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Williams out to settle old score
RHYS Williams doesn't have fond memories of Murrayfield. His record stands at played two, won none. But the mercurial Cardiff Blue is determined for that to change on Sunday. He said: "There is an expectation among the players and an expectation among
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Time for ICC to act over Zimbabwe
It is a topic I have touched upon before but it needs reiterating: Zimbabwe's continued presence as a Test match playing nation is seriously damaging the game. Even former Zimbabwean players such as David Houghton and Neil Johnson are publicly saying
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Win two nights in luxury hotel
WE'RE celebrating St Patrick's Day early with a great reader offer and a super competition to win a luxury two-night bed and breakfast break for two at the five-star Berkeley Court Hotel, pictured, one of Dublin's top international hotels, close to the
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Exclusive guide to little hidden gems
this new brochure celebrating Wales - Great Little Places proves that small is beautiful. The brochure features 52 small hotels, restaurants with rooms, and guest houses, as well as a vineyard, all hand-picked by author Emyr Griffith. Gwent doesn't feature
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On the run from prison
POLICE today named a burglar who failed to return to an open prison more than two weeks ago - and want to question him about a burglary. Paul Meek, 21, is thought to be hiding in the Cwmbran area after he walked out of Prescoed open prison in Usk on February
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NO DISTRACTION
NATIONAL coach Mike Ruddock is not worried about the celebrity-style high profile of Wales' latest rugby superstar Gavin Henson. The 23-year-old gained instant fame for his late long range penalty which put the skids under world champions England at the
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Welcome
welcome... WELCOME to the March issue of escape.... and the chance to win a fantastic break to the lively city of Dublin, see below for details. What else can we offer you this month? Continuing the Irish theme, we have visited Cork, this year's European
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In mum's footsteps?
A SURVEY out today claims young women no longer look to their mums as role models - and want a stress-free life. It claims that after years of watching their mothers struggle to raise families and get on in their jobs, women today would gladly trade in
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Take a break - Take an Easter holiday
SHORT... BUT OH SO SWEET ITALIAN cruise line MSC Cruises is offering its four-night spring cruise from £449 per person. Departing Genoa on April 19 on the MSC Armonia, the cruise will visit Naples, Dubrovnik and Venice. Price includes return flights,
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Williams out to settle old score
RHYS Williams doesn't have fond memories of Murrayfield. His record stands at played two, won none. But the mercurial Cardiff Blue is determined for that to change on Sunday. He said: "There is an expectation among the players and an expectation among
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City is just the ticket
MEASURES to reduce indiscipline and increase safety on school buses including installing CCTV and banning double-decker vehicles have been approved by Assembly members. Proposals in the report also include allowing only two children per seat on school
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Thomas is so much better
THE father of Gwent leukaemia sufferer Thomas Steer said his recovery from a bone marrow transplant has been "marvellous" and he may be out of isolation in a fortnight. The ten-year-old from Alway, Newport, underwent a transplant on January 21 at Bristol
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Murder: Give us answers
THE family of a murdered Cwmbran private detective were today issuing legal proceedings against Home Secretary Charles Clark over a Home Office refusal to launch a public inquiry into his murder. Daniel Morgan, 37, who grew up in Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran,
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Cash offices cut puts five out of jobs
CASH offices in the Monmouthshire one-stop shops are to close with the loss of five jobs. Monmouthshire County Council's budget includes a 50,000 cut in funding of the area budget from October 1, and this will mean the closure of all cash offices in the
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Campaign aims to save woodlands
A CAMPAIGN has begun to prevent a woodland in Monmouthshire from becoming a "neglected allotment". Scores of local residents packed out the Devauden Village hall last night to discuss the fate of the 121 acre Tredean woods. The woodland was recently sold
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I've had my vital surgery at last
A NEWPORT man whose life-saving operation was delayed because an intensive care bed was not available has finally undergone the vital surgery. We reported on March 1 how 65-year-old John Podmore had already been waiting two weeks for the urgently-needed
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Sick firebug hits wildlife
AN ARSON attack - the second in four days - destroyed a large area of Gwent moorland yesterday, prompting fears of a wave of deliberately-set fires. Up to thirty firefighters battled a blaze covering almost 15 acres of wildlife habitat at Pwlldu near
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Text bullies outlawed
A SCHOOL is banning mobile phones after bullies used them to send "horrific" text messages. The texts are sent anonymously using the latest technology so victims cannot identify the offenders. Now Duffryn High School, Newport is to ban pupils from taking
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Ireland's 'Venice'
THERE'S certainly no danger of getting lost in Cork's high street. By night it's lit by sweeping futuristic streetlights and by day they act as a line of silver beacons for anyone trying to find St Patrick's Street. Designed to resemble ships' masts,
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The best is yet to come vows Jones
Ryan Jones insists that Welsh fans haven't seen the best of him yet. Jones will win his sixth cap when Wales take on Scotland on Sunday. But the Neath/Swansea Ospreys forward, who is originally from Newport, feels that he has not yet fired on all cylinders
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Peace and luxury on and off the pistes
TAYING at the Ferme de Montagne in the French Alps is the closest you can get to perfection. Situated in the 12th century village of Les Gets, this converted farmhouse oozes sophistication without stuffiness, charm without compromise and offers one of
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Compensation for delays
Which? has welcomed the new EU regulations which compel airlines to offer compensation packages in the event of overbooking, cancellation and delays. These regulations were initially opposed by the government. Emma Harrison, campaigner at Which? said:
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Floating away on cruise control
River cruising really is a unique holiday experience. Imagine cruising through the wooded Danube Valley of Austria to fashionable Vienna, or sampling the breathtaking beauty of the spectacular Rhine and Moselle Valleys - passing pretty towns, ancient
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Magnifique!
WHIP over the Channel, then head south for a long, long high-speed run down the autoroutes in search of the sun. For years that was the norm for holidays in France. No longer, or at least not for a few more years. With two young children -- one just four
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Newport in charge
EBBW Vale had a player sent off for a head butt after 13 minutes, saw two more yellow-carded to Newport's one, and for one brief spell near the end were down to eleven men in a niggling Gwent derby at Rodney Parade last night. The result of their indiscipline
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Wind down on tropical Windjammer beaches
Wind down on tropical Windjammer beaches St Lucia has fast become a top wedding destination but we sent Tracey Davies to find out if this Caribbean Island offers more than just a dream holiday spot for couples. WE took the scenic route from Hewannora
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The best is yet to come vows Jones
Ryan Jones insists that Welsh fans haven't seen the best of him yet. Jones will win his sixth cap when Wales take on Scotland on Sunday. But the Neath/Swansea Ospreys forward, who is originally from Newport, feels that he has not yet fired on all cylinders
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NO DISTRACTION
NATIONAL coach Mike Ruddock is not worried about the celebrity-style high profile of Wales' latest rugby superstar Gavin Henson. The 23-year-old gained instant fame for his late long range penalty which put the skids under world champions England at the
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In mum's footsteps?
A SURVEY out today claims young women no longer look to their mums as role models - and want a stress-free life. It claims that after years of watching their mothers struggle to raise families and get on in their jobs, women today would gladly trade in
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Grease is the word for Valleys' pupils
GREASE is the word at Abertillery Comprehensive next week. More than 50 pupils from Years 7 to 11 are taking part in the popular musical about teenage summer lovin'. The main roles are played by Tomos Phillips as Danny and Jessica Perry as Sandy. Teacher
