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Photos focus on war zones
THREE Newport documentary photography students who have focussed on some of the world's hot-spots are to have their work exhibited in a club founded by war journalists. Photos by Anastasia Taylor-Lind, Helen Rimell and Jason Moore, who graduate from the
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What a selection - more than 350 Pubs and Bars to choose from at the last count!
Clubbing in Cardiff - The Cardiff club scene is vibrant and varied... There are huge populist mainstream clubs where thousands of revellers stay until as late (or should that be as early?) as 6am. At smaller, cult venues you'll hear big-name DJs alongside
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Will court order stop reign of terror?
FOR the last couple of years, life has not been the same for the residents of Jones Street in Newport. They say they have found it hard to go about their daily routines because of abuse by the Curley brothers. Now they are hoping the Anti Social Behaviour
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The biggest icon of the modern Wales - the Millennium Stadium
The Millennium Stadium may only be five years old, but it has been the catalyst for a huge explosion in the awareness of Wales around the globe and in the economy of Cardiff. Events like the Rugby World Cup final, the FA Cup final, the Challenge Cup final
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Steel plant fined after accident
A NEWPORT steel plant was fined £10,000 yesterday for failing to ensure the safety of employees working in a rod mill. Abergavenny magistrates court heard how steelworker Russell Fletcher had his right thigh impaled on a steel rod in an accident at Alphasteel
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Neutering for welsh woofers could help save lives
The Advantages of Having Your Dog Neutered - With help from Dogs Trust Why Should I Have My Dog Neutered? Neutering offers dogs' huge health benefits and could help them to live longer. It also prevents unwanted litters of puppies,which sadly are so often
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Red faces at council over permit gaffe
NEWPORT Centre has been illegally hosting rock concerts and shows for over a year, a committee heard yesterday. Council officials failed to renew the public entertainment licence - which expired in June 2003. A licensing committee meeting heard yesterday
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Big band- leader's sunlight serenade
IT was the Second World War, and while servicemen fought in France, North Africa and the Far East, a big-band leader did his level best to keep up spirits at home in Gwent. And the setting for many of the dances at which he played was Newbridge's historic
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Town is braced for more flooding
TRADERS and residents in Chepstow were assessing the damage done to their properties by flash floods yesterday - and many fear further predicted downpours will bring even more chaos this week. Following 60mm of torrential rain falling around midday on
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Passengers 'let down' by crash report
GWENT survivors of the Gerona air crash have dismissed a report into the tragedy as a "let-down". The findings of an investigation into the 1999 Britannia Airways crash were briefed to passengers at a meeting in Cardiff yesterday. A confidentiality agreement
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Hot-coals Melony set to raise cool £1,000
A CHARITY youth worker is preparing to run barefoot through scorching coals, to help improve youth facilities in a Blaenau Gwent community. Melony James, 22, from New Inn, is preparing to take the Flaming Fire Walk across hot coals at an all-day charity
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Police to kick out teen gangs from town
A TORFAEN town will become a no-go area for teen gangs when it is hit with an ASBO order next month. From September 1, police in Cwmbran will have new powers under the Anti-social Behaviour Act of 2003 to kick out youngsters who are causing trouble. The
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Pure comfort and contemporary style
Holland House is Cardiff's newest luxury hotel and epitomises the vibrant mood sweeping this exhilarating city. With the largest hotel meeting and banqueting facilities in Cardiff, this premier hotel blends urban sophistication and ultra modern styling
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Retail Therapy
Cardiff is famous for its shopping with its mixture of unique boutiques in Victorian arcades and High Street shops along pedestrianised streets. It all adds up to a varied and pleasurable environment for shopping! For those looking to indulge in a little
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Welcome to the Capital
WELCOME TO CARDIFF CENTENARY CITY AND 50 YEARS CAPITAL OF WALES 2005 The capital city of Wales has altered beyond recognition over the past decade or so. Massive investment in the city, the regeneration of its docks into a superb waterfront and a general
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Man dies in road crash
A PENSIONER died and his wife is today in a critical condition in hospital following a two-car crash in Gwent. Retired builder Stanley Howell James, 85, from Llanhilleth, died in hospital following a collision between his Metro and a Rover 218 at 10.45am
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Builders move in at eyesore
BUILDING work has begun on Pontypool's Clarence Hotel. The long-awaited redevelopment of the run-down former hotel should take around 65 weeks and cost more than £2 million. Eastern Valley Housing Association, which owns the building, plans to convert
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Communications World
Once owning one of the largest stores in the UK, efforts were transferred to trade so the retail customer can feel the dramatic effects from their bulk buying, the more you buy the less the cost to the customer. Nicely located in Crwys Road, Cathays,
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Whats on at the Waterfront
The most exciting waterfront development in Europe, Cardiff Bay has been transformed into the UK's fastest growing visitor destination with its wealth of leisure activities available both on and off the water. Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre Easily recognised
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Man dies in road crash
A PENSIONER died and his wife is today in a critical condition in hospital following a two-car crash in Gwent. Retired builder Stanley Howell James, 85, from Llanhilleth, died in hospital following a collision between his Metro and a Rover 218 at 10.45am
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It could be the tropic of Gwent
A GIANT tropical paradise could be created in Gwent at an estimated cost of £250 million. A location in the Caldicot area is being considered for the site of the world's largest freshwater aquarium, which is expected to attract up to two million visitors
