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Blaze of glory for firefighter
Lisa Hanmer has been promoted to leading firefighter at Cardiff Airport after coming top of the class in a UK-wide, crew commander training course. The 29-year-old, who was the only woman on the course, gained a final score of 99 per cent. The training
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Please help me find Veronica
THE sister-in-law of missing Veronica Reynolds is appealing for help in finding her on the eve of the anniversary of the pensioner's disappearance. Mrs Reynolds, 70, of Hollybush Avenue, Malpas, Newport, was reported missing on August 13 last year - but
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Tuneful teen out to win
WANNABE singing sensation Zara Man-sfield is set to perform as pop favourite, Mariah Carey in a Welsh roadshow. The mini-mimic will take part in Haribo's Young Impressionist competition - and hopes to wow judges with her rendition of the diva's hit, Emotions
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Bluebirds threat to our clubs
Cardiff City's success is already having an affect on local football - and it's not good. Welsh League club Pontlottyn have withdrawn on the eve of a new season, losing some players who would rather watch than play. And with City's sights set on a place
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And they're off!
David Moffett gone by the end of September, Steve Hansen gone by November, regional rugby resignations before Christmas. How about that for a few (outrageous) predictions at the start of a near 10 months slog which is what the new rugby season will be
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Woman is found dead
A GWENT woman was found dead at a Vale of Glamorgan beauty spot. Police confirmed last night that the body found at Boverton Beach, Llantwit Major, on Friday evening, was that of Jillian Saunders, of Raglan. A police spokeswoman said: "She was reported
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Teen's terror as he loses appeal to stay
A KOSOVAN teenager today told of the "terrifying" moment he discovered his appeal to stay in Britain had failed. Edmond Pone, 18, who lives in Blaina, came to Wales in 1999 after stowing away in a lorry with fellow Kosovan Krenar Lleshi, also 18. The
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Nail technician goes from strength to stylish strength
VICTORIA White is filing and polishing, titivating and tweaking her way to the title of "beautician to the stars". Based in treatment rooms above the Mirage salon in Newport's Commercial Street, and at Wellfield Road, in Cardiff, Ms White has already
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Keep branch surgery open say patients
A PROPOSAL by one of Newport's biggest GP practices to close a branch surgery in the city is against the interests of those who use it, say patients. The practice - Beechwood Surgery - claims the branch venue on Stow Hill raises "huge" health and safety
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Oakley: 'It's a dream come true'
GWENT Dragons star Rhys Oakley will complete a remarkable six months in his life when he steps out for Wales at Lans-downe Road on Saturday. Steve Hansen's side take on the Irish in their own backyard this weekend but, for Oakley, the game will signal
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Councillor ousted from committees
A TORFAEN councillor who asked a woman colleage: "How would you like to mess about with me?" was yesterday removed from all his positions on council committees. Torfaen council's ethics and standards committee concluded that Councillor Mike Davies had
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Push for relaunch of city marina plan
PRESSURE is building to have a multi-purpose marina constructed in Newport's Crindau district. The scheme's backers are lobbying hard to have it incorporated into Newport Unlimited's masterplan for the regeneration of the city. A green light would offer
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Crows have gulf to close
CWMBRAN Town's new manager Brian Coyne is hoping that his summer acquisitions can help his side close the class gulf when Maccabi Haifa come to town on Thursday afternoon. The Crows take on the Israeli side in the UEFA Cup first qualifying, first leg
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Drugs overdose suspected as cause of death
Drugs overdose suspected as cause of death THE mother of a Gwent man found dead of a suspected drugs overdose paid tribute to her "devoted and loving" son. The body of Oliver Hillman, 30, was found in his flat in Cross Street, Abergavenny, on Saturday