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Album and tour for Rees
CHRISTOPHER REES released his long- awaited album last week and next Wednesday his tour comes to Newport. Rees and his brand of angst-folk have been wowing crowds from South Wales to Parliament for years. Earlier this month he played the House's bar,
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Experts inspect crash car for clues
EXPERTS were today studying the car in which four men were killed in a bid for vital clues to the tragedy. Police and vehicle recovery crews retrieved the badly crushed BMW during a three-and-a-half hour operation yesterday afternoon. Superintendent Nigel
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Thin end of the Wadge
WEST Country lass Amy Wadge is a 28-year-old singer/songwriter who has been based in Cardiff for eight years. After graduating from Welsh College Of Music & Drama, she has been gigging and writing extensively as well as acting with Theatr Clwyd Cymru
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'We need a safe new fence'
THE concrete and metal barrier the car ploughed through was old, rusted and needed replacing, angry Swffryd residents claim. Only a year ago part of the barrier further along the B4471, Swffryd Road, had been modernised by the council. But tragically
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Richard helps in rescue drama
A PAIR of Gwent teenagers were "lucky to escape in one piece" after getting stuck at the top of a treacherous 150- foot cliff in the dark, police say. Officers and paramedics pulled off a dramatic night-time rescue on The British mountain, near Talywain
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Sister tells of family sorrow
THE sister of 29-year-old Shane Powell spoke of her shock and devastation at losing her only brother. Father-of-two Mr Powell, from Beechwood Walk, Trevethin, was killed in the accident alongside 47-year-old Jack Magee from Glandwr Street, Aberbeeg, 21
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Fatboy gets back to basics
FATBOY Slim, aka Norman Cook, had his street cred damaged last month when the New Labour pinched his Right Here - Right Now tune to celebrate their victory at the Hartlepool By-Election. Cook and his record company protested but to no avail. It seems
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We must do better
NEWPORT County boss John Cornforth has warned his side that he is not yet satisfied with their level of performance, despite them banging in six goals on Wednesday, writes Michael Pearlman. County crushed North Leigh 6-2 in an FA Cup replay to set up
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It's not one thing it's The Others
OVER-hyped indie pop band The Others will show whether or not they've got trousers as well as mouth in the Barfly next week. The last few months have seen The Others everywhere and this Monday they released a new single, Stan Bowles. It's about mavericks
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Joe tells Salem he's going down inside five
Gwent boxing hero Joe Calzaghe has vowed to make the Egyptian Magician, Kabary Salem, disappear within five rounds in Edinburgh tonight. Calzaghe has not fought in eight months and Salem has a reputation of being a tough nut to crack (he has never been
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A day in Eden is heaven
WITH more than one million people visiting every year, the landmark Eden Project is one of the UK's most successful new tourist attractions built in recent years and makes a rewarding day out with its unique interactive mixture of education and entertainment
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New brand of soul reaches city
SINCE the release of his debut album Waltz Of A Ghetto Fly on Genuine this year, Amp Fiddler's profile has continued to expand. His new brand of soul music has been going down well especially in Bristol where he plays Fiddlers again on Wednesday, October
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More to it than hardcore
WELSH metal is on a roll. From preening in Pontypridd to bowel bashing in Merthyr, there's a healthy interest in our bands. When Reason Sleeps are a new addition to this school of hard riffs and from next Friday there're a few chances to see them near
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All in the genes
BRAZILIAN singer Bebel Gilberto knows all about bossa nova: her father, Joao Gilberto, was one of the musicians who invented it. And with her albums Tanto Tempo and the eponymous Bebel Gilberto, she has captivated not just Brazil but the world. This weekend
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Something for all lovers of dance
IT USED to be that if you wanted to watch innovative and unusual dance in Newport, you had to go to Zanzibar - but the Riverfront's line-up has something for everybody. The programme begins on November 2 with The Cholmondeleys & The Featherstonehaughs
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Feast of Shakespeare
SHAKESPEARE plays are coming not (as) single spies to South Wales this week, but in battalions, to misquote the Bard. His fans will be able to see five plays, ranging from comedy to tragedy, performed by the Wales Theatre Company, and the Royal Shakespeare
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It's heritage and fun for the family
LOOKING for an exciting, fun, educational and free day out for all the family this half term? Visit Big Pit and experience what life was like for generations of miners who earned a living from coal. Big Pit: National Mining Museum of Wales has a wealth
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Real rockers pack 'em in
DAVID Coverdale turned 55 last month but with a new band of preening 'real' rockers he's packing them in. So much so that four new dates have been added to the latest Whitesnake tour which comes to Newport tomorrow night. Spandex wrapped rock is hip again
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Sunshine on a stormy day
FRESH rom their acclaimed appearances at Glastonbury and T in the Park festivals, The Bees call on Cardiff uni as part of their autumn tour. The 22-date jaunt is in support of their rather excellent new album, Free The Bees and the third single to be
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Asthma attack kills teacher at 32
A DEVOTED mother and dedicated teacher has died at the age of 32 following an asthma attack. Lisa Roberts died suddenly at home. She is survived by her husband Paul and the couple's two-year-old son Tomas. Her family, of Rhys Road, Blackwood, say Lisa
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Legends reunite for gig
TWO legends of folk music reunite in Risca next month - John Renbourn and Jacqui McShee. The guitarist and singer were two of the founder members of the jazz-folk fusion band Pentangle in 1967. It was the genre's first super-group and its members have
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Residents overjoyed at flats victory
NEWPORT residents are rejoicing after plans to build blocks of flats opposite a primary school were turned down. Developers wanted to build 19 flats in three blocks on Bryngwyn Road opposite Clytha Primary School. But residents and school staff say the
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Do Me Bad Things release new single
DO Me Bad Things release a new single next week and play South Wales the day after. The nine-piece 'soul' band's (eight of them are vocalists) latest is Time For Deliverance. On it Nicholai Prowse competes for vocal duties with Chantal Delusional. The
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Katherine sings in capital
NEW Welsh classical singer Katherine Jenkins has just released her second album and next March will play St David's Hall. The 24-year-old school teacher hit the headlines earlier this year when she became the fastest selling opera singer since Maria Callas
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Something for all lovers of dance
IT USED to be that if you wanted to watch innovative and unusual dance in Newport, you had to go to Zanzibar - but the Riverfront's line-up has something for everybody. The programme begins on November 2 with The Cholmondeleys & The Featherstonehaughs
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It's heritage and fun for the family
LOOKING for an exciting, fun, educational and free day out for all the family this half term? Visit Big Pit and experience what life was like for generations of miners who earned a living from coal. Big Pit: National Mining Museum of Wales has a wealth
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Real rockers pack 'em in
DAVID Coverdale turned 55 last month but with a new band of preening 'real' rockers he's packing them in. So much so that four new dates have been added to the latest Whitesnake tour which comes to Newport tomorrow night. Spandex wrapped rock is hip again
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Traffic boss admits it: bus lanes are stupid
AFTER three years of traffic jams and head-aches for thousands of motorists after bus lanes were introduced in Newport a leading councillor finally admitted - we got it wrong. And now Councillor Ron Jones, cabinet member for transport with Newport city
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It's not one thing it's The Others
OVER-hyped indie pop band The Others will show whether or not they've got trousers as well as mouth in the Barfly next week. The last few months have seen The Others everywhere and this Monday they released a new single, Stan Bowles. It's about mavericks
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Police seize fireworks haul
THIRTY-two boxes of highly dangerous and illegal fireworks were recovered by police at an address in Blaina. A local man in his 50s is being questioned in connection with possession of the Chinese bangers. The fireworks were discovered by police officers
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Katherine sings in capital
NEW Welsh classical singer Katherine Jenkins has just released her second album and next March will play St David's Hall. The 24-year-old school teacher hit the headlines earlier this year when she became the fastest selling opera singer since Maria Callas
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Cheap and cheerful
THERE are two words to describe the food at the Royal Albert pub in Newport - cheap and cheerful. The meals are basic at the Albert Avenue pub in Maindee but are delicious all the same. And they are much better value than some other similar outlets in
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Plethora of professionals
PROFESSIONAL drama in Newport has been notable by its absence for the last few years, with only the occasional touring production for the city's theatregoers to savour. But this weekend Newport will move from famine to feast with the opening of the new
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Do Me Bad Things release new single
DO Me Bad Things release a new single next week and play South Wales the day after. The nine-piece 'soul' band's (eight of them are vocalists) latest is Time For Deliverance. On it Nicholai Prowse competes for vocal duties with Chantal Delusional. The
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Charvis wary of Welsh passion
NEWCASTLE back row forward Colin Charvis, the former Wales captain, is expecting a warm reception at Rodney Parade tomorrow in their Heineken Cup-tie against Newport Gwent Dragons. It will be his first club appearance in Wales for at least two years and
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Cheap and cheerful
THERE are two words to describe the food at the Royal Albert pub in Newport - cheap and cheerful. The meals are basic at the Albert Avenue pub in Maindee but are delicious all the same. And they are much better value than some other similar outlets in
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Puppets that rise to the occasion
EVERY RUGBY club in South Wales has one... the member who, after more than a few pints and once the ladies have left the room, shyly unveils his own member for a selection of mind-boggling and eye-watering tricks. It's a phenomenon that exists across
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Album and tour for Rees
CHRISTOPHER REES released his long- awaited album last week and next Wednesday his tour comes to Newport. Rees and his brand of angst-folk have been wowing crowds from South Wales to Parliament for years. Earlier this month he played the House's bar,
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DRAGONS COACH'S WARNING
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons coach Chris Anderson gives his team a firm warning ahead of tomorrow's Heineken Cup clash at Rodney Parade -- underestimate Newcastle without Jonny Wilkinson at your peril. The England star withdrew yesterday with a badly bruised
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Father can appeal murder conviction
A FATHER found guilty of murdering his six-month-old son and attempting to murder another son won permission to challenge his convictions at the Court of Appeal. The man, who cannot be named, was, in part, convicted on evidence given by Professor Sir
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'She touched many lives'
A GWENT community yesterday said farewell to a former mayor who "touched many people's lives." Kath Edmunds, 74, had been a councillor for St Dials in Cwmbran for 17 years before her death on October 10 following an operation for a stomach complaint.
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Plethora of professionals
PROFESSIONAL drama in Newport has been notable by its absence for the last few years, with only the occasional touring production for the city's theatregoers to savour. But this weekend Newport will move from famine to feast with the opening of the new
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Be prepared for good food
THE Milton Hotel at Llanwern is part restaurant, part local pub - it is often a good mix when it comes to traditional pub grub and we were not disappointed. A Monday night is not always the fairest night for a review, especially to judge a place on its
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Thin end of the Wadge
WEST Country lass Amy Wadge is a 28-year-old singer/songwriter who has been based in Cardiff for eight years. After graduating from Welsh College Of Music & Drama, she has been gigging and writing extensively as well as acting with Theatr Clwyd Cymru
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OUR JOE AIMS TO SMASH RECORD
JOE Calzaghe has been WBO world super-middleweight champion for seven years, but no longer covets the title. The Newbridge southpaw will equal Chris Eubank's British record (15) for most world title defences when he fights in Edinburgh tonight, but he