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Mauling strikes at core of MP's domain
THERE is a deafening silence from Downing Street on the scathing attack launched on Tony Blair and New Labour by Gwent MP Llew Smith, pictured. But the Argus takes a look at the local reaction to the blast Llew Smith's mauling of his party's leader provoked
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Who will be next?
THE Newport Gwent Dragons board have a difficult decision to make as they consider a replacement for Chris Anderson, who is leaving after only one season in charge. They can either put the future in the hands of current pair Leigh Jones and Dai Rees or
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Streets of fire
A HIGH-PERFORMANCE version of the Chrysler Crossfire - the SRT-6 - will arrive in the UK in April featuring a supercharged 3.2 V6 engine. The hand-built 330 bhp (246kW) engine includes a helical supercharger and produces 310 lb ft of torque. The new SRT
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Star brings some Fatherly advice
AS FATHER Jack Hackett, he's got a colourful vocabulary, is obsessed with drink and his crusty appearance is hardly a credit to the priesthood. But respected Irish actor Frank Kelly, star of the hit Channel Four comedy Father Ted, is al- together different
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A look at fresh fields
It's never too late to learn. NIGEL JARRETT talks to three achievers who decided to have a go at something they'd always postponed . . . or thought was long beyond their reach. JOHN LEWIS was the only candidate without a mother in tow when he turned up
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E-cubed equals HED 1
HYUNDAI unveils the latest in mini-MPV style, at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show, with the all-new HED-1 concept car. A logical extension of the themes first explored in the E3 (E-cubed) concept car in 2004, the HED-1 displays many thought provoking
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Baa-rmy fans owe apology
IF Hornchurch make an apology to Newport County fans for their supporters dishing out anti-Welsh abuse, the Exiles are willing to let the matter go. A board meeting last night clarified the chain of events that led to the Football Association writing
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Going
CHRIS Anderson is finishing as coach of Newport Gwent Dragons after being told by the board that they are not taking up the option of a second season on his two-year contract. Anderson decided a month ago he wanted to stay on for a second year after the
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Sport gives you muscles
SPORTINESS, versatility and value for money - three of the key attributes of the Mazda RX-8 have all been recognised by Britain's fleet professionals who voted the Japanese marque's flagship model the best Sporting Car in the annual Fleet Excellence Awards
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Going
CHRIS Anderson is finishing as coach of Newport Gwent Dragons after being told by the board that they are not taking up the option of a second season on his two-year contract. Anderson decided a month ago he wanted to stay on for a second year after the
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Two chances to see Nine Black Alps perform
There are two opportunities to experience the unhinged guitar power of Nine Black Alps close to Newport this weekend. First, they're in Bristol's Metropole tonight and secondly, they're in Barfly, Cardiff on Saturday, Feburary 19. The band is pushing
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Validity in a dual life
She may dislike the term Aga saga, and the current government, but, as Brian Viner finds out, Joanna Trollope's tales of human experience are set against a background that could only be England. TALL, slim, attractive, wealthy, fiercely intelligent, beautifully
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Historic day as hunting era ends
MORE than 300 years of history came to an end on the misty slopes of the Blorenge mountain near Abergavenny yesterday. Gwent hunt supporters said goodbye to their way of life - something anit-hunt protestors say is an act of cruelty - on the last day
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City freedom comes from the Fly
MODERN, functional and elegantly designed, Piaggio's new Fly is the latest offering for total city freedom and the perfect solution for skirting queues of traffic to ensure you get from A to B on time. Available in 50cc and 125cc displacements, both can
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Pair's passion for change
At an age when many are preparing to retire one Monmouth-shire woman and her best friend are setting their sights on taking the business world by storm. Lisa Stevens reports SARAH-JANE Gillespie and best friend Meg McNair were brought together by their
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Harp and guitar for your delight
THE celebrated virtuoso partnership Maire Ni Chathasaigh (pronounced Moira Nee Ha Ha Sig), one of the most influential Irish harpists around, and Chris Newman, one of the UK's most eminent acoustic guitarists, visit Abergavenny's Borough Theatre next
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A smart way to tow your Fortwo
THE smart Fortwo is fast becoming the must-have accessory for customers who need a small vehicle to tow behind their recreational vehicle. Riding high on the demand for towing a fortwo, Bantam Trailers has produced a unique 2.5 metre trailer, designed
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Jewellery taken in second Argos raid
DETECTIVES are investigating a second night-time jewellery raid at a Gwent Argos store. Thieves struck again at Argos in Lion's Walk, Abergavenny, and stole goods worth thousands of pounds - just three months after the last burglary on November 23 in
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Blaze-hit restaurant to be rebuilt
A PUB-RESTAURANT chain says it will rebuild its outlet in Pontypool which was destroyed by fire. And the Harvester chain is carrying out an internal investigation to determine the cost and the cause of the blaze that gutted the restaurant on the A4042
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Win free tickets to the RHS Spring Flower Show, Cardiff
CARDIFF plays host to a major horticultural show this spring when the Royal Horticultural Society teams up with the council to stage the RHS Spring Flower Show, Cardiff, in the splendid setting of Bute Park. Prime Time has teamed up with the organisers
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Beware show's ticket touts
PLANS are well under way for this year's Chelsea Flower Show and tickets have now gone on sale. In response to growing demand for tickets, organiser the Royal Horticultural Society has, for the first time, added an extra day. And the show will open from
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Design dynamics
THE ALL-new Saab 9-3 SportWagon takes Saab into the growing premium, mid-size estate car segment for the first time. The new 9-3 SportWagon combines distinctive design with sporty driving dynamics. Its strong, compact proportions closely adhere to the
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Welcome...
SPRING is in the air, so we have turned our thoughts to love and romance and take a look at the pitfalls and pleasures of joining a dating agency. Alternatively, if spring makes you think of all the jobs that need doing around the home then we talk to
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Lex IS more
THE NEW Lexus IS has its world premiere at the Lexus press conference on March 1 at 12.15pm. The car will feature the first ever Lexus diesel engine. Pictures and information about the new car will be revealed at the time. The fourth successive LF concept
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Living room feel at dinner
Coach and Horses, Welsh Street, Chepstow Situated in Chepstow Town Centre with a car park a few paces away, the Coach and Horses is in a convenient location and easy to find. Despite this, we arrived half an hour late, but were met by a cheerful bartender
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Gem stands test of time
Tucked away in a small village near Blackwood is a delightful old curiosity shop which has stood the test of time. In a trade where dealers constantly seek greener grass, coming and going frequently, sixty-four-year-old Gerald Barber has been opening
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The Henrees - just wait
Newport rockers The Henrees raised the roof of the Riverfront last night and are back in Newport in two months' time. The four-piece band, who have been a bit quiet of late, are back in business with new music and a new place in cyberspace. www.henrees.com
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Show time in Chicago
KIA will unveil its all-new Sedona MPV at the Chicago Auto Show on February 10 and the first design sketch of the new vehicle is released today. Although the vehicle shown in Chicago will be a special long-wheelbase version purely for the North American
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Tsunami appeal conman jailed
A CONMAN who made bogus door-to-door collections on behalf of the Asian tsunami appeal and pocketed the money was jailed yesterday. Paul Anthony Jones, pictured, pleaded guilty at Caerphilly magistrates court to obtaining money by deception when he called
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The old grey fitness test
With exercise proven to hinder the effects of ageing, says Mary Sheppard, it's no wonder more elderly people are getting physical and more of them are turning for help to personal trainers PERSONAL trainers were once the preserve of the young and the
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Lee Mack - it's a laugh
THE STAR of ITV's the sketch show Lee Mack, pictured, is one of the most sought after and inventive live stand-ups on the comedy circuit. He is also to visit Abergavenny's Borough Theatre on Friday, February 25, at 8pm. He is also an accomplished sketch
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A reason to go back in time
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 you'll be able to see them at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff,
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Errol Brown on stage
ERROL Brown, pictured, was one of the most famous faces in British pop during the late 1970s and early 1980s as his group, Hot Chocolate, had hit after hit. The great man brings his soulful songs to Cardiff's St David's Hall on Thursday, February 24,
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New in the UK
THE new Fiat Panda 4x4, a four-wheel drive version of Fiat Auto's multi-award winning European Car of the Year 2004, went on sale here on Saturday, February 5. The Fiat brand has been synonymous with Europe's most affordable 4x4 since a four-wheel drive
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The ability to please all
AT Yamaha the goal we have set ourselves is to create scooters which encourage their riders to grow and develop. They are easy to ride for novices, but with the ability to satisfy the most demanding riders. So as their riders' skills and ambitions progress
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Warding off a heart scare
SINCE my last column, I've enjoyed the dubious pleasure of being rushed to hospital for something clearly not serious enough to have prevented my writing another one. Journalists are prevailed upon to avoid the word "rushed" when talking about an ambulance's
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Cancer mum's op is cancelled twice
A MOTHER who had two operations cancelled is hoping an operation will go ahead next week. Cherie Le Rue, pictured, 48, from Oakfield, Cwmbran was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus last June. Now the mum-of-two is waiting for an operation at the
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Newport eye place in final
NEWPORT'S players have set their sights on a Konica-Minolta Cup final appearance at the Millennium Stadium this season - that's how seriously they still take the competition. Some clubs regard the event as being of less importance in these days of regional
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Force is moving 150 PCs back on the beat
UP to 150 Gwent police officers are to be moved from emergency stand-by roles to be "bobbies on the beat" in local communities. The force says the move is part of its plans to increase police visibility, reassure the public and tackle crime at its root
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The Henrees - just wait
Newport rockers The Henrees raised the roof of the Riverfront last night and are back in Newport in two months' time. The four-piece band, who have been a bit quiet of late, are back in business with new music and a new place in cyberspace. www.henrees.com
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Three times a winner
VAUXHALL has scored a hat-trick of award wins at the prestigious Fleet Excellence Awards including the top award for Fleet Manufacturer of the Year. The new Astra was voted Fleet Car of the Year, while the estate version of the Vectra won the accolade
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Women to line up for hustings
FIVE women vying for the chance to become the next MP for Newport East are due to find out this weekend who will be the Labour candidate at the forthcoming general election. Lining up for the hustings meeting on Sunday are Fern Coster, Anne Moore-Williams
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Salad days in the vegetable garden
THE 21st-century kitchen garden: Regular readers will know I'm a keen veg grower, and it's something of a mission to persuade more people to take up this rewarding and healthy activity. Now we're being exhorted by health experts to eat even more fruit
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All-round smoothie!
THE UK's best-selling sports car - the MG TF - is now smoother riding and even better equipped for all-round driving performance and pleasure. Revised suspension calibration ensures a more compliant ride and improved handling. The TF's appeal gets a step
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Lee Mack - it's a laugh
THE STAR of ITV's the sketch show Lee Mack, pictured, is one of the most sought after and inventive live stand-ups on the comedy circuit. He is also to visit Abergavenny's Borough Theatre on Friday, February 25, at 8pm. He is also an accomplished sketch
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Plenty to do in coming weeks
Nigel Jarrett casts a cultured eye over the next few weeks to help you plan your days and nights out ALL sorts of weird characters now seem to qualify for appearances at literary festivals, including cooks who have written a lot of tosh with recipes at
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A reason to go back in time
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 you'll be able to see them at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff,
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Genius leaves an impression
RUBBER-FACED cult comedian Phil Cool is coming to town next Friday for his unique blend of impressions and stand-up. He visits Newport's Riverfront on Friday, February 25, at 8pm. A comedian for more than 30 years, his impressions of George Bush, Tony
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Vandal attack leaves £4k bill
MEMBERS of a Gwent sports facility are counting the cost after a break-in by vandals. The Cefn Fforest Pavilion and Welfare changing rooms is facing a bill of up to £4,000 after their kitchen and toilets facilities were smashed and paint was tipped everywhere
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Eastman fights my only regret
Howard Eastman gets the chance to do something tomorrow night I wanted but failed to get the chance to do, and that is fight great American champion Bernard Hopkins for the undisputed world middleweight title. My promoter, Frank Warren, tried hard for
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It's never too late to find romance
When you're older and single, opportunities for love and friendship may lead to placing the search for a partner in the hands of professionals. NIGEL JARRETT speaks to a woman about what that involves BRENDA Shinkins was 51 when she found herself alone
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Williams at his funniest
FIRST performed starring the great Richard Burton in 1944, Clwyd Theatr Cymru's version of The Druid's Rest by Emlyn Williams, pictured, arrives at Newport's Riverfront. The play sees Emlyn Williams at his funniest. When Lord Ffynnon decides to don a
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Happy end in sight for town's film fans
A GWENT town's dreams of getting a multi-screen cinema could soon be realised after years of disappointment. Plans for an eight-screen cinema in Cwmbran have been submitted to Torfaen council, and council chiefs say they're confident it will succeed where
