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Faenol Success

THE star-studded Faenol Festival is on course to be the most successful ever. With four weeks to go almost 70% of the tickets have been snapped up for the event that will feature the likes of Andrea Bocelli, Katherine Jenkins, Van Morrison and Meic Stevens

The Tears of an Asbo Yob ; Boy Breaks Order 2 Days After His Court Warning

A TEENAGE lout who breached an anti-social behaviour order just 48 hours after he appeared in court cried yesterday when a judge told him he faced a spell behind bars The 13-year-old boy, who the Daily Post cannot identify for legal reasons, admitted ignoring his Asbo nine times during June and July. On Friday the youngster was given a final chance when he appeared before the court for a previous breach. District judge Andrew Shaw handed the tearaway a three-month curfew but said: 'I am not v...

Interpol Join Hunt for Racist Killers ; Police Name Pair They Want to Quiz Over Teenager's Murder

TWO MEN believed to have fled Merseyside in the wake of the racist murder of black teenager Anthony Walker were being hunted by police across Europe last night. Detectives revealed they want to speak to local men Michael Barton, 18, and Paul Taylor, 20, about the axe attack on the 18- year-old in Huyton on Friday night.

Campaigners Fast Over Plight of Welsh

WELSH language campaigners yesterday began a five-day fast to highlight the dangers facing rural communities. Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg members claimed Welsh was disappearing from villages across the country, with schools the latest bastion set to topple.

It's Time We Had Real Parliamen ; Plaid Demands Power for Wales

PLAID Cymru will today launch a petition to demand a 'real parliament' for Wales. The party's leadership will announce the campaign at the National Eisteddfod at Y Faenol, near Bangor.

County Children's Services 'Unsafe

URGENT action to improve social services for children in Powys may force cuts in other services across the county, an AM warned yesterday. Glyn Davies, Conservative AM in mid and west Wales, welcomed the decision to invest an extra pounds 4m in children's services after a damning inspector's report declared parts of the operation 'unsafe'.

Action Plea Over Race Policies

WELSH schools should do more to promote racial equality, said a Lib Dem AM. Peter Black, the chair of the Assembly education committee, called for urgent action in the light of a report from the schools' inspectors Estyn.

Boy Escapes Sand Tomb

A BOY escaped serious injury after being buried alive when a sand dune collapsed as he tunnelled through it, coastguards said last night. The 10-year-old was playing with friends when the tunnel gave way trapping him under the sand.

Two Walk Out in St George's Hall Row

A DONATION from one of Liverpool's leading developers towards the redevelopment of St George's Hall could lead the public to suspect unfair practice, it was alleged last night. The claim was made by the very person responsible for critical development decisions in the city, chair of planning Lady Doreen Jones.

Lost Boy Was Hiding in Family Caravan

A FOUR-year-old boy sparked a frantic air and sea search and rescue yesterday - while hiding in his parents seaside caravan. Two helicopters were scrambled along with two lifeboats and a search and rescue party after the lad disappeared.

Failing Hospital to Spend On Art

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Pops Turn Off

Laser Therapy

Lottery

Is This All Hot Air ; No, This Woman Is Really Studying for Her Phd in Playing Invisible Guitar

A NORTH Wales rock chick is writing a doctorate - on the air guitar. Dance teacher Amanda Griffiths is studying the art of invisible rhythm and lead for a University of Salford PhD.

Tightrope-Walking Ants - Minus the Safety Net ; Thousands Flock to See Museum's Amazing Colony of Leafcutters

OU have heard of a flea circus. Now meet Liverpool's tightrope- walking ants. These bugs, which live at World Museum Liverpool, get their breakfast by gingerly crawling along a piece of string.

Trial to Be Told of Previous Conduct

TWO previous incidents of bad behaviour by Premiership footballer El Hadji Diouf can form part of an alleged spitting prosecution against him, magistrates ruled. The Bolton Wanderers striker is set to stand trial following an incident in his team's Premiership clash at Middlesbrough where a home fan alleged the Senegalese international spat at him while leaving the Middlesbrough pitch last November.

Stab Victim 'Led Hunt for Tube Blast Friend

A MAN stabbed to death on a bus in a row over thrown food consoled the family of a close friend killed in the King's Cross suicide bombing. Richard Whelan, 28, was repeatedly knifed as he returned home from a night out in Upper Street, north London, when he asked a hooded youth to stop throwing chips at his girlfriend.

Pitches Pledge

THE Government yesterday defended itself against claims that almost 45% of playing fields in England have been lost over the last 13 years. Sports minister Richard Caborn said he was determined to see the creation of more indoor and outdoor facilities but added that many young people now want to play on synthetic pitches. His comments came after the National Playing Fields Association (NPFA) said that nearly 34,000 pitches have disappeared since 1992.