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We can match French - Johnson
FRANCE are Wales skills coach Scott Johnson's tip to win the World Cup later this year - but he still believes Wales can match them in Paris on Saturday. The Australian says they are still in the process of reorganising after their opening Six Nations
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Davies has extra reason to shine
RECALLED Wales hooker Mefin Davies has a bigger incentive than most of his team-mates to play well against France in Paris tomorrow. The Pontypridd No 2 admits he was distraught after being dropped following the shock opening Six Nations defeat in Italy
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Still flirty at 30!
RICHARD O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, the biggest and baddest rock 'n' roll musical ever, was first seen on June 16, 1973, at London's Royal Court Theatre. On June 16 this year you can catch the 30th anniversary production at Cardiff's New Theatre,
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Giggs eyes up unique treble
WELSH idol Ryan Giggs insists Welsh Euro 2004 qualification will be just the tonic for his 'poor' early season form. The 29-year-old left-winger was a victim of the Manchester United boo-boys before Christmas after, by his own admission, a disappointing
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Village housing anger
A RESIDENTS' association in the valleys has lodged an official complaint with a government watchdog - over a controversial housing plan. The Cwmfelinfach residents' association claims a vote on a plan for 12 houses was retaken after it went against officers
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Janiero to play cult venue
CWMBRAN'S Janiero are to play the legendary Liverpool venue associated with The Coral. Zanzibar was The Coral's stepping stone to success and could be Janiero's, who play it as part of a mini tour on Tuesday, April 8. A promo of Janiero's latest single
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It's Act Two for ballerina
CWMBRAN is to have its very own Fame Aca-demy - when a new stage school opens its doors to budding act-ors, dancers and singers. The Nidus Theatre Arts school is unusual, because the teachers are working professional performers. Their experience include
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Shoulder's double ambition
Jimmy Shoulder's Wales Under-21s team were being branded the worst in their country's history just a few short months ago. But Shoulder now believes his young squad have proved themselves a cut above anything he has managed at the same level in the past
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Anything goes
ONE of April's guest DJs in South Wales is Seiji who is one of the founding members of the DJ/production collective Bugz in the Attic. The originator of the West London broken beat scene is primarily a remixer and producer. The turning point in his career
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Speedway boy in career kick-start
YOUNG speedway star Jamie Westacott's career is set to go full throttle after being signed up for Newport's junior side, the Mavericks. Speedway boss Tim Stone believed the Duffryn School pupil, who turns 15 next month, was the youngest rider he had taken
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Prime stuff from Valleys' writers
ONE of the stronger 'local band' gigs next month is likely to feature Disraeli Gears. The group from Abertillery and Ebbw Vale are a solid rock band with Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd and Smashing Pumpkins' influences. Their nine-track album, Cornerstone, shows
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'Come join us in the Valleys'
THE Argus yesterday revealed the crisis in recruiting family doctors in the Gwent Valleys - now so severe that one area has only five doctors under 50. Today HELEN MORGAN and ANDY RUTHERFORD reveal what is being done to solve the problems. When it comes
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Defence is the key to success - Smothers
CWMBRAN Town's Neil Smothers has praised his defensive colleagues for achieving six shut-outs during the Crows' nine-match unbeaten run. Roger Gibbins' men are the form side ahead of tonight's Welsh Premier League clash at Carmarthen Town (7.30pm) as
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Small stature wins big role
A YOUNG Pontypool actress is thanking her small stature and big talent for landing her a major theatrical role. Ten-year-old Nicole Foxwell, who is just four feet four, from Freeholdland, Pontnewynydd, won the part of the shrunken granny in Roald Dahl's
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County boss looking for cover
PETER Nicholas is toying with the idea of adding strength-in-depth to Newport County's streamlined squad before next Monday's transfer deadline. The Exiles boss has cut back on personnel since he arrived at Newport Stadium in November as he trimmed the
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Earnie's no 'Ruud boy'
WELSH flier Robert Earnshaw is battling with Manchester United goal-poacher Ruud van Nistelrooy to become the top-scorer in the English league - but it's far from personal. Bedwas-based Earnshaw is sitting pretty as the top hitman with 35 goals in all
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Feast for the eyes on stage
THE term 'visual theatre' is surely an oxymoron; isn't all theatre visual? But it's a term that has real meaning - some shows are simply more visual than others. And three of the best-looking shows around are coming to Abergavenny's Borough Theatre over
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Cameras 'cut speed deaths'
AN ANTI-speed initiative saved up to 55 lives in Gwent during its first nine months, Gwent Police revealed. The Safety Camera Partnership, responsible for static and mobile speed camera enforcement, was introduced in Gwent in April last year. And since
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Gwent nurse helps treat injured PoWs
IRAQI prisoners of war are being treated by Ebbw Vale naval nurse Esther Dalli-more. Four badly-injured PoWs were airlifted to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Argus at the weekend, where they under- went life-saving surgery. Esther, who is 26 and has been
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Countryside and castle
THE DRAMATIC scenery and countryside that surrounds Merthyr Tydfil is the perfect setting for a day of rest and relaxation. Walkers will find an endless choice of both challenging and more gentle routes including the long distance Taff Trail, which links
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Win a meal worth £30
IF like me you have often driven past The Lion Hotel at Gilwern while travelling along the Heads of the Valleys Road and not thought about stopping to investigate this roadside establishment, think again. We discovered what many local people must already
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Cameraman's terror in the Gulf
RISCA cameraman Dai Baker, 30, is covering the Gulf war for ITN. He is with the Seventh Parachute Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery. He sent this exclusiove report to the Argus. "It has been quite dramatic for the last week since we came over the border
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Moffett threat over the deal
THE Premier Welsh rugby clubs will have their funding slashed if they reject the WRU's plan for five teams from next season. The nine leading clubs were given until 5pm today to respond to the five-team plan put to the WRU by group chief executive David
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Dolphin seen in the Usk
EAGLE-eyed travellers on Newport's Transporter Bridge yesterday saw the rare sight of a dolphin in the River Usk. The mammal was spotted by workers on the Transporter Bridge at 1.30pm. Martin Newman, bridge superintendent, said: "My boss has told us about
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Bellamy set for Wales
MARK Hughes (pictured) has given the strongest hint yet that troubled striker Craig Bellamy will line up for Wales in tomorrow's crunch Euro 2004 Group Nine qualifier with Azerbaijan in Cardiff. Newcastle United ace Bellamy has had an eventful week after
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This owl wants to keep light on
THERE are two things everyone knows about owls: first, that they can turn their heads round by 360 degrees, and second, that they have perfect night vision. But a new play for children at Bristol Old Vic tells the story of an owl who was a little bit
