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Low-key tour calls at TJ's
ASH'S low-key pre-album tour calls at TJs, Newport, on Monday. The once voted sexiest people in rock (Melody Maker) they are testing the warmth of their fanbase before commiting new music to tape. In support are the mighty Winnebago-Deal who recently
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Even more dynamism
FOUR years after launch, Mercedes-Benz is significantly enhancing the technology, equipment and design of the successful C-Class. The newly sports-tuned chassis, steering and six-speed manual transmission make the C-Class an even more agile performer.
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'We fear our village is too hard to find'
RESIDENTS of a Gwent village are fighting to change their postcode - claiming it makes their community hard to find. The village of Penhow had its postcode changed from Newport area (NP6) to Caldicot (NP26) in 1999. But now locals want this reversed,
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Here they go again
THE 60s band, who are known, mostly, for their maudlin ballad, He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother, are in concert in Cardiff on Thursday. They're back with one original member, Tony Hicks, plus Bobby Elliott who joined later, and four new recruits, including
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Nothing to fear
Wales can take another major step forward when they face Ireland in Sunday's Six Nations clash at Lansdowne Road, says Newport Gwent Dragons ace Percy Montgomery. Though he has a few reservations, Montgomery was impressed with Wales' opening performance
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Coup fun for two
VAUXHALL today confirmed that it is to name its stylish new two seater sporty coupe roadster the Tigra - the second niche model to bear the name. The car has its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March and goes on sale in the late summer. The electro-hydraulic
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Work rest and play
WHETHER working hard during the day, relaxing in the evening, or at leisure over the weekend, the Ssang Yong Rexton already offers motorists three cars in one and all from only £18,800 on-the-road. Now its importer - SYUK Cars Ltd - has introduced a comprehensive
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Phone thieves pounce again
POLICE are urging people to keep their mobile phones hidden after the third knife-point robbery in Newport in eight days. The latest attack at St Woolos Cemetery in Bassaleg Road, saw a young man have his mobile phone taken by two white men. The victim
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Champion seeks another swift ending
WBU world cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli, pictured, yesterday warned latest title challenger Garry Delaney to expect a lot of pain. The experienced West Ham boxer provides Swansea's Maccarinelli with his third title defence at the Cardiff Ice
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Ford's Silver seduction
FIESTA Silver is the latest special edition from Ford. Based on the 1.4-litre petrol, three-door, Ghia model, Fiesta Silver boasts over £1,350 worth of added equipment. The indulgent touches are: elegant moondust silver metallic paintwork, luxurious midnight
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From physical to passionate
"WEBSTER saw the skull beneath the skin," TS Eliot said, and the work of the Jacobean playwright John Webster reflects his fascination with the dark side of humanity. His tragic heroes are not vacillators like Hamlet or Shakespeare's other flawed fools
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For people in a hurry
YOU want it all at once? No problem, the newly announced Kawasaki KLV1000 caters to riders who like variety. This multi-role machine combines the convenience and comfort of a touring model and the performance of a sporting bike. The height-adjustable
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Unveiled: Mazda's Space Wagon concept
MAZDA Motor Corporation heads into the 74th Geneva International Motor Show with the world debut of its newest concept vehicle, the MX-Flexa. The six-seat concept demonstrtes one possible direction Mazda could take in creating a future space wagon. Featuring
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Alpina in UK
ALPINA is delighted to announce the UK launch of the exciting Roadster S and Roadster S Lux. The cars offer unrivalled levels of performance and handling and increased levels of interior comfort and exterior styling. Both models utilise the renowned Alpina
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Ruddock expecting a difficult return clash
MIKE Ruddock tonight takes his Newport Gwent Dragons team to the Swansea ground where he spent six years and is expecting the equivalent of a cup final. The Dragons are pushing for the title, lying in second place in the Celtic League table eight places
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Cameras stop the yobs
CCTV cameras in Pontypool have played a huge part in stopping anti-social behaviour in the town, councillors and police say. In recent months, crimes filmed on camera include acts of graffiti, vandalism, fighting and drink-driving. In each of these cases
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Breathtaking design and performance
WINNING designs are not born by accident. Behind the sleek lines of the MGS-01 Corsa are strategic decisions, a gradual development process and above all the desire to explore the potential of the Moto Guzzi all the way, without limits. Going back through
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Homes evacuated in 'bombs' alert
LIVE World War II shells were found in a house in Brynmawr yesterday - sparking a major alert and the evacuation of three streets. A man renovating his new house uncovered the 63-year-old anti-aircraft shells yesterday. Residents from three neighbouring
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Navara dull moment with the Nissan Rally Raid
YOU can now pick up where Colin McRae left with this limited edition Navara Rally Raid built to celebrate Nissan's participation in the 2004 Dakar Rally. You, too, can feel like a rally champion in this special addition to the Navara range which is available
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Williams out to end captain jinx
MARTYN Williams is not just chasing a Wales win in Dublin on Sunday, but his first success as captain at the fifth attempt. "I get all the easy games," he joked as he reflected on previous games in charge against Australia, New Zealand, France and Scotland
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Investing in and tasting fine wine
OF all collecting, fine wines may be the hardest subject to get into as a newcomer. That's the opinion of Stephen Mould who heads up the wine department at Sotheby's in London. But he also says that wine is growing in popularity as people travel more.
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Road protest is stepped up a gear
WORK on a controversial bypass through a woodland was halted once again yesterday when a protester climbed on top of a digger and refused to come back down. Environmentalists also staged a sit-down protest at the site of the £55 million Sirhowy Enterprise
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Joe set for cash bonanza
JOE Calzaghe went head-to-head yesterday with the man who stands in the way of a million dollar bonanza. Gwent's world super-middleweight champion is planning three major fights this year - including bouts with Glencoffe Johnson for the IBF light-heavyweight
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Irish a heck of a test - 19.02.04
WELSH rugby is littered with so many false dawns, particularly in the past decade, that the team have to make sure this is not a repeat says Rhys Williams, two-try hero of the victory over Scotland. That performance has led to a reaction bordering on
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Qlaity and quantity
PONTYPOOL Indian Cuisine is a quiet, unassuming gem of a restaurant situated on Town Bridge, next to the Afon Llwyd river. The restaurant might well be called The Balti in the Basement, as you have to descend a flight of steps to reach the dining area
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Teens join call for end to bus attacks
TEENAGERS living on a Newport estate are helping to launch a campaign to end attacks on buses by stone-throwing youths. Incidents of stones and other missiles being hurled at Newport Transport buses in city estates have soared in the past year. The company
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Mint Chicks leaping about
SINCE storming onto the New Zealand rock scene a year ago The Mint Chicks have followed The White Stripes around Australia and released their debut single on Jack White's Third Man and NZ's Flying Nun labels. Now they're touring the US and UK on the back
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Equality group: Sacking unfair
A NEWPORT-based race equality group has admitted the unfair dismissal of its former director. South East Wales Racial Equality Council (SEWREC) has accepted liability in its case involving Dr Mashuq Ally ahead of an industrial tribunal hearing scheduled
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Mint Chicks leaping about
SINCE storming onto the New Zealand rock scene a year ago The Mint Chicks have followed The White Stripes around Australia and released their debut single on Jack White's Third Man and NZ's Flying Nun labels. Now they're touring the US and UK on the back
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Electric 4x4
(PARIS) - Nissan will be unveiling the Qashqai concept car for the first time at this year's Geneva Motor Show. The Qashqai is a compact Crossover with an advanced electronic four-wheel drive system. It reflects Nissan's belief that consumers' tastes
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Distant Sun shining forth
ACCLAIMED Welsh singer-songwriter Christopher Rees is calling on all film makers to contribute to a multi-media event coming soon to Cardiff. Christopher and the label Red Eye Music that he co-runs are holding a live music/film night on Friday, March
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I just can't wait
Only one day to go before the 14th defence of my WBO world super-middleweight crown against Mger Mkertchian of Armenia and I'm feeling excited to be back doing what I do best. Last year wasn't a good one for me. I got messed about a bit and didn't fight
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Do you recognise this man?
POLICE hunting a football thug who hurled coins at officials at a Cardiff match last year believe the man they want to speak to is from Gwent. South Wales Police have released CCTV footage of a fan at the Cardiff City versus Millwall match at Ninian Park
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Middle-aged carryings on
NOEL COWARD's reputation as the master playwright of wit was not unearned, but to regard his work as a collection of bon mots held together by cut-glass accents is to do both writer and plays a grave injustice. In reality, Coward's plays centre around
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IT'S full steam ahead for fun this spring
THE 200th anniversary since Cornish inventor Richard Trevithick put the wheels of South Wales rail travel in motion. And youngsters can go off the rails in celebration. A year-long programme of events is underway to mark the building of the first steam
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Micra XS - a car with attitude
THE new Micra is a year old ("Happy Birthday Micra!") and to celebrate Nissan has introduced a special version called the XS priced from £8,795 including free insurance. This new model has been created to appeal to younger buyers who want a sporty look
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Mum searches for Good Samaritan
MARIE Evans wants to thank a Good Samaritan who went to her aid after her baby son was suddenly taken seriously ill. Mrs Evans was overcome with shock when 18-month-old Bailey Shefford suffered a seizure while she was out with him in his buggy. She called
