This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/wales/7998032.stm

The article has changed 4 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Teacher on rape and drugs charges Teacher on rape and drugs charges
(40 minutes later)
A Welsh teacher and town councillor has appeared before magistrates charged with rape and drugs offences.A Welsh teacher and town councillor has appeared before magistrates charged with rape and drugs offences.
Huw Elystan Davies, 37, head of Welsh at Brynteg Comprehensive, from Ewenny Road, Bridgend, had his case committed to crown court for trial.Huw Elystan Davies, 37, head of Welsh at Brynteg Comprehensive, from Ewenny Road, Bridgend, had his case committed to crown court for trial.
Mr Davies faces charges of rape, and possessing and supplying cocaine at his home between 16 and 17 November.Mr Davies faces charges of rape, and possessing and supplying cocaine at his home between 16 and 17 November.
He was released on conditional bail until his appearance at Cardiff Crown Court on 20 April.He was released on conditional bail until his appearance at Cardiff Crown Court on 20 April.
Mr Davies will have the choice of having his case at crown court heard in English or Welsh.Mr Davies will have the choice of having his case at crown court heard in English or Welsh.
A spokeswoman for Bridgend council said: "In line with school policy, the teacher was suspended in November 2008 pending the results of the police investigation.
"We are now awaiting the outcome of the criminal proceedings. It is inappropriate for us to comment further at this stage."