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'Hospital lost my dead baby's notes'
A GWENT mother fears she will never know the truth about what happened to her baby daughter after a hospital admitted losing a mortuary register covering when the tot died. The Cwmbran mother lost one of her twin daughters just weeks after they were born
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Moves to put a stop to flooding chaos
PEOPLE living in Monmouth are hoping a flood alleviation scheme for their area will move a step nearer completion this week. The area around Drybridge Street and Wonastow Road has been hit by serious flooding three times in the last four years, most recently
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Every village to have its bobby on the beat
A BOBBY on every beat - that's the pledge from Gwent's chief constable. From this week, every town or village in Gwent will have its own dedicated officer. But Keith Turner says police must be diverted from serious crime issues to meet that demand. Mr
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Last chance saloon
WELSH Rugby Union chief David Moffett urges the people of Gwent to get behind the Newport Gwent Dragons regional rugby team because he says it is in the last chance saloon. Moffett insisted at a Press conference today that the Dragons be marketed as a
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Lucky escape for flip-over driver
A GWENT motorist had a lucky escape when his Porsche flipped and landed on its roof after hitting a kerb. Police said the 26-year-old driver - who was forced to smash his way out of the wreck through the back windscreen - was lucky to escape with his
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Stevens is on cue
Matthew Stevens ended his nine-year wait for his first ranking tournament title in York tonight by beating Stephen Hendry 10-8 to become Travis Perkins UK champion. It was a superb performance by the 26-year-old Welshman who fought back from 4-0 and 7
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Santa arrives in style
HUNDREDS of people thronged Pontypool town centre to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus as the annual Christmas Cavalcade arrived. Santa, in a coach pulled by two white horses, led the parade through the streets on Saturday, setting up his grotto in the indoor
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Wales' French fancy
EURO 2004 favourites France are set to arrange a prestigious European Championship warm-up with Wales early next year. Welsh boss Mark Hughes and the Football Association of Wales are poised to open negotiations with their French counterparts for a mouth-watering
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Mobiles in cars: Warnings first
NEW regulations come into force today making it illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving. Motorists will receive a fixed-penalty fine of £30 for breaking the new hand-held law, but could face a fine of up to £1,000 if the case goes to court
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Police team up to beat bogus callers
POLICE forces across Wales are teaming up in a battle against bogus callers who target the elderly and vulnerable. All four forces will pool intelligence and share expertise about dealing with so-called 'distraction burglaries', where thieves trick their
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A greener future takes root
CHILDREN in Newport schools are doing their bit for the environment - by planting trees. To celebrate National Tree Week, which began on November 26, pupils at Gaer Junior School, pictured, planted 12 large trees and around 600 saplings. The school received
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Grieving widow hoping for justice
A MURDER trial is due to begin in France in January - 18 months after a Gwent man was stabbed to death on a railway station. The family of former Ebbw Vale steelworker Arron Powell have been told that 20-year-old defendant Elias Laguedani will appear
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Brakes on boy racers
BOY-racers are getting the boot in Abergavenny in a clampdown by Gwent police. Officers have been stamping out anti-social behaviour in a month-long initiative, codenamed Operation Elite. It comes after teens were caught driving recklessly with car stereos
