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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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Agony for Welsh in an Irish pub
SPORT can divide communities, friends and families - and so it was in Pill's Irish Club. Four-year-old Bono Marshall sat on the lap of his Ireland-supporting mother Sylvia, bravely shouting for Wales. As Bono demanded: "What are you laughing at? I want
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Fresh warning over leisure centre
TORFAEN leisure chiefs have warned that the redevelopment of Pontypool leisure centre needs urgent investment before the centre is forced to close. The future of the popular facility in Pontypool Park is still uncertain but Torfaen council has warned
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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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Calzaghe's seventh heaven after victory
JOE Calzaghe once again proved himself one of Britain's greatest ever pound-for-pound boxers with a record-equalling 14th defence of his WBO world super-middleweight title at the Cardiff Ice Rink on Saturday. In front of a vociferous full house who chanted
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Yobs will drive me out
A YOUNG shop owner wants to sell his business after just two months because he claims he is being hounded by a gang of anti-social youths. Owain Brown claims trade has dropped by more than 50 per cent at the Apollo Way Stores in Blackwood because customers
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MP: Why did you close PO branch?
MONMOUTHSHIRE MP Huw Edwards has accused the Post Office Ltd of failing to carry out a full public consultation over the closure of an Abergavenny post office. The Post Office announced it was planning to close Stanhope Street post office in October,
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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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Simply the best
JOE Calzaghe is poised to get his chance to become a rare British double world champion on home ground in Cardiff in June. After he had easily retained his WBO super-middleweight title with a seventh round stoppage of Armenian challenger Mger Mkrtchian
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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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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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Daniel quits police role
ONE of Gwent's new police community support officers has left his post after just a month in the job. Daniel Jones, 21, left the force, saying did not feel satisfied in the post just weeks after completing his training. Mr Jones and former colleague Sue
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Wales ripped apart by rampant Irish
THE reality of yet another Welsh false dawn hit home like a dose of cold steel on the bitterest of bitter Dublin days yesterday. Those who forecast the rise of Welsh rugby like a phoenix from the ashes were dealt a cruel blow as Ireland thrust a knife
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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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Pub named after VC hero
WITH naval standards snapping in the wind, Newport's former sailors paid tribute to one of their own as the name of Commander John Wallace Linton VC was bestowed upon a Newport pub. The Wetherspoon's pub in Cambrian Road has been named after Newport's
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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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Stick with us
GARETH Thomas, pictured, one of Wales' most senior players, has spoken of his devastation at Sunday's 36-15 defeat by Ireland at Lansdowne Road yesterday. It was a major setback for Wales after their encouraging Six Nations opening day victory over Scotland
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We were totally outplayed- Williams
Wales captain Martyn Williams admitted there were few positives to take from his side's disappointing display. He said: "We were totally outplayed in every aspect. When we go and analyse it, it will be very difficult to get any positives from it. But
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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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Hands off our hero, say Nye supporters
SHOPPERS in Tredegar town centre reacted with fury to news that a Welsh heroes poll organiser is trying to displace local politician legend Anuerin Bevan from the top spot. The Argus exclusively revealed on Saturday that Robin Gwyn - the National Museums
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Speed up the court system, says judge
A JUDGE has hit out at Gwent's Crown Prosecution Service over an "escalating problem" of delays to cases. Judge David Morris identified Newport as having a particular problem with the time it takes some cases to come to trial. He called on the CPS to
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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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Call to help fight arson attacks
FIRE chiefs are urging Gwent people to help their fight against arsonists, after youths were blamed for starting a major hill fire. Two hectares of grass and gorse - the size of eight football pitches - was set alight on the mountainside above Thornhill
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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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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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Teaching toddlers road safety
PARENTS in Gwent can take up an invitation to give their toddlers an early lesson in skills which could save lives. A group of youngsters visited Newport Transport Depot to mark the launch of the Children's Traffic Club, a book-based road safety scheme
