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Llewellyn's persistence finally rewarded
DAVID Llewellyn has proved all the doubters wrong. The scrum-half's career is back on course after major Achilles tendon trouble seemed certain to end it. Three operations and three years after Llewellyn last played a senior match for Newport he followed
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Arthur KO for fight chiefs
GWENT boxing hero Jamie Arthur (pictured) has claimed that penny-pinching by Welsh amateur boxing chiefs ruined his Olympic dream. Wales' Commonwealth Games gold medallist 's amazing outburst comes on the eve of his professional bow in Glasgow. But amateur
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Eight-try Newport turn on the style
CAERPHILLY 19 NEWPORT 65 WHISPER it quietly, but Newport are really clicking into gear and with their biggest win of the season at Caerphilly last night moved second in the Welsh League Premier Division. How ironic and how tragic, therefore, that Newport
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Human barrier halts traffic in city
AROUND 100 protesters took to the streets of Newport city centre last night to vent their opposition to the war in Iraq. Holding placards, the protesters handed out anti-war leaflets to pedestrians and motorists at the Cenotaph on Chepstow Road. Some
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Small can be beautiful
BIGGER is often better, but when you're thinking of buying original art, it's also very expensive. So leave the large canvases to the museums and pick up an exquisite minature at the new exhibition at the Martin Tinney Galley. Every painting in the show
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Sounds furry!
THE Super Furry Animals' DJ tentacle is now a regular fixture in the club jungle of South Wales. Furry Sounds, as they are known, can be heard in Toucan Club every Monday night from last week. They started on Monday, March 17 at 8pm with their typically
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Chairman Russell blasts Llanelli legal move threat
EBBW VALE chairman Marcus Russell has lit the blue touch paper ahead of tonight's Welsh Premiership match against Llanelli at Stradey Park (7pm). Russell can expect a frosty reception after slamming the Scarlets for their stance on the province against
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Newport fans up in arms at planned rugby deal
A MIXTURE of clubs and districts -- that is expected to be the unsatisfactory outcome of the long-running Welsh rugby row today. At the 35th attempt yesterday, the premier clubs finally struck an accord involving a five-team future. Llanelli and Cardiff
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Stars will turn out - but not Dai
BIZARRE accidents to two players have ruled them out of Cross Keys coach David Rees' (pictured) testimonial game at Pandy Park tonight. But a host of international stars will still be in action for a former Wales XV against the host club. Both former
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Call for steel boss to quit
GWENT workers are set to stage protests outside steel plants across the country to call for the resignation of the chairman of steel giant Corus, it was announced yesterday. Union officials agreed the plan as part of a campaign to persuade Sir Brian Moffat
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Ward's Welsh warning
IRISH rugby has never been in such a healthy state, former outside half great Tony Ward (pictured) warns Wales ahead of tomorrow's Six Nations clash at the Millennium Stadium. Ireland are one victory away from a Grand Slam showdown against England in
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Vandals plague golfers
MEMBERS of a Valleys golf club say they are under siege from a hard core of young vandals using the greens as drinking dens and setting fires there. Green two at Blackwood golf course has been badly scorched and members are now fearful that a recent spate
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Eight-try Newport turn on the style
CAERPHILLY 19 NEWPORT 65 WHISPER it quietly, but Newport are really clicking into gear and with their biggest win of the season at Caerphilly last night moved second in the Welsh League Premier Division. How ironic and how tragic, therefore, that Newport
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Newport urged: "Stand alone"
A DRAMATIC late intervention was made for Newport to stand alone in any future Welsh rugby structure at a packed meeting of shareholders and season ticket holders last night. Over 500 people at a meeting lasting nearly two hours heard an emotional appeal
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Newport warned: "Don't take Caerphilly lightly"
NEWPORT coach Leigh Jones says his players are once more starting to believe they can achieve anything and he is looking for a convincing display at Caerphilly tonight. Jones has picked a strong squad for the Welsh Premier Division game, reflecting his
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Newport fans up in arms at planned rugby deal
A MIXTURE of clubs and districts -- that is expected to be the unsatisfactory outcome of the long-running Welsh rugby row today. At the 35th attempt yesterday, the premier clubs finally struck an accord involving a five-team future. Llanelli and Cardiff
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Llewellyn's persistence finally rewarded
DAVID Llewellyn has proved all the doubters wrong. The scrum-half's career is back on course after major Achilles tendon trouble seemed certain to end it. Three operations and three years after Llewellyn last played a senior match for Newport he followed
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Girl, 6, victim of council errors
A CATALOGUE of errors which affected the education of a six-year-old girl with special needs were exceptional and should not be repeated, councillors were assured. Local government watchdog, the Ombudsman, found Newport council guilty of maladministration
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Tale of passion and deceit
THE Dolman Theatre presents one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, Much Ado About Nothing, from April 7th to 12th. It's set in Sicily where Don Pedro, Prince of Aragin has recently defeated his half brother Don John in a military engagement. Apparently
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Gang beat boy of ten
A TERRIFIED ten-year-old was beaten and threatened with fire by a gang of youths as he played just yards from his home. The boy was approached by a gang of about six youths early on Monday evening in the Farmwood Close area of Maindee. They asked him
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Human shields leave war zone
THE NEWPORT couple acting as human shields in Iraq against British and American attack have now crossed the border safely into neighbouring Syria. Sue Kirby, 56, from Wavell Drive, Malpas said her daughter Helen Williams and her partner Kevin Williams
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Teenager on mend after falling 45ft
A CWMBRAN teenager who suffered serious injuries after plunging 45 feet from a car park is well on the road to recovery. West Mon pupil Craig Brown, 16, of Woodfield Road, New Inn, suffered multiple fractures after falling from the multi-storey car park
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Firefighters fear lack of chemical suits
FIREFIGHTERS in Gwent could be put at risk if a terrorist attack occurred as they are left waiting for protective suits and equipment, a union official claims. Firefighters in Newport are among many in the country still awaiting delivery of protective
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A real family treat
GOING out for Sunday lunch is a real family treat - especially for the usual cook - and Harpers Restaurant in Newport's Holiday Inn did not disappoint. After being greeted by the charming maitre d', we were shown to our table and the buffet system as
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I've no regrets about publicity
RAPE victim Tracie Wainwright has "no regrets" about waiving her right to anonymity - saying it is an important step in moving on from her ordeal. In Wednesday's Argus Tracie, 24, bravely revealed her identity - which is legally protected for all rape
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Go on, stretch your legs!
AS the first blossom appears on the trees and the lambs frolic in the fields it is time to get out and experience the glorious South Wales countryside in the spring. Walking and rambling is the ideal way to see nature close up whilst getting some exercise
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Tribute from medic's wife
THE wife of a Royal Air Force (RAF) medical aid reservist about to leave for Iraq paid tribute to a Newport couple who were in Iraq as human shields. Linda Cox is married to reservist Mark, 42, and lives in Claremont, Malpas, Newport. Mrs Cox, who lives
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Cwmbran hoping to be on cloud nine
CWMBRAN Town will be aiming to make it nine games unbeaten when they entertain Flexys Cefn Druids at Cwmbran Stadium on Saturday. The Crows are in fine form and in midweek fought back from two goals down to beat Caersws 3-2. Understandably stand-in manager
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County bid for a first
PETER Nicholas is anxious for his Newport County side to rewrite the history books and chalk up their first victory against Hastings tomorrow. The Exiles, ninth in the Dr Martens League, Premier Division, are still concerned that they could be drawn into
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Put a spring in your step!
SPRING is getting in its stride - and so can you, with a new walking guide to some of Britain's most beautiful villages. A new 'Britain's Best Villages' guide, by Country Living Magazine, details scenic walks in and around 11 villages which all won honours
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Fearless Jenkins in at the deep end
NEW Wales tight-head prop Gethin Jenkins has no fears about being thrown into the deep end on his Six Nations debut against Ireland on Saturday. The 22-year-old Pontypridd star was reluctant to own up to the number of times he has played at tight-head
