TOP NEWS STORIES

01 July 2009
WOMAN CHARGED WITH TODDLER'S MURDER

A WOMAN has appeared before Newport magistrates charged with the murder of a child.

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TOP SPORT STORY

02 July 2009
RUGBY LEAGUE - CHALK ON BOARD TO FACE WARRINGTON

FORMER Canberra Raiders utility player Marshall Chalk could return to the Celtic Crusaders side this Saturday when they take on Warrington Wolves at the Brewery Field in Bridgend (kick-off 6pm).

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OTHER MAIN STORIES

02 July 2009
TALKBACK NP19 ANOTHER SUCCESS

YOUNG people from Newport have once again meet to discuss issues affecting them and enjoyed the talents of their peers at an annual event designed to make them more socially aware.

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01 July 2009
INJURY FORCES FORMER WALES PROP HORSMAN TO RETIRE FROM RUGBY

FORMER Wales prop Chris Horsman (pictured) has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

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24 June 2009
LOCAL NEWS - BEECHWOOD AND ST JULIAN'S

RE-CYCLE Last Thursday saw the Open Day of Re-Cycle, the voluntary organisation based at Beechwood House that repairs donated bicycles and trains people of all ages to ride safely and maintain their bikes.

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24 June 2009
BUSINESS MATTERS WITH BOB SHEPHERD

Are there green shoots or not?

A few weeks ago, a Government Minister was castigated by the press and media for suggesting that there were signs of improvement. Let's not talk it up, let's talk it down!

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24 June 2009
TAKING A BREAK - FAIRYHILL LIVES UP TO ITS' MAGICAL NAME

THE NAME Fairyhill conjures up a magical destination, an escape from reality. This is exactly what it is, a luxurious retreat on the stunning Gower Peninsula. Located in Reynoldston, just outside of Swansea, and minutes from a coastline which is designated an area of 'outstanding natural beauty'.

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23 June 2009
CYCLING - PRAISE FOR IRON MOUNTAIN SPORTIF

HUNDREDS of people got on their bikes last weekend to ride around the countryside of Monmouthshire and find out for themselves the challenge facing this weekend's star names at the National Road Race Championships.

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15 June 2009
BUSINESS MATTERS WITH BOB SHEPHERD

IS YOUR NOSE IN THE CLOUDS OR ON THE GRINDSTONE?

I am interested in the apparent disassociation between Arts and Business at all levels when plainly both sides need each other.

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09 June 2009
GETTING AWAY FROM IT ALL - COMBE HOUSE HOTEL, DEVON

IF you could use one word to describe a visit to the award winning Combe House Hotel in Devon, what would it be? I, in all honesty can't think of just one! There is too much to take in and around every corner is another joy.

Courtesy of www.coupleswithoutkids.co.uk

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04 June 2009
US CAPTAIN PAVIN THINKS COURSE IS 'PRETTY GOOD'

USA Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin (pictured) described the Celtic Manor's Twenty Ten course as 'pretty good' after examining it for the first time during his opening round of the Wales Open on Thursday.

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19 May 2009
SMILES FROM ROMANIA

A HAIRBRUSH and a tube of toothpaste are not your priorities when you haven't got food for the table. Wait a minute! What table?

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