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Euro-cash to continue
EUROPEAN cash will continue to flow into the Gwent Valleys after the Objective One programme ends in 2006, if the Treasury agrees. So far thousands of jobs have been created and safeguarded by the aid programme, which aims to regenerate relatively poor
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Skippy pleasant but no surprise
Walkabout Bridge Street, Newport 01633 259 710 If I remember the TV series right, bush tucker involved scratching around the outback for fat grubs and bitter roots. Thankfully life is not as hard in Walkabout - a venue better known for its packed weekend
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Strike set to hit summer events
A BUSY programme of summer events could be disrupted by a bitter council dispute with its street cleaners. Litter pickers working for Caerphilly council have voted to strike this Friday and the following Monday after the latest bout of talks aimed at
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Soft-voiced harpist on tour
Joanna Newsom is a pixie-voiced harpist from the gold-rush town of Nevada City, California. She sings disconcertingly like a ten-year-old but plays the harp like she was ringing a bell. Next month she embarks on her debut UK tour to promote her debut
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Summer Fun at the Roman Legionary Museum
You won't be stuck for things to do this summer down at the Roman Legionary Museum, Caerleon. There's a variety of activities to keep everyone entertained. You can be a detective and solve a dastardly murder at the museum. Join up with the SPQR police
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Jones gets a recall
England have recall-ed Glamorgan pace bowler Simon Jones, pictured, to their 13-man party for the opening Test of the npower series against the West Indies. Jones, 25, missed the final two matches in the 3-0 whitewash of New Zealand earlier this summer
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Wiz's magic touch
RUSSELL 'Wiz' Martin really proved the Welsh wizard on Saturday, when his sparkling debut helped his country to a convincing win by 11 men to bat in the annual baseball international against England at Newport's Coronation Park. The Llanrumney bowler
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Wales has it all - a holiday to suit every taste and activity
The surroundings you choose for your family holiday or day out can make all the difference between a harmonious happy home and a fraught family feud. You will know from your own brood the more tastes, interests and age groups among them the harder it
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Fun for families all year round
Whether you're entertaining the children outside or in, South Wales can offer family fun all year round. Not only are there the traditional destinations of beaches and country parks, but you'll also find a whole host of exciting attractions dotted around
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Welcome to Blackpool
Britain's most popular holiday destination. It's a town full of firsts: taller, faster rollercoasters, bigger clubs, even the biggest mirror ball in the world plus world-class shows, cosmopolitan restaurants, vibrant nightlife, an active sports scene
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Stay dry and enjoy Proms
WHETHER AT a family wedding or the Glastonbury festival, the modern mantra, 'It's such a shame about the weather,' is muttered all summer long. The expectation that an outdoor event held in Britain during what are nominally the summer months will be rain-free
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Thigh-high row over dancers plan
POLE dancers are set to be a feature in one of Newport's most historic buildings. Newport councillors have agreed to allow the dancers to perform in a bar in the famous former Westgate Hotel. The Baltica bar has applied for a change to its licence conditions
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Swans give town graceful flavour
YOU'VE heard of urban foxes... but urban swans? Unlikely as it may seem, a pair of swans have chosen urban Cwmbran as their new home, and this summer raised their third brood of cygnets there. And one local resident, who has chronicled their life and
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Memo win may be tall order
THE final countdown to save one of the finest remaining art-deco cinemas in Britain has begun. In less than 24 hours, supporters of the Newbridge Memorial Hall will be able to cast their vote in the Welsh regional final of the BBC2 programme Restoration
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Try great expedition to the zoo
ARE you ready for a brilliant day out? Enjoy a whole day filled with excitement and discovery at Bristol Zoo Gardens where, from the smallest and rarest tortoise in the world to the largest ape, there are over 300 exotic and endangered species to explore
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Loads of promise
A COUNTY squad with six new faces returned from their summer break to take on the strongest line-up to oppose them since their rebirth 15 years ago. Bristol City, who suffered play-off disappointments in the last two seasons in their bid to return to
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Head to the Welsh Coast for a 'whale of a time'
If you're aiming to keep the whole family entertained, active and happy... take a look at the Haven and British Holidays Parks around the coast of Wales. Whichever Park you choose, there's plenty to lure your little cherubs away from their Playstations
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Ten key messages for dog owners
The ten key messages that Newport City Council would like all dog owners to adopt are: 1. Train your dog in elementary obedience so that it is under control at all times 2. Train your dog to go to toilet at home - if he/she accidentally fouls in public
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Triple serving of the Bard
"THE TIME is out of joint", to quote Hamlet, but the Dane's creator would be forgiven for thinking the same thing if he was around today. Shakespeare's plays were popular in their time, but centuries later are being performed so frequently that you'd
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The Alarm ring bells again
It came to this: Mike Peters of The Alarm wrote his best song in years and realised it would sell better under a different name. So he drafted a bunch of actors to form a fake group dubbed The Poppy Fields, who released a song called 45 RPM. It made the
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All aboard a mountain thriller
SNOW, SKATE, surf, ironing - there's no kind of board that can't be used in an extreme sport. But the latest craze to hit Wales has one advantage over all of them. Mountain boarding, in simple terms riding a plank with four wheels nailed to it down a
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Taste of Bourbon
SOMETIMES there comes a bluesman who sounds so old you look for cotton stuck to the bottom of his shoes. Punters at the next Islwyn Acoustic Guitar Club meet will be excused for making such enquiries about Claude Bourbon. The legendary acoustic guitarist
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Seeing Ireland on a bus tour
WHILE bus tours are often seen as a holiday for the more senior traveller, Paul White reports on the advantages they offer young and old, following a week in Ireland. Standing at the bus depot in Normanton, Leeds, waiting for the bus taking my girlfriend
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Steelworker hurt and burnt in fall
A MAN was left with two fractured arms and severe facial burns after it is believed he fell 40 feet at a steelworks. Steelworker Mark Chard, 29, fell off a gantry above an arc furnace at Alphasteel Ltd in Corporation Road. The accident was described as
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Wilko hits his season's best form
In a nail-biting finish, Newport Wasps gained a thrilling home Premier League victory over Exeter Falcons at the Hayley Stadium yesterday afternoon, ending the West Country side's dominance over the Welsh club this season. Wasps had lost four times before
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Skateboarders on a roll
IF HEAVEN is a half-pipe, then the stairway down to Hell must be full of skater boys grinding down the rails, St Peter himself is no doubt a sick thrasher dude, and the Pearly Gates have been tagged to the max. Skater culture began in that laboratory
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Cycling - the perfect exercise
Cycling is a superb workout for the heart and lungs. From a gentle twenty minutes to several hours in hilly terrain, cycling can offer you the perfect form of exercise, whether you are seeking an alternative to walking or looking for a full-on sport.
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Tee off with a friend or two
There's never been a better time for juniors to get started. There are lots of opportunities for the young golfer. There is no other sport where an amateur has the chance to play with a professional and compete on level terms. You can play on some of
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Elderly live in fear of crime - but attacks are very rare
THE horrific pictures of dairy owner Nancy Willett's injuries were enough to make anyone think twice about going out alone late at night - especially the elderly. Miss Willett was attacked by a stranger as she went to load the milk float at her dairy,
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Phone scam cost me £300
A WOMAN from Ebbw Vale is facing a telephone charge of more than £300 - after calling just one premium line number. Elizabeth O'Connor, of Ty Llwyn, says that her daughter, Patricia, received a text message telling her she had won a competition - providing
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Memo win may be tall order
THE final countdown to save one of the finest remaining art-deco cinemas in Britain has begun. In less than 24 hours, supporters of the Newbridge Memorial Hall will be able to cast their vote in the Welsh regional final of the BBC2 programme Restoration
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Medals for Gwent's heroes
TERRITORIAL Army soldiers serving with the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers were presented with medals to mark their tour of duty in Iraq on Sunday. At the ceremony at Vauxhall Fields, Monmouth, 180 TA soldiers from the four squadrons received the
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Festival that's out of this world
THIS year's Maindee Festival has been taken over by aliens, space freaks and fleets of UFOs from the furthest reaches of the galaxy. The annual music and carnival happening on tomorrow will see floats on an 'out of this world' theme parade throughout
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Have fun and go fishing
What is the attraction in fishing? Why is it that over three million people actually participate in this noble pastime, which is also one of the fastest growing sports today? Perhaps it is the challenge of catching a fish, whether it is for the table
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Try this museum time machine
ENJOY a whole family day out at an open-air attraction where visitors can take a trip back in time at The Black Country Living Museum, Dudley, West Midlands. Located nine miles from Birmingham City Centre the museum is home to a collection of buildings
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Top ten tips for perfect summer packing
If you've ever resorted to sitting on your suitcase whilst straining to pull the zip around its bulging girth, you need a holiday take-away solution that'll help lighten the load without lightening your wallet. At McArthurGlen Designer Outlets, you can
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Wales has it all - a holiday to suit every taste and activity
The surroundings you choose for your family holiday or day out can make all the difference between a harmonious happy home and a fraught family feud. You will know from your own brood the more tastes, interests and age groups among them the harder it
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Menu will suit all tastes
Tredegar Arms, Bassaleg. WHETHER you are looking for a bar snack, a three-course meal or just mulling over a quiet pint of real ale with a book, the Tredegar Arms in Bassaleg is a public house and restaurant to suit all tastes. We visited on a busy Tuesday
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Todd's the tops
Todd Hamilton was the amateur golf star who couldn't make it once he started playing for money, the under-achiever who faced the real possibility that he would have to find something else to do with his life. But that was 12 years ago. Today Hamilton
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You'll be paralysed by pleasure
Review: Spider-Man 2 (15) "With great power comes great responsibility" is what Spidey's uncle told him, but the same could apply to director Sam Raimi. After the massive success two years ago of Spider-Man, he faced a sticky task in making a worthy sequel
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Gower Peninsula
If you venture west from Wales' second city, you come across a laid-back world which seems a million miles away from any form of urban life. The Gower peninsula stretches 15 miles to the west of Swansea, a limestone arm jutting out into the Bristol Channel
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Seeing double as twin Peakes wed
WEDDING guests in Cwmbran could be forgiven for thinking they were seeing double on Saturday. For twins Joanne and Rachel Peake, 33, from Croesyceiliog, had a double wedding. Joanne married Karl Matthews, and Rachel married Jason Williams at St Gabriel's
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Market rents to stay as they are
ABERGAVENNY market traders have been assured of their immediate future after a senior officer from Monmouthshire county council said their rent will not increase until discussions have taken place later this year. Around 40 traders met Monmouthshire county
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Elliott back to skake his claim
GLAMORGAN Dragons face a selection quandary for tonight's Twenty20 Cup quarter-final against Warwickshire Bears, because flamboyant batsman Matthew Elliott is fit to play. Elliott (pictured) is available after missing the last two Twenty20 games with
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Kathryn on the quiet
THE 'oh so quiet' sound of Kathryn Williams can be heard in the Fleece and Firkin, Bristol, late this month. Kathryn is pushing her latest album and single with a six date tour which takes in Bristol on Monday, July 19. Her album, Relations, was recently