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Treat addicts as people, not helpless lawbreakers

As UK drug policy fails to properly address the underlying issues, Western Mail Welsh Woman of the Year Rhoda Emlyn-Jones says it is time for a change of approach Read

Looking forward to a brave new Olympics

Wales’ success at the Olympic Games has captured the imagination of the entire country. But what will it be like watching the event in the future? And how will technology affect the experiences of competitors? Ian Neild, a futurologist for BT, gazes into his crystal ball to find out. . . Read

The girls get behind Only Men Aloud

ONLY Men Aloud have been causing a singing sensation and keeping us on the edge of our seats every Saturday night in Last Choir Standing. CATHY OWEN speaks to three of their partners about the excitement of supporting the boys... Read

'Childhood should be full of happy memories...'

WHEN a parent is told that their child is being bullied it is a frightening time. Read

Give our Olympic stars a party to remember

IS 2008 the greatest year in Welsh sporting history? Read

Swamping claims leave Welsh law in a morass

WE suspect Lord Elis-Thomas is correct in his suspicion that MPs on the Commons Welsh Affairs Committee who claim they are being “swamped” by legislative bids from the National Assembly would rather there were no such bids at all. Read

Hygiene is vital to control infections

IT is startling to discover that staff and patients at Wales’ biggest hospital STILL don’t have proper access to hand-washing facilities. Read

The Sunday interview: George Lucas

George Lucas was offered just $3 for his first Star Wars script. Today, the directing giant is exploring a new world of TV and animation. Ellie Genower reports... Read

Behind the headlines: GM food

Prince Charles caused a stir this week with his strongest comments yet on GM food. But why? Farming editor STEVE DUBE investigates Read

Still in vogue at 50

MADONNA turned 50 yesterday but the most successful female artist of all time shows no sign of slowing down. Read

Rogers and out!

RETIRED party girl Lisa Rogers says she has no regrets about giving up her ladette lifestyle. Read

Mums and daughters bring Wales’ rich tapestry to life

From Polish shops to Indian restaurants and Irish pubs to Italian ice cream parlours, the presence of different cultures in Wales is clear to see. As an exhibition showcasing mothers and daughters from multi-ethnic Wales opens in Cardiff, Emily Lambert looks at how multiculturalism has enriched our culture and redefined our Welsh identity Read

‘When Llywelyn was diagnosed my treatment had to go on hold’

LITTLE Llywelyn Bowmer wasn’t afraid when he was going through radiotherapy for a brain tumour – because his mummy was by his side having the same treatment. Read

Antiques bargain hunter: Don Rodgers

The price of pearls has fallen now they can be ‘grown’ in controlled conditions, so there are plenty of bargains out there Read

Cwm on feel the noise

Pobol y Cwm’s very real super-group have released their debut pop album. Claire Rees talks shop with The Phil Bennetts Read

Your life in their hands

Spare a thought for the volunteers who might be called from their beds to brave the cruel seas at any time. Last year, 1,000 people were rescued by the RNLI in Wales. Abbie Wightwick asked volunteers exactly why they risk their lives Read

Topping out at Newport’s new eco-friendly community centre

NEWPORT’S new eco-friendly community reached a landmark this week as Bellway and Kier celebrated the topping out of the brand new community centre. Read

House prices show annual increase

AVERAGE house prices in July 2008 were actually higher than those in July 2007 – albeit by a mere 0.3% – according to a new analysis of the housing market in England and Wales. Read

Conjure up a revamp on the home front

GIVEN that the credit crunch is snapping at everyone’s heels, many of us are looking at ways of conserving cash. For that reason, many homeowners have decided to upgrade their existing property rather than go in for the expense of moving house. Read