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Stories for 26 February 2004

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Britain is Great - no matter what

WHETHER you're attracted by the Yorkshire Dales, the golden sands of Norfolk, city lights or the magnificent splendour of Snowdonia, it's well worth exploring a bit of Great Britain.   more...

Learn to love the freedom of go-as-you-please luxury

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Enjoy a wealth of scenery, history and sheer beauty

WELCOME to Jersey - the most southerly island of the British Isles.   more...

From houses to holidays...

The Edwards family, originally from South Pembrokeshire, have operated coaches in Pontypridd since 1925.   more...

Get a taste for glorious Devon

DEVON, glorious Devon, as the old song goes, takes some beating as a holiday destination.   more...

Costa De La Luz: the Spanish Costa

The Costa de la Luz extends westwards from Tarifa in southern Spain to the Portuguese border.   more...

All the home comforts and `door to door' service

DEVELOPMENTS in technology have resulted in coaches with all the home comforts; toilets and wash basins, hot and cold snacks and video entertainment.   more...

Britain is Great - no matter what

WHETHER you're attracted by the Yorkshire Dales, the golden sands of Norfolk, city lights or the magnificent splendour of Snowdonia, it's well worth exploring a bit of Great Britain.   more...

Happy touring gives you the best of both worlds

A CARAVAN offers the best of both worlds, and with the privacy and comfort of familiar surroundings, transported or static on the coast or countryside of your choice.   more...

Learn to love the freedom of go-as-you-please luxury

WHEN it comes to camping-style holidays, the world seems to be divided into two categories - those who love it and those who positively hate it.   more...

Take in the sights and relax on the golf course

YOUR mission, should you choose to accept it, said the editor, is a two-week fly-drive to Southern California - accept it? Give me the tickets, I'm on my way.  more...

We have the right expertise

One of the most important aspects to consider when buying a property in Spain is choosing a solicitor with the right skills and expertise who can undertake all the legal work.   more...

Make the most of our Bank Holidays

BANKS often seem to be closed when one needs money, so it seems odd that holidays, which are more a national custom, should seem to favour them.   more...

There's nothing quite like messing about in boats!

ANYONE who has been cruising down the river on a boating holiday will know what great fun it is. It's also tranquil and restful, gliding through country meadows and woodland.   more...

Gwent News

Teenagers try to grab taxi cash

POLICE are warning taxi and delivery drivers to be on their guard after two youths tried to snatch cash from a cab outside a Newport nightspot.  more...

Villagers are determined

PETERSTONE residents say they are determined to win a battle with a `feudal' landlord, after staging a high-profile demonstration yesterday.  more...

Soccer ace fights for life

A RISING Gwent football star was left fighting for his life after suffering serious injuries in a freak accident during a match.  more...

More say drink spiked

THIRTEEN women have told Gwent Police that their drinks were spiked with date-rape drugs in the past two months, Gwent police say.  more...

'Keep your hat on' school row

A TEACHER who was involved in a High Court battle three years ago over a pupil wearing earrings is in a new row - over a `Mohican' haircut.  more...

Stretch out in tons of luxury

FORGET stretch limos - one Gwent firm is offering a heavyweight alternative for a glitzy night out.   more...

First-time buyers are priced out

NEWPORT'S booming property market is creating a major housing crisis with first-time buyers now forced to look for homes outside the city.  more...

All the home comforts and `door to door' service

DEVELOPMENTS in technology have resulted in coaches with all the home comforts; toilets and wash basins, hot and cold snacks and video entertainment.   more...

Plans approved for £7m primary school

PLANS for a £7m school for Abergav-enny were given the go-ahead yesterday.  more...

Make the most of our Bank Holidays

BANKS often seem to be closed when one needs money, so it seems odd that holidays, which are more a national custom, should seem to favour them.   more...

If and but

IF THE Communists in Spain (supported by the International Brigade) had won power, history might have been very different.  more...

Call for crossing on `danger' road

PARENTS in Blackwood claim it is only a matter of time before a child is knocked over on a busy road through the town.  more...

'Keep your hat on' school row

A TEACHER who was involved in a High Court battle three years ago over a pupil wearing earrings is in a new row - over a `Mohican' haircut.  more...

Chance to have a say on cattle market future

AMBITIOUS plans to transform Abergavenny's cattle market have received a cautious welcome from residents.  more...

Gwent Sport

Dragons boosted by Owen's return

NEWPORT Gwent Dragons will have Wales forward Michael Owen back in their side while Ulster will be strengthened by the return of outside half David Humphreys for Saturday's Celtic League top-of-the-table clash at Rodney Parade.  more...

Wales can fight back

ALL is not lost for Wales, says Bob Skinstad, Newport Gwent Dragons' back row signing from South Africa.  more...

Nicholas hails big victory

NEWPORT County boss Peter Nicholas paid tribute to his players after taking `a massive three points' in the 3-1 Dr Martens Premier Division victory over Stafford Rangers at Spytty Park last night.  more...

Great news but I'm worried about Simon

It is great news about Simon Jones, that he is going to the West Indies. And it is a wonderful story that he is going there 36 years after his father, Jeff, was part of the last English side to triumph there.  more...

Sport Six Nations

What now for Welsh rugby? - 24.02.04

Where now for Welsh rugby? After all the promise of recent months it was blown seriously off course on a near impossibly cold Sunday in Ireland.  more...

  
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