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Electrical store's move labelled 'fantastic news'
ELECTRICAL firm Comet has closed its store in Newport's Harlech retail park and moved to new larger premises on the city's outskirts. The Comet store quit its Cardiff Road base for premises less than a mile away, at 28 East Retail Park, Docks Way, Maesglas
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Follow in Amy's wake
FF Vinyl, which won Best Label at last year's Welsh Music Awards,has announced a string of new releases for 2003. The Cardiff based company will be active in putting out new records this year after managing singer-songwriter, Amy Wadge, to success in
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Feel the danger close to home
If your Christmas and New Year's Eve were damp squibs Electric Six's Danger! High Voltage should have jolted you back to life. It is the first really great 45 of the year and made it to number two in the Top 40 after its release on Monday, January 6.
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Wharf of history and adventure
FOR families eager to give children some fresh air in a natural environment, Goytre Wharf, near Abergavenny, is the ideal place to go. Goytre Wharf is an eight acre site popular with children of all ages. The visitor centre at the Wharf enables them to
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Millions will boost our transport links
A MULTI-million plan is set to improve road and rail links in Gwent. The National Assembly yesterday announced more than £14 million will be spent on local transport links, as part of a bid to reduce congestion, protect the environment, and upgrade public
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More victims of jacket con
ELDERLY people in the Gwent Valleys are being warned to be on their guard for a conman with an Italian accent selling fake leather jackets. The message comes from Caerphilly County Borough Council trading standards officers who are appealing for people
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'I'll help my chum'
BOXING champion Gary Lockett hopes to run a half marathon to help raise funds for little Amber Hartland. On Tuesday the Argus revealed that Amber, who is just 11 months old, has been diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder infantile tay-shchs. The disease
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Snooker star Morgan aims to retire
GWENT'S former Embassy World Championship semi-finalist Darren Morgan, pictured, has announced his intention to retire after failing to qualify for this year's event. The 36-year-old was beaten 10-5 by Shaun Murphy in the fourth qualifying round in Blackpool
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Charity van plea
A CHARITY that helps Romanian children suffering from HIV and Aids is desperately trying to raise money to buy a new vehicle. Everyone's Child Romania, founded by Blackwood man Paul Davies, needs to raise at least £10,000 for a 'people carrier' or van
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Iestyn may be ours
IESTYN Harris could be the first big name player to be drafted into the Gwent side to play in European and Celtic competition from next season. WRU/Millennium Stadium chief executive David Moffett announced last night a revised plan which would mean four
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Girl from Gwent vanishes in US
FEARS are growing for the safety of a Gwent woman who vanished after travelling to America to see a rock concert. Kirsty Omerod, pictured, of Chepstow Road, Newport, went to the All State Arena, Chicago, to see her favourite band, Guns N' Roses, on November
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DiCaprio dazzles in slick tale
Catch Me If You Can (12A) THE TRUE story of a teenage conman who scammed $2.5 million and became one of America's most wanted criminals appearing on the FBI's hit list, is brought to life in this wonderful slick black comedy by Steven Spielberg. Just
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New Pryce is right
HIS face partly cloaked in a dark, hooded top, I'm forced to peer inquisitively to see if it is, in fact, Bradley Pryce bouncing towards me at Cwmcarn gym. Then a beaming, trademark smile illuminates from inside the gloomy exterior as he greets me...it's
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Work starts on school building
PLANNERS have approved a £900,000 classroom block at Monmouth Comprehensive School - ending fears there would not be enough space for all the pupils in September. Building began this week after Monmouthshire county council's planning committee deferred
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English hospitals help treat our patients
FOUR out of five patients in Wales who have waited more than 18 months for orthopaedic surgery are from Gwent, according to NHS figures. However, the number is falling, and Gwent health bosses hope to have eliminated such waits by the end of February.
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Shopping mecca fit for 21st century
EXCITING proposals to bring a massive department store to Newport city centre go before planners next week. The department store is part of a £100 million scheme to transform the city centre - bringing new shops, extra car parking and more leisure facilities
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Great choice for young families
The Seasons Restaurant, Hilton Hotel, Chepstow Road, Langstone THERE is an informal and welcoming buzz about The Seasons Restaurant at the Hilton Hotel in Chepstow Road, Langstone. Diners - mostly hotel guests but not exclusively - can enjoy a hearty
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No payout for ex-police marksman
IT was a day when gun-shots rang out in a normally quiet and peaceful Gwent town - when people ran for cover in fear of their lives. Gemalettin Ortancil bro-ught chaos to the streets of Newbridge when he carried out his bungled bank robbery on the HSBC
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Iestyn may be ours
IESTYN Harris could be the first big name player to be drafted into the Gwent side to play in European and Celtic competition from next season. WRU/Millennium Stadium chief executive David Moffett announced last night a revised plan which would mean four
