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Ringer cited for apparent head butt
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons flanker Jamie Ringer has been cited by Connacht for a head butt during last Saturday's Celtic League clash at Rodney Parade, writes Robin Davey. The case will be heard by a Welsh Rugby Union disciplinary panel tonight and if Ringer
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The big thumper is back
THE two letters XT are still synonymous for big single on-off. And many enthusiastas have been waiting for a new XT for some time. Here it is, in two versions with an updated single thumper and stronger than ever before. "When we asked our customers opinion
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No nonsense
NO nonsense, reliable transport, that isn't subject to the wrong type of rain on the line, is a job happily provided by the Nissan Almera and Almera Tino. And now Nissan has made them even more affordable. They're better equipped, too. Based on the entry-level
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Upper-crust pies turn out tops!
A NEWPORT business made another top-quality cut through the opposition at a prestigious competition. R K Palfrey Butchers, of Church Road, took two trophies back to their shop and 13 gold awards from a ceremony organised by Hybu Cig Cymru/Meat Promotion
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Would you like a cheque for £250?
PERODUA'S New Look Kenari starts from just £6,130 delivered and offers a practical solution to today's motorists by combining a spacious interior with compact exterior dimensions. Kenari has always represented incredible value for money and we are delighted
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Thieves ruin canal group's day of glory
THIEVES removed a commemorative plaque hours after it was unveiled in a Gwent community by the local Assembly Member. Volunteers of the Islwyn Canal Association are devastated by the loss of the plaque. It represents all their hard work cleaning a stretch
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My time in the media spotlight
The interview I did with John Prescott took on a life of its own within minutes of it being published in the Argus yesterday, writes Mark Choueke. The story and pictures quickly started appearing on newswires and websites and it was strange being on the
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Glamorgan are in a pickle already
Glamorgan's county championship season could not have begun in worse fashion. To start with an away fixture against the champions was never going to be easy, but Glamorgan know they did not do themselves justice with a sloppy performance at Edgbaston.
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Milestone in rail link campaign
THE long-awaited railway line from Ebbw Vale to Cardiff and Newport has reached a major milestone. The invitations to tender for the construction of stations, signalling, structures and tracks are going out to contractors. The first contract - for the
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New arrivals head Renault's way
RENAULT'S distinctive Megane family continues to top Europe's best sellers chart and now the range's appeal looks set to grow even fjurther with the launch of two new summer special editions, Megane Oasis and Scenic Maxim, emphasising style and value
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Nationals delight in Argus man's spat with Grumpy
JOHN Prescott's outburst at an Argus reporter caused a storm of political protest yesterday. We exclusively revealed how the deputy prime minister told Mark Choueke to "bugger off" after being asked about AM Peter Law's decision to stand as an independent
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Top dogs with nose for trouble
A SUSPECT with a gun is forced to the floor by a large German Shepherd dog that clings tightly to his arm. Despite gunshots and shouting the dog refuses to let go, firmly gripping the suspect and rendering him incapable of moving. Then a police officer
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Marathon trip is knockout for Jack
A NEWPORT youngster who travelled to London to watch his uncle run the marathon spent the entire day in hospital after walking into a lamp-post. Like many other 11-year-olds, Jack Perrett, of Merlin Crescent, is sports mad and loves to be outside running
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Too good to miss
PRIVATE buyers or small companies that place an order for a new Vauxhall van before the end of June 2005 are being offered an attractive zero percent finance deal, which is available across the range. The offer is subject to a 20% deposit and prior payment
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Fair will be booze-free event
CAERLEON'S annual May fair will be a booze-free affair this year as a new open-air drinking ban is set to get council approval. From the May bank holiday weekend, police officers and police community support officers (PCSOs) will be able to order anyone
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The next big thing in MPVs heads for the UK
BIG in size, big in looks and huge in value, the all-new SsangYong Rodius promises a revolution at the top end of the booming people carrier market. The Rodius offers as much space and interior flexibility as a large van-based MPV but with dramatic car
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Nationals delight in Argus man's spat with Grumpy
JOHN Prescott's outburst at an Argus reporter caused a storm of political protest yesterday. We exclusively revealed how the deputy prime minister told Mark Choueke to "bugger off" after being asked about AM Peter Law's decision to stand as an independent
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The return of the Swift
ONE of the most significant Suzuki vehicles to emerge from the company in recent years enters dealer showrooms from today. The all-new Swift brings to the compact car segment a blend of eye-catching good looks, Japanese quality and European-inspired driving
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Teacher makes IT easy PC for pupils
WHEN it comes to innovation in the classroom, Gwent teacher Kate Norman is top of the class. Ms Norman, 30, deputy head-teacher at St Illtyd's Primary School, Llanhill-eth, won the Microsoft award for being the most innovative teacher in Britain because
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Sex attack on playground boy
A BOY aged six was subjected to a serious sexual assault after being taken from a playground, police revealed. The boy was in a children's playground in Cwmfelinfach at the rear of Mill Street when he was approached by a male. He was then taken a short
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New Lexus for the world market
THE all-new, third generation GS is a car that breaks new boundaries for Lexus. It is the first model from the prestige brand to be marketed globally and it has the distinction of being the first production model to display the powerful and sleek styling
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147 Heaven
Mark Williams, pictured, became the first ever Welshman to make a maximum 147 break as he booked his place in round two of the Embassy World Champion-ship yesterday. The world number two from Cwm finished off a 10-1 win over Rob Milkins with his perfect
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Paul Flynn sued for libel
PAUL FLYNN is being sued for more than £300,000 for allegedly publishing damaging words on his website and in a magazine. But Mr Flynn, Labour's parliamentary candidate for Newport West, denies any wrongdoing and dismissed the writ as "a joke". On April
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Volvo on course
VOLVO'S virtual golf club (www.volvocars.co.uk/golfclub) is offering all amateur golfers in the UK the chance to play its new Volvo Fantasy Golf game, or to sign up to actually play some of the most famous championship golf courses in the country in the
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FALDO IS COMING
SIX-time major winner Nick Faldo will make his debut at the Celtic Manor Wales Open this year. Europe's most successful golfer of all time, with over 42 titles to his credit, will make his first appearance at the Wales Open when the 2005 tournament tees-off
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Curran's battle cry
NEWPORT County's self-confessed 'destroyer', Chris Curran, is straining at the leash to take part in the club's Nationwide South relegation dogfight. The veteran defender comes back from injury ahead of Saturday's colossal clash at Lewes, the penultimate
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Van van voom
After winning all three of this season's FIA Formula One World Championship races in a row, success is spreading rapidly throughout Renault, with its UK van division the latest part of the company to take its share of the limelight, following impressive
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Holiday breaks made more stylish
WITH summer just around the corner, Vauxhall helps you make the most of the holiday season with its practical yet stylish accessories for both you and your car, designed by top fashion designer, Giles Deacon. Whether you're planning a break in Cornwall
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My time in the media spotlight
The interview I did with John Prescott took on a life of its own within minutes of it being published in the Argus yesterday, writes Mark Choueke. The story and pictures quickly started appearing on newswires and websites and it was strange being on the
