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Promise of a great Knight
BEVERLEY Knight is to support Bryan Adams at his Bridgend gig on June 2. Malcolm Spencer, of promoters Squareleg Entertainment, said: "To have Beverley Knight join Bryan Adams and open the four UK Stadium concert dates will offer a compelling show,
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Five-star fare - at a price
Tides Bar and Grill, St David's Hotel, Cardiff Bay 029 20 313018 You know you're in for a classy experience the moment you walk into the cavernous, gleaming foyer of the swish St David's Hotel. The Tides Bar and Grill is on the waterfront side of
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Ice Age 2: The Meltdown
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (U) HHH Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Seann William Scott, Denis Leary, Chris Wedge and Queen Latifah Prehistoric pals Manny (Ray Romano), Sid (John Leguizamo) and Diego (Denis Leary) make a welcome return in this accomplished
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Wake up to the truth
MAYBE now all the rabble-rousers, all the would-be troublemakers in Welsh rugby will have second thoughts, not so much about holding an EGM but perhaps even about their own motives. Instead of looking to lay the blame, instead of jumping to conclusions
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Young an old hand
EVERY general preparing for battle needs a trusty lieutenant by his side, which is why the impact made by Scott Young has been so instrumental in Newport County's recent revival. Manager Peter Beadle had cut a forlorn figure trying to turn the fortunes
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Forster has road rage
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons captain Jason Forster insists they must roar away as well as at home, starting with Saturday's game against Celtic League bottom team Connacht in Galway. The Dragons are unbeaten at Rodney Parade this year, winning all their five
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Moving could kill mum, say couple
RELATIVES of elderly people living in Blaenau Gwent council-run care homes fear their proposed closure could be traumatic for their loved ones. A new Blaenau Gwent council report recommends four homes across the borough are shut. They say more elderly
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Maggie Jones to be life peer
MAGGIE JONES, above, the woman who lost one of Labour's safest seats at the last general election, is to become a life peer, it was announced today. Ms Jones lost the Blaenau Gwent seat to independent Peter Law after being selected from an all-women
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Father traumatised after thugs' attack
A GWENT man says he is devastated after he was the victim of an unprovoked and vicious gang attack. Alan Hughes, 58, from Oakfield in Cwmbran, was left with a fractured eye socket and severe bruising all over his body after five young men kicked and
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Catch a plane to take three trains
Fly to and from Scotland, stay in the heart of the Highlands and enjoy three spectacular railway journeys in these breaks. Full of interest and variety, combined with traditional Scottish hospitality, this is a holiday you won't forget. It begins
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Age is no barrier
Prime Time has teamed up with the government's Age Positive project to help kick age discrimination into touch. TODAY we throw down the gauntlet to local companies and individuals to challenge ageism, which affects one in five people in Wales. Together
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Maggie Jones to be life peer
MAGGIE JONES, above, the woman who lost one of Labour's safest seats at the last general election, is to become a life peer, it was announced today. Ms Jones lost the Blaenau Gwent seat to independent Peter Law after being selected from an all-women shortlist
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Cinema site among town revamp plans
THE old Palace Cinema in Risca is set to be revamped - one of three major developments in the town centre. A new library and customer service centre is due to be built at the site, in Tredegar Street, which has been empty for more than 25 years. Local
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'Sat nav' thefts prompt action
POLICE are launching a blitz on smash-and-grab car criminals in Newport after gangs were spotted targeting vehicles in the street. Through high visibility patrols, undercover work and modern technology, Operation Billabong aims to combat car criminals
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Skipper looking for more
TONY Atkin, Newport Everest Group Wasps, hopes to put Sunday's disappointing form behind him when he faces the Isle of Wight in the Islanders first home meeting of the season tonight. Atkin, who finished with a paid six points from four rides in the nail-biting
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Boss fights Red Cross over logo
A GWENT businessman says the Red Cross is threatening to take him to court over his company logo. Dean Cubitt, owner of The Window Doctor in Cwmbran, uses red crosses on a white background and for six years had no problems. But about two years ago the
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Road chaos after clean-up row
A LORRY spillage in Newport took more than four and a half hours to clear up yesterday, leaving thousands of motorists suffering long delays after a mix-up over recovery firms. The scrap metal lorry overturned at the entrance to the eastbound carriageway
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Young an old hand
EVERY general preparing for battle needs a trusty lieutenant by his side, which is why the impact made by Scott Young has been so instrumental in Newport County's recent revival. Manager Peter Beadle had cut a forlorn figure trying to turn the fortunes
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Father traumatised after thugs' attack
A GWENT man says he is devastated after he was the victim of an unprovoked and vicious gang attack. Alan Hughes, 58, from Oakfield in Cwmbran, was left with a fractured eye socket and severe bruising all over his body after five young men kicked and punched
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Forster has road rage
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons captain Jason Forster insists they must roar away as well as at home, starting with Saturday's game against Celtic League bottom team Connacht in Galway. The Dragons are unbeaten at Rodney Parade this year, winning all their five
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Moving could kill mum, say couple
RELATIVES of elderly people living in Blaenau Gwent council-run care homes fear their proposed closure could be traumatic for their loved ones. A new Blaenau Gwent council report recommends four homes across the borough are shut. They say more elderly
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'We must front up' - Rees' rallying cry
NEWPORT are out to avoid a hat-trick they don't want when they face Pontypridd in the Welsh League Premier Division at Rodney Parade tonight. Defeat would mean three losses in a row following successive setbacks against Maesteg in the cup and Bedwas in
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Wake up to the truth - Robin Davey column
MAYBE now all the rabble-rousers, all the would-be troublemakers in Welsh rugby will have second thoughts, not so much about holding an EGM but perhaps even about their own motives. Instead of looking to lay the blame, instead of jumping to conclusions
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Sex offender may be on run in city
POLICE looking for a convicted sex offender believe he could be in Newport. Errol Lee, 41, was jailed at Cardiff crown court in January 1997 for five years for the attempted rape of a girl under 16. He was placed on the sex offenders register for life
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More rural schools face closure
A NEW report predicts there could be more than 2,400 surplus school places in Monmouthshire by 2010. Education officials are warning that the seven per cent slump in school rolls could lead to even more school closures. In the past five years rolls have
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Royal start as firm creates 100 jobs
THE Duke of York launched a major jobs boost in Newport by cutting turf at the site of a £35 million expansion project yesterday. Prince Andrew was the guest of honour at a ceremony to mark the growth of EADS Defence and Security Systems . Yesterday,
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The place for that slightly raffish Riveria feeling
It's nice in Nice, as the song goes. MARTIN WADE takes a trip to find out if it's really as grand as you imagine. BUILT as a nineteenth century playground for the rich, Nice still holds itself with a certain style. The grand hotels and casinos that
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Isn't life grand with smart
smart is doing what it does best and offering customers a new special edition fortwo grandstyle, for those who want to stand out from the crowd and express their individuality. Combining quality and elegance, the smart fortwo grandstyle is available in
