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 to visit Aberfan on 50th anniversary of disaster
The Prince of Wales will visit Aberfan today to mark 50 years since the Aberfan disaster, when 144 people were killed by a coal tip which collapsed onto the small mining village.
Prince Charles will visit the memorial garden.
Her Majesty The Queen visited the village shortly after the disaster in 1966, and spoke to the parents of children who had died.
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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.