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Time to move on - 13.02.04
After the heroics of the World Cup, Wales veteran Gareth Thomas insists that it is now time for Steve Hansen's side to 'move on.' Wales kick-off their Six Nations campaign against Scotland at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. But after the World Cup
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Cwmbran rocked by Warton injury
CWMBRAN Town have been dealt a massive blow with the loss of centre half Gareth Warton who could be out for the rest of the season. The big stopper suffered a knee accident at work on Wednesday and is waiting for a scan to reveal the extent of the damage
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Get ready for Gothic escapades
IN this prolonged age of MTV- friendly rock and soundbites, it's a rare thing to find a band as 'progressive' as Coheed and Cambria. The American band play music as intricate as Yes, and go on Gothic escapades that would make the most outlandish Krautrocker
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Step up from Seahorses
JOHN Squire's relationship with Newport goes back to the recording of the Stone Roses' Second Coming LP in Rockfield Studios. During the album's creation he hung out in TJ's with Ian Brown and took photographs of local artwork, one of which became the
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Leap of the imagination
IT'S DANCE - but the work of the Henri Oguike Dance Company, on their fourth date of a national tour tonight in Cardiff, bears as much relation to the rhythmic jerks you can see in any nightclub as the Bilbao Guggenheim does to a Wendy House. The innovative
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Villagers toast institute's upgrade
IT was once a bustling mining village, but years of decline have ripped the heart out of Llanhilleth. At the turn of the century it had a population of tens of thousands as King Coal brought boom to the area. But the demise of the mining industry left
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A satisfying charm
THE Kings Arms on Belmont Hill, Caerleon, is a quaint archetypal British pub full of olde worlde charm and the service was equally pleasant. The fare was typical 'pub grub' offering no surprises, but it was plentiful and freshly made. My companion started
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Topple Tester to be used on gravestones
A TOPPLE Tester is to be used to ensure gravestones are safe in Monmouthshire cemeteries, councillors decided. There was a huge outcry last year from relatives in Abergavenny and Gilwern whose relatives' gravestones had been laid flat by the county council
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Time to move on
After the heroics of the World Cup, Wales veteran Gareth Thomas insists that it is now time for Steve Hansen's side to 'move on.' Wales kick-off their Six Nations campaign against Scotland at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. But after the World Cup
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The start of a new generation
JUST five months after its presentation as a prototype at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Seat Altea has become a reality, heralding a whole new generation of Seat models. It is the first vehicle to be completely developed within the Audi Brand Group since
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Wales issue warning
WALES are set to scare the Six Nations big boys, says skills coach Scott Johnson. The Australian (pictured), number two to Steve Hansen, issues a warning to the other sides ahead of Saturday's first game against Scotland at the Millennium Stadium. "We
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Velodrome tipped as Olympic training base
OLYMPIC cycling teams from around the globe could prepare for the London 2012 Olympics at Newport, the chairman of the bid said yesterday. Chairman Barbara Cassani visited the £7.5m Wales National Velodrome at Newport as part of a tour to gather tips
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Easy to fall for this sport!
IN terms of participants judo is among the world's most popular sports - an activity steeped in a tradition and practised by millions of people worldwide. The sport originated in Japan and can be traced back hundreds of years to the days of the samurai
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Wings can give Wales victory
WALES can wing to victory and open their championship campaign with a win for the first time for seven years when they take on a new-look Scotland team at the Millennium Stadium tomorrow. Wales coach Steve Hansen has decided to carry on where he left
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Residents in fear to log bad behaviour
PEOPLE living in an area of Newport plagued by anti-social behaviour are being asked by police to keep a diary of incidents. Officers have received calls about fights, door locks being glued and stones being thrown at residents in Baneswell, on a regular
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Wales issue warning - 10.02.04
WALES are set to scare the Six Nations big boys, says skills coach Scott Johnson. The Australian (pictured), number two to Steve Hansen, issues a warning to the other sides ahead of Saturday's first game against Scotland at the Millennium Stadium. "We
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Gwent four in Wales U-21 line-up
FOUR Gwent players are included in a new-look Wales Under-21 side for their opening game of the Six Nations Championship against Scotland at Bridgend on Friday (2pm). Newport centre Richard Payne and number eight Richard Dale are among ten new caps. The
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Ruddock keeps the faith
DRAGONS coach Mike Ruddock has kept faith with the same 15 players who beat Leinster so convincingly at Rodney Parade last Friday. Ruddock has named an unchanged side for tonight's crunch Celtic League clash against Llanelli at Rodney Parade, meaning
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Watchdogs will check on care
PATIENTS and carers are being invited to talk about their experiences of Gwent's mental and community health services as part of an inspection by health standards watchdogs. The Commission for Health Improvement (CHI) is looking at Gwent Healthcare Trust's
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Whimsical musings on offer
HE MAY not be Poet Laureate but John Hegley, who describes himself as a "bespectacled dog-loving poetic type", is better known and certainly more popular than the man who fills that role. He has eight best-selling books of verse to his name, and will
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Simple Kid's country tour
SIMPLE Kid's own tour might be skipping Wales but he can be found supporting Travis here in March. The duffle-coated one, who's been plodding a slow path to rock-super-stardom for years, is in the CIA on Monday, March 22. He'll be promoting his new country-style
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About as cool as it gets
IT'S still a month until Amp Fiddler plays Fiddlers in Bristol but don't despair - the new master of funk released his debut album, Waltz of the Ghetto Fly, this week. A perfect mix of classic 70s sounds and contemporary electronics, it's as cool as the
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Gwent four in Wales U-21 line-up - 11.02.04
FOUR Gwent players are included in a new-look Wales Under-21 side for their opening game of the Six Nations Championship against Scotland at Bridgend on Friday (2pm). Newport centre Richard Payne and number eight Richard Dale are among ten new caps. The
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Balsamo's horror story
WELSH star of the West End Steve Balsamo is back with a new band and lead role in Eric Woolfson's POE - More Tales of Mystery and Imagination. Steve Balsamo is known to many as Jesus Christ Superstar and the quilted vocalist behind hits such as Sugar
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Fresh wind for HMS Pinafore
HMS PINAFORE is the operetta that turned Gilbert and Sullivan into household names. And a new production coming to Bath next week hopes to cast a new light on a mainstay of British theatre. The Carl Rosa Company has built its reputation on remaining faithful
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XC90 success continues
IN its first full year, the Volvo XC90 beat all forecasts and became the second best selling large SUV in November and December 2003, and sixth overall for the year with a total of just under 4,000 sold in the UK, and a staggering total of nearly 62,000
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Wales expecting a physical battle - 11.02.04
SCOTLAND may have had a disappointing World Cup, but far more is expected of them in the Six Nations Championship with a new coach and new back-up. The Welsh players are guarded about the Scottish challenge and they are expecting them to come out firing
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Get sound of the 'Port'
NEWPORT'S been waiting for Goldie Lookin' Chains' NCLA show like it's the latest brand of shell-suit tracksuit. Shops will be stripped of all 'bling' forming items to adorn the good 1,500 posse that will fill the hall for the as-yet unsigned band. And
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Trixx, clever and versatile
THE Vauxhall/Opel TRIXX small car concept to be shown at the Geneva Motor Show next month highlights the company's accelerating innovative design and style objectives. TRIXX has an inflatable rear seat, sliding electric doors, and a push-button roof hatch
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Harris predicts an explosive clash
IT'S going to be fireworks on Saturday, predicts Wales star Iestyn Harris ahead of the Six Nations Championship opener against Scotland at the Millennium Stadium. Wales now boast a back division fit to scare any side with players of the calibre of artful
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Warming to task
AN ancient Gwent church could make legal history by allowing a neighbour to drill a 150-metre bore hole in its graveyard for an eco-friendly heating system. The rector of St Nicholas' Church in Grosmont, Monmouthshire, is considering allowing his neighbour
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Curries worth flocking to
NEWPORT'S Juboraj on Commercial Road is part of a group of four restaurants in South Wales. I still get nostalgic for Indian restaurants decorated with flock wallpaper and water features but Juboraj does the clean, contemporary look better than most.
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'Too big a school on too small a plot'
A NEW, £7m primary school in Abergavenny is too modern in design, too big and will not have enough parking, a local councillor said. Councillor Chris Woodhouse said he was concerned about the design for the new 420-place primary school for the former
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Tackling crime a new way
A NEWPORT community group is "taking Neighbour-hood Watch into the 21st century" by setting up its own think-tank to tackle anti-social behaviour and community safety. The think-tank has been organised by Alway Community Association and it was due to
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Harris predicts an explosive clash - 12.02.04
IT'S going to be fireworks on Saturday, predicts Wales star Iestyn Harris ahead of the Six Nations Championship opener against Scotland at the Millennium Stadium. Wales now boast a back division fit to scare any side with players of the calibre of artful
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MG's latest delivers presence and sports character
MG Rover Group announces a revised and more stylish new MG ZT range for dedicated sports enthusiasts. The range encompasses a choice of modern saloon and estate cars with in-line four-cylinder, V6 and V8 engines. New alloy wheel designs, instrumentation
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Alfa Romeo launch new super-diesel
ALFA Romeo brings New Year joy for diesel drivers, with the introduction of its blistering 2.4-litre JTD Multijet engine. Indeed, the legendary Italian marque has taken diesel power to a new plateau with the introduction of the 175bhp powerplant. Available
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Welsh art challenges world
IF ARTES Mundi is Latin for Art of the World, then Artes Cambria can only refer to art produced right here in Wales. The Martin Tinney Gallery are complementing the international work on show at the National Gallery by showing off the best homegrown work
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Ruddock keeps the faith
DRAGONS coach Mike Ruddock has kept faith with the same 15 players who beat Leinster so convincingly at Rodney Parade last Friday. Ruddock has named an unchanged side for tonight's crunch Celtic League clash against Llanelli at Rodney Parade, meaning
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Wings can give Wales victory - 13.02.04
WALES can wing to victory and open their championship campaign with a win for the first time for seven years when they take on a new-look Scotland team at the Millennium Stadium tomorrow. Wales coach Steve Hansen has decided to carry on where he left
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Standard fare with comedy thinly spread
It seems really odd to base a film on a fairground ride. Imagine Dodgems - The Movie, or a two-hour drama about the rotor - a tedious, spinning ride where teenagers use the G-force to spit at each other. Yet spitting at your mates could well be more amusing
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Hyundai expands 4x4 range with new Tucson
HYUNDAI's all new sports utility vehicle, the Tucson, was today unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, marking the company's expansion of its successful range of 4x4 vehicles, all three with its pioneering 5 year warranty. The Tucson (pronounced Tooson) marks
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Key duo may be ruled out - 09.02.04
KEY Wales forwards Robin McBryde and Robert Sidoli face fitness tests to decide whether they will be available for Saturday's Six Nations Championship opener against Scotland at the Millennium Stadium. McBryde is suffering from a back injury while Sidoli
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Valentine's Day of Loves
Whether or not you have someone to hold and squeeze you tight tomorrow night you've always got rock'n'roll to soothe your soul. Love it or loathe it, Saturday is Valentine's Day, when every couple has to have a good time and every single-bod is sent to
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Wild Things!
ONE of America's finest songwriters, Chip Taylor, is in concert in Wales this weekend, in collaboration with young Texan fiddler, Carrie Rodriguez. Chip, aka James Wesley Voight, was the writer behind many a familiar song including Wild Thing and Angel
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Debut for Colt and CZ3 concept
THERE will be plenty to celebrate for Mitsubishi Motors in Europe in 2004; posting the first increase in sales since 1998, breaking-even a year ahead of schedule and the celebration of the 30th anniversary of its regional operations. In terms of product
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Contemporary twist to curry
Spice Merchant, Cardiff Bay IF you fancy a contemporary twist to your curry - both in flavour and surroundings - look no further than this relatively new restaurant. Spice Merchant was bustling but not uncomfortably busy when we visited on a Friday evening
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Key duo may be ruled out - 09.02.04
KEY Wales forwards Robin McBryde and Robert Sidoli face fitness tests to decide whether they will be available for Saturday's Six Nations Championship opener against Scotland at the Millennium Stadium. McBryde is suffering from a back injury while Sidoli
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War of words and morals
TRUTH IS famously the first casualty of war, but it can be a very subjective concept in any situation. And a play coming to the Festival Theatre, Malvern, next week looks at how our perceptions of what is true - and what is important - can lead two people
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Baez in good voice
JOAN Baez returns to Wales to play St David's Hall this weekend. Her silvery voice and unfussy rendition of classic folk ballads sound as fresh today as they did in 1960. She kept the public listening throughout the 60s and became an icon of protest with
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Sales of two million plus
JUST over ten years since its launch in 1993, in its original form, more than two million units of Suzuki's unique, versatile and affordable 660cc Wagon R - on sale only in Japan and the forerunner of the Wagon R+ that's been on sale in the UK and Europe
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Wales expecting a physical battle
SCOTLAND may have had a disappointing World Cup, but far more is expected of them in the Six Nations Championship with a new coach and new back-up. The Welsh players are guarded about the Scottish challenge and they are expecting them to come out firing
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My hardest job - Hansen
MY hardest job - that is how Wales coach Steve Hansen describes the selection of the team to face Scotland at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. Hansen is in his third and last season in charge of Wales, and his record in the Six Nations Championship
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The Bronx stick to safe territory
IT'S debatable how much attention one should pay to a bunch of white, seemingly middle-class former students who've named their band after a black ghetto. But Lostprophets like The Bronx enough to bring them all the way from LA to support them in Cardiff
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Air force is flying
AIR have exceeded even their own high standards with the beauty of their latest album, Talkie Walkie, released this week. Run could be their oddest yet most blissed-out moment to date with its quirky voices, jittery rhythms and washes of choirs. And tracks
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Paradise not so lost
"OF MAN'S first disobedience, and the fruit, Of that forbidden tree whose mortal taste, Brought death into the World, and all our woe..." John Milton's Paradise Lost is widely recognised as the first great original work of English literature. But though
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Bomb blown up on estate
TERRIFIED residents were evacuated from their homes on a Newport estate for five hours last night after the discovery of a pipe bomb in a flat. Army bomb disposal experts were called in to deal with the device after its discovery in a block of flats at
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My hardest job - Hansen - 11.02.04
MY hardest job - that is how Wales coach Steve Hansen describes the selection of the team to face Scotland at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. Hansen is in his third and last season in charge of Wales, and his record in the Six Nations Championship
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Gwent police oppose heroin call
GWENT police have refused to back calls from a controversial Welsh chief constable to have heroin sold in pharmacies. Richard Brunstrom, the North Wales chief constable, said legalisation of the drug should be considered. However, Gwent police's drugs
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Polo without horses
IF you are looking for a fun way to get fit and shed those extra pounds head on down to your local pool for a game of water polo. Less boring than swimming lengths and cleaner than a game of hockey, water polo is the perfect pastime. Gary Edwards of the
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Six Mile Riot on the way
WHETHER there is something in the murky waters of the River Usk, the music scene in Newport keeps throwing up talented bands with the potential to be the next big thing. For every Feeder, there have been countless others on the cusp of being huge who
