Recently added articles from South Wales Evening Post:
Picasso's big picture
Jul 03, 2009 ... 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 ofqualities proved irresistible to UK buyers. This equals plenty ofchoice for the used buyer ...
Is there a need for this speed?
Jul 03, 2009 ... Why do we need cars capable of travelling at more than 150mphwhen the maximum speed legally allowed on any road in the UK is70mph? It's a good question, and one that the Institute of AdvancedMotorists has been asking. There's growing controversy surroundingthe continuing ...
Teenager had pills in pants
Jul 03, 2009 ... A Bag containing Valium tablets was found attached to ateenager's underwear when he was searched at Swansea Central policestation. Officers also recovered a fraudulent bus pass, city magistrateswere told. Eighteen-year-old student Ben Bailey admitted possessing theClass C ...
New seat is real treat
Jul 03, 2009 ... Children had a day out to remember, thanks to their wanderinghead teacher and some nifty craftsmen. Pontarddulais primary head teacher Jonathan Mead was strollingaround Penllergaer Valley Woods, in north Swansea, when he spottedsome rustic wooden benches. After being told ...
Stores 'bending under weight of bus problem'
Jul 03, 2009; ... Swansea's new bendy bus is threatening the survival of one of thecity's busiest shopping areas, it has been claimed. All five Labour councillors in Morriston have written to councilchiefs saying the business community is in dire straits because ofan "unprecedented amount of ...
Schemeto help docs calculate medicine
Jul 03, 2009 ... A New interactive package could prove the right medicine formedical staff struggling with their maths. Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University NHS Trust is the first in Walesto roll out the scheme, which is designed to give doctors and nursesthe answers to complicated infusion and ...
High fashion hit
Jul 03, 2009 ... Fashion students from Swansea College have staged their end-of-term catwalk extravaganza, which raised more than pounds360 for theAlzheimer's Research Trust. The Big Bang fashion show took place at the City Temple inDyfatty Street where students found inspiration from ...
Former husband ignored sentence
Jul 03, 2009 ... A MAN who twice breached a non-molestation order relating tohis ex-wife has been given a community sentence. David Mannu was convicted following a trial before Swanseamagistrates of breaching an order imposed by Swansea County Court. The offences took place in Pontarddulais ...
Who's bought a ticket to ride?
Jul 03, 2009 ... The Post emailed all 72 Swansea councillors to ask if they'd usedthe bendy bus since it was launched on June 1. Of the 34 who replied, five said yes, while the others said no. The "yes" contingent included Sketty councillor Cheryl Philpott,who reported a "very comfortable ...
Woman admits attacking officers
Jul 03, 2009 ... A Swansea woman has admitted two assaults on police officers. Nicola Peel initially denied the offences, but changed her pleasto guilty to assaulting a female police officer in Whitewalls ...
Club's celebration
Jul 03, 2009 ... Parkland and Aneurin Monday Social Club members are celebratinga grant of pounds1,885 from Awards ...
Rescue teams called to save drunk dipper
Jul 03, 2009 ... BY Jason EVANS crime reporter jason.evans@ swwmedia.co.uk A DRUNKEN beach party reveller who told police he was "onlytaking a paddle" sparked a major late-night rescue operation. The man was part of a group of people on the beach near Swansea'sCivic Centre when ...
Fair gives it a bit of welly
Jul 03, 2009 ... Llanrhidian Primary School's pirate summer fair and sports daystarts at ...
Community date
Jul 03, 2009 ... Landore and Cwmbrwla Pact meeting takes place at 6pm on Monday inMontana Community ...
Chinese lantern warning issued
Jul 03, 2009 ... Coastguards have issued an appeal to people indulging in thecraze for Chinese fly- ing lanterns to let the authorities know whenthey are launching them. The large glowing lanterns, which are carried aloft by a flameproducing hot air, can soar to more than a mile high - and ...
Swans policing costs wrangle goes on as season moves closer
Jul 03, 2009; ... The police and Swansea City have not agreed on who should fit thebill for policing games, despite the first match being just twoweeks away. Dutch side FC Twente play the Swans on July 18 in the firstfriendly of the new campaign, but there is still no agreement on thecost of ...
Summer fete date
Jul 03, 2009 ... Sketty Summer Fete takes place at St Paul's Church, De-la-BecheRoad, Sketty, tomorrow at 2pm. The event, featuring toy ...
Tray days are over for happy residents
Jul 03, 2009 ... Parklands Court Residents Association can enjoy a rich supperfrom now on. Until recently, the Sketty Park-based group had been forced toeat off trays on their laps at dinner time. But members have been given a grant by the Communities FirstTrust Fund which has enabled them to ...
Bolton set to move for ferrie in 24 hours
Jul 03, 2009 ... Bolton are ready to make another move for Ferrie Bodde in thenext 24 hours. The Premier League club had a pounds2.5m offer for the Dutchmidfielder rejected last week, but manager Gary Megson is stillthought to be keen on the player. Wanderers bid may rise to pounds3m with ...
Shane can be a mane man
Jul 03, 2009; ... Shane Williams is poised for his final Lions curtain, withanother Welsh veteran of two tours telling him he has nothing toprove to anyone. Williams has labelled the six-week stint in South Africa thetoughest trip of his career. In seven outings, the 32-year-oldscorer of 46 tries ...