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Chance to have a say on cattle market future
AMBITIOUS plans to transform Abergavenny's cattle market have received a cautious welcome from residents. The plans for the site were put on public display at the Town Hall yesterday. They include a food-store, retail units, library, 31 flats and car
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'Keep your hat on' school row
A TEACHER who was involved in a High Court battle three years ago over a pupil wearing earrings is in a new row - over a 'Mohican' haircut. Stephen Martin must wear a woolly hat during lunchtimes and playtimes at Cwmfelinfach Primary. Stephen, ten, had
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There's nothing quite like messing about in boats!
ANYONE who has been cruising down the river on a boating holiday will know what great fun it is. It's also tranquil and restful, gliding through country meadows and woodland. Towns and villages are seen from a totally different approach as you sneak silently
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Great news but I'm worried about Simon
It is great news about Simon Jones, that he is going to the West Indies. And it is a wonderful story that he is going there 36 years after his father, Jeff, was part of the last English side to triumph there. But.... I am worried. I am worried about all
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If and but
IF THE Communists in Spain (supported by the International Brigade) had won power, history might have been very different. In 1939 they, like fellow Communists in Germany ( and Britain) would have danced to Stalin's orders and co-operated with the Nazis
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Make the most of our Bank Holidays
BANKS often seem to be closed when one needs money, so it seems odd that holidays, which are more a national custom, should seem to favour them. It is a historical thing, of course. These dates are determined by the Bank Holiday Act of 1871, which also
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Plans approved for £7m primary school
PLANS for a £7m school for Abergav-enny were given the go-ahead yesterday. Monmouthshire council rubberstamped its earlier decision to approve plans yesterday despite concerns over an increased volume of traffic and the design of the school. Abergavenny
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Make the most of our Bank Holidays
BANKS often seem to be closed when one needs money, so it seems odd that holidays, which are more a national custom, should seem to favour them. It is a historical thing, of course. These dates are determined by the Bank Holiday Act of 1871, which also
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All the home comforts and 'door to door' service
DEVELOPMENTS in technology have resulted in coaches with all the home comforts; toilets and wash basins, hot and cold snacks and video entertainment. And all of these advancements have been made with no sacrifice to safety. Coach operators ensure that
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Wales can fight back
ALL is not lost for Wales, says Bob Skinstad, Newport Gwent Dragons' back row signing from South Africa. The former Springboks captain believes Wales can re-establish themselves after their debacle in Ireland last Sunday and says it was simply a bad day
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Happy touring gives you the best of both worlds
A CARAVAN offers the best of both worlds, and with the privacy and comfort of familiar surroundings, transported or static on the coast or countryside of your choice. Your caravan is a home, but at the same time it's a holiday and it's there whenever
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Britain is Great - no matter what
WHETHER you're attracted by the Yorkshire Dales, the golden sands of Norfolk, city lights or the magnificent splendour of Snowdonia, it's well worth exploring a bit of Great Britain. And it doesn't matter if you want a lively activity holiday or a complete
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All the home comforts and 'door to door' service
DEVELOPMENTS in technology have resulted in coaches with all the home comforts; toilets and wash basins, hot and cold snacks and video entertainment. And all of these advancements have been made with no sacrifice to safety. Coach operators ensure that
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Costa De La Luz: the Spanish Costa
The Costa de la Luz extends westwards from Tarifa in southern Spain to the Portuguese border. This is the Spain of ferias and fiestas, of seafood, olives and fino sherry, of unspoiled beaches, nature reserves and the historic towns of Jerez, Sevilla,
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First-time buyers are priced out
NEWPORT'S booming property market is creating a major housing crisis with first-time buyers now forced to look for homes outside the city. A major shortfall in the amount of affordable housing in Newport has left people on an average wage about £40,000
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Get a taste for glorious Devon
DEVON, glorious Devon, as the old song goes, takes some beating as a holiday destination. The county has beautiful scenery, a spectacular coastline and more than its fair share of historic sites to explore. Devon covers 850 square miles, stretching from
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'Keep your hat on' school row
A TEACHER who was involved in a High Court battle three years ago over a pupil wearing earrings is in a new row - over a 'Mohican' haircut. Stephen Martin must wear a woolly hat during lunchtimes and playtimes at Cwmfelinfach Primary. Stephen, ten, had
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Enjoy a wealth of scenery, history and sheer beauty
WELCOME to Jersey - the most southerly island of the British Isles. Located some 100 miles (160 km) south of mainland Britain yet only 14 miles from the coast of France, Jersey provides the visitor with a kaleidoscope of sensory stimuli. Despite its small
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Teenagers try to grab taxi cash
POLICE are warning taxi and delivery drivers to be on their guard after two youths tried to snatch cash from a cab outside a Newport nightspot. The Star Taxis driver was waiting outside the Excelsior Club on Corporation Road on Tuesday at 9.45pm, when
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Call for crossing on 'danger' road
PARENTS in Blackwood claim it is only a matter of time before a child is knocked over on a busy road through the town. A group of parents with children at Libanus Primary School have got together to organise a petition calling for the council to install
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Nicholas hails big victory
NEWPORT County boss Peter Nicholas paid tribute to his players after taking 'a massive three points' in the 3-1 Dr Martens Premier Division victory over Stafford Rangers at Spytty Park last night. Nicholas said: "I thought the players were outstanding
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We have the right expertise
One of the most important aspects to consider when buying a property in Spain is choosing a solicitor with the right skills and expertise who can undertake all the legal work. At Harding Evans we deliver such expertise. Millie Milanes specialises in Spanish
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Take in the sights and relax on the golf course
YOUR mission, should you choose to accept it, said the editor, is a two-week fly-drive to Southern California - accept it? Give me the tickets, I'm on my way. I've been there on a number of occasions, doing the usual must sees, like Hollywood Boulevard
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Learn to love the freedom of go-as-you-please luxury
WHEN it comes to camping-style holidays, the world seems to be divided into two categories - those who love it and those who positively hate it. The 'hate it' brigade can't imagine anything worse than a so-called holiday where you not only have to do
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Stretch out in tons of luxury
FORGET stretch limos - one Gwent firm is offering a heavyweight alternative for a glitzy night out. The custom-built £140,000 Hummer H2 which has joined the fleet of Undy-based company Go Stretch weighs in at four tons. The 7ft-tall vehicle, based on
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From houses to holidays...
The Edwards family, originally from South Pembrokeshire, have operated coaches in Pontypridd since 1925. The founder, George Edwards, was formerly a builder; along with his brother James they constructed landmarks in the Rhondda Valley, such as the Judge's
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More say drink spiked
THIRTEEN women have told Gwent Police that their drinks were spiked with date-rape drugs in the past two months, Gwent police say. This brings the total number of people claiming to be spiked up to 20 since the launch of the All Wales Spiked Campaign
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What now for Welsh rugby? - 24.02.04
Where now for Welsh rugby? After all the promise of recent months it was blown seriously off course on a near impossibly cold Sunday in Ireland. The streets of Dublin were mercifully free of screaming, shouting, bawling Welsh fans on the morning after
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Learn to love the freedom of go-as-you-please luxury
ury WHEN it comes to camping-style holidays, the world seems to be divided into two categories - those who love it and those who positively hate it. The 'hate it' brigade can't imagine anything worse than a so-called holiday where you not only have to
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Soccer ace fights for life
A RISING Gwent football star was left fighting for his life after suffering serious injuries in a freak accident during a match. Rhys Williams, 15, needed a five-hour operation after his bowels were crushed when he collided with another player. The Abersychan
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Villagers are determined
PETERSTONE residents say they are determined to win a battle with a 'feudal' landlord, after staging a high-profile demonstration yesterday. Twenty-five villagers travelled to London to highlight their dispute with Mark Roberts, also known as Mark Tudor
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Dragons boosted by Owen's return
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons will have Wales forward Michael Owen back in their side while Ulster will be strengthened by the return of outside half David Humphreys for Saturday's Celtic League top-of-the-table clash at Rodney Parade. The teams have already
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Britain is Great - no matter what
WHETHER you're attracted by the Yorkshire Dales, the golden sands of Norfolk, city lights or the magnificent splendour of Snowdonia, it's well worth exploring a bit of Great Britain. And it doesn't matter if you want a lively activity holiday or a complete
