt a bad hand.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... WALES' former British heavyweight champion Scott Gammer's return to the ring ended in defeat in Berlin. The 31-year-old from Pembroke Dock damaged his hand in the second round of his clash with unbeaten Italian Francesco Pianeta for the vacant EBU-EU heavyweight belt. ...
Collins departure overshadows meet.(Sport)
Sep 01, 2008 ... THE expected departure of UK Athletics performance director Dave Collins overshadowed a flat homecoming Aviva British Grand Prix meeting billed as the "Return of the Heroes" at Gateshead. Despite 18 Olympic medallists competing at a venue once revered as the home of British ...