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Death crash driver's sentence cut
A DRIVER jailed for six years for killing Newport taxi driver Michael Tunley in an horrific car crash last July has won his appeal to have his sentence reduced. Kyle Andrew Wisdom, aged 21, from Wye Crescent, Bettws, Newport, had his sentence cut from
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Hughes vows to honour his Wales deal
MARK HUGHES has reassured the Welsh FA that he will honour the remaining two-years on his contract as Wales boss. Sparky had been linked with the previously vacant managerial post at Division One side Preston North End, which was filled by ex-Scotland
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League is finished
THE Welsh/Scottish League is no more. Officials from the governing bodies in both countries have agreed to end the competition and the three-year initial contract will not be renewed. A Welsh Rugby Union management board decided to scrap the tournament
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Fun with bells on!
DANCING that goes back to before records began was coupled with cans of beer to celebrate the arrival of May Day. Mike Buckingham joined the celebrations in an historic corner of Gwent. "The sun should be up in a minute" the foreman said. "I expect".
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Today's ads: BRIDGE (James) Happy 1st Birthday Lots of love & kisses always from Mam & Dad EVANS (Elizabeth May) Congratulations '100' TODAY Happy Birthday from daughter Deno, grandchildren Janice and Roy, David and Susan, great-grandchildren
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Ex-miner died waiting for justice
FORMER miner Frederick Harris (pictured) had his claim turned down for compensation for chest diseases caused by his years in the pits. Now, ironically, his widow, Jean, is hoping post mortem examination reports will prove he deserved the cash. But she
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Newport call up youngsters
NEWPORT have named a 24-man squad for tomorrow night's Welsh/Scottish League clash against Glasgow at Hughenden. They are without seven players because of injury, have decided to rest another and several more have niggles and are not sure of their fitness
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Probe ordered after PC jailed
A SENIOR judge has called for Gwent's chief constable, Keith Turner, to launch an urgent investigation into allegations his officers use "unlawful tactics" to tackle drunk or unruly people. Judge John Griffith Williams spoke out after jailing PC Michael
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Fuel price war welcomed
GWENT fuel protester David Handley (pictured) has welcomed a move to cut fuel prices on supermarket forecourts. The Monmouth dairy farmer, who was a leader of the September 2000 petrol protests which brought Britain to a virtual standstill, was concerned
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Council toasts cash for school
THE news of £4 million in a lump sum for a new primary school in Abergavenny is being celebrated by Monmouthshire county council. The Argus revealed yesterday that the new school, to be built on the Llwynu Infants School site, was at the heart of the
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Pooler title hopes in balance
PONTYPOOL'S fight with Aberavon for the Welsh First Division title and a play-off for a place in the Premier flight is set to go right to the wire. The Wizards went back to the top of the table last night with a 12-try 65-10 demolition at relegated Merthyr
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Teaching some fancy footwork
JUNIOR jivers from two schools aimed to dance their way through their exams with the help of a Newport dance teacher. Pupils from Coed Eva and Pontnewydd Junior Schools in Cwmbran enlisted ex-professional dancer Ron Jones to educate them in the art of
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Threat to 300 Gwent post jobs
UP to 300 postal workers' jobs in Gwent are under threat as Consignia seeks savings of £1.2 billion a year. Post Office workers union leaders last night warned Welsh MPs around 2,000 jobs must go in Wales - part of 30,000 to be axed in the UK. And Gary
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Go-ahead for 'blueprint' health centre
PLANS to create a £6m Monnow Court health complex in Monmouth were approved by planners - despite concerns over its design. The combined hospital/day centre and social services facility will be the first in the country, and was welcomed by Assembly health
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Newport call up youngsters
NEWPORT have named a 24-man squad for tomorrow night's Welsh/Scottish League clash against Glasgow at Hughenden. They are without seven players because of injury, have decided to rest another and several more have niggles and are not sure of their fitness
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Today's ads: HOLMES (nee Proctor) Lee and Leigh are delighted to announce the arrival of OLIVIA J Born 30th April 2002, weighing 7lbs 6oz Our thanks to Midwife Lynne Roberts and all the Staff on B5 and M.D.U. HOLMES (nee Proctor) Ron and Alison are proud
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Caldicot's waiting game
CALDICOT ended their season in style but still promotion from the Welsh League, Division Three, remains in the balance. They must now wait until rivals Pontypridd complete their fixtures. Caldicot, five points ahead of Pontypridd, defeated Skewen 4-0
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Today's ads: FRANCIS-REES Chris and Irene Francis are pleased to announce the marriage on 27th April 2002 of their daughter PAULA to GLYN Elder son of Phil and Judy Rees, both of Newport. Congratulations to you both
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Willcox to stay put
TONY Willcox has flatly quashed speculation that he's to quit Cwmbran Town and be appointed manager of Merthyr Tydfil declaring: 'I'm committed to the Crows.' Willcox, who's just completing his testimonial year at Cwmbran, insists he is to repay the "
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I'll be back, vows Lockett
GARY 'The Rocket' Lockett has put aside all thoughts of quitting boxing and has told his fans, "I'll be back stronger than ever." The Cwmbran light-middleweight suffered tremendous damage in losing his WBO inter-continental title on a split decision to
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AM vows to press for payouts
AN AM asked to call in the local government Ombudsman to investigate the handling of a graves mix-up wants him to rule on possible compensation. Jocelyn Davies, (pictured) AM for South Wales East, was visited by two of her constituents, both featured
