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Former pitman slams payout scheme

A SENIOR Gwent councillor who was a miner for 36 years has hit out over the scheme to compensate former pitmen with chest diseases. Councillor Allan Pritchard, deputy leader of Caerphilly council, accused the government of using spin where figures regarding

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Gas pipeline can go ahead

A HIGH-PRESSURE gas pipeline can be constructed through Blaenau Gwent, the Department of Trade and Industry has decided. An application for the pipeline, by Transco, has been agreed by the DTI despite objections to the proposal from Blaenau Gwent council

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Expert witness Clara is 100

THE oldest witness ever to appear at Cardiff crown court has just turned 100. Newport's Clara Hamilton, pictured, celebrated her century on July 27 with family and friends at the Blaen-y-Pant residential home in Malpas. In January, Mrs Hamilton helped

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Today's ads: FOWLER (Hannah-Marie) Happy '21ST' Birthday Love Mum, Dad, Laura and Grancha Special wishes Love, Thomas Stacey Mark Thomas Have a really wonderful 18th Birthday Love from Mum, Dad & Aaron THOMAS Stacey Mark Happy 18th Birthday Stacey

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'We all gave 100 per cent for Wales'

Newport flanker Jason Forster insisted Wales could hold their heads high after restoring some battered pride against Australia in the Commonwealth Games Sevens yesterday. The Welsh were a Gareth Wyatt conversion away from drawing level with the highly-rated

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Our golden boy's done us all proud!

FOR Cwmbran boxing sensation Jamie Arthur winning a gold medal on Saturday night was a dream come true. The 22-year-old lightweight could hardly believe what he had achieved when he reflected on his historic win, becoming the first Welshman to take Commonwealth

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Today's ads: ILES (John and Peter) Happy 31st birthday for tomorrow Best wishes Mum (Anne) and Dad (John) Jenny Prosser (nee SHONE) Happy 40th Birthday Love from Rob, Carl and Adam X X X Marlene Gibson Happy 60th Love & Best Wishes from Dian, Jan,

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Parent's anguish over son's death

BEREAVED parents Mervyn and Eileen Mutton are offering a reward of £5,000 for in-formation leading to a conviction of anyone connected with their son's death. Father-of-two Mervyn Mutton was just 25 when he died, five days after being found lying in Islwyn

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Carnival brings out crowds

Crowds of people lined Blackwood High Street on Saturday to watch the annual carnival parade. Bunting decked the shops and many traders decorated their windows to add to the party atmosphere. The parade was led by Blackwood Mayor Delwyn Davies and the

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Today's ads: LYNCH (Stacy) Congratulations on your '18TH' BIRTHDAY All legal now! Love and best wishes Mam, Dad and Gang XXXX

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Today's ads: WAITE (nee Owen) Neil & Claire are delighted to announce the birth of their son BEN NEIL born on 30-7-02 weighing 7lb 7oz beautiful brother for Thomas & Jack

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Today's ads: NICOLA WRIGHT Congratulations on getting a 2.1 in your BA (Hons) Lots of love, Mum, Dad and Karen.

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Council workers ' determined to get justice'

Rubbish bins weren't emptied, schools and libraries closed, and many people realised just how much they rely on council workers every day. The trade unions behind the strike - UNISON, the GMB and the T&GWU - hoped the action would spur the employers

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Bubbly birthday for charity shop

A NEWPORT charity shop is celebrating six years of fundraising success. The Ty Hafan charity shop in Maindee has raked in thousands of pounds in funds for the Ty Hafan hospice for terminally ill children in Sully, near Penarth. As well as caring for children

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Heard overjoyed with top-ten finish

NEWPORT'S Anneliese Heard is one of the world's most promising triathletes - and proved that yesterday. Bassaleg-based Heard finished ninth in the three-discipline event at Manchester's Salford Quays and, at just 20, she was the youngest competitor in

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It's Pooler's derby day

Pontypool 31 Newport 19 FOR Pontypool, it was all about winning whereas, in Newport's case, this was about giving their youngsters a chance because they had no choice with so many senior players absent. Pontypool have got to go that extra mile and pip

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It's Pooler's derby day

Pontypool 31 Newport 19 FOR Pontypool, it was all about winning whereas, in Newport's case, this was about giving their youngsters a chance because they had no choice with so many senior players absent. Pontypool have got to go that extra mile and pip

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Cwmbran stars shine at Games

GWENT'S Manchester 2002 gold medal heroes admitted last night they are privileged to be part of Wales' most successful Commonwealth Games team. Before this year's spectacle, Wales' best haul was at Edinburgh 1986 when they scooped 24 medals - seven gold

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Today's ads: Mam and Dad To a Special Mam and Dad, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Thank you both for everything you do and may your anniversary bring you the special happiness you deserve. lots of love, Helena and Anthony. xxx SANDRA & TONY BRADLEY HAPPY RUBY

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Today's ads: Martin (Betty & Godfrey) August 3rd 1942 at St. Johns Church, Maindee. Congratulations Mum & Dad on your 60th Anniversary Love from Jennifer, Tony, Jeanette & Billy. Grandchildren & Great Grandson Tadman (Jack & Peggy)

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Street drinkers 'need a house'

A 'WET' house for street drinkers could soon be set up in a residential area of Newport. The house, converted from an ordinary home, would be an area where street drinkers could go and drink alcohol under supervised conditions. The aim of the scheme is

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Today's ads: OAK-HARRHY Congratulations and thank you both for our beautiful grandson COLE RHYS Love Mam, Dad and Uncle Rhys XXX SMITH Colin & Jenifer are pleased to announce the Birth of their Son LIAM Born 31st July 2002 Thanks to B4 & Park

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How dare council open my grave?

A WIDOW who cannot be buried with her husband because three stillborn babies are in her space is furious - after her new plot was opened up without her permission. Gail Williams, pictured, whose husband Glyndwr's grave was affected by Newport's St Woolos

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Ojomoh glad to back in the big-time

STEVE Ojomoh is back in the big time, relishing the challenge and aiming to help new club Newport go places this season. The burly back row forward, who won 12 caps for England between 1994-98, watched his new team in action at Pontypool on Saturday,

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New stars emerge

NEWPORT swimming starlet Bethan Coole, pictured, has insisted that Wales' young swim team is full of potential stars of the future. And it said something about the useful nature of the Welsh squad when the Penhow teenager is one of the veterans - and

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Today's ads: COLE-SCREEN Tony and Joanne Cole are pleased to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter ADELE to TIM Son of Martyn and Carol Screen Congratulations to you both WILLIS/ HAYES Steve & Pat Hill have pleasure in announcing the ENGAGEMENT

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Ojomoh glad to back in the big-time

STEVE Ojomoh is back in the big time, relishing the challenge and aiming to help new club Newport go places this season. The burly back row forward, who won 12 caps for England between 1994-98, watched his new team in action at Pontypool on Saturday,