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Hartson is so crucial to Wales
WELSH defender Danny Gabbidon has admitted that losing John Hartson for Wales' crucial Euro 2004 qualifier with Serbia/Montenegro would be a massive blow the for the Principality. And the Cwmbran-raised Cardiff City star also claimed that 'Big John' is
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Auditor slams crash recovery contract
GWENT Police's contract with a vehicle recovery company led to massive overpayment by the public for seven years, according to a damning inquiry. The contract allowed Walls Recovery Service, of Newport, to charge motorists at unspecified rates, district
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At last we are just champion
A four day win at last for Glamorgan at Northampton but any joy from that - and it is not inconsiderable - must be tempered with the disappointment of last Wednesday's C&G Trophy defeat against Derbyshire. Many people have been joking that we seem
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Locked up for attack
RACIST taunts were shouted at an Asian man when a gang targeted him in the centre of Newport, a court heard yesterday. Violence broke out on Stow Hill and, later, at Newport bus station, where it was witnessed by a group of pensioners waiting to return
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Future's looking bright for Kerri-Anne
A WOMAN who spent four years recovering from a major car crash has fought back to open her own business. Mum-of-two Kerri-Anne Mruk (pictured) has opened her own tanning parlour in Pontypool Ms Mruk's life was shattered by a serious car accident in 1994
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Voters are apathetic, says MP
BLAENAU Gwent MP Llew Smith has claimed that people could not be bothered to vote in the recent Assembly elections because too much money is being spent in Cardiff compared to the Valleys. Mr Smith made his attack at Welsh questions in the House of when
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Feathers fly over 'fence fowl' rule
PEOPLE living in a Gwent community are spitting feathers - because of a ruling from the local council they believe is just plain 'quackers'. Torfaen council is demanding that a pub in Croesyceiliog keep their ducks and chickens penned in, despite the
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Referees in strike threat
WALES' referees will meet on Monday to decide whether to strike over what they consider the lenient ban handed out to Newport full back Percy Montgomery. The South African star was banned for two years for pushing over touch-judge Peter Rees during a
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Back them
SHANE HOWARTH has pleaded with people to give the Gwent region a chance when it finally begins its new campaign in a few months time. Fans, angry at the loss of the Newport name, have vowed to boycott the new side and some of those who do turn up to watch
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Forster misses finale
NEWPORT'S Wales Sevens captain Jason Forster is out of the side for this weekend's Twickenham finale to the International Board world series. Forster suffered an ankle injury in the Millennium Stadium leg of the series last weekend after his late call-up
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We've stolen a march
GWENT rugby coach Mike Ruddock believes his squad has stolen a march on the other new regions by beginning planning for next season so early. Ruddock met up with his players last week for a two-day training camp and the former Ebbw Vale coach was delighted
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Spread the risk, says Hain
AGENCIES helping Newport workers following the devastating LG Philips Displays job losses should put funds into a number of projects, Welsh Secret-ary Peter Hain said yesterday. Mr Hain, (poictured) speaking at Welsh questions in the House of Commons,
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Craig's return
FORMER Cwmbran Town hotshot Craig Hughes is ready to shrug off his bad-boy image and become a hit with Wales' semi-professional squad. The 24-year-old striker is currently serving time in Bridgend's Parc Prison after admitting two charges of assault,
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Police move on traffic-light 'squeegee' team
POLICE moved in on a team of 'squeegee' operators cleaning cars on Newport's Cardiff Road yesterday. The team of four has been operating for the last week, wiping windscreens as vehicles were stationary at the lights outside Tesco. The area has seen traffic
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Yes! Our sixth form is saved!
CONTROVERSIAL plans to abolish secondary school sixth- form education have been scrapped. At a Caerphilly borough council cabinet meeting it was revealed that the sixth form at Cwmcarn High School will not now face the threat of closure as proposed by
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Forster misses finale
NEWPORT'S Wales Sevens captain Jason Forster is out of the side for this weekend's Twickenham finale to the International Board world series. Forster suffered an ankle injury in the Millennium Stadium leg of the series last weekend after his late call-up
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Iverson's absence stings Wasps
Newport Wasps have been dealt a double blow as they prepare a hot welcome for Premier League champions Sheffield on Sunday. Wasps, already denied the services of skipper Craig Watson, are now without dashing Dane Niels Kristian Iversen who will be riding
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We've stolen a march
GWENT rugby coach Mike Ruddock believes his squad has stolen a march on the other new regions by beginning planning for next season so early. Ruddock met up with his players last week for a two-day training camp and the former Ebbw Vale coach was delighted
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Princess Royal at Tredegar House
THE Princess Royal will be arriving in Newport by helicopter for a garden party at Tredegar House tomorrow. Princess Anne will meet the Lord Mayor and Mayoress of Newport, and Welsh Assembly Education Minister Jane Davidson at the party, which will also
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Referees in strike threat
WALES' referees will meet on Monday to decide whether to strike over what they consider the lenient ban handed out to Newport full back Percy Montgomery. The South African star was banned for two years for pushing over touch-judge Peter Rees during a
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'Renaissance' for former steel town
AN AMBITIOUS plan to transform Ebbw Vale has been hailed as the dawning of a "renaissance" for Blaenau Gwent. At a special meeting, Blaenau Gwent county borough council gave their full backing to the ambitious multi-million- pound proposals. Their formal
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Back them
SHANE HOWARTH has pleaded with people to give the Gwent region a chance when it finally begins its new campaign in a few months time. Fans, angry at the loss of the Newport name, have vowed to boycott the new side and some of those who do turn up to watch
