Articles from South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales) (December 9, 2008)

Title	Author	Type	Words
'Brazilian Lucas deserves a break' Benitez speaks up for Reds' new midfielder.			475
'City defence hold the key at Turf Moor' FANZONE If I was manager...ROGER DAVIES, Ely, Cardiff.			99
'Green' savings.			82
'I was once given a bunch of bananas by a passer-by' confessions ...of a living statue Ben Spruce, 37, of Grangetown, Cardiff, has been working as living statue for more than 10 years. You will often find him entertaining the crowds on Queen Street. SARAH GEORGE met up with him to find out more about his job...			527
'I'm not a victim or survivor... I'm just Gaynor, someone who enjoys her life' Echo 2 A new art project is aiming to change perceptions of Aberfan so that it is no longer always deemed a place of tragedy. CATHY OWEN talks to some of the villagers who took part...			934
'League and cup form just like a dream' FANZONE If I was manager...TONY SCHOLES, Burnley.			125
'Rip-off' Cardiff costs city a pounds 10m rugby pay day.			479
'Stranger was killed by man angry over Rooney jibes in the street' Jury hears trainee accountant died from a head injury a week after being punched.			694
1975 THIS WAS THE WEEK THAT... In the first of a new series, we look at the events that made headlines this week in:.			799
600 cannabis plants found.			303
A date for your diary... it's digital D-Day! Analogue TV signal to be turned off on March 3, 2010.			394
A hot drink 'beats bugs'.			150
A pair of Jimmy Choo heels on sale at Oxfam! Whatever would Carrie think?			589
all about me... 'I asserted my stubborness by becoming a vegetarian' Nina Elsby, 28, is head of membership and events at the Park House Club, in Cardiff. She lives in Windsor Village, Cardiff.			366
Arab channel rounds up S4C singing sheep; Al Jazeera to co-produce hit children's TV series Meees.			408
Attraction revamp would be a pleasure; South Wales Echo WE SAY. ..			242
Bag-free bid.			93
Barclays axes 100 jobs at Cardiff offices.			449
Biarritz fired up as they look for revenge; French club determined after Arms Park defeat.			679
Blow for Devils as Prpich goes under the knife.			302
Burnley's Dutchman could have joined City.			261
Carter's eager to make his debut with Perpignan.			227
Champ Joe to meet the fans at signing.			96
Christmas spirit hard to come by as world war drew ever nearer; Time traveller looking back.			830
CITY CAN CHOP US APART; Ex-Bluebird Thompson puts high-flying Clarets on red alert.			294
City lose McCormack for three weeks 5 0.			155
Coles' goal sees Porth spring a big cup surprise.			364
COUPLE'S DOUBLE SUICIDE; Lawyer and wife found in car in garage.			286
Cup run at Monmouth continues.			384
Discounts draw in shoppers as retailers count cost of downturn.			303
echo live: Catching Kelly's eye! After three years of fame and success in America, where they recently toured with Stereophonics, Porthcawl band People In Planes are jetting back across the Atlantic for Christmas with Biffy Clyro. As frontman Gareth Jones tells GAVIN ALLEN, the band is looking for domestic flight in 2009.			633
echo live: REVIEW; Duffy, Newport Centre ****.			317
Eco-Christmas.			81
Ex-WRU president Thomas, 93, dies.			107
Family news: Lecturer possessed a sharp intellect.			294
Family news: Teaching pioneer and active charity fundraiser; Champion of Welsh leaves behind husband of 60 years TEACHER Betty Jotham has died, aged 86.		Obituary	247
Fight against flats plan is stepped up.			165
Flooding is probed.			92
Focus store is set to close next week.			200
Fruit-ful day in the Rhondda Valley with Penygraig pupils; BLUEBIRDS' EXCITING NEW YOUNG SUPPORTERS' CLUB CITY KIDS.			159
Give us high-speed line quick, says Neil.			338
Great Leighs a fortnight.			116
Great-great-gran of 87 terrorised by raid on house; Laughing thieves steal her Christmas cash.			308
Harrington vows to get even better.			110
I'm hoping it will be Moor the merrier! BLUEBIRDS' EXCITING NEW YOUNG SUPPORTERS' CLUB CITY KIDS.			97
Johnny was loved by all.			136
Jones returns for a second premier spell at Port Talbot.			226
Kelly calls for new stadium for city gigs.			156
King ends long drought.			161
legal eagle; echo 2 people.			296
Letter: Straight to the point.			113
Letter: Straight to the point.			82
Letter: Viewpoints - All remnants of a past culture.			132
Letter: Viewpoints - BBC taking an indecent turn.			205
Letter: Viewpoints - Club looking for Glyn John.			172
Letter: Viewpoints - Intensive care revealed the heroes of NHS.			313
Letter: Viewpoints - Leave the sick people alone!			232
Letter: Viewpoints - Our appreciation of a real knight of the road.			190
Louw issues a stern warning to the Ospreys.			141
Loyalty put Flintoff on his passage to India; 'One of the reasons I decided to go was for team-mates'.			559
Muliaina puts the Blues on red alert.			441
Newbridge take Bargoed's home record to go top.			406
News Quiz.			92
O'Sullivan hit by a lack of title passion.			177
OASIS NO 1 FOR CITY FANS.			178
Olympians would have been disappointed; JOIN THE ONLINE DEBATE.			261
ON THIS DAY.			83
Oslot after pot of Gold.			162
OUR MAN TERRY SAYS...			84
out & about.			474
Palace leap above City.			149
Pent up emotions come out; ASK Yve THE ECHO'S VERY OWN CLAIRVOYANT.			228
Plea to report too much packaging.			116
Princess of Wales visit raised smiles; BLUEBIRDS' EXCITING NEW YOUNG SUPPORTERS' CLUB CITY KIDS.			183
Randerson 'disappointed' to lose Lib Dem leadership fight.			259
Ref Hennessy can whistle up three degrees! Local rugby.			517
Robber takes fast-food car.			159
Robbery appeal.			126
Rugby and football more important than Eisteddfod.			226
Santa flies in to visit hospice.			176
Santa's little helpers; echo 2 true story Who can you call when your festive season threatens to get out of control? Meet the people who can solve your Christmas crisis... THE LIFESTYLE HELP.			838
Santa's sleigh stops off at Ninian Park; BLUEBIRDS' EXCITING NEW YOUNG SUPPORTERS' CLUB CITY KIDS.			127
Sculpture trail wins Tidy Wales Award.			93
sign of the times.			120
Signs of recovery for ailing property market; Agents report rise in inquiries.			416
Support was key factor in weekend win; BLUEBIRDS' EXCITING NEW YOUNG SUPPORTERS' CLUB CITY KIDS.			85
Tackling congestion.			92
Targeting carers.			132
Terrible memories of tragic day.			711
The 12 dogs of Christmas; Can you open your heart and your home to these loveable bundles of abandoned canine mischief?			1072
THE GROCERY GURU.			212
Thommo a music man who came from down their way!			651
Today in; DECEMBER 9.			87
Tower plan to restore fortunes of Barry Island tourist trade; Ambitious 25-storey building will form the iconic gateway to a revitalised resort attracting holidaymakers again.			987
Trust boss speaks out on bed backlog.			405
Turbines planned.			84
Turn that noise down now! Deafness charity's warning to music lovers over loudness of MP3 tunes.			541
Unpaid wage shock for staff.			259
Wales Millennium Centre.			108
What crunch?			186
Women-only cab firm hopes to keep ladies feeling in the pink.			538