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| Tributes have been paid to a teacher, who died after a collision with a bus while walking in Cardiff city centre. | Tributes have been paid to a teacher, who died after a collision with a bus while walking in Cardiff city centre. |
| Fflur Bedwyr, 34, was known for her "wonderful, warm personality," said the head teacher of Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. | Fflur Bedwyr, 34, was known for her "wonderful, warm personality," said the head teacher of Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. |
| A Facebook page has been set up in tribute and pupils said they are planning a memorial later. | A Facebook page has been set up in tribute and pupils said they are planning a memorial later. |
| Police have appealed for passengers on the number 17 bus involved in the collision on Tuesday to come forward. | Police have appealed for passengers on the number 17 bus involved in the collision on Tuesday to come forward. |
| It happened at 1500 BST near the junction of Cathedral Road and Castle Street, near the City Temple. | It happened at 1500 BST near the junction of Cathedral Road and Castle Street, near the City Temple. |
| South Wales Police said a number of people on the bus, travelling from the city centre to Ely, may have witnessed the incident. | South Wales Police said a number of people on the bus, travelling from the city centre to Ely, may have witnessed the incident. |
| In a statement, the force said Ms Bedwyr had many hobbies which included touch rugby, skiing, running marathons, and travelling around the world. | In a statement, the force said Ms Bedwyr had many hobbies which included touch rugby, skiing, running marathons, and travelling around the world. |
| Her commitment and enthusiasm made a tremendous contribution to the work of the school Bryan Jeffreys, director of learning and development, Vale of Glamorgan Council | Her commitment and enthusiasm made a tremendous contribution to the work of the school Bryan Jeffreys, director of learning and development, Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| On Wednesday, pupils left tributes at the gates of Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg. | On Wednesday, pupils left tributes at the gates of Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg. |
| Headteacher Dylan Jones described her death a "great loss". | |
| He added that Ms Bedwyr believed in education in the widest sense and was dedicated to the children and supporting them with their work. | |
| "She had a wonderful, warm personality and was highly regarded by staff, pupils and parents," he said. | |
| Pupils arrived outside the school in Barry to leave tributes | Pupils arrived outside the school in Barry to leave tributes |
| "She made an immeasurable contribution to both the school and the pupils' development and was one of the mainstays of the school. She will be greatly missed by all." | "She made an immeasurable contribution to both the school and the pupils' development and was one of the mainstays of the school. She will be greatly missed by all." |
| Bryan Jeffreys, director of learning and development at Vale of Glamorgan Council, said: "We extend our deepest sympathies to Fflur's family and friends. Fflur was held in the highest regard by all at Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg where her commitment and enthusiasm made a tremendous contribution to the work of the school." | |
| RE teacher Ms Bedwyr, who was originally from Cardigan, Ceredigion, was also an official with the Welsh teaching union Ucac. | RE teacher Ms Bedwyr, who was originally from Cardigan, Ceredigion, was also an official with the Welsh teaching union Ucac. |
| Union General Secreteary Elaine Edwards said: "It's a tragic loss and first and foremost our thoughts go out at this time to her family. | |
| The scene of the incident in the city centre was sealed off | The scene of the incident in the city centre was sealed off |
| "Our workers here (at Ucac's stand at the Eisteddfod) are very upset about it, she was very, very popular and highly regarded. | |
| "She has been county secretary for many years and a member of our national council. She was very enthusiastic about her work and she will be sorely missed." | "She has been county secretary for many years and a member of our national council. She was very enthusiastic about her work and she will be sorely missed." |
| On the Facebook page, one person wrote: "R.I.P Miss bedwyr i member you teaching me RE 8 years ago in Glantaf u was the best RE teacher ever will be sadly missed xx". | On the Facebook page, one person wrote: "R.I.P Miss bedwyr i member you teaching me RE 8 years ago in Glantaf u was the best RE teacher ever will be sadly missed xx". |
| Another said: "the whole reason i took r.e was because of Miss B. she was one in a million, always there for anyone and there to listen. im going to miss her SO much!" | Another said: "the whole reason i took r.e was because of Miss B. she was one in a million, always there for anyone and there to listen. im going to miss her SO much!" |
| There are also several tributes in Welsh. Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg is a Welsh medium secondary school. | There are also several tributes in Welsh. Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg is a Welsh medium secondary school. |
| Anyone on the bus or who may have witnessed the incident to contact the Eastern Roads Policing Unit on 02920 571600. | Anyone on the bus or who may have witnessed the incident to contact the Eastern Roads Policing Unit on 02920 571600. |