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Life, the University and Everything ; Is the Answer to the Beginnings of Time and Life Itself Beneath a Swiss Mountain? Liverpool University Thinks It Could Be. Peter Elson Goes Underground to Find Out

IT'S a scene that's all too familiar in guide books about Switzerland: a sun-litwall of snowcapped mountains, overlooking steeply-gabled farmhouses and lines of vineyards stretched out across the sloping green pastures below. But below this timeless scene outside Geneva, embedded far underground, more deeply than a Swiss gnome's darkest bank vault, is a multi-billion pound window- or rather tunnel - into the future.

A Golf Lover's Dream ; Sue Kelbrick On a Modern Home with Added Excitement

OCCUPYING a superb position with stunning, unobstructed views over the Royal Liverpool Golf Course and towards the Welsh hills, this superior detached property was architecturally designed and constructed in 1997 and boasts many outstanding features. The property enjoys an elevated position which only serves to enhance the views. There is an integrated double garage to the front as well as an open verandah ideal for al fresco entertaining, and, to the rear, there are lawns, mature trees and s...

Tragedy of Motorbike Cop ; Family Tributes to Dad Killed in A5 Smash

A POLICE detective died instantly when he lost control of his high-powered bike. An inquest was told yesterday how Richard Charles Gostage of Trevor near Llangollen was thrown off his bike on the A5 at Cerrigydrudion, hitting a wall and signpost.

Wales: Recycling Centre Gets Green Light ; Minister Gives Major Scheme the Go-Ahead

PLANS for a newmulti-million pound recycling centre on a Wrexham industrial estate were unveiled yesterday. Welsh local government minister Sue Essex approved a bid by Wrexham council under the private finance initiative. It is worth pounds 22.7m over 25 years.

Wales: Joy for Weasel ; Mold Home for Dog with No Ears

WEASEL - the terrier born without ears which shot to national stardom, has found a loving home - in North Wales. It's a fresh start for the one-year-old border terrier cross, which was born with skin covering his whole head and no outer ears.

Wales: Epileptic Teen Told: Give Up Cannabis

A 16-YEAR-old boy was yesterday advised to see a doctor in a bid to give up cannabis. Magistrates in Prestatyn heard the teenager had epilepsy and the drug probably did not help his condition.

Wales: Drug Caution for Primary Teacher ; Police Pounced Outside School

ANORTH Wales primary school teacher arrested on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs has been given a caution. Emma Jones, a teacher at Ysgoly Traeth, Barmouth, was arrested on March 7 when police pounced as the 28-year-old woman arrived for work.

Wales: Patrol Targets School Vandals

SECURITY patrols at a North Wales county's schools will be stepped up in term time to stamp out vandalism. Funding has been made available to extend the successful Operation Gingerbread crackdown on damage and bad behaviour at Wrexham schools. Patrols will involve high visibility vehicles, supported by community beat managers, school liaison officers and police community support officers.

Wales: Student in Air Rescue

Opinion/Wales: Saturday Thought

THIS week, judging by some newspapers. Lord Jeffrey Archer the novelist has made a momentous discovery. He has found that Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed the Blessed Lord, was not a bad man. Of course he wasn't a bad man otherwise Our Lord would not have chosen him to be a disciple. People who worshipped in Llandegai Church have known this for over 50 years. He was different from the other disciples. They were Galileans - he was from Cerioth. They were uneducated, and possibly illit...

Opinion/Wales: Barney Is New Kid On the Block of Welsh Mountain Goats

A RARE Welsh Mountain goat is the latest attraction at a North Wales zoo. Newborn Barney was born on March 22 weighing only lkg.

Opinion/Wales: 'Deport Bail Hostel Man' for Shock Query ; German Asked Protest Mum About 'Fun' with Daughter

A FORMER factory worker who made lewd comments about a young girl faces deportation from Britain. German national Adrian Scanlan approached a parent protesting outside a bail hostel in which he was staying.

Wales: He Was Our Love, Our Everything ; Motorcycle Pc 'Died Instantly' When He Lost Control On Bend

A RESPECTED motorcycle officer was killed when he lost control of his high-powered bike at a crossroads. Richard Charles Gostage died instantly on the A5 after avoiding a Land Rover waiting to turn right into Cerrigydrudion.

Wales: Landlord Cleared of Tenants Info Rap

THE landlord of a house where it was alleged about 20 Polish workers were living was yesterday cleared of failing to provide the council with details of who lived there. Ian Fenn successfully appealed against a conviction and fine imposed in January last year for failing to provide Wrexham County Council with information.

Wales: Man Still in Custody Over Drugs Raid

A MAN arrested after a drugs factory was raided by armed police was yesterday still in police custody. Officers found 350 cannabis plants worth more than pounds 20,000 and an arsenal of guns at the property in Gwyddelwern after the dawn raid on Thursday.

Wales: Free Prescriptions in Wales From Tomorrow ; 'Barrier to Health Removed'

THOUSANDS more patients in Wales will no longer have to pay for NHS medicines when prescription charges are abolished tomorrow. Health minister Dr Brian Gibbons declared that the landmark decision by the Assembly government finally removed cost as a barrier to better health in Wales.

Wales: How the Changes Apply

All prescriptions will be free for people in Wales from April 1, 2007. Over-the-counter drugs, which are medications that do not require a prescription, should continue to be bought in the normal way.

Wales: Legion Focus On Falklands

THE Royal British Legion launches the Falklands' 25th Anniversary Appeal at www.falklandsfew.co.uk on April 2. The Legion is launching the website to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the conflict, allowing everybody to share their memories. Twenty memories will be displayed on the website at a time.

Wales: Frightened Addict Hid Guns for Dealers

A PLASTERER was behind bars last night after he admitted stashing an arsenal of guns for drug dealers. Cocaine addict Brian Anthony Cumberlidge was jailed for five years yesterday by a Caernarfon Crown Court.

Britain: Birdwoman Faces New Threat Over Feeding

A PENSIONER nicknamed the "birdwoman" for her compulsive bird- feeding antics was warned yesterday she could end up back in court. Barbara Simpson, 68, was jailed for three months in 1997 after she continually flouted an injunction banning her from feeding birds at her home in Preston, Dorset.