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Residents slam 'negative' views
ORGANISERS of a new initiative aimed at giving children a voice in a Gwent community say they feel angry and let down by local councillors. As reported in the Argus, children living in Pill were given the chance to speak out about the lack of facilities
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Lift-off for airport with extra flights
In a first for Wales, passengers will be able to fly directly from Cardiff to Cancun in Mexico and Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. Thomsonfly (previously Britannia Airways), announced the new long-haul plus extra European destinations from Cardiff
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So near, yet so far
Newport Wasps made a stunning finish to their home Premier Trophy meeting with King's Lynn yesterday - but sadly, their revival came too late. Wasps lost only one of the last five heats while winning one of the first ten. Defeat was rather simple to explain
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Dream time in lap of luxury
While the dream of owning your own castle in remote and beautiful countryside may for most of us never be realised, it is at least possible to live out the fantasy for a short while. Myres Castle, just outside the small village of Auchtermuchty in Fife
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Welcome...
THIS month at escape.... we are taking a look at some of the, shall we say, more mature tourist destinations. Mallorca, or Majorca as it became known in this country, has enjoyed a thriving tourist industry for decades - often based on the pleasures of
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Girl, 12, dies in school minibus crash
A 12-year-old girl died and another is seriously injured after a school minibus overturned this morning. The minibus, taking ten pupils to Newbridge Comprehensive School in Newbridge, flipped on its roof after colliding with a car on Hafodyrynys Road
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Bjorn's Wales boost
CELTIC Manor Wales Open bound Dane Thomas Bjorn returned to winning ways yesterday, two years on from his heartbreaking capitulation in The Open at Sandwich. Bjorn won the Daily Telegraph Dunlop Masters at the Forest of Arden, dramatically holding his
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'I'll be on my Zimmer before I stop fostering'
Maggie Bonnici's reason for becoming a foster carer in the first place was quite simple. "My daughter Alison wanted a sister and it never happened," she explained with a warm smile. Since then she and her husband Lawrence have taken in about 30 children
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Shop, eat and be merry at markets
Rows of brightly decorated stalls brimming with Christmas goodies, the aroma of warming mulled wine, candy floss and chestnuts filling the air, and a vibrant atmosphere alive with festive cheer - if you're looking for a Christmas shopping break with a
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Lions warned
IT'S not a foregone conclusion you'll make the Test team, Wales and British Lions legend Gareth Edwards warns the 10 Welsh players who fly out to New Zealand next week with the latest Lions. But Edwards (pictured), a vital member of the only Lions team
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Ton-up Titans are top
Newport Titans created a piece of history yesterday by becoming the first side in the total rl.com Welsh Rugby League Conference to go over a ton. The Titans hammered lowly Swansea Valley Miners by an amazing 106-16 scoreline, and in doing so, went top
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Arthur holds court
THE CLOCK was turned back many centuries in Caerleon over the weekend during a special ceremony to mark the crowning of King Arthur. In the first event of its kind, members of the Caerleon Tourism Forum recreated the court of King Arthur as part of their
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Closer to home
CORUS hotels, with its choice of country manors, coaching inns and secluded retreats, has availability at a number of its hotels across the UK, with prices starting from £24 per person per night. For example, the Beauchief Hotel, Sheffield, a traditional
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We can-can raise lots of cash
STAFF at a Gwent care home dressed wacky for a day in a bid to raise funds for the residents. Workers at Leadon Court Care Home in Cwmbran donned fancy dress, from school uniforms to military khaki in a bid to raise money for elderly residents' activities
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See a different side of island
These days you're far more likely to see Majorca written as Mallorca but, while the pronunciation remains the same it's a sign that other things have changed too. This particularly applies if you have a stereotypical image of the island. As I sipped a
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Giggs lands Man United deal
Wales star Ryan Giggs has been handed a new contract at Manchester United that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2008. Giggs has continually stressed his desire to stay at Old Trafford and now the 31-year-old has got his wish, it appears likely this
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Camping trips are so much fun for families
For some people, camping would not be their idea of a relaxing break. But visit any campsite on any weekend in summer and you will find plenty of people willing to extol the virtues of holidays under canvas. One of them, is escape... editor and deputy
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Last gasp for public smoking?
Smoking in public enclosed spaces in Wales could be stubbed out by 2008 if the Assembly has its way. A new report out last week says smoking in our pubs and clubs has got to be consigned to the ashtray of history. Andy Doyle reports WHETHER it's the opening
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Refined resort could herald island's new dawn
FAMED for its year-round sunshine and friendly island residents, Tenerife nevertheless has had a bit of a reputation for being a bit 'touristy. Despite having natural beauty and spectacular mountain views, the stereotypical view of the place is that it's
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Victory in tourism awards
THE dockyard which is home to Nelson's flagship Victory has won a prestigious tourism 'Oscar' to enhance its celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard was joint winner of the Large Visitor Attraction
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It's fit for a prince - let alone a Duchess
Mick Gannon got a taste of cool living when he stayed at one of the trendiest hotels in London. AFTER a weekend in The Halkin you could be forgiven for thinking that you have made the big time. Situated in the heart of London in a quiet side street off
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Ex-MP rounds on three-jobs Hain
FORMER Blaenau Gwent MP Llew Smith accused Welsh Secretary Peter Hain of being a hypocrite for taking on three jobs. Neath MP Peter Hain was last week appointed as secretary of state for Northern Ireland and retained as the secretary of state for Wales
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competition...Win a luxury city break
The Lowry Hotel, pictured, winner of the Excellence in England - Large Hotel of the Year award, enjoys a stunning waterfront location in the heart of Manchester and now you could win a great May Bank Holiday stay there with our fabulous competition. Our
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Labour ignoring rules, claims independent
A GWENT council is accused of shunning democracy and accountability following a series of controversial appointments. The Labour group of Caerphilly county borough council has filled every chair and vice chair of the scrutiny committees with their own
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Call for Wales' own 'Angel of the North'
AN ENORMOUS sculpture could welcome visitors approaching Wales from across the Severn if ministers back calls for a Welsh equivalent to the Angel of the North. The region's tourism partnership says a piece of public art, perhaps a sculpture of a dragon
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Flats death: two held
A MAN and woman are in custody following the discovery of a body in Risca. A dead man was found at a flat on Holly Road in Ty-sign, Risca, at around 10.45am yesterday. The death is believed to be suspicious but police would not confirm rumours that the
