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Stories for 27 June 2001

Gwent Business

Scholarships for graduates with drive

RECENT graduates who have ambitions to start their own business could be eligible for a new type of scholarship.  more...

Hi-tech firm loses battle for survival

LEADING Gwent electronics firm Quantum Electronics Manufactur-ing which employed almost 200 people has lost its battle to survive.  more...

Award for PR company

IMAGEMUSICTEXT, the Newport public relations and media agency, has received recognition for its work with the National Association of Specialist Computer Retailers (NASCR), picking up a an ward for its contribution to the association.  more...

Boss named for media training project

FORMER director of BAFTA Cymru Gethin While has been appointed to a top media post in Gwent.  more...

Electronics bosses look to recruit

SOUTH Wales electronics industry bosses expect to recruit more staff in the next year, it is claimed.  more...

Lorna's corking idea for wine

INGENIOUS teenager Lorna Relph (pictured) may be too young to buy a drink in a pub but that has not stopped her popping up with a a novel way to store bottles of wine.  more...

Heat is on for workers suffering `desk rage'

AS the holiday season gets under way and long, hot, lazy days on the beach beckon, it seems that suntan lotion isn't the only baggage that Welsh emp-loyees take with them.   more...

Murphy picks new team

WELSH Secretary and Torfaen MP Paul Murphy has approved the appointment of Alan Cummins, chief Press officer to the National Assembly, as his Press secretary on the retirement of Pat Wilson.   more...

'My plans for Aiwa's future'

THE man brought in to help steer Gwent electronics firm Aiwa in a new direction has spoken of the demise of his former firm.  more...

`Don't be put off by dot.com flops'

LACK of management time and awareness, coupled with perceptions that `doing business' over the web is doomed to failure means that many companies in Wales are not realising the tremendous benefits technology can bring.   more...

Gwent News

I won't budge, says barricade dad

A GWENT father whose house is considered a "dangerous building" has barricaded himself in to stop demolition work going ahead.  more...

This won't hurt a bit, honestly!

IT was hair today gone tomorrow for Alan Barnby, from Cwmbran, who put himself through it in order to raise money for a charity close to his heart.   more...

Obstruction charge dropped

A CHARGE of obstruction against milk protest leader David Handley has been dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service.  more...

Corus `are looking at whole package'

PLANS by Corus to close the Llanwern sports and social club at Newport are tied in with the future of a much bigger slice of land in the company's ownership.  more...

It was all a hoax!

THOUSANDS of Internet users and several newspapers were taken in by an elaborate hoax site set up by an Internet company.  more...

Gran and baby - do you know attackers?

DETECTIVES hunting two men who attacked a grandmother and baby at their home are making a new appeal for information.  more...

MP criticises `stealth' cuts

AN MP HAS accused Gwent Health Authority of cutting back on doctors in his constituency "by stealth".  more...

Town's post office to stay

SPECULATION surrounding the future of Newport's main post office has been scotched. Owners of the premises in Bridge Street have applied for permission to use them as a resturant in case the Post Office does not wish to renew its lease.  more...

Parents will light a flame in homage

THE grieving parents of Newport-born Angela Steer, who was brutally murdered in Canada, have returned to their home town to organise a memorial service for their much-loved daughter.  more...

Minister's doubts about red card scheme

PEOPLE who use "the equivalent of road rage in hospitals" must be dealt with using "the heaviest methods possible," First Minister Rhodri Morgan said yesterday.  more...

Top teachers are rewarded

TWO teachers from Gwent are top of the class after their professionalism and dedication were recognised at an awards ceremony.  more...

Gwent Sport

Glam aim for 50-over win

GLAMORGAN were bidding for their first 50-overs victory of the season at Cardiff today as they faced Derbyshire in the third round of the C&G Trophy.  more...

Welsh trio in Lions line-up

GRAHAM Henry has backed his Lions to produce "a marvellous performance" in Saturday's first Test against world champions Australia.  more...

Cwmbran facing a tough start

CWMBRAN Town will face a tough start to their League of Wales campaign as they kick-off the new season against Newtown.  more...

Chepstow to re-open

A RACE without racehorses might be the highlight when Chepstow Racecourse resumes fixtures next week (writes Paul Tully).  more...

Grey pips Flatley to the post

NATHAN Grey has pipped Elton Flatley for the Australian inside-centre position for the first Test against the Lions at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday.   more...

Craig deal done

COVENTRY chairman Bryan Richardson last night claimed that Welsh international striker Craig Bellamy had completed his £6million move to Newcastle.   more...

Brunswick back Open

THE construction company behind the Celtic Manor's Wentwood Hills course have confirmed that they will sponsor this year's Wales Open.  more...

Blackwood sign Vale hooker

BLACKWOOD Rugby Club have added former Cross Keys and Newbridge flanker Jason Powell to their team to complete their new coaching line-up (writes Paul Tully).  more...

  
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