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Hughes happy to continue for next two crunch matches
Newly-appointed Blackburn manager Mark Hughes is delighted he will be allowed to remain in charge of Wales for their World Cup qualifiers against England and Poland next month. Hughes' agent Dennis Roach revealed that the former Manchester United striker
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Pupils prepare for new school move
IN NOVEMBER, pupils will be moving into the first new secondary school to be built in Newport for 32 years. The new St Joseph's Roman Catholic High School on Pencarn Way, Duffryn, is almost finished - and the Argus had a sneak preview of the state-of-the-art
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Midwives lead the way
MOTHERS-TO-BE in Gwent can have more of a say over how and where to have their babies, following the launch of a new midwife-led care service. The aim is to give pregnant women more input into the care packages they select, giving them the most extensive
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Vauxhall takes number one!
FIGURES just released show that Vauxhall overtook its main rival to become the best selling brand in the UK, taking a massive 15.7% of UK car registrations in August. Along with strong demand for the new Astra, the Corsa grabbed the top spot for supermini
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Suzuki rally driver scores maxium points
DEALER Team Suzuki's driver Guy Wilks is now just two points away from clinching the Kwik-Fit Pirelli British Super 1600 Championship after he secured his fifth successive maximum points on the Ulster Rally, September 4. Wilks finished second in class
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Top tennis teams crowned at Kia Championship finals
The Kia finals are the culmination of over 10,000 matches played by 800 teams from throughout the United Kingdom, in the country's largest grass roots tennis club tournament. The winning teams also received £3000 each in prize money and the chance to
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Dad safe as Ivan wreaks havoc in paradise
THE family of a Newport man living on the devastated Cayman Islands spoke of their relief last night after he made contact following 48 hours of silence. The family of Graham Day say they were worried sick after being unable to contact the 56-year-old
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Vroom with a view
ASTRA owners will soon find it even easier to spot the admiring glances from passers-by, thanks to a 'glassy' new innovation. Vauxhall has developed a panoramic windscreen which will make the soon-to-be-launched, three-door Astra Sport Hatch even more
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Simply a perfect start for Newport
CHAMPIONS Newport made amends for a shock Premier Division defeat at the Bridge Field last season with this win last night, but were again given a terrific battle. Despite being forced to defend for long periods, Bedwas did so like demons and on the rare
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Concern over two schools
TWO Newport schools described as "well past their sell by dates" may have to be replaced, concerned councillors are warning. The council will survey buildings at Bettws High and Duffryn High to decide whether to rev-amp or even replace the schools. Councillor
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Postman failed to deliver the goods
A POSTMAN was fo-und to have more than 120 bags of undelivered mail in his car and his home, a court heard. Russell Gareth Newman, of Trinant Terrace, Trinant, admitted intentionally delaying 24,927 postal packets in Cwmcarn, between December 1, 2002
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We'll win says Gwent ace
RYDER Cup hero Phillip Price believes Europe WILL retain the Ryder Cup this weekend, and he is urging the team's rookies to create a little slice of history, just as he did two years ago. Newport-based Price shot to fame when he recorded a decisive 3
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2005 new Suzuki models offer something for everyone
SUZUKI has released details of its 2005 model range, unveiling a host of exciting updates. The flagship Supersport model, The GSX-R1000, has been re-designed and again breaks the mould for the one litre Supersport class. Suzuki has always set the trends
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The bells - a ding-dong battle
THE bells of Christchurch, Ebbw Vale, sound the hour, every hour, even right through the night. For some, it's a welcome return of a local tradition after six years without them - following the £600,000 restoration of the church, including the 19th century
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Council chief set to retire
A GWENT council chief battling leuk-aemia is to retire. Meg Holborow, Torfaen council's chief executive, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia last October, just weeks after starting the job. After five courses of intensive chemotherapy the cancer
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'we can still win title- Hal
WE can challenge for the Celtic League title again this season, insists Newport Gwent Dragons threequarter Hal Luscombe ahead of tomorrow night's game against champions Llanelli Scarlets at Rodney Parade. He recalls how the Dragons lost to the Scarlets
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Citroen's WRC stock rises in Japan
Team Citroen's position as the leading manufacturer in the World Rally Championship rose by six points in Japan extending the reigning champion's lead over second place Ford to 35 points, thanks to a highly calculated second place drive from Sebastian
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Home-alone mum is spared jail
A GWENT mum who left her child home alone while she went out drinking was the victim of 'mob justice' at the hands of local people, a court was told. The 41-year-old woman from the Cwmbran area went clubbing leaving a child under ten at home. Her solicitor
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Council chief set to retire
A GWENT council chief battling leukaemia is to retire. Meg Holborow, Torfaen council's chief executive, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia last October, just weeks after starting the job. After five courses of intensive chemotherapy the cancer
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Midwives lead the way
MOTHERS-TO-BE in Gwent can have more of a say over how and where to have their babies, following the launch of a new midwife-led care service. The aim is to give pregnant women more input into the care packages they select, giving them the most extensive
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Keep the faith
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons coach Chris Anderson defends his selection in the opening Celtic League game of the season against Cardiff Blues by picking the same team for Friday night's clash with champions Llanelli Scarlets - with the exception of Michael Owen
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It's as though we've never been apart
THE ARGUS has helped to reunite a Gwent mum and daughter who lost contact more than 20 years ago. Today they tell Jane Helmich how they are determined never to lose touch again. PEOPLE walking near a branch of Marks and Spencer in London last Sunday were
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Daredevil mayor to take the plunge
NEWPORT'S daredevil mayor is taking the plunge for our Sparkle Appeal on Sunday. Councillor Paul Cockeram will be taking part in an abseil from the city's Royal Gwent Hospital for our appeal - and it is not too late for you to join him. We launched the
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MINI flexes its muscle
PERFORMANCE-HUNGRY Mini drivers will be delighted to hear that a new John Cooper Works tuning kit for the Mini Cooper S has been developed to produce more power, greater performance and enhanced driving pleasure. The new kit is capable of generating 210bhp
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Stop or go for signal man
WHEN Simon Coomer wants to nip out for a while he simply climbs out of the window. Inside his home in a former signal box is a bed, space for a bike, a make-shift shower, fireplace, wardrobe and a sofa. It is all Mr Coomer, 37, wants. But tomorrow he
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Welcome...
AT last the rest of the country seems to be waking up to something that we at Prime Time have known for a long time - that one of the most important consumer groups in Britain today is the baby-boomer generation. Those in their late 40s and early 50s
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'It's time to get tough'
MOTORISTS caught speeding over 100 mph must face tough penalties when they appear before the courts - that was the verdict from people on the streets of Newport yesterday. This week two high profile motorists - one an international footballer, the other
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A legend is found
HARLEY-DAVIDSON UK's search for a legend has come to a dramatic conclusion following the grand final at European Bike Week in Austria. Fourteen spectacular examples of the UK's best Sportsters battled it out in front of 100,000 people during the last
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Hughes happy to continue for next two crunch matches
Newly-appointed Blackburn manager Mark Hughes is delighted he will be allowed to remain in charge of Wales for their World Cup qualifiers against England and Poland next month. Hughes' agent Dennis Roach revealed that the former Manchester United striker
