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Father found stabbed
A GWENT man is fighting for his life in hospital after being found stabbed near his home. Ian Austin, aged 35, from Earl's Mede, Greenmeadow, Cwmbran, who is married with four children, suffered a puncture wound to one of his lungs and a fractured skull
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Fisherman killed in car smash
A WEEKEND fishing trip ended in tragedy when two cars were involved in a fatal crash on the Heads of the Valleys Road. The accident occurred at 1.20am on Sunday on the A465 at the roundabout between Dowlais Top and Rhymney, when a Nissan Prairie and a
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Errors cost Vale dear
Llanelli 34 Ebbw Vale 17 A COUPLE of key errors cost Ebbw Vale dear as they succumbed to a 34-17 Principality Cup semi-final defeat by Llanelli. The Steelmen took the game to their opponents at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, harassing and spoiling to put
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Exam Results 11.04.02
Today's ads: CHARLTON (Fiona) Congratulations on gaining your B.Sc Degree in Midwifery. Very Well Done, Love , Mam and Dad XX
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Weddings
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Blaze battle at plastics plant
BILLOWING black smoke which poured from a blazing Cwmbran plastics plant, pictured, could be seen as far away as Abergavenny. Eighty firefighters battled to bring the fire under control on Saturday, after a storage area and oil tank caught fire at the
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Assembly acts over dumped cars
NEW laws giving Welsh councils powers to tow away and scrap abandoned cars within a week were today welcomed. The National Assembly has changed the laws governing removal of dumped vehicles - allowing them to be moved within seven days instead of the
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Listening to the young
YOUNG people called on adults to listen to their needs at a special workshop and seminar in Newport . Duffryn youngsters were able to tell their elders what they want in a seminar organised by the council's youth service and called 'da event'. Representatives
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Pooler help themselves to seconds
PONTYPOOL, still very much in the chase for the First Division title, travelled to bottom club Merthyr in confident mood expecting to collect all three points and boost their try count. And when Merthyr players at a lunchtime meeting decided to go on
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Coming of Age 08.04.02
Today's ads: HARRINGTON Gemma Happy 18th to the best daughter in the world. Love from Dad, brother Jerome, Mum and the rest of the family.XXX
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Coming of Age 10.04.02
Today"s ads: Clark Rowenna Morgan Faye. 18 Today a star is born Lots of Hugs and Kisses Mum and Dad xxxx CLARK ROWENNA MORGAN FAYE. Happy 18th Sis Love Lloyd x HOOPER Christopher Happy '21ST'Birthday. Have a nice day Love, Mum, Dad and Simon XXX
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Howarth staying at No 10
NEWPORT coach Ian McIntosh retains Shane Howarth at outside half for Wednesday night's difficult league game against in-form Neath at Rodney Parade. McIntosh has resisted the temptation to bring Jason Strange in after Howarth's place kicking failures
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Union anger over teaching job losses
AS many as 16 full-time teachers could be facing redundancy from schools across Torfaen. The Torfaen county secretary of the National Association of School-masters Union of Women Teachers claims two schools in Cwmbran have already announced intentions
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Birthdays 08.04.02
Today's ads: April Ballam Happy 40th Birthday-Lots Of Love, Chris, Cerys, Russell, Hannah DRAVE (Daniel) Happy 10th birthday.Lots of love, Mum, Dad, Seb, Ellie and family.XXXX DYKE (Jodie) Happy Birthday, JODIE. Hope you have a wonderful day!! Love Angela
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Birthdays 12.04.02
Today's ads: LOWE, CHIARA HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY. My Little Princess. All My Love and Kisses, Mamma xxx BUCK (Arthur) Happy 70th Birthday, Dad-wishing you all the best today and always. All our love Dawn, John, Alan, Diane, Nigel, Nigel, Emma, Mark, Darren
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Birthdays 13.04.02
Today's ads: GRIFFITH (Barry) To Dad/Barry wishing you a fabulous 60th birthday. Big hugs and kisses, Love, Rachel, Wendy and Ken XXX MICHELLE LE CLERCQ Happy Birthday cobber!From everyone in Commercial Services and Studio/Marketing xxxxx WILLIAMS (Scarlett
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Pit memorial stones stolen
LOOTERS have stolen nearly £2,000 worth of Portland stone flagstones from a memorial for miners who died in a 1960 pit explosion. The monument in Six Bells is dedicated to all miners who died in the colliery there, including 45 in the underground explosion
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Births 11.04.02
Today's ads: Parkin Perryman 8th April 2002 - Congratulations, Chris and Shellie on the birth of your second Beautiful Son Jacob (7lb 2oz). Brother to Lewis, New Cousin to Keely, Allysha and Joanna. Lots of Love to you all, Mum, Dad, Daniel, Leanne, Nan
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Births 13.04.02
Today's ads: MARGERISON - MURRAY Roni and Christian - Congratulations on the birth of your son. Love Frances and Anne-Marie XX
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Pigeons' heads torn off in horror attack
POLICE are hunting the killers of five racing pigeons found with their heads ripped off. The grim discovery was made yesterday by their owner, Ray Nichols, pictured with the birds, and his grandson at their loft behind Alma Street, Abertillery. A sixth
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Anniversaries 09.04.02
Today's ads: EVANS (Sue and Andrew) Congratulations Mum and Dad on your 25th Anniversary. Here's to another 25 Love Chris, Kersty and Joseph. XXXX
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Anniversaries 13.04.02
Today's ads: MADDOCKS - GEORGINA and JOHN 14TH APRIL, 1962. Congratulations and best wishes on your RUBY WEDDING. Love always, Mam, Sharon, Sean, Joanne, Lee and all the family XXXXX
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Speedway ace Hare in hospital after crash
FORMER Newport speedway ace Lawrence Hare, now with Exeter, is in hospital with a serious back injury. Hare, 32, crashed into the safety fence at speed during the Premier Trophy meeting with Newport at Hayley Stadium yesterday afternoon. The incident
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Engagements
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Thanks 13.04.02
Today's ads: VOKE Vera and Harry wish to express their sincere thanks to family, friends and neighbours for their good wishes, gifts and cards on the occasion of their DIAMOND WEDDING CELEBRATION
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Our future is bright - Ruddock
HAVING watched his side push the European Cup semi-finalists for more than an hour before losing 34-17, Ebbw Vale coach Mike Ruddock, pictured, said there is plenty of promise for the future. Vale had clearly done their homework and defended intelligently
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Congratulations 10.04.02
Today's ads: SMITH (Everton) Congratulations on passing your 5th Dan in SportKarate With love from Emma, Lauren, Zana, Zaine and Eve
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Social housing to get solar heating
NEWPORT stands to get a share of £90,000 to put solar heating into social housing across Wales. The funding, from the Energy Saving Trust, will go to the SWISH project, which has been developed in partnership with local authorities in Newport, Cardiff
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Firm's garden challenge
CREATIVE work by a Newport based design company will soon be sent all over the world to tempt visitors to one of Wales' biggest tourist attractions. Icon Design, which is based on Stow Hill, has been appointed to produce a full range of marketing materials
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Coming of Age 09.04.02
Today's ads: NOLAN (Ashley) Hip hip hooray ASHLEY'S '18' today. Good luck for the future, All our love, Mum, Dad, Kieron and Jo X NOLAN (Ashley) Hip hip hooray ASHLEY'S '18' today. Good luck for the future, All our love, Mum, Dad, Kieron and Jo X
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Coming of Age 13.04.02
Today"s ads: BLACKBURN (Gareth) Best wishes on your 18th birthday. Health, wealth and happiness always, Love, Richard and Sue, Rhiannon and Rhys. XXXX BLACKBURN (Gareth) Happy '18TH' birthday Gareth. Lots of love,Gail, Mike and family XXX BLACKBURN (Gareth
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Birthdays 11.04.02
Today's ads: WITHERS Linda Maureen. To Mam "The Pyjama Queen" Happy 50th Birthday. Love always, Your No. 1 Daughter Sue XXX WITHERS Linda To the Best Mam In the World Happy 50th Birthday Love you loads Jodie XXX Linda Withers To Mam Happy 50th Birthday
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Births 08.04.02
Today's ads: HANCOCK (nee Prendergast) On April 3rd to Elizabeth and Kevin, Gods precious gift of a daughter ELIANA JADE weighing 4lbs 14oz. Another beautiful granddaughter for Chris and Tom, niece for Mark and Julie, Matthew and Andrea and cousin for
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Births 10.04.02
Today's ads: Kate and Carl wish to announce the safe arrival of Cody Jay on 2nd April 2002 weighing 7lb 10oz. Brother for Ethan. HANCOCK On April 3rd, 2002 to Kevin and Elizabeth a beautiful daughter ELIANA JADE. Another wonderful grandchild for Doug
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Births 12.04.02
Today's ads: BOND - FELL To Sally and David On 4th April 2002. A beautiful daughter Bethan Lavinia. First precious grandchild for Ken and June (Bond) HACKLING Congratulations Lisa and Gary on the birth of ERAN ELIZABETH, baby sister for Georgia and Paige
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County rue penalty miss
WITH THE respective Mayors of Newport and Crawley in attendance on Saturday perhaps a draw was politically correct, although County's endeavour and continuance of their recent good form did deserve greater reward, with their young guns again impressing
