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Stories for 3 February 2003

Gwent News

Valleys' projects dancing for joy!

FOUR projects from across Blaenau Gwent were awarded more than £500,000 of Objective One cash from Europe this week.  more...

Troops tackle blaze at disused factory

As the latest, 48-hour fire strike ended today, Gareth Llewellyn reports from the picket line, and from a major fire in Newport which was tackled by troops  more...

Jail for mum who abandoned Oliver

THE mother of baby Oliver (pictured) was jailed for six months today for abandoning him.   more...

Bridge tolls to stay same

PRICES for motorists using the Severn bridges will be frozen until January 2004 - despite VAT now being included in the toll.  more...

Planning battle over stores

A ROW has erupted as separate plans for four new supermarkets in Newport face rejection this week.  more...

Drivers to raise cash for Amber

KIND-hearted taxi drivers in Cwmbran are the latest people to help raise money for little Amber Hartland.  more...

Still no sign of missing Kirsty

A GUNS N' Roses fan is still missing after going to America to see her idols.  more...

Too little, too late for former pitman

AFTER years of battling for justice, ex-miner Sydney Smith (pictured) should be celebrating.   more...

Church is restored to power and glory

A FACELIFT costing £410,000 has transformed a historic Gwent church from an eyesore to a community jewel.  more...

Farewell to sport hero

GWENT was saying goodbye to a footballing hero today.  more...

Four locked up for man's skull attack

A MAN who was repeatedly kicked in the head while lying unconscious on the ground believes his attackers could have easily killed him.  more...

Gwent Sport

Monty is the master in Gwent derby

EBBW VALE 15 NEWPORT 37  more...

Baulch second on record night

GWENT athlete Jamie Baulch, representing Europe, came second in the 400m at the Norwich Union International in Glasgow yesterday.  more...

Watkins lands Wales squad spot

MATTHEW Watkins, the former Newport centre, has been included in the Wales squad for the first time.  more...

Ton-up Williams

Mark Williams, runner-up to Paul Hunter 12 months ago, rounded off a memorable day's snooker at the £750,000 Benson and Hedges Masters with a 6-3 win over Scotsman Graeme Dott at Wembley last night.   more...

Pryce aiming for another crack at British crown

CWMCARN challenger Bradley Pryce quickly set his sights on another crack at the soon-to-be-vacant British welterweight crown last night - despite his maiden title bid ending in failure on Saturday.  more...

Mac is back at Newort

Ian McIntosh, the former South Africa coach who was so successful and so popular at Newport last season, is returning to Rodney Parade.  more...

  
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