50th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster
On 21 October 1966, a colliery spoil tip collapsed onto the village of Aberfan, engulfing Pantglas Junior School and neighbouring houses.
116 children and 28 adults were killed.
Prince of Wales plants tree in Aberfan Memorial Garden
The Prince of Wales has planted a tree in the Aberfan Memorial Garden, on the 50th anniversary of the coalslide disaster that claimed 144 lives.
The Prince planted a sweet gum tree next to one planted by the Queen in 1997.
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Queen hails 'indomitable spirit' of people of Aberfan
The Queen has paid tribute to the spirit and dignity of the people of Aberfan, 50 years since the disaster which killed 116 children.
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Wales falls silent to remember the Aberfan disaster
Wales has fallen silent to mark the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, which cost the lives of 116 schoolchildren.
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Aberfan survivor recalls the day his life was saved
Philip Thomas was a 10-year-old pupil at Pantglas Junior School in Aberfan when a coal tip collapsed and slid downhill.