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A blast from an amazing past
THE first time I tried to make contact with Herbie Jones it was a no-go. "He's out on his bike. I'm not expecting him for a while," his long-time partner, Beryl, cheerfully explained. I held the mouthpiece away from me, silently mouthing the words, "But
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Lions' roar
THE British & Irish Lions today sent out a strong message of intent by naming a powerful side to take on Bay of Plenty in their opening tour match on June 4. The team, announced by Sir Clive Woodward ahead of the Lions' official Maori welcome in Rotorua
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Leave Coles alone,says furious Stone
TIM Stone, Newport speedway promoter, has launched a stinging attack on those who have attacked ill rider Michael Coles. Stone, in his programme notes for yesterday's home Premier League thriller with Newcastle which ended 45-45, said: "A few people on
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Arsonists strike at city primary school
SCHOOL and council bosses hit out at yobs and bad parenting skills after a suspected arson attack at a Newport school. The blaze at Malpas Court Primary School on Saturday evening was labelled an act of "wanton vandalism". Police and fire chiefs are still
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Lions' roar
THE British and Irish Lions today sent out a strong message of intent by naming a powerful side to take on Bay of Plenty in their opening tour match on June 4. The team, announced by Sir Clive Woodward ahead of the Lions' official Maori welcome in Rotorua
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Hoodie gang in crime spree
HOODIE-wearing youths are carrying out smash-and-grab raids on cars in Newport. Youths wearing the controversial hooded tops and baseball caps are carrying out the crime spree and making their escape on bicycles, police say. Gwent Police are now appealing
