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Serial Se X Pest ; Danger to Women Locked Up Indefinitely Branded Danger to Women

A SEX beast was locked up indefinitely yesterday after a catalogue of offences against women Richard Pugh was branded a danger to women following a series of incidents ranging from flashing to inde-cent assaults Judge Huw Daniel, sitting at Mold Crown Court, made the 29-year-old the subject of a hospital order under the Mental Health Act. It means Pugh, of Norman Road, Wrexham, will be treated at a specialist medium secure unit and will only be allowed out under staff supervision.

Murderer Sends Letter to Anthony's Mother ; Gee's Anguish at Taylor Note

RACIST killer Paul Taylor has written a letter to the mother of Anthony Walker from his prison cell. The 20-year-old, who will serve a minimum term of 23 years and eight months before he will be eligible for parole, sent the note to Gee Walker before his sentencing yesterday.

Were People Warned Early Enough ; Yes Say Public Health Bosses

HEALTH chiefs last night denied they had been slow in telling the public about the outbreak of the potentially-deadly cryptosporidium stomach bug. A special outbreak management control team was convened by the National Public Health Service in November, a full month after cases of the parasite had been confirmed in September.

Were People Warned Early Enough ; No Says Mum with Sick Kids

ONE mum whose three young sons have suffered from the bug has criticised health officials for their slowness in reacting to the outbreak. Nia Griffith, a classroom assistant at her sons' school, Ysgol Waunfawr, only a few miles from Llyn Cwellyn reservoir has been caring for Dafydd, six, Aled, five, and Iwan, two.

Is Sewage to Blame ; Heavy Rain May Have Caused Septic Tank to Fail

EXPERTS investigating a stomach bug outbreak which has now struck 123 people say untreated sewage may have entered the water supply. October's heavy rain could have caused a septic tank to fail, allowing sewage into Cwellyn reservoir, said Dr Mark Walker of the outbreak control team.

Inside the Treatment Works

THE Daily Post has visited Llyn Cwellyn water treatment works which is being investigated as the possible source of the outbreak. Wednesday's visit was offered exclusively by Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water after we revealed the outbreak last week.

Anthony Walker Murder: Police Warn Racists That They Are Being Watched

POLICE have sent a message to racists in Huyton that they will be watched after Anthony Walker's killers were jailed for life yesterday. Superintendent Rowland Moore of Merseyside Police said patrols and the number of officers in the area have been increased to put residents' minds at rest.

Anthony Walker Murder: Life Sentences for 'Poisonous Racist Thugs ; Judge Brands Anthony's Killers 'a Blight On Society Sarah Chapman Reports

THE killers who murdered Anthony Walker were branded "poisonous racist thugs" by the judge who jailed them for life yesterday. Paul Taylor, 20, who admitted murdering 18-year-old Anthony, was told he will serve a minimum term of 23 years and eight months before he will be eligible for parole.

Stopping It Spreading

Young Desert Rats Skate to Success in the Far East

THE Desert Rats have notched up another major victory - this time in the Far East. Three young North Wales lads have arrived back from Hong Kong after helping to win an international in-line hockey tournament.

Asbos for Teens Who Terrorised Neighbourhood

TWO teenagers who terrorised a North Wales estate were yesterday handed anti-social behaviour orders. The two-year order bans Gareth Trow and Andrew Farrar, both 16, from associating with each other in public.

Viewers Failed by Digital Switch

THOUSANDS of viewers in North and mid Wales will still have no TV reception after the digital switch-over. The analogue signal is due to be turned off in 2009 - with all viewers expected to switch to digital equipment.

Anthony Walker Murder: 'I Admire Him for Letter of Apology ; Anthony Walker's Mother, Gee, Talks of the Man Who Axed Her Son to Death Jessica Shaughnessy Reports

EE WALKER has humbled the nation with the way she has handled the almost unspeakable horror of Anthony's death and the ordeal of facing his killers in court. In the last 48 hours, she has consistently been the epitome of strength - speaking reasoned and measured words while rising above her own raw emotions.

Strike Threat to Courts

MAGISTRATES' courts across North Wales may be brought to a standstill if staff vote for industrial action. Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) are being balloted over a one-day strike.

Theatres' Joy at Long-Term Cash Promise

THE home of the international Eisteddfod was yesterday handed a regular cash boost. Arts Council of Wales bosses pledged an annual cash injection to the Llangollen Royal International Pavilion.

Pedestrian Dies at Accident Blackspot ; Pub Staff in Vain Bid to Save Man's Life

PUB staff tried to help a dying man after he was hit by a car at a notorious black spot. The 59-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a Ford Mondeo outside the Bells of St Mary's pub, in Gronant, near Prestatyn.

Anthony Walker Murder: I Cannot Forgive His Murderers, Says Anthony's Girlfriend

ANTHONY WALKER'S girlfriend has said she cannot forgive his murderers. Louise Thompson revealed that, while Anthony's family forgave Paul Taylor and Michael Barton for killing Anthony, she never would.

Anthony Walker Murder: Lawrence Family 'Happy

THE father of murdered black teenager Stephen Lawrence last night told how he shared the pain suffered by Gee Walker. Neville Lawrence said he was sorry to hear that such sickening racism continued to prevail 12 years after his son was murdered in London.

Youth, 19, Punched Pub Landlord in Face

A PUB landlord was punched in the face after he told young people to stop messing about at the pool table. Michael Alexander Parry, 19, struck Michael Roberts as he was taking to police on his telephone.