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Her childhood ambition took her to her first teaching job in England before returning to the area where she was raised to teach in Aberfan.

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He urged anyone who worked in the area to check for the latest information on Monday before travelling.

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The 'Drop of Fire' – the Olympic flame carried in a small glass vessel – was brought into ancient arena to light up the rings before the parade of athletes.

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It means that even before the end of February, sights are starting to turn to what might just be a title decider between City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on 18 April.

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The veteran filmmaker has never won that category before.

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