THE second wave of the swine flu pandemic is under way and, although the virus remains mild for most people, Wales’ Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Jewell is encouraging those more at risk to get vaccinated.

AN EMBARRASSING end to a long running saga – council leaders have confirmed the missing Dolmynach jewellery has been found in one of its strongrooms.

TWO Llanidloes women have spoke of being overwhelmed by the welcome they received when they visited As Sawiya, a village in the occupied West Bank.

WALES YFC will be holding a number of events and competitions at this year’s Winter Fair in Builth Wells which runs from November 30 to December 1.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a North Wales wrestling legend who has died at the age of 78. Orig Williams, known as El Bandito in wrestling circles around the world, helped dozens of budding stars improve their skills in the sport. ...

Helen Roberts, of Stingwern Farm, Brooks, near Berriew, will serve as chairperson of the rural youth organisation for the coming year.

THEY sold almost 2,000 copies of their debut album, they have been working alongside the same producer who helped bring success to Kings of Leon, and just recently they performed in-front of a sell out ice hockey crowd in Cardiff.

SPEEDlimits on rural single-carriageways must reflect the “risk of the road” to give drivers a clear signal of the hazards they face, says The Road Safety Foundation. Speaking ...

The jobs are being shed within the economic and community regeneration services - although the council is hopeful some staff members may be redeployed.

The boys are set to play all the tracks from the EP and I have been given the privilege of a pre-release copy of the new EP by the Welshpool-based Indie-Rock band.