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No flock, just perfection
Juboraj, Commercial Road, Newport WHEN I was asked to review my favourite Indian restaurant in Wales, I thought Christmas had come early. Newport's Juboraj, on Commercial Road is part of a group of four restaurants in South Wales. I still get nostalgic
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Turn your sports skills into a degree
Any sporty person seeking a career in health and fitness consultation, coaching, leisure management and sports promotion should check out the new Foundation Degrees on offer from the University's School of Humanities and Science. These innovative two-year
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Creating the computer games of tomorrow
It was action all the way when sixth-formers from south Wales enjoyed a taste of the new Computer Game Design degree course at Newport's University. The A-Level students, took part in a series of workshops exploring the essential elements of the best
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Pub food and plenty of it
SITUATED in the lanes leading down to the Gwent wetlands at Goldcliff. Newport, , the Farmer's Arms is a traditional country pub with an emphasis on home-cooked pub food and generous proportions. We called in on a quiet Friday night in November and were
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Be one of first in Wales on new social work course
From September Newport will be one of the first Welsh universities to offer a new Social Work course that has been developed in partnership with Social Service Departments, the National Assembly for Wales and the Care Council for Wales. The new programme
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Partnership enables local learners to move up to a degree course
Community-based learners in Gwent are now able to continue their studies at degree level - thanks to an agreement between the University of Wales, Newport and the Workers Educational Association (WEA). The University and the WEA have signed a Memorandum
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Access students love returning to learning...
Going back into education is a big step - but one that can boost your confidence as well as your skills and employment prospects. That's the message from adult learners at the University of Wales, Newport, which offers a number of routes back into education
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More women benefit from success of community project
A community learning initiative in Bettws has been so successful that a sister project has been started in two other areas of Newport. Now five women from the Alway and Ringland estates will benefit from the Citizenship, Health, Lifestyle and Learning
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Seeing Ireland by bus
WHILE bus tours are often seen as a holiday for the more senior traveller, Paul White reports on the advantages they offer both young and old, after a week in Ireland. Standing at the bus depot in Normanton, Leeds, waiting for the bus taking my girlfriend
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Saddle up for adventure
NESTLED amid the breathtaking mountains of the Brecon Beacons, Capel-y-ffin hostel, run by Black Mountain Holidays, near Abergavenny, is the ideal base for horse-riding trails and courses. Whether you are a complete beginner, or have been riding all your
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Clare's computer skills win her best student prize
A student at Newport's University has scooped the BTEC Edexcel Higher National Student Prize for 2003. Clare Lewis, was presented with a certificate and cheque for £100 as a result of the high standard of results that she achieved during her studies.
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FIVE reasons why Newport's University is the place to study
l Recent figures from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) reveal that more people are applying to study at Newport's University. The latest statistics show that 17% more people are submitting full time undergraduate applications to
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Small, modern and classy
BISTRO 10 is your typical on Mermaid Quay Cardiff Bay eatery - small, modern and classy. The delicious food is served in oversized dishes, making you feel like a child again. We went on a Saturday night and were unable to get a table until 9.30pm, so
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Tipped for the top
WHEN a restaurant is listed within the top 100 places of the Good Curry Guide, you know a treat is in store. We ordered poppadoms and chutneys while we studied the extensive Bangladeshi menu on offer at Misbah Tandoori, Priory Street, Monmouth. I plumped
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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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Top marks for Tiny Tots
The Tiny Tots nursery at the University of Wales, Newport has scored top marks in its latest inspection report. ESTYN, HM Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales, praised the quality of educational planning at the day care nursery for enabling
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Lynne shares tea and views with PM
THE PRIME Minister has returned a favour to some of those who helped launch the Big Conversation in Newport. Last November the Big Beasts of the Cabinet descended on the city to start a mass public consultation on a range of issues. Among them was Lynne
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Highways agency in full force with Mitsubishi
THE Mitsubishi Shogun has been chosen by the Highways Agency as one of only two approved vehicles to partner its new force of highly trained Traffic Officers as they start their new duties patrolling England's motorways. Initially to be seen in the West
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Crude, clever and funny
SILLY Cow is crude, clever and killingly funny, and it's coming to a theatre near you. Newport Playgoers' latest offering is a first for the city. After playing to rave reviews in London with Dawn French in the leading role, it is sure to have audiences
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Postie Amanda aims for letters after her name
Postwoman Amanda Johnson is interested in different kinds of letters these days - the sort that come after your name. "I used to think university was for other, brighter people. I didn't see myself as someone who went to university," said 37-year-old
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Students show the power of local action
Two women from Bettws made a powerful presentation demonstrating the influence of local action to a major conference in Belfast, organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Kirsty Jones and Tracey Carey explained how a community education project
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Camera funds for a charity undier siege
A GWENT charity for the blind which is being forced to pay thousands of pounds for CCTV cameras after being plagued by vandals is to receive a cash boost thanks to the Argus. On Tuesday we reported how the Vision Foundation in Ebbw Vale has suffered a
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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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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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Rich, delicious and different
FROM the outside, The Piercefield at St Arvans, near Chepstow, looks like a country pub, but once you are inside, its stylish interior reflects culinary ambitions that go well beyond simple bar meals. We started with a bowl of tomato and basil vegetable
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Forging social studies links with Denmark
A student from the University of Wales, Newport is to go to Denmark as part of a collaboration that will see an exchange of information about the different ways that social welfare services operate in Denmark and the UK. Hannah Murch-Seage, who is on
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A tasty transformation
The Beaufort, Crickhowell I had been told that all I'd get for my money at The Beaufort was "a pattern on a plate" - but it proved not to be true. And the cost of eating proved very fair as well - offering three courses at the special price of £15.25,
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Spring shows - and spooks!
THERE is plenty going on for Gwent youngsters to mark the start of spring this weekend. Every Friday throughout March, Tredegar House is holding a guided tour of the terrible tales of its paranormal history. Adults and children over the age of seven are
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The Orient at its best
China Boy Jo, Monnow Street, Monmouth FORGET your average Chinese restaurant, this is a taste of the Orient at its best. China Boy Jo has a range of mouth-watering meals to choose from. The surroundings are bright and modern in what was once an old pub
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Ex-catering manager focuses on future in photography
When Steve Evans gave up being a catering manager to study his first love, photography, little did he know that recognition and success were just around the corner. Just for fun he entered some of his course work in a self-portrait competition organised
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Nissan offer £750 to be a Micra convert
DO you drive a Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz, Skoda Fabia, VW Polo or Rover 25? Well, if you do, Nissan would like to give you £750. That's £750 on top of the trade-in value of your current car to put towards the cost of a brand new Micra SE or SVE. In addition
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Learning computing's never been easier!
Anyone seeking motivation to achieve their ambition of learning about computers should take a look at the programme of short training courses at the University of Wales, Newport. Courses range from a complete introduction to computing for those with little
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Achieving an ambition to teach
What makes someone swap a well-paid job as a sales manager for a career in teaching? The answer, quite simply, is job satisfaction. Trainee teacher, Vincent Williams, who is studying for a Cert HE Introduction to Secondary Education course at the University
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Cats has that special feline
SAY WHAT you want about Andrew Lloyd Webber - and many have - he couldn't have chosen a better lyricist than the late poet TS Eliot. Of course, the fact that Eliot was already deceased when he wrote Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, the text the composer
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Choosing the perfect plate from the new 54 series is child's play
LET the games begin! From May 1, DVLA's 54 series personalised registrations will be released into the public arena for the first time, giving motorists the opportunity to play with a vast range of letter combinations to find their perfect plate before
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Schoolboy who raced robots now studies them
A school trip to build and race robot mice at the University of Wales, Newport kindled such a keen interest in robotics that a Newport man is now back at the university studying the subject at degree level. Peter Shepherd was a 15-year-old pupil at Bettws
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Cruise waves a sword at imperialism
IT'S A crowded battlefield this year for bloody, cinematic epics inspired by history or legend. Achilles and Paris, Alexander the Great, and King Arthur all promise to impress, but Tom Cruise starts 2004 with an admirable turn in this historic East meets
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Calm once more in heat of the kitchen
WHEN the Walnut Tree Inn was featured on top chef Gordon Ramsay's new TV series owners Francesco and Enrica Mattioli knew they would not get an easy ride. MARK CHOUEKE reports. THE morning after the famous Walnut Tree Inn featured on Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen
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The school that means business
NEWPORT Business School is celebrating a number of recent successes - including students whose record-breaking exam results place them among the best in the world. A review by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education awarded the School
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Rescue dogs to show what they're made of
THE life-saving work of rescue dogs will be on show this weekend at Cwmcarn Forest Drive. The Search and Rescue Dog Association of South Wales will set up a reconstruction of how they sniff out people who've gone missing. Collies and Alsatians will be
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Still a topping place to go
NEWPORT and its surrounding area has an abundance of fine restaurants and Curros at Caerleon remains among the best of them. It had been a long time since my last visit - but standards certainly haven't slipped since its award-winning days. Curro was
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Radical new teardrop shaped hybrid unveiled
'GREEN' car expert, Daihatsu, is to unveil a record-breaking concept car at The Sunday Times Motor Show Live together with a host of eye-catching production models - specially customised for the show. First seen at last year's Tokyo Motor Show, the UFE2
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From Corus crane driver to Master of Arts
A former crane driver at the Ebbw Vale Corus plant has designs on a new career in art and lecturing, after studying for an MA degree at the University of Wales, Newport. Mark Williams, who lives in Cwm, recently completed his final project in the MA Multimedia
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Julie's winning bridalwear
A fashion graduate who set up her own design studio in Brynmawr specialising in bridal and evening wear, has been named as one of Gwent's entrepreneurs of the year. Julie Thomas set up her fashion house six months ago with the help of her father who invested
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FIVE reasons why Newport's University is the place to study
l Recent figures from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) reveal that more people are applying to study at Newport's University. The latest statistics show that 17% more people are submitting full time undergraduate applications to
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I'm no baby killer, says dad
A FATHER has spoken of his trauma at being branded a 'child murderer' following the death of his baby daughter. Nicholas Brown, 44, learned this week that a ten-month murder probe into the death of his baby daughter Nikiesha Brown has now been dropped
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Now we just have to focus
ALL we can do is win, says lock Ian Gough as Newport Gwent Dragons prepare to face a Brian O'Driscoll reinforced Leinster in a potentially thrilling Celtic League finale at Lansdowne Road tomorrow night. The Dragons have got to beat the Irish province
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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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Relaxing in village pub
The Tan House Inn, Shirenewton IF you want to enjoy a Saturday night meal in a small, friendly pub with a cosy atmosphere then this is the place for you. From its appearance the Tan House is a typical village pub and inside the friendly welcome certainly
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Here's a chance to get a foundation in the world of politics
Anyone interested in what's happening in the political scene should sign up for the new Access and Foundation course in Politics. The course is being launched with a talk by accomplished TV director Colin Thomas, who has been making television programmes
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"Studying for a degree gives you skills - and confidence"
What do you do when you've brought up a family and are looking for some way to achieve your full potential? For 43-year-old Mary Smith, the answer is simple: "My advice to anyone looking for self fulfilment is to come and talk to the tutors at Newport's
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"I'm having the time of my life' - what the CHILL Participants think of the project
"I never thought I would enjoy anything so much - I'm having the time of my life," said Julie Fowler, 37, from Ringland. Formerly a hairdresser and secretary, Julie has two children, and is now studying the youth and community programme on the Access
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Postie Amanda aims for letters after her name
Postwoman Amanda Johnson is interested in different kinds of letters these days - the sort that come after your name. "I used to think university was for other, brighter people. I didn't see myself as someone who went to university," said 37-year-old
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Students show the power of local action
Two women from Bettws made a powerful presentation demonstrating the influence of local action to a major conference in Belfast, organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Kirsty Jones and Tracey Carey explained how a community education project
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Katie spins a winning yarn
Proving that it's never too late to be a writer, 57-year-old Katie Westerbury won first prize in a recent short story and poetry competition run by the university. Katie, who is studying creative writing at the Community University of the Valleys East
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Students from all over the world
Students come to Newport from all over the UK and from more than 40 overseas countries, attracted not only by the University's reputation for high-quality courses but also by the pleasant surroundings and very friendly and supportive atmosphere. Newport's
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Showtime for striking new-look MG ZS
THE new ZS style reflects the car's supremely dynamic nature, merging bold, distinctive lines with a purposeful stance to create a truly attractive sports saloon. The new front bumper features a striking splitter feature, housing all new twin lens headlamps
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Hyundai is seeing double
YOU could be forgiven for seeing double or even triple this summer - but there is no need to check your eyesight! For Hyundai is proud to be official sponsor of the Twins and Multiple Births Association (Tamba) International Family Fun Day, with its seven-seater
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Search for a legend
DO you own a Legend? That's the question the world's most famous motorcycle company is asking owners of Harley-Davidson Sportster models. To celebrate the latest and newest models in the Sportster family - the original two-wheeled Hot Rod of the 50s -
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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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Ideal for a quiet meal
The Rat Trap is a pub where you can relax, enjoy good food and good company. It is convenient for most people just off the A449 and yet the peaceful location instantly makes you enjoy the welcoming style of the staff. After a drink in the bar area and
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Its all happening at Newport's University!
These are exciting times at Newport's University - with a new name, a brand new look, and a host of exciting new courses due to start in September. The University of Wales College, Newport (UWCN) officially changed its name to the University of Wales,
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New courses at the cutting edge of technology
Artificial intelligence, computer games development and multimedia technology are just three of the hi-tech areas covered in an exciting new series of courses starting in September at the University of Wales, Newport. "We have developed these exciting
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Learning computing's never been easier!
Anyone seeking motivation to achieve their ambition of learning about computers should take a look at the programme of short training courses at the University of Wales, Newport. Courses range from a complete introduction to computing for those with little
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Heroes are museum's stars
THE FIGHTING spirit of South Wales soldiers at Rorke's Drift has been immortalised in more than a hundred books, the epic movie Zulu, and many thousands of words by the Argus' own Mike Buckingham. The movie, directed by Sir Stanley Baker in 1964, centred
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Biker rides through tent
A CUBS upervisor aged 17 had a lucky escape when an off-road motorcyclist rode over a tent while he was inside. The terrifying incident took place near the television mast on an isolated part of the Mynydd Maen mountainside between Cwmbran and Newbridge
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Turn your sports skills into a degree
Any sporty person seeking a career in health and fitness consultation, coaching, leisure management and sports promotion should check out the new Foundation Degrees on offer from the University's School of Humanities and Science. These innovative two-year
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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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Access students love returning to learning...
Going back into education is a big step - but one that can boost your confidence as well as your skills and employment prospects. That's the message from adult learners at the University of Wales, Newport, which offers a number of routes back into education
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Perfect combination
PIAGGIO Ltd, the UK's scooter market leader is proud to unveil the first brand new Vespa model to be introduced since 1996, the Vespa Granturismo. The new Vespa Granturismo combines classic Italian style and sophistication with cutting edge design that
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Good, friendly service
TUCKED away along a quiet country road at Llanfrechfa near Cwmbran is the pleasant Raj Gate Indian restaurant. My partner and I arrived on a fairly quiet Monday evening with the restaurant less than half full. Apart from ourselves and another couple,
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Playthings of yesteryear
ANTIQUES can be much more than a valuable piece of furniture or a valuable ornament - they can evoke childhood memories. When most people mention antiques or antiques fairs the first thing that comes to mind may not be a piece of glassware, jewellery
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Fake DVDs seized from rogue trader
SUMMER blockbusters were among 350 fake DVDs seized from a Newport car-boot sale. Top films like Van Helsing, currently at cinemas, and Hellboy, which is yet to be released in the UK, were among the counterfeit discs. Council trading standards officers
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Criminology, Psychology and Information Technology
People in South Wales are becoming hungry for knowledge - about everything from criminology and psychology to information technology. Last year, nearly twice as many signed up to be part-time students, according to the Community University of the Valleys
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Recognising the value of supply chain management
The newly-validated MSc in Strategic Supply Chain Management at the University of Wales, Newport has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply. "We are delighted with this award," said Chris Lee, the course programme leader
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Wales lose appeal
Wales' hopes of claiming a place in Euro 2004 were finally dashed today as they lost their battle to have Russia thrown out of the competition for a drugs offence. UEFA twice rejected Wales' appeals to award the play-off match between the sides 3-0 in
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Designs on a career in fashion
A former medical secretary turned fashion designer from Blaenavon was one of the stars of last year's annual Fashion Show at the University. Deborah Bull's designs representing the Darker Side of the Moon were among the innovative and dazzling costumes
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Bird lovers take up gauntlet
THERE are plenty of feathered friends on hand to greet visitors to the new Black Mountain Falconry centre at Wern Ddu, near Abergavenny. The centre, the first of it kind in Gwent, has 45 birds of prey on display to the public, including owls, buzzards
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Visit Days which both inspire and enlighten
"Today has inspired and enlightened me," wrote one prospective student after attending a Visit Day at the University of Wales, Newport. This response to the guided tour of the university's campus and facilities was typical of the feedback following each
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Accolades for Newport lecturer
A lecturer at the University of Wales, Newport has received the accolade of being included in the latest edition of Who's Who, joining what the Times newspaper calls 'a list of academic greats who are shaping Britain'. Professor Miranda Aldhouse-Green
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Tracker offers the new MG ZR at the NEC for free
FANCY getting your hands on a brand new MG ZR 160 for free? If so, then head to Motor Show Live at the NEC between May 27 and June 6, where on the Tracker stand (stand 202, hall 7) you can enter a competition to win a fantastic MG ZR 160 worth over £13,500
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'Returning to education has changed my life!'
When illness forced her to retire from the career she loved, 53-year-old Jennie Phillips was determined to do something creative - and signed up for a foundation course in art and design. "Becoming a student again gave me a new lease of life," said Jennie
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Small, modern and classy
BISTRO 10 is your typical on Mermaid Quay Cardiff Bay eatery - small, modern and classy. The delicious food is served in oversized dishes, making you feel like a child again. We went on a Saturday night and were unable to get a table until 9.30pm, so
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Opera diva tops the bill
WELSH singing sensation Katherine Jenkins will be the star performer at the opening night of Newport's Riverfront theatre and arts centre. The former school- teacher recently signed the largest recording deal in UK classical recording history and became
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Safety and comfort the priority
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 advances have been made with no sacrifice to safety. Coach operators ensure their customers
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Overturned lorry causes massive jams
A LORRY driver was injured and motorists were caught in massive tailbacks yesterday after a heavy goods vehicle overturned at one of Newport's busiest road junctions. He was taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, with a fractured collarbone and other
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Setting the stage for new performing arts course
Aspiring actors and dancers in Newport are now able to sign up for an innovative new degree course in performing arts, due to start later this year at the University of Wales, Newport. The course, which has been designed to meet the growing demand for
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Katie spins a winning yarn
Proving that it's never too late to be a writer, 57-year-old Katie Westerbury won first prize in a recent short story and poetry competition run by the university. Katie, who is studying creative writing at the Community University of the Valleys East
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Recognising the value of supply chain management
The newly-validated MSc in Strategic Supply Chain Management at the University of Wales, Newport has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply. "We are delighted with this award," said Chris Lee, the course programme leader
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A feast beside the river
The Newbridge country pub and restaurant, Tredunnock ON a pitch black, foggy winter's night, The Newbridge restaurant near Usk is not the easiest place to find. Situated on the banks of the river Usk in the tranquil village of Tredunnock, the Newbridge
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County target Bowen
FORMER Cardiff City midfielder Jason Bowen is top of Newport County's summer shopping list. Bowen was released by the Bluebirds last month and County are one of several Welsh clubs, including Merthyr Tydfil, tracking the 31 year-old former Wales international
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It's a place of memories
GET away from it all and step into the tranquil gardens of Penpergwm Lodge. For a relaxing family day out the Penpergwm Lodge Gardens, Abergavenny is a world away from every day life. The lodge is part of the National Garden Scheme and has been developed
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Veterans' tribute sparks quarrel
A DECISION to award 'Freedom of the Borough' to Barry's World War II veterans has prompted a war of words between local councillors. The Vale of Glamorgan Council decided at a meeting on Wednesday, April 28, to grant The Merchant Navy Association (Wales
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Wookey wonders
GOING UNDERGROUND? That's entertainment, as the Jam famously sung, so get yourself down a hole this weekend. Wookey Hole houses some of the most spectacular caves in Europe and is the home of the legendary Witch of Wookey. In Somerset, on the very edge
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Schoolboy who raced robots now studies them
A school trip to build and race robot mice at the University of Wales, Newport kindled such a keen interest in robotics that a Newport man is now back at the university studying the subject at degree level. Peter Shepherd was a 15-year-old pupil at Bettws
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More than £10,000 in scholarships and bursaries awarded to sporty students
Scholarships and bursaries worth more than £10,000 have been presented to six talented students at the University of Wales, Newport to help them develop their sporting skills alongside their academic studies. The University awarded three £1000 sports
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Subaru hands over the keys of performance car icons
SUBARU will hand over the keys to some of its most sought-after high-performance models at The Sunday Times Motor Show Live when members of the public can drive everything from the iconic Impreza WRX STi to the new 245 PS Legacy 3.0R. Joining the rally
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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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Open the door to wonder
FAIRY-TALES have always had their dark side. In the original version of Red Riding-Hood, sanitised by French writer Charles Perrault in the 19th century, not only did Granny get the chop but the little girl was forced to strip, throw her clothes and possessions
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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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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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Spice at the right price
A CURRY at Popadoms restaurant in High Street, Newport, will not disappoint. My dining partner and I knew we were in for a treat when the quintessential Indian cuisine aromas greeted us as we walked up the stairs to the first-floor restaurant. For starters
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Let a llama take the load
SOMEWHERE between taking the dog for a walk and riding a horse, there is the exotic world of llama trekking. And there's no need to go to South America to meet these fascinating and beautiful creatures - a large herd of them live near Chepstow. Saddled
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From Corus crane driver to Master of Arts
A former crane driver at the Ebbw Vale Corus plant has designs on a new career in art and lecturing, after studying for an MA degree at the University of Wales, Newport. Mark Williams, who lives in Cwm, recently completed his final project in the MA Multimedia
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Opening doors for people with disabilities
"We look forward to the day when we judge our workforce on their ability, not their disability," was Jane Davidson's message at the Opening Doors conference held at Newport's University. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning was delighted to
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Exciting new chapter in University's history
The University of Wales, Newport has been involved in higher education for more than 80 years, and its roots go back even further - to the first Mechanics Institute in Newport, which opened in 1841. Since its birth, the role of the institution has been
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Julie's winning bridalwear
A fashion graduate who set up her own design studio in Brynmawr specialising in bridal and evening wear, has been named as one of Gwent's entrepreneurs of the year. Julie Thomas set up her fashion house six months ago with the help of her father who invested
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Recognising the value of supply chain management
The newly-validated MSc in Strategic Supply Chain Management at the University of Wales, Newport has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply. "We are delighted with this award," said Chris Lee, the course programme leader
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Sumptuous Indian meal
THERE is a distinctively wooden feel to Harvey's, the new Indian restaurant inHigh Street, Newport. Sanded wooden floors, solid wood tables and even the faint smell of sawdust mixed with Indian cuisine greeted us as we climbed up to the first floor restaurant
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Authority jettisons school merger plan
PLANS to merge two Valleys secondary schools were scrapped yesterday following a massive protest from parents. Members of Blaenau Gwent council's executive agreed not to proceed with the proposed amalgamation of Nantyglo Comprehensive and Brynmawr Foundation
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Scary Movie
MUCH as Gazza fell from the love of this footballing nation to a backwater team in China, so it's been depressing watching Charlie Sheen flush away the talent promised in the mid 80s. His inspired portrayal of a young soldier in the Nam classic Platoon
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Here's a chance to get a foundation in the world of politics
Anyone interested in what's happening in the political scene should sign up for the new Access and Foundation course in Politics. The course is being launched with a talk by accomplished TV director Colin Thomas, who has been making television programmes
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"Studying for a degree gives you skills - and confidence"
What do you do when you've brought up a family and are looking for some way to achieve your full potential? For 43-year-old Mary Smith, the answer is simple: "My advice to anyone looking for self fulfilment is to come and talk to the tutors at Newport's
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Revised Renault Laguna range
THE latest Renault Laguna has recently set several benchmarks in the popular mid-sized family car market, with a distinctive, stylish design that was the first car ever to achieve the maximum five-star Euro NCAP crash test score. Recognition of these
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Keys forwards coach Ponty switch
Newport Wasps' Czech Republic rider Pavel Ondrasik has returned home for treatment to his damaged shoulder and hand. Ondrasik, from Prague, was hurt in a fall at Somerset last Friday in a Premier Trophy meeting, damaging his left shoulder and right hand
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The laughter starts aat 8pm
THERE'S a serious change of pace at Ebbw Vale's Beaufort Theatre this week - from their usual blues to a crowd of comedians. Jongleurs, the UK-spanning comedy club empire, are invading the Valleys with their new Comedy on the Road tour. The club was first
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'Returning to education has changed my life!'
When illness forced her to retire from the career she loved, 53-year-old Jennie Phillips was determined to do something creative - and signed up for a foundation course in art and design. "Becoming a student again gave me a new lease of life," said Jennie
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Editor's soaking brings in cash
STAFF at the Argus had a splashing time yesterday to raise money for our Sparkle Appeal. Workers were queueing around the building to get their own back on managers by throwing wet sponges at them to raise money for our appeal. Argus editor Gerry Keighley
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First-class dining
SITTING at one of a long stretch of tables at the far end of the restaurant was reminiscent of being in a train carriage, so I was not surprised to learn of Junction 28's railway history. The decor of the Bassaleg, Newport, restaurant consists of random
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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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Satisfaction is guaranteed
THE Coach and Horses, Castleton, was busy with all sorts of customers, from families and groups of pensioners to men enjoying a quiet meal alone, when I visited recently. The menu offered a wide selection of meat and fish dishes, plus about three vegetarian
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Recognising the value of supply chain management
The newly-validated MSc in Strategic Supply Chain Management at the University of Wales, Newport has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply. "We are delighted with this award," said Chris Lee, the course programme leader
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Its all happening at Newport's University!
These are exciting times at Newport's University - with a new name, a brand new look, and a host of exciting new courses due to start in September. The University of Wales College, Newport (UWCN) officially changed its name to the University of Wales,
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New courses at the cutting edge of technology
Artificial intelligence, computer games development and multimedia technology are just three of the hi-tech areas covered in an exciting new series of courses starting in September at the University of Wales, Newport. "We have developed these exciting
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Five more reasons why Newport's University is the place to study
Accredited Counselling Programme - the School of Social Studies has established an excellent reputation for its British Association of Counselling Practitioners (BACP) accredited Masters in Counselling programme, which is well known throughout Wales.
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The gospel according to Mel Gibson
NOBODY ever doubted that crucifixion was bloody and painful, but Mel Gibson takes two hours to make sure that every blow, every lash, every gob of spittle booms into shocked heads in surround sound. It's hugely important that a film maker is tackling
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Catwalk event raises £13000 for charity
There was a breathtaking display of innovative fashion designs on show when students took to the catwalk at a charity event at Cardiff City Hall which raised over £13,000 for cancer research. Senior fashion lecturer Sharon Rees said: "It was a useful
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Freedom in the forest
FOR Gwent walkers who fancy a spring saunter, the 2004 Wye Valley season officially opens this weekend. The beautiful Forest of Dean, which covers 35 square miles spanning the Rivers Wye and Severn between England and Wales, is known as the Queen of Britain's
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Creating the computer games of tomorrow
It was action all the way when sixth-formers from south Wales enjoyed a taste of the new Computer Game Design degree course at Newport's University. The A-Level students, took part in a series of workshops exploring the essential elements of the best
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Criminology, Psychology and Information Technology
People in South Wales are becoming hungry for knowledge - about everything from criminology and psychology to information technology. Last year, nearly twice as many signed up to be part-time students, according to the Community University of the Valleys
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Megafun for all the family
TEN-PIN bowling is one of those activities that can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of age, ability or fitness. At Newport's Megabowl, on the Newport Retail Park, there are 32 lanes of bowling heaven, making it an ideal venue for a night of family fun
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Opening doors for people with disabilities
"We look forward to the day when we judge our workforce on their ability, not their disability," was Jane Davidson's message at the Opening Doors conference held at Newport's University. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning was delighted to
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Designs on a career in fashion
A former medical secretary turned fashion designer from Blaenavon was one of the stars of last year's annual Fashion Show at the University. Deborah Bull's designs representing the Darker Side of the Moon were among the innovative and dazzling costumes
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Visit Days which both inspire and enlighten
"Today has inspired and enlightened me," wrote one prospective student after attending a Visit Day at the University of Wales, Newport. This response to the guided tour of the university's campus and facilities was typical of the feedback following each
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Accolades for Newport lecturer
A lecturer at the University of Wales, Newport has received the accolade of being included in the latest edition of Who's Who, joining what the Times newspaper calls 'a list of academic greats who are shaping Britain'. Professor Miranda Aldhouse-Green
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Worth banking on
A TRIP to Curro's in Cross Street, Caerleon ,is one of life's bankers when it comes to dining out in Newport. The popular Italian in the Caerleon village has forged a well-deserved reputation for its consistently high quality food and friendly service
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Don't forget your sarnies
WITH an increasing emphasis on the need for healthy living and keeping fit, going on a long walk with good company is one excellent way of taking exercise. Newport Ramblers Club offers just that and new members are always welcome. Mavis Booth, who has
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Ideal for romantic evening
Castle View Hotel, Chepstow As the name suggests, this pretty hotel, in Bridge Street, is within a stone's throw of Chepstow Castle. The 300-year-old building is easily accessible, with parking opposite. The hotel itself is quaint and homely. The restaurant
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An exquisite evening
The Crown at Whitebrook, Near Monmouth Tucked away in the beautiful Monmouthshire countryside is a hidden treasure and a culinary oasis that is the award-winning The Crown at Whitebrook. It isn't hard to see why it is featured in the Good Food Guide,
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Pack tight to travel light
THE countdown to your holiday has begun and from now until you leave for the sun, sand, sea and something really nice, your main priority is what to wear when you get there. What you buy depends on where you are going, the type of holiday planned, e.g
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Setting the stage for new performing arts course
Aspiring actors and dancers in Newport are now able to sign up for an innovative new degree course in performing arts, due to start later this year at the University of Wales, Newport. The course, which has been designed to meet the growing demand for
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Safety and comfort the priority
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 advances have been made with no sacrifice to safety. Coach operators ensure their customers
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Police to get tough on young cruisers
RESIDENTS of a Gwent town who say their lives are made a misery by boy racers are welcoming a police crackdown on the "cruisers". Police in Abergavenny are re-launching an operation aimed at stamping out the nuisance of youngsters driving recklessly,
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Best of British works well
THE Three Blackbirds at Llantarnam, Cwmbranseems the perfect village pub, with its winding stone steps, wooden panels and horse brasses. Diners only realise that this place is somewhat schizophrenic when they hear the R&B soundtrack to which people
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Come to an informal open evening - and find out more
Information evenings at Newport's University have been so successful that it has been decided to include both part-time AND full-time course enquiries for the next programme. "These evenings are the ideal opportunity for anyone considering either a part-time
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You've got just one hour to choose...
THE award-winning play, 100 by Imaginary Body, gained national recognition at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It is set in the "void", a place where there is no future, and where people have to select just one memory out of all those which have enriched
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Ornate wall of china
SOME OBJECTS, like comics, can become more valuable because they were considered worthless in their heyday. Some, like coins, are hoarded for their rarity value. And some are prized for the exquisite workmanship that went into their creation. The collectibility
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Travellers' tale in art
HALF A CENTURY ago, leaving the shores of the British Isles was considered a foolhardy and dangerous way to spend time. The popularisation of foreign holidays began in the 1960s with the Costa Del Sol and swept across Europe, and falling air travel costs
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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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The 'Global Classroom'
'Global classrooms' incorporating worldwide video conferencing will be a vital tool in a new full-time degree course for budding international business people to be launched by the University of Wales, Newport The BSc(Hons) International Business degree
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More than £10,000 in scholarships and bursaries awarded to sporty students
Scholarships and bursaries worth more than £10,000 have been presented to six talented students at the University of Wales, Newport to help them develop their sporting skills alongside their academic studies. The University awarded three £1000 sports
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Achieving an ambition to teach
What makes someone swap a well-paid job as a sales manager for a career in teaching? The answer, quite simply, is job satisfaction. Trainee teacher, Vincent Williams, who is studying for a Cert HE Introduction to Secondary Education course at the University
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Cool place for disco lovers
THE Red Lion Bar and Disco at Blackwood is the place to be during the present hot spell - it's air-conditioned. But that's not the only good news about this popular venue. The licence governing opening times have been extended. And that means an extra
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Upbeat and cheerful return to the 70s
IT'S tempting to list the red and white Ford Torino among the actors, such is its iconic power in this mock salute at the 70s cop show. The story comes second to the fact that here is Starsky and, look, here's Hutch, nearly 30 years on. Much of the appeal
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Be one of first in Wales on new social work course
From September Newport will be one of the first Welsh universities to offer a new Social Work course that has been developed in partnership with Social Service Departments, the National Assembly for Wales and the Care Council for Wales. The new programme
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Partnership enables local learners to move up to a degree course
Community-based learners in Gwent are now able to continue their studies at degree level - thanks to an agreement between the University of Wales, Newport and the Workers Educational Association (WEA). The University and the WEA have signed a Memorandum
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More women benefit from success of community project
A community learning initiative in Bettws has been so successful that a sister project has been started in two other areas of Newport. Now five women from the Alway and Ringland estates will benefit from the Citizenship, Health, Lifestyle and Learning
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Catwalk event raises £13000 for charity
There was a breathtaking display of innovative fashion designs on show when students took to the catwalk at a charity event at Cardiff City Hall which raised over £13,000 for cancer research. Senior fashion lecturer Sharon Rees said: "It was a useful
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Oh yes, there's life beyond the laundry!
Mona Lisa Smile (12A) IT'S poignant to see Roberts passing on her knowledge and experience to the next generation of Hollywood beauties. Sadly, she's not teaching them how to become a top hooker and snag a rich client, like in Pretty Woman. That might
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Lock up your daughters!
LOCK UP your daughters and hide your valuables! And keep your eyes peeled, for The Pirates of Penzance, are coming to Cwmbran. That's the message from Gwent's Lyric Musical Society which stages this popular Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera at the Congress
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The school that means business
NEWPORT Business School is celebrating a number of recent successes - including students whose record-breaking exam results place them among the best in the world. A review by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education awarded the School
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Seeing Ireland by bus
WHILE bus tours are often seen as a holiday for the more senior traveller, Paul White reports on the advantages they offer both young and old, after a week in Ireland. Standing at the bus depot in Normanton, Leeds, waiting for the bus taking my girlfriend
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Clare's computer skills win her best student prize
A student at Newport's University has scooped the BTEC Edexcel Higher National Student Prize for 2003. Clare Lewis, was presented with a certificate and cheque for £100 as a result of the high standard of results that she achieved during her studies.
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Ideal location, great food
THE Star Inn, at Llanfihangel-Tor-Mynydd, Llansoy, near Usk, may be a little off the beaten track, but on a summer's evening the Monmouthshire countryside makes this an ideal location for an evening out. The pub is well-prepared for all weather with benches
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Top marks for Tiny Tots
The Tiny Tots nursery at the University of Wales, Newport has scored top marks in its latest inspection report. ESTYN, HM Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales, praised the quality of educational planning at the day care nursery for enabling
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Soundtrack for a generation
There are few songs that have epitomised an era's obsessions as much as G Tom Mac's soundtrack to The Lost Boys, Cry Little Sister. A horror film about a tribe of teenage vampires, The Lost Boys was a stylish brat pack affair starring Kiefer Sutherland
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Switching to cruiser class
NO sooner had Kawasaki's all new VN2000 roared into showrooms across the land, than four of them cruised straight back out of the Cradley Kawasaki showroom - in one day. The VN2000, the world's largest displacement production V-Twin motorcyle with a whopping
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Pack tight to travel light
THE countdown to your holiday has begun and from now until you leave for the sun, sand, sea and something really nice, your main priority is what to wear when you get there. What you buy depends on where you are going, the type of holiday planned, e.g
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Forging social studies links with Denmark
A student from the University of Wales, Newport is to go to Denmark as part of a collaboration that will see an exchange of information about the different ways that social welfare services operate in Denmark and the UK. Hannah Murch-Seage, who is on
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"I'm having the time of my life' - what the CHILL Participants think of the project
"I never thought I would enjoy anything so much - I'm having the time of my life," said Julie Fowler, 37, from Ringland. Formerly a hairdresser and secretary, Julie has two children, and is now studying the youth and community programme on the Access
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Students from all over the world
Students come to Newport from all over the UK and from more than 40 overseas countries, attracted not only by the University's reputation for high-quality courses but also by the pleasant surroundings and very friendly and supportive atmosphere. Newport's
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Right on target
IF your experience of clay pigeon shooting is consigned to watching it during the Olympics or the classic Only Fools and Horses episode, you are certainly not alone. Often viewed as the preserve of the upper classes, clay pigeon shooting is much cheaper
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Come to an informal open evening - and find out more
Information evenings at Newport's University have been so successful that it has been decided to include both part-time AND full-time course enquiries for the next programme. "These evenings are the ideal opportunity for anyone considering either a part-time
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Ex-catering manager focuses on future in photography
When Steve Evans gave up being a catering manager to study his first love, photography, little did he know that recognition and success were just around the corner. Just for fun he entered some of his course work in a self-portrait competition organised
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Five more reasons why Newport's University is the place to study
Accredited Counselling Programme - the School of Social Studies has established an excellent reputation for its British Association of Counselling Practitioners (BACP) accredited Masters in Counselling programme, which is well known throughout Wales.
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The 'Global Classroom'
'Global classrooms' incorporating worldwide video conferencing will be a vital tool in a new full-time degree course for budding international business people to be launched by the University of Wales, Newport The BSc(Hons) International Business degree
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Idyllic setting, great food
NESTLING in an idyllic wooded gorge between the Trellick ridge and the River Wye, The Crown at Whitebrook is one of those hidden gems you read about but seldom find. Recently purchased by Jonathan Davies and his South African wife Nicola, the "restaurant
