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'Slot' in history
Top toy and model designers Revell have recreated a piece of British racing history with the Jaguar E-type Le Mans 1963 slot car - the very car, racing legend Briggs Cunningham raced in his last ever Le Mans. Motoring enthusiasts can now experience the
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Poignant and witty tale of relationships
The Squid & The Whale (15 ) HHHH Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, William Baldwin, Anna Paquin and Jesse Eisenberg THIS poignant, witty and impeccably acted drama features a show-stopping performance by Jeff Daniels. The story centres around a wealthy
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Family couldn't say `no'
Juboraj, Commercial Street, Newport. TUCKED in amid the shops at the lower end of the city centre, this restaurant's unimposing frontage belies the delights inside. We arrived early on a Friday evening but we weren't alone in the comfortable and relaxing
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Material Girl will cost you
SHE certainly knows how to live up to her Material Girl title. Fans wanting to see the queen of pop when Madonna kicks off her European tour in Cardiff will have to shell out at least £80 for a ticket. For that, you'll get a seat in the gods and probably
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Injuries to blame
I CAN'T believe that the overriding reason for Wales' current problems has been almost completely overlooked - and that is injuries, an unpre-cedented run of them. It is complete nonsense to link Sunday's Six Nations defeat by Ireland with all the
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My amazing week
WHAT an amazing week. I'm just about coming down from cloud nine now but nothing will ever take away from a fantastic evening at the MEN Arena last Sunday. And now there's the prospect of an even more fantastic occasion - a superfight against another
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I fear for future of England pair
Disarray everywhere, or it seems. Not just in Welsh rugby, but in English cricket too, as the tour to India hit crisis proportions as injuries and the mysterious departure home of Marcus Trescothick ravaged the squad. And that was before the first
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Luckless Newport blown away
It was an ill wind that sent Newport crashing to a 13-6 defeat at Bedwas, although coach Sven Cronk admitted his side contributed to their own downfall. Still smarting after their cup exit at Maesteg last week, the visitors were hoping to recapture
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Beadle backs his men
NEWPORT County manager Peter Beadle thought he would be delighted to come back from Welling with a point, but after the game he was disappointed that his side hadn't won. County were denied what looked like a definite penalty right at the death and
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Industrious County denied at the death
NEWPORT County claimed a valuable point in Kent on Saturday at promotion-chasing Welling United, but will feel extremely aggrieved not to have taken all three. A scandalous decision by referee Barry Knight, right at the end of the game, denied County
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JENKINS' CHANCES IMPROVE
THE Welsh Rugby Union board will decide who the next Wales coach will be, not the five-man panel responsible for interviewing the six candidates who have been shortlisted. And support among the 245 clubs for a vote of no confidence in the WRU board
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Thomas all fired up
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons have gone a long way towards clinching a place in next season's Heineken Cup after their magnificent 23-17 victory over Munster at Rodney Parade on Friday night. Though that was followed by rivals Ospreys pinching a narrow victory
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Thomas all fired up
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons have gone a long way towards clinching a place in next season's Heineken Cup after their magnificent 23-17 victory over Munster at Rodney Parade on Friday night. Though that was followed by rivals Ospreys pinching a narrow victory
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Uncertain future for elderly as homes face axe
MORE than 100 old people face an uncertain future today as four council-run care homes are earmarked for closure. And Help the Aged is warning the plans would be traumatic for residents and cause a major upheaval. Blaenau Gwent council runs five homes
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Luckless Newport blown away
It was an ill wind that sent Newport crashing to a 13-6 defeat at Bedwas, although coach Sven Cronk admitted his side contributed to their own downfall. Still smarting after their cup exit at Maesteg last week, the visitors were hoping to recapture some
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Modest hero wins award for river rescue
A POLICE officer who trained with Commonwealth swimming champion David Davies plunged into freezing waters to rescue a woman. Now PC Rhodri David, 22, from St Julian's Road, Newport, is to receive a national bravery award for saving the 30-year-old woman
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Bus plan will help disabled people
DISABLED people in Newport are to pilot a new transport scheme for the city. The council's 12-month flexible transport scheme, NewLink, is aimed at people who cannot use public transport. A 14-seat minibus was bought using an Assembly grant. A community
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Industrious County denied at the death
NEWPORT County claimed a valuable point in Kent on Saturday at promotion-chasing Welling United, but will feel extremely aggrieved not to have taken all three. A scandalous decision by referee Barry Knight, right at the end of the game, denied County
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Success on the cards?
Newport put in a bid for a supercasino last week but what effect might it have on the area? JENNY BRENTNALL investigates the city's gamble on success INTERNATIONAL casino operators are openly vying for a stake in the new UK supercasino. They include industry
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Duke to launch £35m jobs boost
THE DUKE of York was today launching a major jobs expansion at a Newport firm. EADS Defence and Security Systems Limited today began work on two new permanent office buildings at their Quadrant House base in Newport for 100 new staff in a £35 million
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Smoking ban hailed a success
A BLAENAU Gwent pub which imposed a smoking ban last year is hailing the move as a great success. Pub owner Bob Smith decided in January 2005 that the policy should be introduced at the Doll's House in Abertillery. He imposed the ban primarily for health
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Little Liam defies odds to walk again
LIAM Vaile is only two years old but he called on fighting qualities that would humble most adults. Seven months ago, the Cwmbran toddler clung to life during 12 days in intensive care, after losing an arm to, and having his body poisoned by, an horrific
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Ahead by a nose
DOGS from across Gwent put their best paw forward yesterday as they competed in an annual show. About 300 people turned out for the Companion Dog Show and Family Fun Day in Rogerstone to cheer their pets on. Competing canines were put to the test as they
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JENKINS' CHANCES IMPROVE
THE Welsh Rugby Union board will decide who the next Wales coach will be, not the five-man panel responsible for interviewing the six candidates who have been shortlisted. And support among the 245 clubs for a vote of no confidence in the WRU board at
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Roman find at site
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have found Roman remains buried in Undy. The discovery of stone foundations of an ancient building, an urn containing ashes and four coins came as work began to level a new sports pitch next to Undy playing fields. A leading local expert
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Green scheme put under threat
AN "IRRESPONSIBLE minority" of residents is putting one of Newport's most ambitious recycling projects in jeopardy. A planned expansion of the green scheme has also been delayed because waste that should be recycled is being contaminated by household
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Uncertain future for elderly as homes face axe
MORE than 100 old people face an uncertain future today as four council-run care homes are earmarked for closure. And Help the Aged is warning the plans would be traumatic for residents and cause a major upheaval. Blaenau Gwent council runs five homes
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Beadle backs his men
NEWPORT County manager Peter Beadle thought he would be delighted to come back from Welling with a point, but after the game he was disappointed that his side hadn't won. County were denied what looked like a definite penalty right at the death and Beadle
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Jamie backs a winner
Gwent sprinting icon Jamie Baulch fired the starting pistol for an initiative launched by the Welsh Sports Association which will enable organisations to help their staff and customers save thousands on everyday purchases and raise money to keep Welsh
