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Champion sheep breeders on top of the world
A group of three Ryeland sheep delivered a fairytale ending to the Royal Welsh Show for a Llanfallteg family and they hope to be just as successful at the County Show. John and Suzanne Donovan and their sons, Simon and James, clinched the supreme interbreed
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Safety fears over sinking road
ENGINEERS must keep a close eye on the SDR in case it sinks even further, a road expert warned today. The Argus revealed yesterday how part of the new road built over a rubbish tip has sunk by two to three centimetres. Contractors say it is safe and have
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Let the show begin
Welcome once again to this year's County Show - a show which is still moving forward in its approach to entertaining the public. The Food Hall demonstrates quality local produce and, this year, introduces an organic food section to add to this variation
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Brave Nancy back at work
A DAIRY owner who was brutally attacked as she was about to start a milk round is back at work. But Nancy Willett, 67, is still reluctant to carry out full deliveries while her attacker remains at large. Miss Willett, of AT Willett Bishpool Dairy, in
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Otter makes a stand for wildlife trust
The eight-foot high wicker otter, which was one of the attractions at the countryside display at last year's County Show, will be making a re-appearance this year. The otter belongs to the Wildlife Trust for south and west Wales and will be part of the
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Watson's date with destiny
Newport Wasps skipper Craig Watson, pictured, will not be riding at Sheffield tomorrow night in a Premier League fixture, because he is on his way to one of the biggest meetings of his career. Watson is off to Scandinavia for the final world championship
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Rhiannon makes news as show queen
Rhiannon Llewellin will be looking at the 2004 County Show from an entirely different perspective. Last year, she was recording and taking pictures of the event as a reporter for the Milford Mercury. This year she will find herself on the other side of
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Give wood an antique surface...
Transforming your furniture to give that antique effect is not as easy as you think. We reveal the best ways to achieve the look you want ELEGANT antique furniture is often the key to a beautiful home. But for many of us, it is simply out of our price
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Your county newspaper at your county show
The Western Telegraph will be continuing its 150th anniversary celebrations at the County Show this year - and it's got so much going on, you won't want to leave!! There are free prize raffles with some fantastic prizes on offer, including Oakwood tickets
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Highlight of rural calendar
The Pembrokeshire Show is a highlight of the rural calendar and Country Land and Business Association (CLA) representatives will make the most of opportunities to meet members during the three days. South Wales regional director, Jonathan Andrews, is
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Chance to rub shoulders with celebrity chefs
The arts of the kitchen come first in NIGEL JARRETT's pick of top-class events for your diary in September. START off your late summer and early autumn diary next month with a visit to the Abergavenny Food Festival. On September 18 and 19, the annual
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Lloyd dilemma
NEWPORT County captain Gary Lloyd will miss the start of the Nationwide South season. The skipper returned from holiday at the end of last week but has missed a large chunk of pre-season training and is at least two weeks behind the rest of the squad
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Launch of food and safety brochure
A booklet providing vital information for commercial workplaces and food businesses in Pembrokeshire is being launched at the County Show. The Pembrokeshire Food and Safety Trainers Forum brochure is an easy-to-use directory containing contact details
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Rage at 'monstrous' fence
A PUB landlord has criticised a new fence blocking views of Newport's waterfront, saying "it's just like Colditz". Paul George, 47, who runs the West of England pub in Pill, said the 15-foot-high wooden "monstrosity" was placed along the riverside without
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All set for Olympic theme
YFC members in Pembrokeshire are on their marks, set and ready for this year's Pembrokeshire Agriculture Show, when the theme for our enclosure will be The YFC Olympics. Alongside the displays of all aspects of YFC life, there will be a relaxed atmosphere
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Leisure training firm splashes out
LEISURE specialist Icon Vocational Training has sprinted into larger offices in Caldicot to keep up with the pace of business. The firm delivers courses such as modern apprenticeships to the burgeoning sports and health sectors. Managing director Julian
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It's my time
TIM Benjamin insists he is ready to become the golden boy of 400metre sprinting and put Welsh one-lap running back on track. Wales has always enjoyed strong representation in the 400m discipline, but in recent years the Principality has fallen away and
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Show attractions take off!
Helicharter Wales has announced a fabulous new attraction for this year's County Show - your opportunity to take a ride in a Jet Ranger Helicopter, for £25. Helicharter Wales operates out of its newly-refurbished Helicomplex at Haverfordwest airport,
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Classy booze cruise
Travel writer KEN BENNETT sees French vineyards through the bottom of a wine glass on a laid-back canal break... WINEMAKER Beniot Philippot had saved his palate-exploding blockbuster till last. He had teased us with some fragrant whites, ross and reds
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Long service award for William
This year's recipient of the coveted long service award is William Griffiths James, of Llys Teifi, 7 Morgan Street, Cardigan, who has worked for 43 years for someone with a long association with the County Show - Brian Llewellyn of Penfro, Eglwyswrw.
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Two towns to ban drinking in streets
TWO Torfaen towns are to ban drinking in the street in an attempt to cut down on anti-social behaviour problems. In just under two weeks' time, drinkers found in Cwmbran town centre will be punished with a fine of up to £500 - and Blaenavon town centre
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We need partnership on equal trading terms
Alan Prichard, NFU county chairman: I wish the County Show 2004 every success. The organisers are to be congratulated on successfully staging such a major annual event centrally within our county. It is a unique opportunity for farmers to meet and engage
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Scope to go green on show field
'Recycle at the show!' - that's one of the messages Pembrokeshire County Council will be promoting at this year's County Show. With the help of the show organisers, the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society, the council has arranged for recycling facilities
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Thanks to my hero
A BT engineer was hailed a hero after he helped a woman who had her bag taken. Austin Collins, 53, was on his way to maintain the city's CCTV system when he met distressed Viv Bock, a cleaner at the BT Factory Road premises in Newport. She told him her
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Two men hurt in bus accident
TWO men were taken to hospital last night after a collision with a bus. The men, who were believed to be homeless, were injured outside Going Places travel agents at about 9pm in Blackwood High Street. A Gwent Police spokeswoman said the tw pedestrians
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First lady takes the reins
The first lady president in the 220 year history of the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society is looking forward to taking the reins of the three-day County Show. Mrs Shirley Johns (pictured) of Neyland, is no stranger to the reins. She rode ponies from
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Optimistic outlook for local farming
ROBERT VOYLE, county chairman, Pembrokeshire FUW As we attend the show this year and celebrate all that is good about the agricultural industry within Pembrokeshire, we cannot help but acknowledge the enormity of the reforms to the Common Agricultural
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How Pat fills in time
Have you ever wanted to slow down the signs of ageing or maintain your appearance. HELEN ROBERTS talks to Pat Bees about her own attempts. PAT BEES, senior controller on the South Wales Golfer magazine, is approaching a milestone birthday and wanted to
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BBC still refuses to issue Memo figures
THE number of votes Newbridge Memo received in the Restoration final was still a complete mystery today. The BBC refused to release the figures for "logistical" reasons. But the decision has left campaigners bewildered as to why they have not been told
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Hot tips on buying property in the sun
More and more of us are snapping up properties abroad. And it's hardly surprising given current property prices in Gwent. Here we look at the best way to find your bargain in the sun THE COMBINATION of Gwent's booming property market and the rise of the
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As good as new
There may be a 70-year age difference, but the vintage John Deere tractor, restored by Pembrokeshire farmer Henry Dixon, gleamed as bright as the new tractor he took delivery of at the Royal Welsh Show. Mr Dixon, of Walterston Farm, Hayscastle, is an
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Think forests in furniture hunt
Rosemary Ward, of Gardening Which?, looks at what needs to be done in the August garden BUYING furniture? Get label conscious. If your plastic patio set has seen better days, you may be thinking of upgrading to wooden garden furniture. A rainy summer
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A peep inside - YFC scrapbooks on display
Student of the year The Student of the year at the show will be Dylan Evans, of Gwynfa, Little Newcastle, whom Pembrokeshire College has identified as the best first year agricultural student for 2003-04. As well as attending college Dylan is working
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Keep fit to defy age
When you reach "a certain age" you can find your body begins to let you down. A fitness expert gives JANE HELMICH some useful exercise tips to target those troublesome areas CHRIS Jenkins may be able to collect her bus pass next year but years of exercise
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Back on the ball after freak accident
SIX months ago, a freak accident during a match left a young Gwent footballer three hours from death. Swansea City youth team player Rhys Williams, 16, of Blaenavon, needed a life-saving operation after suffering serious internal injuries in a clash with
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Lord is still fired up
High achiever he certainly is, but Melvyn Bragg still has ambition, he tells JOHN DOCHERTY. IN spite of considerable achievements, Melvyn Bragg, now Lord Bragg of Wigton, is still fired with ambition. The man who pioneered book reviewing on television
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Calzaghe's unwanted fight
JOE Calzaghe could be forced to fight an opponent he has already knocked out in one round. The Gwent WBO world super middleweight champion will defend his title in Edinburgh on October 22, against an undecided opponent. But the WBO could force Calzaghe
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Local farmer inspires national union campaign
If you've eaten today, thank a farmer. Those were the words of a Pembrokeshire farmer which inspired a national publicity campaign, launched by NFU Cymru, to promote farming to the public. Peter Owen, of The Holmes, Clarbeston Road, was unaware until
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Stabbed woman: postman accused
A 30-YEAR-OLD man was today charged with the murder of Newport mother Natalie Cain. Postman Mark Redwood, of Almond Avenue, Risca, was due to appear before magistrates in Caerphilly this morning. Police launched a major inquiry after 24-year-old Mrs Cain
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On their bikes and raring to go
The Flying Gunners are one of the premier military display organisations in the country. At a time when other displays are disbanding due to military cutbacks, the team is still actively and successfully adapting to a new commercial environment. Formed
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Welcome...
COSMETIC surgery is becoming increasingly popular among the over-fifties as more of us try to defy the ageing process. This month we spend some Prime Time with Pat Bees, who has turned to treatment as she approaches birthday number 60. Pat was brave enough
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Lust for learning
Visit the Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) stand in the Learning Zone at this year's County Show to find out more about a wide range of voluntary sector training opportunities. Within Pembrokeshire, there are a number of voluntary
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Those happy days at Trecco Bay
AT a time when anyone with an overdraft can scoot merrily about the globe, the joys of a holiday in a caravan at Trecco Bay fade with the setting sun. I'm told that the site is now depressingly regulated, with each 'module' allotted the same space in
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Win a luxury break in Cotswold countryside
PRIME Time has teamed up with the magnificent Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel in the Cotswolds to offer readers the chance to win a luxury break. Set in 30 acres of glorious Cotswold parkland with its own arboretum, the hotel was created from one of
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Vintage coaching session launches show
The inimitable John Parker with his impressive stage coach and greys has become a traditional part of the programme at the County Show. Fresh from their regular appearances at The Royal Welsh, their pre-show visit to the town centre, carrying show officials
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Doorman's death: Driver accused
A TEENAGER is facing six charges after a car crash which left a Newport pub doorman fatally injured. Gareth John Evans, aged 34, died three days after he was involved in the collision with a car on Queensway, in Newport city centre, as he walked to work
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Letter from a star
WHEN amateur artist Brian Palfrey sent his Elvis Presley drawings as a present to screen goddess Elizabeth Taylor he never imagined he would get a response. But the movie star, twice married to Welsh actor Richard Burton, liked the pictures so much she
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Farmers shake up the dairy industry
Three Pembrokeshire dairy farmers who tackled the poor milk price head on by developing a new brand of organic milkshake may expand their current flavour range. Daioni is currently available in chocolate, strawberry and banana flavours, made from the
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Get a taste for the county
If you like food, you'll love the County Show. Tickle your tastebuds with fresh local produce; be inspired by cookery demonstrations, and catch up with what's new in the trade. The Food Hall and Marquee and nearby Organic Food Marquee - a first this year
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Leisure training firm splashes out
LEISURE specialist Icon Vocational Training has sprinted into larger offices in Caldicot to keep up with the pace of business. The firm delivers courses such as modern apprenticeships to the burgeoning sports and health sectors. Managing director Julian
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'I felt like I had killed someone'
A COUNCILLOR felt "attacked and abused" by an ombudsman's investigation into her breach of the members' code of conduct, she said. Labour councillor Verona Nelmes, of Llanwenarth Ultra, whose trader son sells gardening equipment and tools from his Abergavenny
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Dragons new boys on show
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons parade four newcomers from the Celtic Warriors in the team to face a Welsh Premier Division Select XV at Cross Keys on Friday night. Kevin Morgan, the former Wales full back, centre Jon Bryant, wing Gareth Wyatt and back row forward
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Postman accused of murdering woman
A GWENT man appeared in court today charged with the murder of his former partner. Postman Mark Redwood, 30, of Almond Avenue, Risca, spoke only to confirm his name, age and address and that he understood the charge against him when he appeared before
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Death of man who made life better for others
A DEDICATED fundraiser, who helped raise hundreds of thousands of pounds to improve services for Gwent patients, has died after a long illness. Bill Hobbs MBE, of Birch Grove, Llanmartin, is described by those who knew him as a man "in love with life"
