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The grim toll of death
THE latest tragedy is the third time in recent history in which four people have died in Gwent crashes. In October 2004, four men died after a BMW car plunged 100ft down a quarry at Swffryd. Nineteen-year-old Alex Williams, and 21-year-old Karl Devlin
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Job well done praises Ruddock
Wales coach Mike Ruddock praised a job well done by his team following an emphatic 60-3 victory over Canada in Toronto. The victory was Wales' eighth in a row during an historic season, and came just seven days after an equally impressive 77-3 success
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Ruddock's troops sign off in style
Wales ended their historic season with an eighth successive victory as Canada proved no match for the Grand Slam winners in Toronto. Wales ran in nine tries, including two from Jonathan Thomas, while Ceri Sweeney added 15 points with the boot in an emphatic
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Hurry back, Mike
MICHAEL OWEN has been told to hurry back quickly by Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward. Owen arrived in Wales today to watch wife Lucy give birth to their second child - just at a time when Woodward needs him more than ever. With Lawrence Dallaglio and Simon
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Dad says he thinks Asbos are 'good thing'
FORMER Blackwood may-or Delwyn Davies has first-hand experience of the impact of Asbos on their subjects. Both his sons, Matthew, 18, and James, 20, of Twyn Gardens, Cefn Fforest have been issued with the orders. Matthew received his in December 2003
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Iverson on fire
Niels-Kristian Iversen, always a popular figure during his days as a Newport rider, returned to the Hayley Stadium and lifted the Welsh Open trophy yesterday without dropping a point. Stylish Dane Iversen, now with his Elite League speedway parent club
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Sis Clive's juggeernaut screeches to a halt
The British and Irish Lions crashed to their first defeat in New Zealand with the Maori emerging emphatic winners in what was widely billed as the unofficial fourth Test. It was a hugely frustrating performance from the tourists, who continued to commit
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Sis Clive's juggeernaut screeches to a halt
The British and Irish Lions crashed to their first defeat in New Zealand with the Maori emerging emphatic winners in what was widely billed as the unofficial fourth Test. It was a hugely frustrating performance from the tourists, who continued to commit
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Parking fees at more hospitals
PATIENTS will have to pay to park their cars at five more Gwent hospitals from the autumn. Health chiefs are planning to extend a policy of charging for car parking, which currently operates at the Royal Gwent and St Woolos Hospitals in Newport, and Nevill
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Slimmer Jo rings the changes
STAR slimmer Jo Thomas lost so much weight her entire wardrobe and her wedding ring had to be down-sized. And to celebrate losing more than four-and-a-half stone, her new ring was blessed in front of 50 friends and family in a ceremony with husband Mike
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Church offers comfort
THE Venerable John Blackburn, vicar of Risca, told the Argus prayers would be said for the crash victims, their friends and families. He said St Margaret's Church in Pontymister would be open all day today to allow shocked residents to express their grief
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Champion effort by walkers
HORSE racing legend Bob Champion came to the Valleys at the weekend to give his backing to a charity walk. The former jump jockey, who is best known for winning the Grand National on Aldaniti in 1981 after battling cancer, braved the drizzle to come to
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Getting s-nappy with the waterbabes
WALKING is several months away, but for some Gwent babies it is never too early to learn to swim. Through specialist baby swimming classes in Newport, parents also have the opportunity to get unforgettable underwater pictures of their children. These
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Town mourns deaths of four friends
A GWENT town is in mourning after four men, two of whom were brothers, were killed when their car left the road while on a fishing trip. The men, who are all from Risca, were found when the overturned Toyota Corolla they were in was recovered from a eight
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Hurry back, Mike
MICHAEL OWEN has been told to hurry back quickly by Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward. Owen arrived in Wales today to watch wife Lucy give birth to their second child - just at a time when Woodward needs him more than ever. With Lawrence Dallaglio and Simon
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All set to celebrate
CELEBRATIONS to mark the 60th anniversary of the ending of the Second World War are being planned on a grand scale in Newbridge. The town is planning events to rival those of 60 years ago, on July 8 and 9. The celebrations will centre around the Memorial
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Asbos hitting their target
SINCE their introduction in 1999, the number of Anti-Social Behaviour Orders issued in Gwent has grown year on year. Last week, Newport brothers Calvin, 10, and Kyle Hooper, 12, became the latest youngsters to be issued with the orders. But the rise in
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Happy wanderers raise charity cash
AROUND 150 people clad in pink took part in a charity walk around Newport yesterday. The flamboyant dress sense was all in aid of the annual Newport Fizz half-marathon walk. Although the number of entrants was down slightly on last year, the event's main
