Dinas Powys News

Death leads to ambulance demand Tue, 07 Feb 2012

Relatives of a woman who blame her death on a 41-minute wait for a paramedic, hand over a petition urging a dedicated ambulance service for their town.

Rugby region funding could change Tue, 07 Feb 2012

Professional rugby in Wales could face another shake-up, with some regions receiving more funding than others, as accounts show all four losing money.

Bowlers win green costs reprieve Tue, 07 Feb 2012

Torfaen council suspends a decision on cuts which would have left bowlers having to maintain their greens.

Suicide bombs ruled out by group Mon, 06 Feb 2012

A group of men, including two from Cardiff, decided against becoming suicide bombers because they wanted a "long-term future" as terrorists, a court is told.

Call to employ more apprentices Mon, 06 Feb 2012

Employers across Wales are being urged to offer more apprenticeships despite the tough economic conditions.

Final bids for retailer Peacocks Mon, 06 Feb 2012

Six serious bidders remain in contention to take over the Cardiff-based clothing retail firm Peacocks, struggling with £750m debts, BBC Wales understands.

South Wales main line delays over Mon, 06 Feb 2012

Normal service resumes on the south Wales main line between Cardiff and Bridgend after passengers faced delays due to over-running engineering works.

Cold snap forecast later in week Mon, 06 Feb 2012

Milder weather across Wales will be followed by another cold snap later in the week, say forecasters, as warnings of ice remain.

End Bouncers 'pessimism,' says MP Sun, 05 Feb 2012

Newport West MP Paul Flynn tells the city it is "time to stop beating ourselves up" over a TV documentary about the antics of late-night revellers.

Peggy, 80, runs fitness classes Sun, 05 Feb 2012

Fitness instructor Peggy Sullivan, who celebrating her 80th birthday on Sunday, says she has no plans to retire.