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France ring the changes
France have recalled number eight Imanol Harinordoquy and centre Yannick Jauzion among four changes to their squad to face Wales on February 26. Harinordoquy replaces Sebastien Chabal, who is left out of the 22, as is full-back Pepito Elhorga. Jauzion
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Break bridge weight limits and you'll pay
AN ACCIDENT could happen if lorry drivers continue to ignore weight restrictions on a Blackwood river bridge, a police inspector has warned. Inspector Mike Fleming, of Blackwood Police, says heavy lorries have been spotted using the bridge over the River
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How to stay at the cutting edge
VISITORS to Technology Wales 2005 are being promised access to some of the leading lights in the web-enabled IT industry. TW05 takes place on May 13 at Cardiff International Arena and features a day-long exhibition, seminar programme and awards ceremony
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Burglary blitz in the Valleys
POLICE are stepping up patrols after an area was hit by 40 burglaries in just a few months. Officers say they are increasingly concerned about so called "creeper burglaries" in the Abertillery area. They believe one gang is responsible. Most of the raids
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Dragons blow
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons are likely to be without four of their Wales stars for the important Celtic League fixture at home to Ulster on Friday. Shoulder injuries are likely to prevent lock Ian Gough and scrum half Gareth Cooper returning to the Dragons
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Visitors will make history their future
THE BRETONS are being shown how to market their heritage by South Wales group Heritage in Action (HERIAN). A delegation from Brittany's Cote d'Armor has visited Big Pit and Blaenavon Iron Works as examples of how Gwent's industrial history is being used
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Pupils may lose uniform grant
NEARLY 3,500 youngsters face losing a special grant which helps them buy a school uniform, it was revealed today. Newport council wants to axe the £25 given to every primary school-age child whose parents receive income support. The fund - which serves
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Slam to the slaughter
IT'S almost too good to be true - a first victory over England in Cardiff for 12 years followed by a six-try romp against Italy where they lost two years ago. There can be no denying Wales are on a roll, but how long can this go on? Can it extend to France
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Designers aiming for top quality
CATHERINE Simms and Sarah Gateley would like it to be known that their new interior design business bears no relation to the onscreen antics of Lawrence Llewellyn Bowen, Linda Barker, Carol Smillie, et al. Ms Simms said: "It won't be done in a weekend
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On the road to success in warehouse on wheels
DRIVING the length and breadth of Britain to re-supply rural post offices may not be everyone's cup of tea but it suits Jeff Neill from Undy. He gave up a 35-year career in the motor industry, which culminated in becoming managing director of the main
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'Slam to the slaughter
IT'S almost too good to be true - a first victory over England in Cardiff for 12 years followed by a six-try romp against Italy where they lost two years ago. There can be no denying Wales are on a roll, but how long can this go on? Can it extend to France
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Boxing fan looks for knockout deal
A NEWPORT boxing enthusiast wants to turn a derelict church into a community sports and leisure centre. Bettws Free Church in Tone Close, Newport, closed last summer because of falling attendances. It is now boarded up and was recently hit by arsonists
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Teen's death in spotlight
INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into the death of a Gwent teenager. Police say the 18-year-old, from Blaenavon, died a few days after he was assaulted in Cwmbran bus station, and they are renewing their appeal for witnesses to that incident. Officers have
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We have learnt a nasty lesson - raided football club
BURGLARS broke into a changing room and stole players' belongings when they were on the pitch. After the match, which saw Usk Town FC beat Cwmffrwdoer Football Club four goals to three, the players discovered the changing rooms had been burgled. Cash
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Space for new plans
ASSEMBLY Economic development minister Andrew Davies has approved plans for a partnership with the private sector to deliver up to £150 million of office and manufacturing space across Wales. Until now, the Welsh Development Agency has delivered property
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Lifting Welsh spirits
CARDIFF Airport helped airlift 2,000 Welsh rugby supporters to Rome last weekend for the Six Nation's fixture. Around 1,200 passengers flew out on Thursday, including the Welsh Rugby Team and WRU representatives. The remainder left on Friday. Nine aircraft
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Young footballers on the ball at soccer school
CHILDREN from all over the country, including 30 Argus competition-winners, attended a Bobby Charlton Soccer School and attempted to beat the skills record of David Beckham. The schools have run for nearly 30 years, and it was an 11-year-old Beckham who
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How to beat fraudsters
TRADING stand-ards officers in Gwent are supporting a major cam-paign to help consumers spot mo-ney-making scams. The month-long campaign aims to prevent fraudsters earning millions of pounds from unsuspecting members of the public. The Office of Fair
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How to stay at the cutting edge
VISITORS to Technology Wales 2005 are being promised access to some of the leading lights in the web-enabled IT industry. TW05 takes place on May 13 at Cardiff International Arena and features a day-long exhibition, seminar programme and awards ceremony
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Artist Stan is still the man - at 100
EVERY day, Gwent artist Stanley Lewis has a glass of whisky, smokes a cigar, and gets on with the task of writing his memoirs as an accompaniment to the forthcoming publication of 300 of his wartime drawings. The rush towards publication would be tiring
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'Oddity' Williams proving real star
WALES skills coach Scott Johnson has paid tribute to wing sensation Shane Williams, describing him as an "oddity" in world rugby. Williams continues to impress, especially after his dazzling displays against England and Italy in this year's Six Nations
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'Oddity' Williams proving real star
WALES skills coach Scott Johnson has paid tribute to wing sensation Shane Williams, describing him as an "oddity" in world rugby. Williams continues to impress, especially after his dazzling displays against England and Italy in this year's Six Nations
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Doing their bit for Blaenavon
BOOK TOWN, World Heritage Site, Alexander Cordell centre: Blaenavon has not gone short of titles in the last few years in a bold attempt to regenerate the town. But beyond the fanfare, how well is the experiment working? Last week, on a miserable morning
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City cannot afford medieval ship
NEWPORT council has warned that it cannot afford to look after the medieval ship that was found in the mud of the River Usk. It said the ship is a "discovery of international importance", but it may have trouble finding the £300,000 needed every year
