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'We're short of the stuff of romance'
THE streets of Paris, the canals of Venice - both are places traditionally enjoyed by dewy-eyed couples from across the world. But now the truth is out - when it comes to regions for romance, Blackwood is right up there with the best of them. The town's
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Enjoy a glum look at life
Jack Dee, Britain's favourite crotchety comedian and star of BBC 1's hit new series Jack Dee Live at The Apollo returns to St David's Hall Cardiff on Saturday 7 and Sunday, May 8 (7.30pm) as part of his first UK tour in three years. With a string of comedy
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Legend Joe still rockin'
ON Saturday, May 7, Joe Brown visits the Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, with his 'Hittin' The Hi Spots Tour'. The national treasure and a rock 'n' roll legend returns to the Borough Theatre for another two-hour musical celebration. Joe Brown and his Bruvvers
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Customer survey points to Power!
LEXUS has once again topped the JD Power and Associates UK Customer Satisfaction Study, claiming the 2005 Gold Award for an extraordinary fifth successive year. The luxury car brand scored a total of 848 points out of 1,000 in the ownership satisfaction
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Cornforth's big match battle cry
LETS go out and get the job done. That's the message from Newport County manager John Cornforth, pictured, ahead of tomorrow's relegation knee-trembler against Maidenhead at Spytty Park (kick-off 3pm). County's fate is still in their own hands as a victory
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Blaenau Gwent candidate's statement
Peter Osborne, UK Independence Party * Tony Blair - Can't believe him when he's whistling. * Michael Howard - Tried him before it didn't work then. * Charles Kennedy - Votes for prisoners? No women to be jailed? To bring us into line with Denmark and
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Roman ring is 'treasure'
A RING lost around 2,000 years ago was found by a treasure hunter in Monmouthshire, an inquest was told. David Saunders, of Pencoed Place, Croesyceilog, found the ring in July 2003 while out with a metal detector in the Shirenewton area. Realising it
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Don't be bugged this summer
Squashed flies and other insects which plague many a day's driving in summer and can cause permanent marks on a car's bodywork have met their match in Autoglym's latest product. Active Insect Remover is a 500ml trigger spray which may be used on windscreens
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Blaenau Gwent candidate's statement
Maggie Jones, Labour This election is about the future for Blaenau Gwent. With a Labour MP and a Labour government we can seize new opportunities for investment and regeneration that builds on our proud history. As a lifelong trade union campaigner and
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Weirder than most
With Welsh bands like Soft Hearted Scientists and The Mau-Maus, Wales is developing a new reputation as "home to the strange". Soft Hearted Scientists, who have a new EP out early in the summer, occupy a world which lies close but separately to this one
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Gearing up to be generous
BENEFACTOR John Badland has already donated a new car to St Anne's Hospice to raise vital funds - now he has pushed his generosity up a gear. Mr Badland has promised he will give two more new cars to be raffled in aid of the hospice in 2006 and 2007.
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Bring classic cars to meet balloons
THE organisers of a Gwent balloon festival want people with classic cars to bring them along to the event. Caerphilly council, which organises the Big Balloon Festival in Blackwood, says that over the last two years, the vintage and classic car display
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Stronghold may be breached
BLAENAU Gwent will be one of the most keenly-observed election battles in Wales, if not Britain. Labour now face the real prospect of losing one of their safest seats in the House of Commons which has previously been represented by legends of the movement
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Weird and wonderful guide
Film review: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (PG) THE LONG wait for the film version of the late Douglas Adams' cult book is over and the burning question is, was it worth it? The answer is yes, because debut director Garth Jennings has delivered
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Silverware dream
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons are on the right track, they are chasing end-of-season silverware and the future of the region is bright. That is the optimistic forecast of Dragons captain Jason Forster. He does not believe end-of-season departures will make any
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KKB's Volvo FH16 is UK's first with factory-fit 150 tonne fifth wheel
Based in Strood, Kent KKB Plant Hire have taken delivery of a heavyweight-specification Volvo 6x4 FH16 tractor unit - the UK's first to be factory-fitted with a Jost 150-tonne fifth wheel. Chosen because of the support and technical expertise available
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Tears flowing again
Tears For Fears, who had uber-hits with Shout and Everybody Wants To Rule The World, make their Welsh comeback this weekend. The duo, who sold in excess of 30 million records, are in Cardiff International Arena on Sunday. Catching pop pundits by surprise
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Tsunami Disaster Match at St Pierre
ASIAN members at Marriott St Pierre wanted to do something towards the fund-raising following the tsunami disaster, so they organised a golf day at the club. Marriott St Pierre generously offered free use of the course for the day and teams of four paid
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HP2 enduro - another sensational BMW
Twenty-five years after it created the 'big enduro' off-road genre, BMW Motorrad will launch the HP2 enduro ('High Performance 2-cylinder') - an uncompromising, sporting and exceptionally light road-legal off-road motorcycle. The HP2 is the first model
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VSCC returns to Oulton Park in 2005 after seven-year absence
Vintage car club moves Hawthorn Trophies meeting to North West, Vintage racing cars will return to Oulton Park (Cheshire) after a seven-year absence, when the Vintage Sports Car Club (VSCC) will honour one of Britain's greatest motor racing heroes on
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Alonso set to star at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Current Formula One World Championship leader, Fernando Alonso, will drive the Renault R24 F1 car at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, staged on June 24.25.26. The young Spaniard will make his Goodwood debut on the Sunday of the event, joined by
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To the Manor Bjorn
TWO-time Ryder Cup winner Thomas Bjorn has confirmed that he will make his debut at the Celtic Manor Wales Open this year, becoming the third big-name Ryder Cup star to do so. The Great Dane follows in the footsteps of Colin Montgomerie and Nick Faldo
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The Commons gets our vote
NEWPORT couple Natalie Morgan and Peter Biaggi chose a memorable venue for their wedding next month - an historic chapel deep in the heart of the Palace of Westminster. After the wedding ceremony in St Mary Undercroft, the couple and their guests will
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My seven-hour GP wait - gran
THE family of an 89-year-old Risca woman hit out last night claiming she waited seven hours for a doctor who never arrived after a fall at her Risca home. Her son-in-law Brian Morgan found Marjorie Caseley lying on the floor just after 9am on Sunday.
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Signed up
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons have received a huge boost with the decision of Kevin Morgan, Luke Charteris and Jamie Ringer to sign new two-year contracts. All are key players for the future and they follow skipper Jason Forster, Ian Gough and Nathan Brew who
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Hot Astra... cool price
WITH its massive 240PS and 152mph performance, Vauxhall's rivals were hoping that the Astra VXR would cost well over £20,000. But here's the news which is sure to raise a few GTI-brows - it's actually priced at under £19,000! Now available to order from
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Show in a lovely landscape
Devon is one of the best preserved areas of Britain. With its green hills and Jurassic coasts, it is no surprise Devon has inspired writers such as the Romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, a Devonian himself. Devon County Show offers an opportunity
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White Nights set for ride across Russia
TEN diverse motorcycle enthusiasts are soon to face a ride of a lifetime as they prepare their BMW R1150 GS Adventures for a 6,500 miles journey from Vladivostok to St Petersburg in May - and hope to raise over $1million (US) dollars for charity in the
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Doors open on more than a century of Vauxhall heritage
THE world's biggest private collection of classic Vauxhalls is to throw its doors open to the public for one day only. To coincide with the Luton Festival of Transport and 100 years of being based in the town, Vauxhall is holding its annual open day at
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I will be all Veit on the night!
JUST eight days to go until my 16th WBO world super-middleweight title defence against Mario Veit in Germany and I've seldom felt better. I've finished my sparring, I'm injury free and looking forward to fighting and winning. It's has been a long drag
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Benchmark small executive car becomes a Touring
THE second model variant of the BMW 3 Series range - the Touring - will go on sale in the UK on September 17, 2005. Media and public acclaim for the recently launched 3 Series Saloon, a car widely reckoned to have set a new benchmark in the compact executive
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Quarry set for stardom
MORE Hollywood blockbusters could go to a quiet corner of the Gwent valleys following the success of a cult sci-fi film, a spokeswoman for the local screen commission says. We revealed last year how the adaptation of Douglas Adams landmark novel, the
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Jazz sax in a new space
The Colston Hall in Bristol launches a new live space this weekend with a performance by acclaimed jazz saxophonist Andy Sheppard. The new space is designed for artists and performances which would struggle to fill the whole of the Colston Hall. It's
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A suit for all reasons and seasons
THERE are many factors that affect a rider's ability to maintain a high level of concentration. The weather is one, and inappropriate riding equipment is another. When the body is cold, or unbearably hot, the mind is constantly being diverted from its
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Sidecar speedway's ready to roll
The brand new eight-round Wulfsport British Sidecar Speedway Championship, also receiving assistance from Wightlink Car Ferries, gets under way at the beginning of next month with the staging of the first round at Newport's Hayley Stadium on May 1 at
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500 bhp powers forthcoming Overfinch Range Rover Sport
Development is well advanced for a new 500 bhp version of the Range Rover Sport by Overfinch. The most sporting of Land Rover's models has been treated to an entirely new look courtesy of Overfinch. Aerodynamic bodystyling has significantly changed the
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Saab rated as 'safest cars' in swedish road accident study
The Saab 9-5 and Saab 9-3 have been rated as the safest cars in Sweden following the latest road accident study conducted by Folksam, the country's leading insurance company. The Folksam report, 'How Safe is Your Car?', is published every two years and
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The classic urban runabout
THE classic urban runabout has been given a major upgrade for 2005 and comes to UK Chevrolet showrooms in June. The new 2005 Chevrolet Matiz follows in the footsteps of its previous trendsetting and ground breaking incarnation. It is leaner, fitter and
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Still a buzz about Buzzcocks
The Buzzcocks are back in Newport tonight for a gig at Newport City Live Arena. The band is best known for its bitter-sweet punk love songs such as Ever Fallen In Love With. They were one of the big three punk bands along with The Sex Pistols and The
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Blaenau Gwent candidate's statement
Dr Phillip Lee, Conservative I am a medical doctor. My professional values are the same as my political values. My Conservatism is about policies to benefit all people. My candidacy in Blaenau Gwent is about creating a brighter future for all of the electorate
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Blaenau Gwent candidate's statement
Brian Thomas, Liberal Democrat * Born in Tredegar and lived all his life in this area. He is married with two children. * Career - TV engineer for JC Charles Radio and TV company in South Wales for 35 years. * He became a councillor for Blaenau Gwent
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A more attractive package from Vauxhall
SURELY there must be a catch? How can the new entry-level diesel engine in the Astra offer substantial improvements in performance while actually using less fuel? Thanks to the latest in turbodiesel technology, Vauxhall has made the impossible possible
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Internet girl, 14, groomed for sex
A FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD girl from Cwmbran was subjected to "abhorrent corruption" by a man who groomed her for sex after contacting her in an Internet chatroom. Cardiff crown court heard that 35-year-old Alan Neal, of Northamptonshire, targeted the girl,
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Caterham unleashes new supercar
THE latest, and most radical, evolution of Britain's supercar bashing two-seater has arrived. After waiting patiently since last October, Caterham will begin delivery of the much-heralded Seven CSR 260 road car to customers next month. The Cosworth powered
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Leon in Barcelona
SEAT has released the first official pictures of the new Leon which will make its public debut at the Barcelona International Motor Show in May (May 7-15). The Leon is the third model in the new generation of Seat products which also includes Altea and
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City's future is crystal clear
THIS is how Newport city centre is set to look in five years' time. Exciting plans to transform the retail centre of the city into a major shopping destination were unveiled yesterday by the city council. Modus Corovest (Newport) Ltd were chosen as developers
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We'll be back for more
The Monkey Tree, Blackwood A NEW carvery has just opened at the restaurant of the Monkey Tree, to add to this Blackwood pub's tasty range of bar meals. For £5.95 you can have a starter of soup, then a choice of three meats - turkey, pork or beef - and
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Blaenau Gwent candidate's statement
Peter Law, Independent I am standing as an Independent candidate for Blaenau Gwent in the General Election for the right of choice for the people of Blaenau Gwent because disgracefully, New Labour have imposed a candidate here through an 'all women' shortlist
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Blaenau Gwent candidate's statement
Norman John Price, Plaid Cymru Born in 1955, Norman John Price was brought up in Cefn Hengoed and Aberbargoed; and was educated at Bedwellty Grammar School before studying at the Cardiff Institute of Food Technology and working as a chef and hotel manager
