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Drug smuggler who evaded jail for 15 years could be found in seconds online - WalesOnline
One neighbour, who did not want to be identified, said: “He was a lovely old chap but he was not in the best of health. “I was quite shocked by the whole thing. “He didn't seem like the type. I didn't even realise it was him until you pointed it out.
Campaigners want Welsh cancer fighting fund to pay for life-saving drugs - WalesOnline
And a 61-year-old woman in the Rhondda, who has asked not to be named, has been told she cannot have the drug Glevic(corr), which could prevent a rare form of cancer from returning, because she is also not considered to be exceptional.
Hefcw to hold emergency talks with Glyndwr University after budget cuts - WalesOnline
A sector insider, who chose to remain anonymous, warned that large-scale cuts were “unsustainable” and the sector faced a very testing time. “This settlement shows exactly why universities had to go for £9000 fees,” said the source.
Parents concerned as headteacher leaves Pontllanfraith Comprehensive - WalesOnline
But one parent, who asked to remain anonymous, feared problems at Pontllanfraith would not be resolved under current arrangements. According to the school's website, there are no staff vacancies and Gareth Edmunds is acting deputy headteacher.
Fears the future as Blaenau Gwent faces 'drastic' police cuts - WalesOnline
The proposals, which Caerphilly MP Wayne David learnt from an anonymous source within Gwent Police, could mean the end of Abertillery, Brynmawr and Tredegar police stations as we know them. Only the Ebbw Vale station would be kept open on a 9am-5pm ...
Most police stations in Gwent could be forced to close due to spending cuts ... - WalesOnline
Labour MP Wayne David claimed that he had learned from an anonymous source from within Gwent Police that the force were “giving active consideration” to closures, among the most drastic measures to cut costs. Part of the proposals include having only ...
Record diesel prices in South Wales - WalesOnline
A man, who confirmed he was the manager of the Radyr station on Llantrisant Road, but refused to be named, said that the price was higher due to his costs. “It is a bit expensive, but I work on my margins. Everybody has got a different way of working,” ...
Claims of Labour campaign to halt Alun Michael's police commissioner bid - WalesOnline
Yesterday a senior Welsh Labour source, who did not wish to be identified, told the Western Mail: “While Alun is, of course, a perfectly credible candidate with much experience, the party does not need the expense of a by-election. ...
Claims of Labour campaign to halt Michael's bid to be police chief - WalesOnline
Yesterday a senior Welsh Labour source, who did not wish to be identified, told the Western Mail: “While Alun is, of course, a perfectly credible candidate with much experience, the party does not need the expense of a by-election. ...
Three probes at troubled school - WalesOnline
A parent, who chose to remain anonymous, last night said allegations had been made against a number of staff at the school. “There have been problems at the school for years but nobody ever tells us anything official,” said the source. ...
Dad found dead in killer gas alert - WalesOnline
One neighbour, who asked not to be named, said: “Everything that happened is all a bit of a blur, to be honest. “A fireman came in and told us to move out onto the street and we didn't really have a clue what was going on. I don't know what happened ...
Schools in Wales facing exam delay amid probe - WalesOnline
A senior education source, who chose to remain anonymous, feared the postponement of the WJEC ICT exam could be the first of many. “This is about as bad as it gets for an examining body, and awarding bodies must be hoping that this is not just the tip ...
Conmen steal Llanrumney cancer sufferer's life savings - WalesOnline
The 74-year-old man – who did not want to be identified – let one of the suspects into his home in Thackeray Crescent, Llanrumney, on Wednesday, after he pretended to be from the water authority. While the man distracted his victim, his two accomplices ...
Lynette White family now 'want to move on' - WalesOnline
Miss White's aunt, who asked not to be named, said she learned from a police liaison officer early yesterday that the case was going to collapse. She said: “To be honest with you, I'm glad. It's over. [A lot of the family] are in the grave. ...
WRU bosses vow to fight Occupy Cardiff squatters - WalesOnline
WalesOnline was yesterday allowed into the building, but the squatters refused to be named or allow photographs. Inside, the walls had been graffitied with “artwork”, while tables, chairs and concrete slabs were being used to barricade doors. ...
Pensioner neighbour from hell disappears before his official eviction - WalesOnline
One mum of one, who declined to give her name for fear of reprisals, said: “I'm over the moon he is gone, because I don't have to panic now every time I go out, wondering what is going to happen. I'll get to sleep at night knowing there's not going to ...
Presiding Officer Rosemary Butler allegedly referred to as 'holy cow' during ... - WalesOnline
A Conservative councillor, who also did not wish to be identified, said: “There was uproar when the issue was raised, but the uproar came from the Labour side. “I did hear reference to a 'cow' but I'm not sure who said it and I didn't pick up that it ...
Presiding Officer Rosemary Butler allegedly referred to as 'holy cow' during ... - WalesOnline
A Conservative councillor, who also did not wish to be identified, said: “There was uproar when the issue was raised, but the uproar came from the Labour side. “I did hear reference to a 'cow' but I'm not sure who said it and I didn't pick up that it ...
Steel jobs worry if incinerator plan is rejected - WalesOnline
A political source, who did not wish to be identified, said: “Bob Bright and the Newport council Labour group should take note that their opposition to this project going ahead could endanger 1400 jobs at Llanwern.” Mr Bright, who leads the council's ...
Ely is one of Cardiff's best-kept secrets - WalesOnline
“But it's nothing like that, it's just a stereotype,” said the woman, who asked not to be named. “I really think [people from outside Ely] just perceive you as uneducated, like you wouldn't have gone to uni or done anything with your life. ...
Leaks reveals merger talks between Swansea University and University of Wales - WalesOnline
A senior Welsh academic, who chose to remain anonymous, said the merger revelations were “significant” given recent developments. In a joint statement with four other vice-chancellors, Prof Davies last week called for the UoW to be wound up following ...
Leaks reveals university merger talks - WalesOnline
A senior Welsh academic, who chose to remain anonymous, said the merger revelations were “significant” given recent developments. In a joint statement with four other vice-chancellors, Prof Davies last week called for the UoW to be wound up following ...
Gleision Colliery tragedy: Investigation to examine why miners were close to ... - WalesOnline
A source close to the investigation said the inquiry would focus on why the men were working in a part of the anthracite mine which was clearly marked on mining maps as being close to underground water. And Mr Hain said: “I was surprised to see when I ...
University under fire for failing to back author of damning S4C report - WalesOnline
A senior Welsh academic, who did not wish to be identified, said: “The way the University of Wales has treated Richie Turner is absolutely outrageous. It should have defended him publicly when his report came under attack, and the fact that it is not ...
University under fire for failing to back author of damning S4C report - WalesOnline
A senior Welsh academic, who did not wish to be identified, said: “The way the University of Wales has treated Richie Turner is absolutely outrageous. It should have defended him publicly when his report came under attack, and the fact that it is not ...