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Woman jailed for child sex
A WOMAN who admitted killing her ex-husband on Christmas morning, three years ago, was jailed for four years for child sex offences. Kathleen Webber, 42, of Penlan, Swansea, formerly of Tredillion Lodge, Abergavenny, had denied sexual activity with a
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New coach lays out shopping list
PAUL Turner, the new Newport Gwent Dragons coach, has laid out a shopping list of the type of player he would like to see at Rodney Parade next season, as well as exploring the possibility of a new role for outside half Ceri Sweeney. Within hours of being
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Meals report due
A PROGRESS report will be made tomorrow on the review of Newport's threatened meals-on-wheels service. Earlier this year, a storm of protest greeted the council's proposal to axe the service which delivers subsidised meals to elderly people in the city
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Cooke thrilled with cycling boom
NICOLE Cooke, pictured, believes the cycling boom in South Wales is great news, even if it means she'll have more competition! The 20-year-old star, who has already won four races out of six this year, including two World Cup events, has blazed a trail
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Wasps star facing long time out
NEWPORT Wasps have suffered a huge early season blow with the news that number one rider Craig Watson, pictured, could be out for up to three months with a serious ankle injury. The immensely popular Australian heat leader dislocated an ankle and suffered
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Homes rocked as petrol explodes
RESIDENTS of a Gwent street told how their homes were shaken to the foundations by two explosions. It happened when petrol got into the drainage system on Scwrfa Road in Tredegar at 7.30pm on Monday and ignited, causing two loud bangs. Strong fumes seeped
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Here to stay
I'M in this for the long haul, says Paul Turner, the latest coach to take over at Rodney Parade in charge of Newport Gwent Dragons. In successive seasons at Rodney Parade, whether with Newport or the Dragons, Allan Lewis, Ian McIntosh, Leigh Jones, Mike
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Road bridge oil drum blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze under Newport's Southern Distributor Road bridge last night. Flames could be seen from the M4 as the fire crew battled to extinguish the blaze which was centred on two oil drums which had caught fire. A spokesman said
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'We'll not let them close our school'
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save a Gwent secondary school took their case to the National Assembly. A group of 18 pupils and parents representing Trevethin Community School in Pontypool met education minister Jane Davidson yesterday to press their case. The
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Dredge takes on Ryder Cup aces
A REJUVENATED Brad-ley Dredge will cross swords with seven Ryder Cup heroes this week, as he bids to win the Daily Telegraph Dunlop Masters at the world famous Forest of Arden club. After a sensational return to form last week when he finished second
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Dough rolls into Valleys
A GWENT bakery has invested £10 million in a new plant that will double its production capacity. Brace's Bakery opened the plant on the Pen-y-Fan Industrial Estate - just a mile from its existing plant and headquarters in Croespenmaen. Fully automated
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GP's praise for ban
PROPOSALS to outlaw smoking in public places in Wales are brave, justified and show up English plans for a partial ban as a "wimpy" compromise, says a Gwent GP. A report from a five-member Assembly committee calls for smoking to be banned everywhere except
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Store giant for city site?
A MAJOR retail outlet could be sited on Newport's historic cattle market, its owner revealed. On Monday the Argus reported how stallholders at the city's Saturday market - some of whom have operated for two decades - were dealt a huge blow when they were
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Students' styles to curl up and dye for
FROM the elegance of Breakfast at Tiffany's to the wild days of punk - students created some stunning hairstyles for a special show. Hairdressing students from the Cross Keys campus of Coleg Gwent staged the event as part of their course. As well as preparing
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Step back in time to garden of fantasy
ONE moment you are in the cool darkness of a grotto and the next blinking in the sunlight, entranced by the sight of a fern-fringed pool or sparkling fountain. There is a distinct feel of mystery about the Dewstow grottoes over and above that which comes
