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Wales: Hain Recalls Letter Bomb Terror

PETER Hain yesterday told how he was almost "blown to smithereens" by a letter bomb sent to assassinate him. The Welsh Secretary claimed South African security services attempted to use an explosive device to kill him in the early 1970s.

Wales: Vips Got Pounds 1,000 Cup Seats On Taxpayer ; Executives Treated to Pounds 35,000 Junket by Assembly

MORE than pounds 17,000 of taxpayers' money was spent on VIP tickets to last year's FA Cup Final by the Welsh Assembly Government as part of a pounds 35,000 hospitality package. The 16 first-class seats were part of a package to entertain business executives connected with investment plans in Wales.

Wales: Tories: Bid for Big Events

THE Tories said Wales should be prepared to bid to host more major sports events such as the Commonwealth Games and UEFA Cup. A Conservative-led Assembly Government would work with the sports bodies in Wales to draw up plans to raise the nation's sporting profile.

Wales: Transplant Delight for Chantelle ; 11-Year-Old On the Mend After Life-Saving Op

A NORTH Wales girl has miraculously pulled through a life-saving bone marrow transplant despite nearly dying just weeks ago. Chantelle Rowlands from Rhyl has finally had the transplant and might be well enough to return home within weeks, her overjoyed mum Linda said last night.

Wales: 'Groomer' of Girl Faces Jail Sentence

A PAEDOPHILE who travelled more than 200 miles to meet a schoolgirl he groomed on the internet was last night warned he faced jail. A Caernarfon Crown Court judge warned Gary Scutchings a prison term was inevitable.

Wales: Auditions for Choir

THE choir which helped Anglesey's Aled Jones on the road to stardom is on the lookout for new young talent. Bangor Cathedral will be staging a teatime session for potential boy choristers on Tuesday when they will have a chance to hit the scales alongside existing members of the choir.

Wales: Patients Urged to Join Cancer Group

CANCER care charity Macmillan Cancer Support is encouraging Welsh patients to take up some of the remaining places on a six-week support programme in Powys. Run by people who have had a personal experience of cancer, the free programme - the first in Wales - starts on February 15 to help and support people during their "cancer journey."

Wales: Elderly Warmed by Heat in Ground

ELDERLY people were keeping warm despite the snow yesterday - thanks to a 75m deep hole in the ground. The sheltered housing just built at Cilcain near Mold is one of the first in Wales to be heated by a newground source heating system.

Wales: Police Close File On Gp Patients' Deaths ; 'No Further Action' Will Be Taken Against Doctor

DETECTIVES investigating the deaths of patients treated by North Wales-based GPHoward Martin have closed their files and no further action will be taken, it was revealed last night. Durham Constabulary confirmed that no action will be taken following a lengthy investigation into the deaths of patients treated by Dr Martin when he worked at Newton Aycliffe in County Durham.

Wales: We Can't Stop Flu Pandemic ... But We Will Be Ready ; Antiviral Drugs to Be Stockpiled for Quarter of Wales

PUBLIC health chiefs last night revealed behind-the-scenes plans to be put in place if Wales was hit by a bird flu pandemic. The spokesman for the National Public Health Service Chris Lines issued a warning that such a scenario remained a threat although said there was no evidence of any pandemic for now.

Wales: 'Double Up Treatments'

THE Government should consider stockpiling two types of antiviral drugs to treat people in the event of a flu pandemic, experts said last night. There are fears that humans could catch avian flu from close contact with birds infected with the H5N1 virus, triggering a pandemic.

Wales: Car Share Solves David's 'Guilt Trip'

A COUNCIL transport officer has been able to solve the 'guilt trip' he feels about his 78-mile a day commuting. David Hesketh, Wrexham Council's transportation policy officer, is constantly advising colleagues to car-share to work and back.

Wales: Company's Panto a Triumph

A FLINTSHIRE company is applauding the success of a festive showat Mold's Clwyd Theatr Cymru after it broke all box office records. Bosses at Mostyn-based Warwick International, which sponsored this year's annual pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, are delighted that it was a near sell-out success.

Wales: It's Sleigh Day ; Fun in the Snow for Children As 100 Schools in N.Wales Are Shut by the Weather

ALMOST 100 schools were closed and rail and bus services disrupted as snow swept across parts of North Wales yesterday. But the region escaped the brunt of the icy blast which brought "whiteout" mayhem to other parts of Wales.

Wales: Road Chaos As Uk Is Gripped by Big Freeze ; Fun in the Snow for Children As 100 Schools in N.Wales Are Shut by the Weather

MUCH of Britain was paralysed yesterday by the most widespread snow of the winter. Disruption caused by the thick blanket of snow, which reached six inches (15cm) in some places, is thought to have cost hundreds of millions of pounds.

Wales: Fire Destroys Three Coaches

A BLAZE destroyed three coaches and damaged a pounds 200,000 new vehicle. Firefighters were called to Pat's Coaches in New Broughton, Wrexham, on Wednesday night.

Wales: Memorial Service for Copter Tragedy Victim ; Relatives Want to Honour Rig Death Dad

RELATIVES of a North Wales man killed in the Morecambe Bay helicopter tragedy were last night planning a service in his memory. Keith Smith, of Colwyn Bay, was one of seven men killed when a helicopter plunged into the Irish Sea on December 27.

Wales: On the Web Today

See how the snow affected North Wales yesterday Watch our picture gallery of the wintry conditions

Wales: Mp Hopes for More Resort Cash

WELSH enterprise minister Andrew Davies hopes the redevelopment of Rhyl seafront will spark new private investment in the resort. A pounds 1.4m revamp of the Foryd harbour is under way and the pounds 3.8m transformation of the promenade is also nearing completion.

Wales: Pounds 1.58m Estate