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Floral tributes on roads 'pose a risk'
COUNCILS across Gwent are set to introduce stricter guidelines on the laying of floral tributes for road death victims after police warned they could cause more accidents. Gwent Police contacted all local councils and say they are working towards drawing
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Gwent trio start bid for medals
AFTER all the hype Gwent trio Mo Nasir, Matthew Edmunds and Robert Turley get their bid for boxing glory under way in Melbourne tomorrow. Nasir has been tipped for Commonwealth Games gold and there is huge pressure on the St Joseph's boxing gym product
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Don Camillo's world
THE Riverfront, Newport, brings Mike Maran's The Little World of Don Camillo to the stage tonight (Friday). After huge successes with Captain Corelli's Mandolin, and Private Angelo, Mike Maran returns with another 'Italian' show, The Little World of Don
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Holly to sing before rugby clash
SHE has the voice of an angel, recorded her first album at 15 and wowed them in Hollywood - but Holly Holyoake is facing one of her biggest gigs yet tomorrow. Eighteen-year-old Holly, of Duffryn, Newport, will sing the national anthem before Wales play
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It's Wales' spoon says French ace
WALES for the wooden spoon -- that is former France ace Philippe St Andre's dire prediction of the outcome of the Six Nations Championship which reaches its climax tomorrow. It could even be scary for Wales if France hit form, warns the 69-times capped
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History Bits
There's a lot more to Twmbarlwm than great exercise. From ancient burials to fortifications to monks, it's all happened on these green slopes. Long before 21st century sightseers braved the challenge of its steep sides, Twmbarlwm was shaped by a variety
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Celtic music meets salsa
IF rave reviews from the world's Press are anything to go by, people in Newport who love Celtic music and salsa are in for a multi-cultural treat this month. Salsa Celtica, on tour in the UK, are coming to Caerleon Town Hall on Sunday, March 26. Edinburgh-based
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My Newport Life
Anthony Bingham, Newport Jeweller, speaks to NPLife. NPL: Who are you? I am Anthony Bingham and I am a designer goldsmith with a shop in the often forgotten, lovely Newport Arcade. NPL: How have your impressions of Newport changed over the years? The
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Show makes for a change
WALES' largest recruitment event hit Newport yesterday offering a multitude of career, training and educational opportunities to the many visitors. Argus-backed Job Scene The Roadshow returned to Newport Centre for its third year where it was opened by
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Teenager sexually assaults man, 52
POLICE are hunting a teenager who indecently assaulted a man as he walked home in Monmouth. A man and woman were walking through Monmouth town centre at 1am on March 5 when they were approached by a 19-year-old calling himself Mark. He began chatting
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Ex-dental manager cleared of theft charge
A FORMER dental practice manager was yesterday cleared of stealing almost £140,000 from her employer. Susan Tonge, 44, of Dean Street, Newport, was acquitted of two counts of theft amounting to £137,876 from dentist Robert Willner's practice in the city's
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City hosts Pin-up
LISA Pin-Up has achieved what few DJ's ever can, she is world famous amongst fans of her favourite dance genre, hard house, but at the same time she has made it as an overground star, filling mainstream venues. Not content with being just a talented DJ
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Start a Revolution
WIN an exclusive VIP night out at Revolution for you and your friends! Revolution, the country's only group of stylish vodka bars, is celebrating its 10th anniversary and is holding three massive parties throughout March - the biggest they have ever had
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Vulnerable boy victim of gang
THE mother of a profoundly deaf teenager with a mental age of seven says she is "disgusted" after he was attacked by a gang. Jean Jenkins, of Lewis Lewis Avenue in Blackwood, says her 17-year-old son, Nicholas, was assaulted in broad daylight in Blackwood
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Couple poisoned in their home
AN INVESTIGATION is under way after a couple were hospitalised with carbon monoxide poisoning days after a new boiler was fitted in their council house. The Health and Safety Executive is investigating after Kerry Higgins, 57, and his 39-year-old wife
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Thomas lifts County
NEWPORT County boss Peter Beadle is likely to include defender Andrew Thomas in his squad for tomorrow's crucial Conference South clash with Basingstoke Town (kick-off 3pm). Central defender Thomas was jailed last year on assault charges along with County
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Promise from Panacea
SOME bands come and most bands go but some bands never quite arrive and never quite leave. This is true of the mighty Panacea who last graced these pages in January 2002 before self-imploding while continuing to make promises. Based in Risca and Blackwood
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Green - the new black?
Toyota and a crowd of celebrities have shown us that you don't have to look like Swampy to be enviro-friendly. Matthew Jones sees if the buzz on the new Prius has reached Newport. Hemp jumpers. Compost heaps. Eco-cars. They're hardly the coolest ways
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Virtuoso guitar playing style
THE Islwyn Acoustic Guitar Club will welcome singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist Jon Gomm to the Crosskeys Hotel tonight at 7pm. Jon Gomm is a singer-songwriter and acoustic solo performer with an incredible, virtuoso guitar style. He uses one acoustic
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Don't shut our city nurseries too soon
WORRIED parents say plans to close two Newport nurseries before their replacement gets the go-ahead are premature. Mother of three Sally Harrhy and her husband, Owain, from Hertford Place, Newport, are determined to fight the closures of Rockfield and
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My ambition to help disabled
A DISABLED businessman wants to set up a "world first" in Newport - a £5 million business, conference and therapy centre specially designed for people with disabilities. Trevor Palmer, 51, says his accessible resource centre would be invaluable for disabled
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Changes planned for historic castle
A GWENT businessman is planning a massive rest-oration of a historic castle he owns - a year after his original application was knocked back. Property developer Peter Morgan bought Pencoed Castle in Llanmartin, New-port, for £1.7 million in 2003. The
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Sugababes sweet enough
MOODY? The Sugababes? Well, yes, and they openly admit it. In fact, they tell Venue they don't care about anyone thinking they're "moody cows" - as long as people continue to buy their music. And that certainly is what people are doing. Thanks to three
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Knights still galloping
THE Barron Knights will be playing The Riverfront next Thursday, March 23, at 8pm. The band have been together since 1960 and have had many career highlights including 14 hit records, a TV series, touring with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones and sell
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Head down to TJ's
March 16 Crowbar and Will Haven Co Headline Tour 7.30pm. £11. SJM Concerts Presents. Tickets from the new bar at TJ's, Spillers & Ticketline (029 2023 0130) Cardiff, Rockaway and Diverse Newport and www.seetickets.com March 25 The Beserker plus support
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Folk Time at the House
The 2006 folk festival at Tredegar House is taking shape. Bookings of artists are now well under way for what will be the 17th folk festival at the venue. On the music side, the well-known flat-picking guitarist Chris Moreton is confirmed for the Friday
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£20m university campus agreed
NEWPORT university's multi-million pound city centre campus was given the go ahead last night after a £10 million funding package was agreed. University governors were told the city council and regeneration group Newport Unlimited will each give £5 million
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Stormin' in from States
CURRENT favourites The Black Eyed Peas and the ultra-sexy Pussycat Dolls have announced a four stadium UK tour for June. Although they're misisng out, Wales fans will be sure to travel to see these two top acts from the States. They'll be playing Scotland
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Points decision boost for Crows
Cwmbran Town, battling to preserve their Welsh Premier League status, have been fined for fielding ineligible players - but no points have been deducted. The Crows appeared before a Football Association of Wales disciplinary commission last night and
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Twmbarlwm -Get Some Spring in Your Step!
There might still be a bitter nip in the air, but as the skies get brighter and the days get sunnier, you know it's time to leave the sofa behind. With nature coming back to life all around, spring is a great time to get active. Luckily, with so much
