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Children learn from canal CD-rom
TEACHERS throughout Gwent found out more about one of the oldest transport routes in the area - by computer. They were at the launch of a new CD-rom for six-year-olds which will teach children about the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. The CD-rom follows
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Hansen has his NZ side
WALES coach Steve Hansen has made six changes in his line-up to face Fiji at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday - but he has known his team to face the All Blacks on November 23 all along. Stephen Jones, Iestyn Thomas, Gareth Llewellyn, Dafydd Jones (
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Manics visuals get an airing
The universally panned greatest hits from the Manic Street Preachers has a DVD sister out next Monday. Manic Street Preachers: Forever Delayed has videos for all the singles on the 'best of' plus a second DVD or video with remixed tunes. The remixes are
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'Mannequin' moves shock shoppers
SHOPPERS in Newport couldn't believe their eyes when a shop mannequin 'came to life' in front of them yesterday. The convincing mannequin was actually a model hired to publicise the opening of the city's new Ann Summers store. The store opened at 172
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It's fir-st Noel as Christmas tree steels the show
A STEEL Christmas tree to mark Ebbw Vale's long association with the steelmaking and coalmining industries has been given pride of place in the town's main street. The tree's central pole will now remain in place outside the town's library in Bethcar
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Gwent borough life span among worst in UK
A GWENT borough has one of the lowest life expectancies for both men and men in England and Wales. Living in deprived Blaenau Gwent takes a big toll on inhabitants, according to a new survey published by the Office for National Statistics. The borough
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Raiwalui: We can cause a big upset
SIMON Raiwalui believes Fiji can pull off an upset at the Millennium Stadium tomorrow. The Newport captain and Fijian star, who played in the 74-16 demolition of National League Division One leaders Pontypool on Monday night, said: "I think we can beat
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Today's ads: CHANNING (nee Toms) Thank you Lisa and Ben for my precious granddaughter MACIE JAY born 31st October, 2002 Lots of love, Mam. XX HENSON Steve & Sue are proud and delighted to announce the arrival of Gods precious gift a son GEORGE DAVID
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Deep blues in the darkest Valleys
Great bluesmen have great names, and Catfish Keith is no exception. The Keith may be a little disappointing - there's not much of a sound of the Mississippi Delta about the name to British ears - but Catfish is pure blues. Visiting Abertillery Community
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Drug gang get total of 24 years
A GANG of drug dealers who "set up shop" to supply crack cocaine and heroin in a Gwent town were jailed for a total of 24 years yesterday. Six people - one a young woman - took part in a conspiracy to supply Class A drugs to people in North Gwent. There
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Today's ads: IWAN ELLIS Happy 1st Birthday OWEN (Dylan) Happy First Birthday to a fantastic little fellow A special little treasure for everyone to love Tons of love, hugs and kisses from Nanny, Grandad, Aunties, Uncles and your little cousins Daniel
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Original Riot Grrl is back
The Riot Grrrl movement appeared to be shortlived but it by no means died in the early nineties. Perhaps one of the greatest bands of that era, Daisy Chainsaw, an onslaught of pop/punk and a manic stageshow, crashed and burned after the departure of their
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Family desperate as girl goes missing
THE family of a 14-year-old Brynmawr girl missing for four days say they are desperately concerned for her safety. Victoria Challenger, pictured, left her home in Bailey Street at 5pm on Monday and was later seen at 10pm that evening. Police said yesterday
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Horror and injustice in outback
Rabbit-proof fence (PG) RABBIT-Proof Fence is a powerful, moving yet highly flawed film. It tells the tale of just one Aboriginal family who were torn-apart by the racist state policies ruthlessly pursued by Australian governments throughout the 20th
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England fight back
Ashley Giles reflected on England's remarkable second-day fightback against Australia in the opening Test of the Ashes series and vowed: "We'll fight for every run and every wicket". England put a disastrous opening day at The Gabba firmly behind them
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Assembly chamber could cost £50m
TAXPAYERS could have to foot a £50 million bill for the National Assembly's new debating chamber in Cardiff as the 'hole in the ground' saga drags on. This is twice the estimate given for the building in November 2000 - and it won't be complete until
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Today's ads: MORRIS (Carla) Happy 21st Babe Best wishes for the future. All our love Mam, Dad, Jason, Jenny and Tabby. XXXXX MORRIS (Carla) Happy 21st Birthday Darling Love from Nanna, Auntie Karen, Uncle Tony & Rachel XXXX SCARPATO (Salvatore) Happy
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'Mother was not alone during birth'
DETECTIVES investigating the dead baby found in the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal believe the mother did not go through the stillbirth on her own. Yesterday the Argus revealed that forensic tests proved that the baby boy was stillborn. The 5lb 6oz baby
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County boss' eyes on a winning run
NEWPORT County are desperately trying to gain some sort of rhythm after a rollercoaster opening and boss Tim Harris has warned there could be more player movement before consistency is achieved. With four players - centre-back Billy Clark and midfield
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Starters ordered were tops
The Horse and Jockey, Pontypool THE Horse and Jockey pub has always had a good reputation and so it was in anticipation that my guest and I arrived on a cold, damp, weekday evening. On entering the establishment we were greeted with a warm welcome at
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Jones ready for first international
Dafydd Jones will make his debut for Wales against Fiji tomorrow and the young forward believes he is ready to make the step-up to international rugby. The 23-year-old is among seven changes to the side that defeated Romania 40-3 last week. He has already
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Alice in monsterland
The Monsters of Rock tour hits Cardiff on November 25 with the final Monstrous line-up of Alice Cooper (pictured), Thunder, The Quireboys and Dogs D'Amour. The shows will be hosted by Krusher, one of the top DJs from Total Rock with Ace, formerly with
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Watch out Silicon Valley, says MP
DEFENCE secretary Geoff Hoon delivered a much-needed boost for the Gwent valleys yesterday with the announcement of at least 150 new jobs in Oakdale. General Dynamics has been chosen to supply the UK armed forces with a £300m battlefield information system
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Ireland the real losers over this
A VERY Irish sacking. That's the only way to describe what has happened to Mick McCarthy. Just a few months after returning as a World Cup hero to a crowd of 100,000+ having taken a tiny country of a few million people to 14th in the FIFA rankings, he's
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Study 'clears' MMR jabs
RESEARCHERS claim a new study has revealed no link between the onset of autism and children being given controversial MMR triple vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella. A Danish study scrutinised health records of almost 540,000 children born between