Gwent | Archive | 2004 | February
THE 200th anniversary since Cornish inventor Richard Trevithick put the wheels of South Wales rail travel in motion. more...
NOEL COWARD's reputation as the master playwright of wit was not unearned, but to regard his work as a collection of bon mots held together by cut-glass accents is to do both writer and plays a grave injustice. more...
"WEBSTER saw the skull beneath the skin," TS Eliot said, and the work of the Jacobean playwright John Webster reflects his fascination with the dark side of humanity. more...
ACCLAIMED Welsh singer-songwriter Christopher Rees is calling on all film makers to contribute to a multi-media event coming soon to Cardiff. more...
SINCE storming onto the New Zealand rock scene a year ago The Mint Chicks have followed The White Stripes around Australia and released their debut single on Jack White's Third Man and NZ's Flying Nun labels. more...
SINCE storming onto the New Zealand rock scene a year ago The Mint Chicks have followed The White Stripes around Australia and released their debut single on Jack White's Third Man and NZ's Flying Nun labels. more...
PONTYPOOL Indian Cuisine is a quiet, unassuming gem of a restaurant situated on Town Bridge, next to the Afon Llwyd river. more...
THE 60s band, who are known, mostly, for their maudlin ballad, He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother, are in concert in Cardiff on Thursday. more...
ASH'S low-key pre-album tour calls at TJs, Newport, on Monday. The once voted sexiest people in rock (Melody Maker) they are testing the warmth of their fanbase before commiting new music to tape. more...
OF all collecting, fine wines may be the hardest subject to get into as a newcomer. more...
MARIE Evans wants to thank a Good Samaritan who went to her aid after her baby son was suddenly taken seriously ill. more...
POLICE hunting a football thug who hurled coins at officials at a Cardiff match last year believe the man they want to speak to is from Gwent. more...
POLICE are urging people to keep their mobile phones hidden after the third knife-point robbery in Newport in eight days. more...
A NEWPORT-based race equality group has admitted the unfair dismissal of its former director. more...
TEENAGERS living on a Newport estate are helping to launch a campaign to end attacks on buses by stone-throwing youths. more...
RESIDENTS of a Gwent village are fighting to change their postcode - claiming it makes their community hard to find. more...
WORK on a controversial bypass through a woodland was halted once again yesterday when a protester climbed on top of a digger and refused to come back down. more...
LIVE World War II shells were found in a house in Brynmawr yesterday - sparking a major alert and the evacuation of three streets. more...
CCTV cameras in Pontypool have played a huge part in stopping anti-social behaviour in the town, councillors and police say. more...
Only one day to go before the 14th defence of my WBO world super-middleweight crown against Mger Mkertchian of Armenia and I'm feeling excited to be back doing what I do best. more...
WBU world cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli, pictured, yesterday warned latest title challenger Garry Delaney to expect a lot of pain. more...
Wales can take another major step forward when they face Ireland in Sunday's Six Nations clash at Lansdowne Road, says Newport Gwent Dragons ace Percy Montgomery. more...
JOE Calzaghe went head-to-head yesterday with the man who stands in the way of a million dollar bonanza. more...
MARTYN Williams is not just chasing a Wales win in Dublin on Sunday, but his first success as captain at the fifth attempt. more...
MIKE Ruddock tonight takes his Newport Gwent Dragons team to the Swansea ground where he spent six years and is expecting the equivalent of a cup final. more...
YOU want it all at once? No problem, the newly announced Kawasaki KLV1000 caters to riders who like variety. This multi-role machine combines the convenience and comfort of a touring model and the performance of a sporting bike. The height-adjustable windshield, ergonomic riding position, large-capacity fuel tank, luggage rack and optional panniers make long-distance trips a breeze. more...
WINNING designs are not born by accident. Behind the sleek lines of the MGS-01 Corsa are strategic decisions, a gradual development process and above all the desire to explore the potential of the Moto Guzzi all the way, without limits. Going back through the stages leading up to production of this model means following, step by step, the transformation of a dream into reality. more...
THE new Micra is a year old ("Happy Birthday Micra!") and to celebrate Nissan has introduced a special version called the XS priced from £8,795 including free insurance. This new model has been created to appeal to younger buyers who want a sporty look without breaking the bank. more...
ALPINA is delighted to announce the UK launch of the exciting Roadster S and Roadster S Lux. The cars offer unrivalled levels of performance and handling and increased levels of interior comfort and exterior styling. Both models utilise the renowned Alpina 3.4 litre six, each hand-built in Buchloe, Germany, and fitted on the production line during the cars' manufacture. more...
MAZDA Motor Corporation heads into the 74th Geneva International Motor Show with the world debut of its newest concept vehicle, the MX-Flexa. The six-seat concept demonstrtes one possible direction Mazda could take in creating a future space wagon. more...
FIESTA Silver is the latest special edition from Ford. Based on the 1.4-litre petrol, three-door, Ghia model, Fiesta Silver boasts over £1,350 worth of added equipment. more...
(PARIS) - Nissan will be unveiling the Qashqai concept car for the first time at this year's Geneva Motor Show. The Qashqai is a compact Crossover with an advanced electronic four-wheel drive system. It reflects Nissan's belief that consumers' tastes are changing to echo their lifestyles which are becoming more active. more...
WHETHER working hard during the day, relaxing in the evening, or at leisure over the weekend, the Ssang Yong Rexton already offers motorists three cars in one and all from only £18,800 on-the-road. more...
VAUXHALL today confirmed that it is to name its stylish new two seater sporty coupe roadster the Tigra - the second niche model to bear the name. The car has its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March and goes on sale in the late summer. more...
FOUR years after launch, Mercedes-Benz is significantly enhancing the technology, equipment and design of the successful C-Class. The newly sports-tuned chassis, steering and six-speed manual transmission make the C-Class an even more agile performer. more...
YOU can now pick up where Colin McRae left with this limited edition Navara Rally Raid built to celebrate Nissan's participation in the 2004 Dakar Rally. You, too, can feel like a rally champion in this special addition to the Navara range which is available in showrooms now for the basic on the road price of £16,290, which includes a heavier duty ladder frame chassis and a revised suspension for even better on-road ride and handling. Already the most powerful and distinctive pickup in its class, the Rally Raid adds Nissan's Motorsport livery just like Colin's Dakar Pickup. One of three bold external colours will certainly make it stand out, not only in the desert but also in the equally gruelling conditions of the daily commute. If that isn't graphic enough it has front fog lamps and extra dark tinted glass together with the option of a full sponsorship decal kit to give that authentic rally look. more...
WELSH rugby is littered with so many false dawns, particularly in the past decade, that the team have to make sure this is not a repeat says Rhys Williams, two-try hero of the victory over Scotland. more...
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