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Guitar legend Lofgren is back
One of the world's greatest guitarists, Nils Lofgren, (pictured) is coming to South Wales. Nils, of the Nils Lofgren Band, is the stars choice of axesmith, chalking up appearances with the likes of Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen. He recently appeared
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Baby photographs and cameras stolen
THE owner of a baby portrait company is appealing for information after thieves stole hundreds of undeveloped pictures and two cameras during a smash and grab raid on their van in Newport. The Cuties picture company was on a promotional campaign in Newport's
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Muse set to amaze
ONE of the most acclaimed and dynamic bands of recent years plays Newport Centre tonight. Tickets are rare and more sort after than chocolate cake at fat camp so if this is news to you, you've probably missed the boat. The band is promoting its second
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Mum found hairnet in a Happy Meal
A GWENT mother was horrified to discover a hairnet in a child's Happy Meal. When Tracy Evans complained to the McDonald's restaurant manager she was only offered a replacement meal. Now the company has apologised to shop owner Mrs Evans for the incident
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Street set to be demolished
A RUN-DOWN street in Ponty-pool is set to be pulled down and the land sold to developers. All 85 properties in Edward Street, Brynwern - fewer than 50 of which are occupied - would be demolished at a cost of £265,000. The land would be sold to private
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Rugby: Williams relishes recall
FORMER Wales full back Rhys Williams completes a tough journey back into the national team when he lines up against Argentina tomorrow. Injuries and lost form mean little has been seen of him at Test level since his spectacular burst on to the international
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Rugby: Charvis - 'No split in team'
WALES flanker Colin Charvis says the squad are united in aiming for a big performance against Argentina at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. Charvis and Wales coach Graham Henry were critical of each other after the British Lions tour of Australia and
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Artists get personal
SELF/PORTRAIT is a display of modern and contemporary art currently showing at the National Museum and Gallery in Cardiff. The exhibition, exploring the representation of the self and personal identity, is the first in a series of innovative shows by
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Warning as bogus callers target OAPs
GWENT is being targeted by conmen preying on elderly and vulnerable people, police warn. At least 20 people were targeted by bogus callers in the past month, but police believe these are just the tip of the iceberg as many are too embarrassed to report
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Bawdy odyssey of orphan hero
CARDIFF Little Theatre return to the Sherman on Tuesday, with an adaptation of Henry Fielding's classic 18th century tale of sexual encounters, murder, deceit and mayhem. The plot follows the fortunes of young Tom Jones, orphan waif, and adopted favourite
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Bed companies in clash over a name
A GWENT bed company company is taking on the might of a national firm which it accuses of stealing its name. Caerleon-based Beds Direct From Sleepers (pictured) is seeking an injunction against Beds Direct Nationwide, to prevent them trading in Gwent.
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Rugby: Quinnell say Wales wants to bounce back
WALES and British Lions number eight Scott Quinnell is back- with a pledge that the Welsh team will wipe out the memory of the defeat by Ireland when they take on Argentina at the Millennium Stadium tomorrow. Quinnell has had a large piece of bone removed
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Wired up for circus horror
THE OUTRAGEOUS Circus of Horrors makes its Welsh debut at the New Theatre, Cardiff on November 29, and it promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience - a fusion of daredevil, bizarre circus acts and live rock music. It's what you might call extreme
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'Scandal' at Cardiff Bay
A GWENT MP says the Cardiff Bay development is "a bigger scandal than the Dome". Blaenau Gwent MP Llew Smith (pictured) said yesterday the Cardiff Bay development represented "a major misuse of public funds" and poor areas were losing out. The Argus reported
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Golf: Former Wales international dies
NEWPORT, and Newport Golf Club in particular, has lost one of its best-known personalities in Gwyn James, who died recently aged 93. Mr James was the club professional for forty years and assistant pro for 14 years before that and at his death was one
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New house could be knocked down
A NEW three-bedroom house might have to be demolished after a court ruled it was built illegally. The unoccupied house on the Persimmon Homes Parc Der-wen development in Oakdale was built on land intended for highway use. But at Newport crown court yesterday
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Football: Cwmbran bid to go second in table
CWMBRAN Town should not fear any team in the League Of Wales, says coach Roger Gibbins. The Crows are flying high now thanks to three wins on the spin which have taken them into the league's top five - and a win tonight away to Port Talbot Town would
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Tot's death 'suspicious'
THE death of a three-year-old toddler in St Briavels, near Chepstow, is being treated as suspicious, police confirmed last night. Hugh Belcher's body was found next to his mother, Maya, 36, at Uplands Cottage, Hewelsfield Lane, on Tuesday evening. Police
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Rugby: The Big Interview - Ruddock builds for the future
WHEN the day arrives that Graham Henry parts company with the WRU and the quest for his successor begins, the solution might well be found up at Ebbw Vale. With a CV that includes such big names as Swansea and Leinster, former Whites flanker Mike Ruddock
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Simian stand up for beliefs
SIMIAN (pictured) make music from battered instruments they rescue from junk shops and decorate their albums with pictures of bizarre taxidermy. The freaked-out four piece support The Toes on the Big Break tour coming to South Wales this month. Matthew
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Bluesman picks best
FOR an evening of discrete charm and positive energy, seek an audience with Eric Bibb, (pictured) in the Coal Exchange this month. The acoustic bluesman plays the prestigious Cardiff venue on Wednesday November 14, only five years after he made his first
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We cannot make this Assembly work, says Plaid leader
"WE CANNOT make this Assembly work," Plaid Cymru leader Ieuan Wyn Jones told party members in Gwent. Visiting Newbridge as part of a tour explaining the party's long-term constitutional aims, Mr Jones told members that the 2003 Assembly election campaign
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Football: Hey big spender, spend a little cash on me!
"Come and get us." That's the message from Newport County manager Tim Harris to any big spenders to help the club get back into the football league. With the Exiles just one week away from their big match in the first round proper of the FA Cup in Blackpool
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Councillor targeted in bins row
FRUSTRATED residents in Ynysddu stepped up their refusal to carry their refuse down steep steps - by dumping 50 bags of it outside their local councillor's home. Homeowners in Glenview Terrace are angry that Caerphilly borough council has stopped collecting
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Racing: One Knight favourite to win Persian War
Philip Hobbs has his string in good form at the moment and his exciting novice hurdler One Knight looks the one to be on in the Grade 2 Persian War Novices' Hurdle (12.55) at Chepstow tomorrow. The five-year-old gelding was a winner of two of his three
