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Sex charges case: jury out
The jury in the trial of a former Newport Neighbourhood Watch leader accused of rape and indecent assault retired yesterday to consider its verdict. Charles Anthony Lane, 56, from Elan Court, Bettws, denies a string of sex and violence charges against
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Latest by Woody lacks sting in tale
Review: The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (12A) THE man who made such great films as Manhattan, Annie Hall and Hannah and Her Sisters has in recent years failed to hit the mark. It comes as a disappointment to see that Woody Allen again falls short with
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Euro-cash paperwork complaint
GWENT could miss out on vital Euro funding - because most companies don't understand how to apply for it. The Argus reported yesterday that millions of pounds of Objective One aid for the South Wales Valleys may have to be handed back to the EU. Money
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Votes mean prizes
The winners of each category will receive a prize of £100 plus a framed picture form BCR Photographic and a meal from one of our sponsors. The Cutie who receives the most overall votes will receive four tickets to 'Goldilocks & the Three Bears' at
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Meet last year's winners
THE three stars of the 2001 Christmas Cuties lined up for their awards in February. Little Hannah, from Goldcliff, Newport, beat off her competitors to win the nine months and under category. Ewan McDonald's cheeky smile won over voters in the 10 to 18
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Smile please
A QUEUE of proud mums and little angels lined up to show off in our great Christmas Cuties contest. The high turnout of gurgling cuties kept studio photographers at Newport's Kingsway shopping centre busy during the photo shoot last month. Children aged
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Out to sink some old friends
NO-ONE is more surprised about Newport's demise this season than former scrum half Darren Edwards, who returns to Rodney Parade on Saturday as a member of the London Irish side. He aims to end Newport's remaining interest in the Heineken Cup while boosting
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Agony for man in elbow op wait
A MAN who shattered an elbow joint in an accident at work ten weeks ago is STILL waiting in agony for vital surgery. Gary Jones, pictured, thought the pain-filled days since he sustained the injury would end yesterday with an operation to fit a titanium
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Aled's back with Christmas Presence
HIS voice may have deepened considerably since his heyday, but Aled Jones is still a name that will remind everybody of the festive season. And on December 23 he'll be hosting a concert at St David's Hall which promises to offer the very best of Christmas
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Councillor is remembered
COMMUNITY nurses in Blaenavon received a cheque for £1,200 to help them with the service they provide to the local community. The money was raised following the death of local councillor Lynn Howells. Councillor Howells, 57, died in early October after
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'Please keep our school open'
ASSEMBLY education minister Jane Davidson will receive a very special Christmas message from an Abergavenny infants school. Winging their way to Cardiff Bay will be three cards designed by pupils from Park Street Infants School, Abergavenny, appealing
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Kids log on to forest life
A GROUP of pupils found out what it was like to live in a forest - visiting an outside classroom in Cwmbran. The 27 youngsters in Year Four at Pontnewynydd Primary School went to Forest school near County Hall as part of a learning exercise looking at
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Vale beef up pack
EBBW Vale are hoping to muscle Madrid out of their Parker Pen European Shield match tomorrow by naming a pack with plenty of beef. With Chay Billen being chosen as blind-side wing-forward, Vale's pack weighs in at a hefty 137st 3lbs and averages out at
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Raped woman recovering
A WOMAN from Newport raped twice at gunpoint in South Africa is making a good recovery, a friend has said. As the Argus reported, Julie Stevens, 29, survived a terrifying 14-hour ordeal after being kidnapped by an armed gang, along with her friend, Tinus
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Exploring a welcome menu
The Bell Inn, Caerleon THE Bell Inn nestles in a quiet location on the outskirts of the Roman town of Caerleon and is ideally situated for a lunchtime visit after a morning spent exploring the area. The atmosphere is welcoming and we were immediately
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It's easy to vote for your favourite Christmas Cutie.
Simply click on the 'Vote Now!' link on the left-hand side and use the online form. Alternatively you can vote by telephone on the dedicated lines. Each category has its own number: 0 - 9 Months: 0906 616 5147 10 - 18 Months: 0906 616 5148 19 - 36 Months
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Monmouthshire wins right to stage National Eisteddfod
THE National Eisteddfod of Wales is returning to Monmouthshire - after nearly 100 years. The Eisteddfod Council unanimously decided to accept the county's bid to host the event, saying it was impressed by the enthusiasm shown by the community and council
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It's Jones I want
So Tucker Pudwill is now the new challenge facing me a week on Saturday. These last minute changes happen far too often in boxing for everyone's liking and I have every sympathy for boxing fans who are gearing up for a night watching both myself and Ricky
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Welcome, rock 'n' roll sister!
Rock 'n 'roll sister Linda Gail Lewis, pictured with Tom Jones, plays a welcome gig in her new home town next week. The piano-playing, barnstorming singer, who is sister to Jerry Lee Lewis, will be in the Mount Stuart, Cardiff, on Friday, December 13.
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Fortress Spytty
PETER Nicholas believes the next the month is make-or-break time for Newport County in the Dr Martens Premier League. And with four league games at home in the next four weeks, the new Exiles boss insists: "We must make Newport Stadium a fortress." Nicholas
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Jenna's headstone will say real dad's surname
TRAGIC teenager Jenna Baldwin, pictured, is set to be laid to rest under her real father's surname of Brookfield. Her grieving mother Desiree says she has destroyed the deeds that changed her daughter's name to Baldwin and wants her headstone to give
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Combating yob culture
RESIDENTS of a Valleys estate are fighting back against anti-social behaviour in the area. People living on the Penllwyn estate in Pontllanfraith are now working with Blackwood police to tackle the problems. They have also just set up a residents' association
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Look out for band's debut album!
Pretty Girls Make Graves are a thrilling punk super-group intent on wreaking havoc in all the time available to them. The band is made of members of punk greats Murder City Devils, The Beehive Vaults, Death Wish Kids and Kill Sadie. Together they defy
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Join in the carnival fun
Pill's magical Winter Carnival is set to be bigger, better - and brighter - than ever this year. Thirteen illuminated floats, each with a host of costumed characters, will light up the town on Sunday, December 15. Each float will have a different theme
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Gwent Utd?
NEWPORT Rugby Club are threatening to refuse permission for Rodney Parade to be used by the WRU for provincial rugby. That is just one sanction being considered by the clubs as they decide on their response to yesterday's bombshell dropped by WRU director
