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Sporting City
You cannot live in Cardiff and remain untouched by rugby. Those who don't play will nevertheless follow some local team, and those who don't participate have a spouse, child or parent who does. A monument to the sport and Europe's biggest under-cover
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Unique golf course of elegance and character
Alice Springs Golf Club is a 36-hole golf complex overlooking the most spectacular views in the Usk Valley. An inspired blend of natural features of the Usk countryside combined with sympathetic landscaping has resulted in the development of a unique
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No hiding space
A HAVEN for retiring Brits, for those wanting a second home in a sunny climate, and of course for some motoring holidaymakers, Spain makes for an ideal destination. Sadly, Spain's proximity to the UK also makes it a potential hiding place or "black market
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Shopping
As befits a capital city, Cardiff has everything a shopper could dream of. There are over 600 shops to choose from. Queen Street is the pedestrianised heart of the shopping mecca. Large modern malls such as St David's Shopping Centre and Queen's Arcade
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Fired up nitro Buell
NITRO-POWERED action and an outstanding demonstration of power, balance and control will soon be on show when Buell Motorcycles and Craig Jones turn up the heat at Valencia's Ricardo Tormo race circuit on February 29. Jones, one of the world's elite extreme
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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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Unique golf course of elegance and character
Alice Springs Golf Club is a 36-hole golf complex overlooking the most spectacular views in the Usk Valley. An inspired blend of natural features of the Usk countryside combined with sympathetic landscaping has resulted in the development of a unique
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Shopping
As befits a capital city, Cardiff has everything a shopper could dream of. There are over 600 shops to choose from. Queen Street is the pedestrianised heart of the shopping mecca. Large modern malls such as St David's Shopping Centre and Queen's Arcade
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Still a fern favourite for gardeners
IN part two of our now regular gardening column ROSEMARY WARD, pictured, of Gardening Which? magazine takes a look at the Victorian favourite - ferns. VICTORIAN gardeners fancied ferns to the point of obsession, building dedicated ferneries outdoors and
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Craft In The Bay
Craft in the Bay is the gallery run by the members of the Makers Guild in Wales in Cardiff. The members are from all over Wales and have been selected because of the high standard of their work. In the gallery you can see ceramics, textiles, jewellery
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Craft In The Bay
Craft in the Bay is the gallery run by the members of the Makers Guild in Wales in Cardiff. The members are from all over Wales and have been selected because of the high standard of their work. In the gallery you can see ceramics, textiles, jewellery
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A breath of fresh air in the world of roadsters
RENAULT will unveil its new concept car "Wind" at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show in March. This 2+1 roadster with a streamlined design and lively performance combines both flowing and structured lines. The interior is elegant in accordance with the "Touch
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Welcome To Cardiff
The Cardiff Initiative is the organisation responsible for the development and promotion of Cardiff as the capital City of Wales, by marketing the city as the gateway to Wales and by exploiting its potential as a premier destination in Europe, for business
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Choose well to become lord and lady of the rings
It may only be small but the wedding ring is one of the most significant pieces of jewellery you can buy. The unbroken circle of metal symbolises eternal love. The wedding ring has been an important part of the wedding ceremony for over 500 years. The
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Take the first steps on the road to self discovery and find a new you
MAINTAINING a regular exercise programme and following a sensible diet are vital if you want to achieve a general sense of wellbeing, but if you really want to feel great and look your best there may be a lot more to it. Anything can get in the way and
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Pensions: Don't throw in the towel
Pension bashing is flavour of the month, every personal finance programme, every article about them seems to focus on the problems. Newport financial expert Saran Allott-Davey urges closer inspection and says it is not all bad news. COMPANY pensions:
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Beware backlash
BEWARE an Ulster backlash warns Newport Gwent Dragons coach Mike Ruddock going into tomorrow night's top-of-the-table Celtic League battle at Rodney Parade (5.30pm). The Dragons, who are third in the table, haven't lost a home league game - their only
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Wedding days steeped in tradition and superstition
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Every bride knows the old rhyme and most probably follow it. But why? According to superstition, something old ensures her friends will be faithful when they are needed and something new
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Support group is set up
THE eye department at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, is looking to set up a patient support group for people suffering from glaucoma. The objective of the support group would be to provide more information about the condition in an informal and relaxed
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Wedding days steeped in tradition and superstition
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Every bride knows the old rhyme and most probably follow it. But why? According to superstition, something old ensures her friends will be faithful when they are needed and something new
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New Developments
A new £17million Macdonald hotel will be opening its doors in the heart of Cardiff city centre, this spring. The new Macdonald Holland House will feature 165 luxury, air-conditioned bedrooms, which includes four suites and one presidential suite, a business
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Row erupts over jobs cash
THE opening shots in a battle over who controls Gwent's job-creating structural funds were fired yesterday. The Assembly's European Affairs Committee heard from the European Commission and the UK Treasury, who are fighting for the right to distribute
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Ripe for romantic night
Signor Valentino, Cardiff Bay. Enjoying a commanding elevated position at the heart of Mermaid Quay, Signor Valentino seems to have all the credentials for a perfect romantic meal - although I had been warned it was on the pricey side. Candle-lit tables
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Push for policies by grey brigade
CAMPAIGNERS are setting down a pensioners' manifesto in a bid to ensure the "grey vote" is not ignored at the next General Election. All political parties are being urged to back policies being drawn up by more than 800 groups, the National Pensioners
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Sports concept WRC on show
AT a time when the 2003 World Rally Champion, the Xsara WRC, is carrying all before it, with two consecutive wins in the first two rounds of the 2004 WRC season in Monte Carlo and Sweden, the presentation of the new Citroen Sport concept car clearly demonstrates
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Play by the rules to make your dreams come true
GETTING married on an exotic palm-lined beach may seem like the ultimate romantic gesture, but making this dream come true is not always as easy as you might imagine. Although everyone wants their wedding to be something special - and different - it's
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Eccentric, electronic Zabrinski
ZABRINSKI are the first generation of Welsh psychedelic bands to follow Super Furry Animals and Gorky's Zygotic Mynci. The eight-piece band has released a string of eccentric and largely electronic albums on their own Microgram label and with the help
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Gone in 15 seconds!
NEARLY three years since its launch the Mini adventure shows no sign of slowing down. This summer sees the introduction of two new models - the Mini One Convertible and Mini Cooper Convertible. Both models will be built at Plant Oxford in the UK alongside
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My big interest in small screen
Retirement is the time to forget about work and carry on with that obsessive hobby. But NIGEL JARRETT discovers a man for whom work and hobby were always bound together RADIO 'hams' who use the discoveries of Marconi to communicate with each other have
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West is Wild but dull
The Missing (15): Tommy Lee Jones, Cate Blanchett, Eric Schweig,Evan Rachel Wood, Jenna Boyd. JUST when it looked like the embers of the cowboy campfire were fading from the world of serious cinema, The Missing stokes them up again. It combines the elements
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Closure of 16 post offices 'essential'
THE head of the Royal Mail has hit back at the criticisms over controversial plans to close up to 16 post offices in Gwent. In an exclusive interview with the Argus, the national chairman of Royal Mail Ltd, Alan Leighton said the programme of closures
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Exiles away-day test
Newport County's impressive away record will come under close scrutiny when they make the long journey into Kent to face Dover tomorrow in the Dr Martens League, Premier Division. County have the second best away record in the Premier Division. Only Weymouth
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Campaign promotes cash for OAPs
A GOVERNMENT advertising campaign is under way to encourage as many people as possible to claim the new Pension Credit. Pension credit is a new entitlement for people aged 60 or over. It could top up incomes to at least £102.10 a week or £155.80 for couples
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Traders launch phone alert
TRADERS in Chepstow have set up a neighbourhood watch-type scheme following a spate of thefts from antique shops. Hundreds of pounds worth of goods have gone missing from several stores in the town centre and shop owners believe they know who is responsible
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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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Crash course on driving in days gone by
ALL I have in common with MP Anne Widdecombe, apart from a tendency to hold forth hysterically with eyes rolling on any topic, is ownership of a Ford Focus. Anne at the wheel of a car conjures a picture of eager anticipation and unhurried progress, though
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Hurricane - warts and all
HURRICANE Higgins was a hero to those who believe talent will always triumph over disaster - and in his later years, a parable of talent wasted. The snooker star had it all and lost it all, seemingly without regret. His triumphs were legendary - and the
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Still a fern favourite for gardeners
IN part two of our now regular gardening column ROSEMARY WARD, pictured, of Gardening Which? magazine takes a look at the Victorian favourite - ferns. VICTORIAN gardeners fancied ferns to the point of obsession, building dedicated ferneries outdoors and
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Simple and stylish steals the big day
WHEN it comes to choosing the dress of a lifetime, the bride of the new millennium knows just what she wants. And the signs are that she'll be stealing the scene in a simple straight dress worn with confidence on the most important day of her life. With
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Off-roaders of tomorrow
LIKE a full-size remote-control toy buggy, the outrageous Motor Triathlon Race Car (MTRC) is Toyota's response to future customer demands. A tandem two-seater that combines off-road ability, sports car performance and motor sport derived high technology
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Big big money
HARLEY-DAVIDSON Inc (NYSE: HDI) has announced record revenue and earnings for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. Revenue for the quarter was $1.16 billion compared with $1.03 billion in the year-ago quarter, a 12.8% increase. Net income
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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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Much Ado about Will
THE SHAKESPEARE industry is already well-established in Britain - it's one of our major tourist attractions, as well as being our most successful cultural export. So, like any good business, we've had to branch out and expand. Which is why Bath's sixth
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Glamour and style are ageless
As Oscar night draws near, Newport actress Rose Bissex gets a glam new look which would not be out of place on the big night. JANE HELMICH watches the makeover. STARS like Susan Sarandon, Sharon Stone and Sigourney Weaver prove that style is ageless -
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Reaching new horizons
SUZUKI'S DL1000V-Strom has firmly established a unique place in the UK motorcycle market and its popularity is likely to soar to a new high thanks to its unrivalled performance and Suzuki's price restructuring. An abundance of both practical and sporty
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We've got Designs on You!
When you come to Designs on You, you will be pleasantly surprised not only by our excellent prices (wedding dresses from £110 to £349) but also our superb customer service with professional staff. We never forget you are the customer. Not only do we sell
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Local gigs to mark Welsh day
Three gigs of the St David's Day fest gigs are taking place in and near Newport. On St David's Day you'll find Can I Gymru (Song For Wales) taking place in Newport Centre. The same day the Hanbury Arms in Caerleon has Junior Hacksaw and the Hen and Chicks
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Keys set for battle royal
IF Cross Keys reach the Konica Minolta Cup final this season they will certainly have done it the hard way. They defeated then Premier Division third-placed side Carmarthen Quins in round four, leaders Newport last time and now face 12-times cup winners
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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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Morgan battle on
BUOYANT from a milestone performance at the Le Mans Bugatti circuit last November, the Morgan Works Race Team is preparing to take its highly popular campaign to the USA in March, where it will compete in the American Le Mans Series 12 hour endurance
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Bash the budget with Citroen's March offers
VALUE champions Citroen is giving motorist the chance to fight back against the Chancellor this coming Budget month thanks to its excellent 'No VAT' offer, which will ensure that that any tax is kept to a minimum and that new car buyers keep their pound
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Make an effort to look great
GETTING married is one of the most important and expensive days in a girl's life. But no matter how much she has to spend on her wedding dress, the bride can't do it justice unless she is looking her best. Miracles don't happen overnight and the most
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Campaign promotes cash for OAPs
A GOVERNMENT advertising campaign is under way to encourage as many people as possible to claim the new Pension Credit. Pension credit is a new entitlement for people aged 60 or over. It could top up incomes to at least £102.10 a week or £155.80 for couples
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Move up in March
WITH March approaching and a new registration plate on its way, it's the right time to take advantage of Seat's offer to "move up a class" on selected models and make savings of up to £2,000. Until March 31 customers buying an Arosa 1.0 city car will
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Wales can fight back - 26.02.04
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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No truth in Saints move- Skinstad
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons' South African number eight Bob Skinstad has denied he is moving to top English side Northampton Saints next season. Former Springboks assistant coach Alan Solomons will be in charge of the Zurich Premiership club then and is believed
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Crash course on driving in days gone by
ALL I have in common with MP Anne Widdecombe, apart from a tendency to hold forth hysterically with eyes rolling on any topic, is ownership of a Ford Focus. Anne at the wheel of a car conjures a picture of eager anticipation and unhurried progress, though
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Jobs face axe: Firm may close
A VALLEYS' transformer factory was yesterday facing closure and the loss of up to 200 skilled jobs. FKI Transformers has announced it is proposing to close its distribution transformer operation, South Wales Transformers (SWT) Switchgear, in Newport Road
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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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More equipment and lower prices
THE mighty Hilux famously survived ordeals by fire, flood and falling tower blocks on the BBC's Top Gear programme last year, a feat worthy of a pick-up that has achieved more than nine million sales around the world. Few Hilux drivers can expect to encounter
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Choose well to become lord and lady of the rings
It may only be small but the wedding ring is one of the most significant pieces of jewellery you can buy. The unbroken circle of metal symbolises eternal love. The wedding ring has been an important part of the wedding ceremony for over 500 years. The
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Beatie's back to boost campaign
SCOTTISH international Ross Beattie (pictured below) is back to boost Newport Gwent Dragons for tomorrow night's top-of-the-table battle against Ulster at Rodney Parade. The match is set to go ahead as the pitch is in good condition under the snow, but
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Welcome To Cardiff
The Cardiff Initiative is the organisation responsible for the development and promotion of Cardiff as the capital City of Wales, by marketing the city as the gateway to Wales and by exploiting its potential as a premier destination in Europe, for business
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Great fun fretting
HAILING from Gwent, Welsh trio KilBride Brothers have an approach to music that manages to be both light-hearted and deadly serious at the same time. Danny's imaginative guitar work subtly underlines the weaving fiddles of Bernard and Gerard, threading
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What's On
For comprehensive information on what's coming up during the period of your stay, do contact the Cardiff Visitor Centre on 029 20 227281. The staff will be able to fill you in on all the city's events, theatre and show listings and concerts, or alternatively
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Take the first steps on the road to self discovery and find a new you
MAINTAINING a regular exercise programme and following a sensible diet are vital if you want to achieve a general sense of wellbeing, but if you really want to feel great and look your best there may be a lot more to it. Anything can get in the way and
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Go wild with feisty folkies
NOT to be confused with the MC, Mabon are a feisty Celtic folk group who are pictured here after being caught red-handed scrumping. They are named after the autumnal equinox which falls around September 22 each year and marks the beginning of autumn.
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Hyundai Getz gets a sporty, spicy new edition
A NEW special-edition of Hyundai's ever-popular Getz supermini has just been launched - with an eye for low-cost insurance and the younger driver, the Getz 1.3 Sport is on sale now. Making this new car even more enticing is the fact the 1.3 Sport, like
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Flynn: Bring jobs to city
WELSH Secretary Peter Hain is facing pressure to persuade the government to transfer thousands of civil service jobs from London to Newport. With Chancellor Gordon Brown already signalling that more jobs should be shifted to the regions, Mr Hain is staking
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Get inspiration for the garden
LOOKING for inspiration for gardening ideas, then look no further than mid Wales. The Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth, is offering two residential courses later this year. The first from May 16-18 goes under the heading Create Your Own
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What's On
For comprehensive information on what's coming up during the period of your stay, do contact the Cardiff Visitor Centre on 029 20 227281. The staff will be able to fill you in on all the city's events, theatre and show listings and concerts, or alternatively
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Making of a matriarch
Penelope Keith, currently on tour in a classic JB Priestley play, tells Prime Time why she enjoys being 'the matriarch'... PENELOPE Keith is renowned for her cut-glass accent and portrayal of cult sit-com social climber Margo Ledbetter in the BBC's The
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Crafts from yesteryear
SET in one of Wales' beautiful parks, Pontypool Museum is located in the Georgian stable block of Pontypool Park House, the former home of the Hanbury family, which dates back to the 18th century. The museum's changing exhibitions and audiovisual presentations
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What's On
For comprehensive information on what's coming up during the period of your stay, do contact the Cardiff Visitor Centre on 029 20 227281. The staff will be able to fill you in on all the city's events, theatre and show listings and concerts, or alternatively
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Chance to see our gifted Meic
MEIC Stephens was apparently the artist Bob Dylan most wanted to see in the 1960s. And although brilliant, Meic's gigs come with a double-barrelled health-warning: a) he might not turn up, and b) if he does, and you're sitting close enough for him to
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Glamour and style are ageless
As Oscar night draws near, Newport actress Rose Bissex gets a glam new look which would not be out of place on the big night. JANE HELMICH watches the makeover. STARS like Susan Sarandon, Sharon Stone and Sigourney Weaver prove that style is ageless -
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Play by the rules to make your dreams come true
GETTING married on an exotic palm-lined beach may seem like the ultimate romantic gesture, but making this dream come true is not always as easy as you might imagine. Although everyone wants their wedding to be something special - and different - it's
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New Developments
A new £17million Macdonald hotel will be opening its doors in the heart of Cardiff city centre, this spring. The new Macdonald Holland House will feature 165 luxury, air-conditioned bedrooms, which includes four suites and one presidential suite, a business
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Surprise in store for fans
SUBARU is set to surprise performance fans with the Geneva unveiling of a Spec B version of the highly-acclaimed new Legacy 3.0R saloon. Displayed purely as a prototype, the All-Wheel Drive teaser will be uncovered on Tuesday, March 2, at 2.45pm, at the
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A funny one-man show
THERE can't be many people left in the UK who haven't read at least one of Bill Bryson's hilarious travel books. He's covered America, Europe, Britain, and the Appalachian trail, wisecracking and railing against hideous modern architecture along the way
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Taking steps to help
A NEWPORT dance group tapped and danced their way to raise £5,000 for our Sparkle Appeal. We want to raise £250,000 this year towards a planned £6million centre for disabled children from across South Gwent, which will be built at High Cross. And children
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Head teacher investigated
NO action is to be taken after a fresh allegation of assault was made against Gwent headteacher Marjorie Evans, convicted and later clear-ed of slapping a pupil four years ago. The Argus has learnt that the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) received a file
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Doom, gloom and relevant passion
TRAGEDY, tragedy, tragedy - going to the theatre in classical Greece must have been like settling down for the EastEnders omnibus. At least the Romans, whatever their brutal faults, had vomitoriums, gladiators, and a sense of fun. But while Greek theatre
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Romantic comedy is pacy and pleasing
Along Came Polly (12A: Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Debra Messing, Alec Baldwin ALONG come comedy duo Ben Stiller and writer-director John Hamburg for another outing, after their hits Zoolander and Meet the Parents. Stiller is
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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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Quality 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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I expect to be a double champ
I'M off for a short break to Vienna early next month to celebrate my tenth wedding anniversary and I expect to know my next world title opponent by then. As I exclusively told Argus readers almost a month ago, I expect it to be IBF world light-heavyweight
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Zipping through the musical scene
GYLES BRANDRETH - vile jumpers, insufferable smugness, and an ex-Tory Whip. What's not to like? But with so many counts against him, the man must surely have some talent to have remained in the public eye for so long. And he'll be showing off, in fishnet
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Get inspiration for the garden
LOOKING for inspiration for gardening ideas, then look no further than mid Wales. The Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth, is offering two residential courses later this year. The first from May 16-18 goes under the heading Create Your Own
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Pensions: Don't throw in the towel
Pension bashing is flavour of the month, every personal finance programme, every article about them seems to focus on the problems. Newport financial expert Saran Allott-Davey urges closer inspection and says it is not all bad news. COMPANY pensions:
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Simple and stylish steals the big day
WHEN it comes to choosing the dress of a lifetime, the bride of the new millennium knows just what she wants. And the signs are that she'll be stealing the scene in a simple straight dress worn with confidence on the most important day of her life. With
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We've got Designs on You!
When you come to Designs on You, you will be pleasantly surprised not only by our excellent prices (wedding dresses from £110 to £349) but also our superb customer service with professional staff. We never forget you are the customer. Not only do we sell
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Mystery of crush death
A NEWPORT father was crushed to death by a ton of metal in a "mystery" steelworks accident, an inquest jury heard. David Haydn Price, 54, of Lliswerry, was maintaining machinery at the Alpha Steel plant on Corporation Road, Newport, the Gwent coroner
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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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Support group is set up
THE eye department at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, is looking to set up a patient support group for people suffering from glaucoma. The objective of the support group would be to provide more information about the condition in an informal and relaxed
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Make an effort to look great
GETTING married is one of the most important and expensive days in a girl's life. But no matter how much she has to spend on her wedding dress, the bride can't do it justice unless she is looking her best. Miracles don't happen overnight and the most
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Making of a matriarch
Penelope Keith, currently on tour in a classic JB Priestley play, tells Prime Time why she enjoys being 'the matriarch'... PENELOPE Keith is renowned for her cut-glass accent and portrayal of cult sit-com social climber Margo Ledbetter in the BBC's The
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Push for policies by grey brigade
CAMPAIGNERS are setting down a pensioners' manifesto in a bid to ensure the "grey vote" is not ignored at the next General Election. All political parties are being urged to back policies being drawn up by more than 800 groups, the National Pensioners
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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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All you need to know from A-Z!
IF you are planning to get married this year, then our A to J Wedding Guide could be a big help, so read on. A is for ALBUM Your wedding day is unique and pictures of this special day are unique too, because as the memory fades they will be a constant
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There's more on the way!
PEOPLE were today bracing themselves for more freezing conditions after snow and ice brought chaos across Gwent. More than twenty schools were closed across the county today and traffic was brought to a standstill on many roads as the freezing weather
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My big interest in small screen
Retirement is the time to forget about work and carry on with that obsessive hobby. But NIGEL JARRETT discovers a man for whom work and hobby were always bound together RADIO 'hams' who use the discoveries of Marconi to communicate with each other have
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Gwenno to grace venues
WALES' answer to Kylie - Gwenno Saunders - will put in two appearances over the St David's Day weekend. The 21-year-old popster will play the Wellington boozer on the Hayes tonight and the Yard in the new Brewery Quarter on St David's Day. It's unusual
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Sporting City
You cannot live in Cardiff and remain untouched by rugby. Those who don't play will nevertheless follow some local team, and those who don't participate have a spouse, child or parent who does. A monument to the sport and Europe's biggest under-cover
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All you need to know from A-Z!
IF you are planning to get married this year, then our A to J Wedding Guide could be a big help, so read on. A is for ALBUM Your wedding day is unique and pictures of this special day are unique too, because as the memory fades they will be a constant
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Move to quash closure fears
COUNCILLORS on a Newport estate have moved to quash rumours over the future of two primary schools. There are widespread fears over the long-term future of the Malpas Park and Malpas Court schools, which are quite near each other, following the publication
