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You CAN see the wood for the trees
Westonbirt's National Arboretum will once again be opening its doors to the New Year with a celebration of new life, colour and vibrancy. With over 12 miles of footpaths covering 600 acres of Grade 1 listed landscape to discover there's enough to inspire
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The price of failure
NEWPORT County are preparing for an exodus of players as financial woe grips Spytty Park. Striker Carl Wilson-Denis has already left the club after agreeing a severance package yesterday, hot on the heels of Eddie Duah's departure on Wednesday as well
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Fur set to fly in farce
THE Christmas festivities may be over, but Newport Playgoers Society is sure to lift the gloom with its production of the hilarious farce Not Now Darling. Written by the masters of the genre, Ray Cooney and John Chapman, Not Now Darling is an hilarious
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Echols fight is fine by me
ANTWUN Echols, an old foe I was due to meet for the title a few years back before he pulled out, is the latest being linked to meet me in my next title fight. That fight will still be in Manchester on February 11 as far as I am concerned and rumours that
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A warm and hearty meal
Plas Derwen, Monmouth Road, Abergavenny 01873 853144 ON a cold night, a warm, hearty meal was just what I wanted. The Plas Derwen, Abergavenny, is one of the town's most respected pub/restaurants and has recently re-opened with new owners. On a Tuesday
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Riverfront ready for New Year action
Following the extremely successful first autumn season, The Riverfront has announced its spring season line-up. With 75 performances available and an extensive workshop programme taking place over January, February and March, The Riverfront promises something
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Not a good time to cross 'Bridge
NEWBRIDGE director of rugby Damien Cooper believes and Cross Keys coach Robert Beale is aware that the Welfare Ground club's current turmoil could inspire a big backs-to-the-wall display in Saturday's important Gwent derby. Newbridge are in desperate
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'Kings of satire' kick off tour
DUBBED the 'kings of satirical comedy', Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, the stars of Radio 4's The Now Show and Radio 2's It's Been A Bad Week, kick off their new national tour in Abergavenny's Borough Theatre tonight (January 7) at 8pm. Steve told Mono he
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Luscombe's bid to face England
HAL Luscombe is hoping his form in the next two Heineken Cup-ties for Newport Gwent Dragons against Edinburgh and Newcastle will guarantee his place for Wales in next month's Six Nations showdown against England. The Dragons threequarter is under pressure
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Rodney Parade safe - Brown
NEWPORT rugby fans were told today: "Rodney Parade is safe." Chief benefactor Tony Brown crushed rumours of a sell-off by insisting property developers would not be allowed to step into Rodney Parade. And he said even if he leaves he will ensure the ground
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Council's word on alcohol
THE promotion of a responsible attitude towards alcohol consumption is a key part of a blueprint for improving health, social care and well-being in Monmouthshire. The county's health and local authority bosses have pledged to work together to promote
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Hostel work to start
WORK is set to begin this spring on the construction of a new £1.3m hostel for young homeless people in a Gwent town. Rapidly rising house prices and a massive shortage of affordable housing have contributed to more than 1,100 homeless presentations being
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Hats off to city's SDR!
Businesses in Newport say the new Southern Distributor Road is a winner. Bosses say the road has speeded up logistics, shortened the commute for workers and banished traffic jams. The £55m road that runs from the Coldra roundabout to the Pont Ebbw roundabout
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Seventy arrested in Christmas blitz
A CHRISTMAS clampdown on anti-social behaviour in Newport led to more than 70 arrests and cautions. Operation Carol - which ran from December 17 until last Monday - targeted low-level public order offending to prevent more serious crimes being committed
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Pensioner, 67, shot at her home
A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after a Gwent pensioner was shot at her Chepstow home. The 26-year-old man, who is from the Bristol area, was due to appear before Newport magistrates today. He is also charged with associated firearms offences
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Woman's plea for funds to help adopted home town
A GWENT woman is helping to spearhead a relief effort in her adopted home after it was devastated by the Asian tsunami. Olivia Richli, who lives and works in the former Dutch fort town of Galle in Sri Lanka, is appealing for donations to help provide
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Review: Aviator (12A)
AT a long-haul three hours, DiCaprio pilots a turbulent flight through the life of inheritance tycoon, playboy and aeroplane fanatic Howard Hughes. Launching into a sumptuous 1920s world of high society, Hughes' oil industry parents are dead, leaving
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Joya full of promise
Joya is a nice band from Caerphilly, a very pleasing five-piece in fact, who release their debut EP this month at the start of what promises to be a good year for them. Joya boast: "Piano led grandeur, lo-fi acoustic melancholy, electric guitars, honesty
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Boxing clever for good health
A HEALTHY eating initiative to tackle chronic problems of obesity and ill-health in a Gwent valley is a huge success, say organisers. The Garnsychan Partnership's Vegetable Box scheme delivers fresh fruit and vegetables at discount prices to homes in
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City aims to save two stately old houses
A PAIR of grand old empty Newport homes are set to be saved from ruin after years of neglect and arson attacks. The council wants to completely renovate the vandalised shells of both Beechwood House and Malpas Court. Councillors believe the stately-looking
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'I'll publish new hotline number'
A NEWPORT councillor plans to publish the number to a special 'hotline' that will help councillors jump the council's call centre queue. The hotline is to be introduced to put councillors straight through to the city contact centre when the public face
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Court defeat to cost me my home
A FORMER Desert Rat has to sell his home after being told he must foot a long-standing £50,000 legal bill within the next two months. Kenneth Cox, 82, of Brook Cottage, The Bont, Cross Ash, said he feels suicidal after Cardiff county court district judge
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Manics - back on track?
The cancellation of the Manic Street Preachers' Cardiff International Arena gig last month robbed fans of an early Christmas present - the chance to see their heroes perform tracks from the recent Lifeblood LP. Thankfully, the concert has been hastily
