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Campaigners call for school head to resign
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save a closure-threatened Pontypool school last night demanded the resignation of its head teacher. Angry scenes erupted at a meeting of parents and pupils who are campaigning to save Trevethin Community School, when it emerged
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It's just about us - 06.09.2004
TOUGH-tackling midfielder Robbie Savage says if Wales can forget about the opposition they can emerge from the back- to-back World Cup 2006 qualifiers with six points to take to Old Trafford on October 9. First up are Azerbaijan in Baku tomorrow Saturday
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Wales' date with destiny - 04.09.2004
TONIGHT Wales manager Mark Hughes (pictured) takes his troops into battle against Azerbaijan to kick off their World Cup campaign, the most important qualifying campaign in recent history. The disappointment of the European Championships, with play-off
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Pressure is on
WALES go into the first of the Battle of Britain clashes tonight (kick off 8pm) knowing that failure to win would be DISASTROUS. A disappointing 1-1 draw with Azerbaijan on Saturday meant that Mark Hughes' men started their World Cup group six with a
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Honorary degree for fashion designer
TOP fashion designer Julien Macdonald (pictured) is among those receiving honorary degrees from the University of Wales, Newport, this week. Merthyr-born Julien, winner of the 2001 British Designer of the Year award, has designed dresses for Kylie Minogue
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Dog goes missing for third time
A PONTYPOOL couple fear their beloved pet dog has been stolen for the third time in a year. Two-year-old terrier Peggy has been missing from her home in Twyn Gwyn for more than a week and her owners are convinced their dog was snatched. Claire Buckland
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Parry can fill Giggs boots - 01.09.2004
WALES hitman John Hartson says Gwent's Paul Parry can fill Ryan Giggs' boots and be the man to supply him with the ammunition to sink Azerbaijan in the opening World Cup 2006 qualifier on Saturday in Baku. Hartson said: "He has done brilliant. Obviously
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Pressure is on
WALES go into the first of the Battle of Britain clashes tonight (kick off 8pm) knowing that failure to win would be DISASTROUS. A disappointing 1-1 draw with Azerbaijan on Saturday meant that Mark Hughes' men started their World Cup group six with a
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Tighter measures for court security
SECURITY at Newport magistrates court is to get a £67,500 overhaul after a number of defendants escaped from the dock. Martin Tuft, 45, of Cambridge Road, Newport, (pictured) and Graham Woodward, 26, of Russell Drive, Malpas, yesterday admitted escaping
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Gwent beauties line up for Miss Wales contest
COMPETING in Miss Wales is a far cry from ward rounds and anatomy books. But for medical student Victoria Carlin, the honour of representing her country is the spur for her to take part in the Miss Wales final at Jumpin' Jaks, Swansea, tomorrow. Victoria
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Fire crew stoned by youth gang
FIREFIGHTERS who responded to a hoax call were stoned by a gang of youths. Officers were called out to a report of a car burning beneath the bridge at the junction of St Lukes Road and Hanbury Road, Pontnewynydd, at 9.50pm on Saturday. They did not find
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Youth project sets fine example
A COMMUNITY Youth Project that has helped to reduce crime rates by 46% on a housing estate may be replicated across the Valleys. Such has been the success of the NCH Cymru-run Winchestown Family Centre since it opened two years ago, police and politicians
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In the picture: Whitespace Gallery exhibition opening
An exclusive preview evening was held at Whitespace Gallery in Usk on Friday August 6 for a new exhibition entitled Endless Summers. It proved another resounding success with four pieces of art sold at the event. The exhibition runs until October 31.
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Gunman blasted shops' windows
A BLAENAVON man is facing a lengthy jail sentence after admitting going on a shotgun spree, shooting the windows of a pub and two shops. Jason Watkins, aged 38, of Riverside Drive, admitted three charges of causing criminal damage and three of possessing
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I'M NOT GOING - 07.09.2004
ON the eve of Wales' crucial World Cup qualifier with Northern Ireland, manager Mark Hughes eased fans' fears he is preparing to quit to take on the vacant Blackburn job. Hughes has been constantly linked with a move to the Premiership and with his ties
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Must win - 06.09.2004
Gary Speed has warned Wales that they must win their home World Cup qualifiers to make up for the disappointing draw in Azerbaijan. Two years ago, Speed scored in a comfortable 2-0 win in Baku in a Euro 2004 qualifier. Speed scored again yesterday, only
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It's just about us - 03.09.2004
TOUGH-tackling midfielder Robbie Savage says if Wales can forget about the opposition they can emerge from the back- to-back World Cup 2006 qualifiers with six points to take to Old Trafford on October 9. First up are Azerbaijan in Baku tomorrow Saturday
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Top two are honoured
RODNEY Parade benefactor Tony Brown and top prop Rod Snow, celebrating his testimonial season, have both been made life members of Newport Rugby Supporters' Club. Chairman Dennis Bennett, who made the presentations at a packed club for a meet-the-Dragons
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Blaze building was about to be sold
A BLAZE which destroyed a building in Newport yesterday morning caused tens of thousands of pounds of damage, it has emerged. Razaz Mohammed, who owns the building in Commercial Road, Pill, told the Argus that he was poised to sell the property at the
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We need a flier- Bellamy - 02.09.2004
WALES striker Craig Bellamy has set his sights on getting Wales to where they have not been for more than 40 years - the World Cup finals. The Newcastle forward has enjoyed a fine start to the season with club and country and is determined Wales get off
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Tara's back in the saddle
TEN months ago, Tara Egan lay in a coma in intensive care after suffering horrific head injuries in a horse-riding accident. Now she is back riding and has just picked up a string of rosettes at this year's Chepstow Show - marking a remarkable recovery
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Ondrasik blow for Wasps
Newport Wasps are facing a heavy schedule with five Premier League meetings in as many days, starting with a visit to King's Lynn this evening. Wasps, still looking up at all the other teams in the league, ride without Pavel Ondrasik who is competing
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What a whopper!
A NEWPORT gardener is celebrating getting into the British record books after growing a whopping water melon and phenomenal parsnip. The water melon and giant parsnip were grown by Ian Neale, from Langstone, and shown at the National Amateur Gardening
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Bond benefits from flying finish
Former Welsh professional champion Liam Bond, 34, won the Newport pro-am with a flawless seven-under-par round of 65 helped by an incredible finish. He was only one-under-par for the front nine but, spurred by a birdie at the par-five 12th, he sprinted
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Nightmare over for Tuipulotu
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons full back Sione Tuipulotu can't wait to get back into rugby action after a nightmare three months which threatened his return to this country. The Tongan international has spent all that time obtaining work and travel permits and
