Here at X-Ray, we think we come across more than our fair share of rogues and charlatans, but some cases shock even us in their audacity.
Over the years, Ken McKeon has stolen from and defrauded dozens of victims out of hundreds of thousands of pounds... but if you've been a victim you may have known him by another name entirely.
When you enjoy a meal, do you like to leave a tip? Most of us assume that, if we do, our cash will find its way into our waiter's pocket. But tipping isn't always as straightforward as it seems.
Recently X-Ray has received a number of complaints from viewers who've bought insurance to cover their Sky TV service.
Post categories: five minute medic,Ìýhealth
| 19:30 UK time, Monday, 28 September 2009
Every year in the UK 250,000 people suffer a heart attack, with 50% of them dying from it.
It's essential to act quickly if you suspect someone has had a heart attack and in particular, the actions you take the first hour following an attack can literally decide if the patient lives or dies.
If you were faced with the situation would you know what to do?
Gold is one commodity that has withstood our credit crunch times with its value increasing 13.6% this year.
But what is it about this precious metal that is making the country dig up their carats and cash in?
Post categories: five minute medic,Ìýhealth
| 19:33 UK time, Monday, 21 September 2009
All parents worry about their children having accidents. But how many would know what to do if their child was accidentally poisoned?
X-Ray challenged the people of Wrexham to demonstrate their first aid knowledge.
Post categories: stories
| 19:31 UK time, Monday, 21 September 2009
A mum given a master class in thrifty redecorating continues her makeover challenge.
With not one but two children's bedrooms to transform, mum-of-three Jayne Thomas, from Tenby, was in need of inspiration. On the to do list were a new girly room for six-year-old Heulwen and new boys' pad for twin brother Iolo and big brother Trystan.
Post categories: stories
| 19:30 UK time, Monday, 21 September 2009
How one Cardiff couple's wedding pics fell far short of their expectations.
Everyone loves a good wedding . And long after the cake has been eaten, the guests have left and the confetti has been swept up, the wedding album provides a lasting record of your happy day.
With their pocket money prices, the high caffeine drinks industry is a multi million pound business but some parents and teachers would like to see them banned from sale to children.
A thrifty member of the X-Ray 100 gives a busy mum a master class in redecorating without spending a fortune.
If you've ever been tempted to slash your insurance premiums by cutting down on cover, Anne Warren's story will be a cautionary tale.
She says she didn't realise the Cardigan pub she ran and lived in was underinsured, but when disaster stuck and the building was ravaged by fire in 2008, she found herself facing a hefty bill for repairs and replacing all her worldly goods, which her insurance didn't fully cover.
Post categories: five minute medic,Ìýhealth
| 19:31 UK time, Monday, 14 September 2009
Would you know what to do if faced with a serious wound? X-Ray took to the streets of Cwmbran to find out the public's suggestions.
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