Gair Rhydd - Issue 1121 - Monday, October 15

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Is Welsh independence on the cards?

by Hefin Rees Edwards

laid Cymru leader, Adam Price, fears Wales will be left “at the mercy of Westminster” after Brexit. But is Welsh independence a realistic option for a Wales that voted to leave the EU? 13

A fydd rygbi byth yn llwyr ddiogel?

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r ôl sylwadau diweddar Sam Warburton ynglŷn â diogelwch wrth chwarae rygbi, Taf-od sy’n dadansoddi os bydd rygbi byth yn llwyr ddiogel i’w chwarae? 9

Burnt scroll unravelled in Cardiff by Milo Moran

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ncovering the secrets of the past can prove difficult, scrolls and papers from history are frequently damaged by accidents or worn out over time. Now scientists at Cardiff University have developed a way to unravel a burnt one. 17

Ben McDonald (left) and Dean Fletcher (right) both passed away after finishing the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday, October 7.

by Emma Morgan

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ributes have been made to the two runners who died after completing the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday, October 7. The runners, named as 25-year-old Ben McDonald and 32-year-old Dean Fletcher, suffered cardiac arrests after crossing the finish line. The medics acted quickly at the scene,

however they later passed away in hospital. Ben McDonald, 25, worked at Cardiff International White Water Centre and was taking part in the run alongside his girlfriend and family for the first time. His family are now raising money for ‘Maternity Africa’ a charity in North Tanzania. Dean Fletcher, 32, a Cardiff alum-

nus, was taking part in the race for the second time as part of the 350 strong Team Cardiff group to raise money for research into cancer, neuroscience and mental health at Cardiff University. Sadly, reports of cardiac arrest at marathons have been reported at several events this year and as a result organisations have been emphasising the importance of creating awareness about the

health risks of running long-distance. The safety conditions of the marathon will be assessed, but Run for Wales have made a statement saying they are 100% satisfied with their safety procedure. There was a full medical team at the finish line, as well as information about health risks being provided in the lead 2 up to the event.

by Jess Warren

A male suspect can be seen on CCTV footage entering the area where the bike was stored, which is only accessible via a locked door. He can then be seen exiting the union via a fire exit, and walking down Sengenydd Road with the bike. A spokesperson from Cardiff Students’ Union confirmed that “the location did require access via a locked door but not with a staff access key card”. A spokesperson from Cardiff Students’ Union confirmed they are supporting the police with the

investigation. Currently, the suspect has not been identified. A South Wales Police spokesperson said: “We want to speak to a man [pictured left] in connection with the theft of a bicycle from Cardiff Students’ Union in the early hours of Saturday, September 29. Anybody with any information related to the incident, or who may know the man pictured, can call South Wales Police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 and quote reference 1800370914.

Bike theft at union club night required access through locked door

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Police would like to speak with the man pictured above

n the early hours of Saturday, September 29 a bike valued at £600 was stolen from Cardiff Students’ Union. The bike, a Pinnacle Laterite, belonged to a member of the SU’s crew team who was working that evening at the Charlie Sloth DJ night during Freshers’ Week. The owner of the bike said: “Everyone in the Students’ Union works so hard, especially during Freshers’, and it is a shame they have to deal with things like this.”

How to get 70% on your essays by Katie Lewis

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or some of us, 70% in an essay remains elusive. But gettig that top grade doesn’t have to be unacheivable. We have you covered, with our guide on how to ace your next essay, and being on your way to a first. 18

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