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Gwent fire union boss blames deputy PM

A GWENT Fire Brigades Union leader today warned Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott that "if he is spoiling for a fight then he's got one." And Mike Smith, from Rogiet, an executive council member of the FBU in Wales, said Mr Prescott was "personally

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England miss Test chance

England coach Duncan Fletcher admitted his side squandered their advantage in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval today. The tourists had resumed on the second day in a promising position but slumped to 342 all out and Australia roared back to close

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Schoolgirl forced to put on sex show - claim

A SCHOOLGIRL was forced to take part in a sex show before being raped by a former Newport Neighbourhood Watch leader, a court heard yesterday. The allegation was made at Newport crown court against award-winning former Gaer Neighbourhood Watch leader

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Be inspired by Madama Butterfly

RUSSIA'S newest opera company bring one of the world's best-loved operas to Cardiff this evening when they perform Puccini's masterpiece, Madama Butterfly. The Russian State Opera of Rostov was founded only three years ago but has already established

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Today's ads: HARVEY (nee Grist) Congratulations to Leanne and Adam on the birth of your baby girl MOLLY ANNELIESE born Thursday 21st November, 2002 Lots of love, Mum and Dad Harvey JONES (nee Crum) Kathryn and Dean wish to announce the arrival of their

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It's simply Bellissima!

IF you want to eat fine food in a place with unpretentious charm and good service, book your table at The Charthouse Inn, Llanfihangel Gobion, now. Boasting the best of Italian cuisine in a rural Monmouthshire setting, this restaurant is a foodie's paradise

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A loud December date

JESSE James, a six-piece soul/punk act, have added a last-minute date in TJ's to their current tour. Think Dexy's Midnight Runners meets The Clash meets Blink 182, and you're not far off. They have just come off tour with Bowling for Soup, and have also

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Today's ads: EDWARDS (Kate) Happy '18th' BIRTHDAY To my dearest daughter KATE Congratulations and wishing you the best of everything now and in the future. With lots of love always, Mum XXX Jonathan Peacock Happy 18th Birthday

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I'd buy Hartson if I had the chance

ANOTHER three points banked in Baku and we're now sitting on top of the heap with a majestic lead over the Yugoslavs and the Italians. I cannot believe that, even with our recent results over Finland and Italy, we remain at number 61 in the latest FIFA

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Lips definitely not sealed!

AMERICAN neo-prog rockers The Flaming Lips call on Bristol on their UK tour next year. The ensemble of dazed musicians fronted by a lunatic singer-songwriter are promoting their latest album, Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots, which was released earlier

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NME awards tour returns to Wales

THE New Musical Express newspaper's annual jaunt around Britain brings some serious entertainment to Cardiff next year. After a break, which took the Black Rebel Motorscycle Club to Bristol, the NME awards tour is back in Wales on February 8, for the

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Small hospitals 'must help out'

THERE is a need for beds in smaller Gwent hospitals to be used to support the work of larger, "acute" sites, a new report claims. The larger Royal Gwent and Nevill Hall hospitals in Newport and Abergav-enny need the support of smaller hospitals, said

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Fun by the bellyful!

HAVE you got a play for 45 children, please? This is the question that the Dolman Youth Theatre asks every year, and the choice is dwindling as this popular local Youth Theatre has staged just about every play for teenagers from Bugsy Malone to Shakespeare

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The deal that fell through

THE draft agreement said a 4% pay rise would be given to firefighters from Novem-ber 7. Following completion of further negotiations under stage two of the agreement another 3.5% would be paid from November 7 next year. Qualified firefighters would be

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Self belief the key for Wales

WALES can bring an end to a barren near 50-year spell without success against the All Blacks tomorrow, says Wales' New Zealand coach Steve Hansen. He aims to use his own knowledge of the opposition to produce success for Wales at last, as well as instilling

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Back for a third shebang

BAT Country is a free-style dance music experience available in Cardiff next month. With beginnings in April 2000 and two events since in Clwb Ifor Bach, the promoters are back for their third shebang, this time in The Philharmonic on St Mary Street.

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Today's ads: BRISTOW (Hayley) Congratulations, love and best wishes on your '21st' BIRTHDAY Health and happiness always Lots of love, Nana Bristow, aunties, uncles and first and second cousins BRISTOW (Hayley) Happy 21st BRISTOW (Hayley) Happy 21st Birthday

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Real fun on artificial slope

WHETHER you want to brush up your technique before heading to the real thing or try something new Pontypool's Ski Centre is the piste to be. The artificial slope at Pontypool leisure centre's offers high level winter sport excitement whatever the weather

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Today's ads: Newton-Fitzgerald Congratulations on your engagement. NEWTON-FITZGERALD Congratulations and best wishes to ANGELA and ANTHONY On your Engagement. Lots of love, from all your friends and colleagues at the South Wales Argus NEWTON-FITZGERALD

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How to protect life and property

THE South Wales Fire Service has warned people to remain vigilant during the eight day strike, and to pay extra attention to things which may cause fires such as: unattended cooking; unsafe use of candles, matches and lighters; electrical and heating

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Goal difference could be vital

FINLAND may hold the key to Wales' chance of qualifying for the Euro 2004 championships in Portugal. If they can hold Italy and/or Yugoslavia to draws at home Wales will have a great chance of qualifying, if they beat Azerbaijan and Finland at home. The

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AMs and MP back inquiry demands

TWO Newport Assembly Members and a local MP are supporting calls for a public inquiry into the planned asylum hearings centre in Langstone. Newport councillors backed worried residents at a meeting on Tuesday when they formally objected to the location

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Army and police won't cross picket lines

POLICE and the military in Gwent have vowed they will not cross firefighters' picket lines to bring out red fire engines during the eight-day strike. The idea had been floated by the government as a way of obtaining more high tech equipment for the armed

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Battered blokes? It really is no joke

IT'S one of the last social taboos. Women suffering violence at the hands of their husbands or partners now know that help is only a phone call away. But if you are a man being beaten by your female partner, how do you tell anyone about it? The fear is

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Today's ads: Thankyou A big thankyou from Tasha & Family for all cards and presents received and to all those who attended her 21st Birthday Party. You all scrubbed so well. XXX

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I'll be so sad to leave - primate

ARCHBISHOP of Canterbury designate Dr Rowan Williams says he will be sad to leave behind his home of the past ten years when he leaves Newport. "I'm going to miss Newport," said the Archbishop of Wales, who will soon be living in Lambeth Palace. "I have

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Peter Law praises rail campaign by Argus

PETER Law is a man with a mission. The Blaenau Gwent AM is totally determined to see passenger trains running from Ebbw Vale to Newport and Cardiff as soon as it is humanly possible and he is a staunch supporter of the Argus' Get Us Back On Track campaign

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Charvis wary of All Blacks

WALES captain Colin Charvis admits to being apprehensive about facing the All Blacks tomorrow. He reaches a personal milestone when he wins his 50th cap, but is well aware of the size of the latest challenge. Charvis dismisses the comparative inexperience

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Jack's wait to find bone marrow donor

THE search goes on for a bone marrow donor for seven-month-old Jack Witchard - and a Gwent club is now holding a fundraising evening for a charity that has joined the quest. Jack, from Rogerstone, (pictured with mum Paula) has the rare condition Langer-hans

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Today's ads: SWIFT Congratulations Tracy and Barrie on the safe arrival of a beautiful baby girl MIA ISOBEL born on Sunday 17th November 2002 Love and kisses, Mum and Dad Wilkins XXXX YATES (nee Fentiman) To Becki and Chris on 16th November 2002 the precious

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A castle full of dreams

THIS Christmas why not discover a thousand years of history at Warwick Castle? With towers, dungeons, state rooms and beautiful gardens, there is plenty for families to do at the castle, which is less than two hours drive away in Warwick, near Coventry

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Today's ads: CLARKE (Sian) Happy 7th birthday Have a great time tomorrow! All our love, Mummy, Daddy, Rebecca, Owain and Ieuan, Maxine, Steve, Lindsy and Connor XXX LEWIS (Brian) To the best Dad & Grandad Happy 65th Birthday Love from Annette &

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Mehrtens can do the lot, says Jones

TOMORROW'S All Blacks side maybe the most inexperienced that the Kiwis have ever sent onto a rugby pitch, but that doesn't mean they should be underestimated. Just ask Wales outside half Stephen Jones, who has seen at first hand what Steve Hansen's countrymen

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Today's ads: KELLY-BASSETT Aimee and James are pleased to announce the engagement of their Mum TONI (Capnos-Taylor) to STEVE (Bertie Red Raw) Congratulations, love to you both XXXX KELLY-BASSETT Congratulations Toni and Steve on your engagement All our