Defeated Pontardawe in danger of relegationThis is South WalesHigh-flying Aberdare, who are hot on the heels of Skewen, sitting 10 points away, bettered that total for the loss of eight wickets, with Luke Garthwaite (32) their best-performing batsmen. Daniel Allen claimed four Aberdare wickets from his 15 overs ...

Fort Mill teen's passion prompts mission to KenyaFort Mills TimesThe 10-day trip will include building a new water tank, teaching at the nursery school and presenting virtue-based lessons to students. A project is underway to bring water from the Aberdare Mountains to large storage tanks in Kiria. “Randi is a true ...

Latest cricket standingsTivyside Advertiser... 3rds 14.8; Kilgetty 2nds 9.3; Crymych 2nds -3.5. South Wales Association: Division 2: Skewen 163; Aberdare 153; Briton Ferry Steel 142; Bronwydd 116; Llandysul 113; Llanelli 99; Gorseinon 74; Swansea Civil Service 56; Morriston 52; Pontardawe 41.

Former Huddersfield Town star Steve Jenkins set for first managerial role at ...Huddersfield ExaminerRival clubs include Aberdare, Cwmbran, Haverfordwest and Ponterdawe and Ton Pentre. Jenkins, born at Merthyr, 35 miles from Monmouth, and capped 16 times, also played for Birmingham (on loan from Town), Notts County, Peterborough and Swindon.

Scott left stranded on 99 not outLlanelli StarA superb unbeaten 77 from Tom Davies and 48 from Tom Blake enabled Ynystawe to successfully chase down Aberdare's 138-4, the winning margin nine wickets. For the home side, Ben Sidney-Jones blasted a brilliant 82 and Nathan Spain 34. Batsmen ...

WalesOnlineWhere do you shop? We ask Welsh mums how they make ends meetWalesOnlineMother-of-three Emma Protheroe, 33, from Aberdare, is a full-time Avon sales leader in South Wales. She is mum to Lexi, six, Lauren, four, and Robyn, two. “My husband Robin and I always tend to shop in Tesco. It is all about the Clubcard points and ...

Tonnes Of Fun But No Treasure!ABC Online (blog)At the Gordon Williams Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Aberdare, there are stone gate posts which are memorials to WW1. Clue #4. Is it a slightly mad old Scottish chieftain or a poetic abbreviation? Hit the scholarly diamond trader in the midriff! That's ...

The NationQueen's birthday honours list 2013: MBEThe GuardianMrs Carole Ann Ashmore. For services to charitable fundraising in Bristol. (Bristol). Krishan Kant Attri. Volunteer leader, Newcastle Hindu temple. For services to inter-faith relations in the north-east of England. (Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear ...Aled Jones awarded MBE in Queen's Birthday HonoursDaily Post North Walesall 223 news articles »

Cumbria murder probe: man in courtNews & StarPolice have confirmed the women who died as Alice McMeekin, 58, of Newton Street, Millom and her 20-year-old daughter Katie Jenkin, of Aberdare. Detective Chief Inspector Paul Duhig, leading the investigation said “A team of detectives are working on ...

Conatus Pharma aims for $69M IPO to fund liver-disease drugFierceBiotechThe company raised money from backers such as Aberdare Ventures, which is its largest shareholder with a 23.3% stake, and Advent, which is the second-largest investor with a 21.1% stake. Roche Finance has a 6.7% stake. In its acquisition of Idun from ...Conatus Pharmaceuticals Files For IPOsocalTech.comall 5 news articles »

Conatus Pharma aims for $69M IPO to fund liver-disease drugFierceBiotechThe company raised money from backers such as Aberdare Ventures, which is its largest shareholder with a 23.3% stake, and Advent, which is the second-largest investor with a 21.1% stake. Roche Finance has a 6.7% stake. In its acquisition of Idun from ...

Wind Wise Massachusetts announces wind turbines adversely affect health, new ...Your Industry News (press release)"…there is an increasing body of evidence suggesting that infrasound and low frequency noise (caused by the wind turbines) have physiological effects on the ear," according to Amir Farboud, MD, of Glan Clwyd Hospital in Wales, one of the researchers ...and more »

Wind Wise Massachusetts announces wind turbines adversely affect health, new ...Your Renewable News (press release)"…there is an increasing body of evidence suggesting that infrasound and low frequency noise (caused by the wind turbines) have physiological effects on the ear," according to Amir Farboud, MD, of Glan Clwyd Hospital in Wales, one of the researchers ...and more »

Alesha Dixon takes time out from Britain's Got Talent for AvonWalesOnlineMother-of-three Emma, 33, from Aberdare, has found working for Avon very successful since she started more than two years ago. “I now work for Avon full-time and my husband Robin has given up his job to become a house husband,” she said. “It is such a ...

WalesOnlineMinister who slammed Wales' proposed sprinklers law accused of hypocrisyWalesOnlineHis intervention sparked a furious response from Labour AM Ann Jones – who steered the legislation through the Assembly – who demanded an apology for quoting “dangerously misleading” figures for the cost of installing the systems. But house builders ...and more »

The day MPs stop teasing the likes of 'Mr Muppert' is the day democracy diesDaily MailThe recently widowed Labour MP Ann Clwyd spoke of the suffering of her husband in hospital shortly before he died. She broke down in tears at PMQs. It was an unforgettable, powerful moment. By and large, however, parliamentarians need to develop a ...and more »

League and cup successes for PenarthPenarth TimesThe Fourths, seeking their first victory of this year's campaign, were playing Aberdare Thirds at home. Aberdare took the opportunity to bat first and scored 189 for six from their 45 overs. Steve Gregson took two wickets for Penarth, James Humpage one ...

Play Treasure Hunter tomorrow! Here's the first clue....ABC Online (blog)The Kitchener poppet head is at the old Aberdare Colliery site, which has been preserved as a "Heritage Park". Burrow and Coppin both refer to "Taj" (the surfer and Neighbours character) and if "Taj" follows "Harry", it sounds like "Heritage". Posted ...

Cumbria murder probe: man in courtNews & StarPolice have confirmed the women who died as Alice McMeekin, 58, of Newton Street, Millom and her 20-year-old daughter Katie Jenkin, of Aberdare. Detective Chief Inspector Paul Duhig, leading the investigation said “A team of detectives are working on ...

WalesOnlineAge Concern Mogannwg officers devastated by fireWalesOnlineTheir satellite offices in Aberdare and Treorchy will be open five days per week and will be handling all calls. “Even though service has been disrupted at the Pontypridd office, it's business as usual for all of our community-based services,” she added.