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Welcome win lets Newport off hook
NEWPORT 24 SCOTTISH BORDERS 9 AT the ninth time of asking Newport finally made it a long-awaited victory. Too late to alter their finish at the foot of Pool B of the Celtic League, the win at least came at the right time. It means they go into this weeks
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Road protesters to seek backing
CAMPAIGNERS opposed to the Sirhowy Enterprise Way Blackwood bypass are to appeal for financial backers to help mount a legal challenge against the scheme. On Saturday, the Argus exclusively revealed that Wales Environment Minister Sue Essex has confirmed
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Guide me, oh thy great retriever...
CWMBRAN vicar Mike Endicott has a special helper to "lead" him into the paths of righteousness. That's because when the Reverend Endicott wants to get to the pulpit to preach, he relies on his guide dog, Yates. Mr Endicott, 57, who runs The Well Centre
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'Drugs gang is targeting cars'
A POLICE chief believes a car crime spree in Caldicot and Rogiet may have been the work of a gang of drug users. Inspector Dave Moses, from Caldicot police, also warned car owners in the area to be vigilant after thieves stole items and caused damage
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Boss's Big Apple mission for charity
GWENT businessman Nigel Davies, pictured, is ready for the experience of a lifetime. The Cwmbran managing director leaves on Wednesday to run in the New York marathon on November 3 -- and he's doing it for charity. His cause is the Cystic Fibrosis Trust
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Harris looks for confidence booster
TIM Harris insists tonight's Dr Martens Cup showdown with Clevedon Town (7.45pm) is a "great opportunity" for his Newport County players to regain some much-needed confidence. The season is only two months old and County have had a rollercoaster start
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Midnight start for Manics' fans
WELSH fans of Blackwood band the Manic Street Preachers queued to buy copies of the greatest hits album Forever Delayed from midnight. The first 30 fans through the doors at Cardiff's Virgin Magastore received a signed pack of exclusive limited edition
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Marinos axed by Wales
NEWPORT will have no representation in the Wales 22 for the first time for the last three years when they take on Romania in Wrexham on Friday night. Andy Marinos, who has been well below par this season, has been omitted from the 22 after being named
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Corus: Job loss reports 'baloney'
STEEL giant Corus has denied Dutch newspaper reports suggesting that the firm's UK operations could see thousands more job losses. The Anglo-Dutch company says Llanwern steelworks will see no more mammoth job cuts in the foreseeable future, despite the
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Monty deal fear
THE FUTURE of major club rugby in Wales is on the line and hangs over the Welsh League programme which gets underway tomorrow night. Provincial rugby is right at the top of the agenda to start as early as next season with four, or more likely, five district
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Welcome win lets Newport off hook
NEWPORT 24 SCOTTISH BORDERS 9 AT the ninth time of asking Newport finally made it a long-awaited victory. Too late to alter their finish at the foot of Pool B of the Celtic League, the win at least came at the right time. It means they go into this weeks
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Marinos axed by Wales
NEWPORT will have no representation in the Wales 22 for the first time for the last three years when they take on Romania in Wrexham on Friday night. Andy Marinos, who has been well below par this season, has been omitted from the 22 after being named
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Monty deal fear
THE FUTURE of major club rugby in Wales is on the line and hangs over the Welsh League programme which gets underway tomorrow night. Provincial rugby is right at the top of the agenda to start as early as next season with four, or more likely, five district
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Today's ads: STONE (nee Mapp) Mark and Emma are proud to announce the birth of their precious baby son MACKENZIE ALEX born on 20th October, 2002 weighing 7lbs 6ozs at Nevill Hall Hospital
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Today's ads: PARKINSON-WHITE (Charlotte Louise) To our darling daughter on her '1st' BIRTHDAY May you enjoy as much love and happiness in your second year as you have brought us in your first. Lots of love, Mummy and Daddy XXXX DAWES LOUISE and now you're
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Dredge delivers some Madrid magic
BLACKWOOD golfer Bradley Dredge covered himself in glory with a superb third place in the Telefonica Madrid Open. Denmark's Steen Tinning was the shock winner as Padraig Harrington blew a great chance to take over at the top of Europe's Order of Merit
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Gay priest gives up licence
A GAY Gwent priest who adopted a teenage boy with his partner has not officiated at services for "several years", a Church in Wales spokesman said today. The Church in Wales priest became the centre of a furore after the adoption of the boy was revealed
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Big clear-up after weekend's storm
THE big clear-up is under way today after weekend storms lashed Gwent. People were left without power and travellers faced road chaos as 90mph winds brought down trees and power lines all over the area. Seven people died across Britain but no-one was
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Asylum centre 'secrecy' fury
THE first asylum seekers will arrive at the Langstone immigration hearing centre in just five weeks' time. The start date surprised local leaders and residents opposed to the centre, who feel their views are being ignored in a "secret and underhand" process
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Yellow brick road leads to stores...
SIX members of Abergavenny Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society's junior section, pictured, were in Cwmbran on the weekend promoting their forthcoming production of the Wizard of Oz. Dressed as the main characters, Dorothy, Tin Man, Lion, Scarecrow,
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Savage locked in club v country row
Birmingham City manager Steve Bruce is pleading for 'common sense' to solve a club-v-country dispute involving his Wales midfielder Robbie Savage. The Welsh FA have invoked the four-day FIFA rule before their European Championship qualifier in Azerbaijan
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Today's ads: WILLIAMS (Luke) Happy 21st LUKE Have a brill day and night. All our love Dad, Mam and Sinead --------------------- Happy 21st Birthday LUKE You don't need to be told to have a good time. Hope u do. All our love Nan, Granch and Nana Alice.
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Vale pay a heavy price
SWANSEA 33 EBBW VALE 20 TWO tries, 14 points and lost momentum, which ultimately cost them the game, was the heavy price Ebbw Vale paid for having number eight Will Thomas sin-binned at St Helens. Thomas was sent off for ten minutes just after half-time