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FINED - Magistrates have fined a tyre services proprietor £2,500 for depositing tyres at a community bonfire in Tonyrefail. A total of 79 tyres were removed from the site by RCT Council's clean-up team, after residents reported the illegal dumping of up to 30 tyres from a blue van. 

• FUNDRAISER - The Stroke Association holds its 2nd sponsored walk around the Millenium Stadium, Cardiff on Friday 20th September - from noon to 2.30pm. Phone Judith Murphy on 029 2061 1121 to register.

RESCUE - A two year-old dog was rescued after more than 7hours from an 18inch wide mountain crevice on the Bwlch mountain, after disappearing while walking with his owners near the forestry. The unmarked crevice is 6 metres deep and was covered by grass and brambles.

• JAMES BOND - A James Bond Theme night in aid of cancer research is to be held at the Angel Hotel Cardiff on August 16th. Tickets cost £40 or £380 for a table for 10 and include pre-dinner drinks, 3-course meal and a band. Call Pauline Harris or Sarah Johns for info on 029 2049 9900.

STROKE - An audit by the Royal College of Physicians has revealed that only 36% of stroke patients spend any time at all in a specialised stroke unit, causing the unnecessary death of 6,000 people each year. Evidence suggests that 19% less people would die at the time of their stroke and 29% less would end up dead or severely disabled, if they could be given care in a specialist unit.   

• TOLLS - The EC has given the UK Government 2 months to comply with the European Court of Justice's ruling which requires private operators of bridges, roads and tunnels, to charge VAT on their tolls.

SHOPLIFTING - Two Rhondda sisters have pleaded guilty to shoplifting from a Cardiff supermarket on 13th June. Deborah Mortimer of Porth and Christine Griffiths of Cymmer, who admitted stealing more than £60 worth of goods, were given conditional discharges (12 and 24 months respectively) and both were fined £55 costs.

• ABSEIL - RNIB Cymru is organising a sponsored abseil down the 210ft Brunel House in Cardiff on September 29th and 29th. For an application pack phone Clive Morgan on 01495 230706.

STRIKE - Council workers have called for another national day strike throughout the UK on Wednesday 14th August. Three public sector unions - the GMB, Unison and the TGWU - will also strike for a day in September unless employers increase their 3% pay rise offer to 6%. The 24-hour action will shut schools, leisure centres and libraries, and street cleaning or refuse collections will also be halted for the day.

• LIVE GIG - Bands - "Exit", "Panel", "MyOwnRiot" and "Seraphim" - play live at The Rez (Trealaw Social Club) on  Saturday 27th July. Doors open 7.00pm. Entry: £3.00. Curfew: 11.00pm. Details: 07775 558 548 or visit www.westpacificmusic.com

PASSPORTS - Post Offices throughout Wales are piloting a new service on behalf of the UK Passport Service and will now provide a passport in just one week. The service will cost £8.75 and will include the basic checking  of completed applications, dispatch by special delivery to the Newport Passport Office and delivery of the new passport by first class post.

• VOLUNTEERS - Tenovus has opened its 37th charity shop in Wales at 21 Albany Road , Cardiff. The charity annually invests close to £3m in cancer research, patient care, counselling and education. Volunteers are required to work in the new shop. Phone 029 2048 2000 Mon - Fri 9-5pm or call the Tenovus shop on Albany Road on 029 2045 4840.

GARDENERS - Volunteer gardeners are required to help run the peaceful gardens at the rear of the George Thomas Hospice Centre in Ty Gwyn Road, Penylan. Contact Amy Rogers on 029 2048 5345.

• GALA EVENT - Welsh Actress Sian Phillips will undertake a gala performance in aid of the Prince's Trust Cymru on Friday 2nd August at Cardiff Coal Exchange. Guests will enjoy a candle-lit cabaret and three course meal. For tickets phone 029 2043 7059.

BOOKLET - A booklet aimed at supporting fathers of disabled children is to be launched in Wales. Published by Contact a Family, a charity which helps families in the UK, the booklet focuses on the needs of the fathers, relationships and support services. To order a free copy in Welsh or English, phone Contact a Family on 029 2044 9569 or 0808 808 3555.

• CONFERENCE - Martyn Yates Independent Living Services will stage a one-day conference for disabled people in Cardiff on 29th July at the Hilton Hotel. "Direct Payments - The Local Authority Perspective" will aim to encourage disabled people to make life changes and help professionals gain the knowledge to support the process. Ring 01253 399812 or e-mail myils@aol.com

FESTIVAL - The Big Cheese Festival will be held in Caerphilly on Saturday 27th July and Sunday 28th July. The living history extravaganza will feature street entertainers, falconry displays, mausic, dance, a traditional fun fair, fire eating, minstrels and more. For further details phone 0029 2088 0011.

• ACCIDENT - 25 year-old Arfon Evans of Tonyrefail was killed after apparently losing control of his motorcycle & colliding with a blue Skoda on the Cardiff-bound carriageway of the A4058, half a mile east of the Heritage Park roundabout on Saturday 13th July. Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them on 01656 655555. 

STARDOM - The makers of Big Brother have teamed up with the BBC for a television production which will follow 12 "Fame Academy" students as they are put through their star-training paces. Each week 1 student not making the grade will have to leave the programme.  Interested applicants should send a short VHS tape of themselves performing a well-known song to PO Box 32702, London W14 0WB, enclosing your name, address and phone number, by 5th August.

• CHARITY GALA - A charity for Eastern European countries - Hope and Aid Direct - hold a 1970's Charity Gala Night at Minsky's Bar, Cardiff on 26th August, with a trip to France via the Eurotunnel is first prize for the best fancy dress. For more details visit www.hopeandaiddirect.org.uk

CANNABIS - More than 100 cannabis plants, artificial lighting and stolen property were discovered at a home in Llewellyn Street, Pentre after police received an anonymous tip-off. Two Southampton men have been charged. *A Southampton University student, Daniel Peter Gormley, 23, was later sentenced to 12months imprisonment at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court.

• AWARD - A new award for carers who help to care and support sufferers of depression has been launched by the Depression Alliance charity. Winners will be announced in October and will receive £2,000 to be donated to a local charity, patient organisation or support group with an interest in depression. For details ring 020 7815 3956.

WELSH COURSES - Details of 100 Welsh courses starting in September for residents throughout Rhondda Cynon Taff are now available in a free brochure from 01443 402867.

• NEW VENUE - The Royal Tank Regiment Association, Cymru Wales Branch is to meet at their new venue at the Columbus Club, Llandaff Road Cardiff on the first Thursday of the month.

SICKLE CELL - The seventh Annual Sickle Cell & Thalassemia Awareness Day was held in Cardiff on 5th July - when hundreds of balloons were released in Queen Street. For information contact Paula Palmer at the Cardiff Sickle Cell & Thalassemia Centre on 029 2047 1055.  

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