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Stories for 21 April 2005

Gwent Election

My time in the media spotlight

The interview I did with John Prescott took on a life of its own within minutes of it being published in the Argus yesterday, writes Mark Choueke.  more...

Nationals delight in Argus man's spat with Grumpy

JOHN Prescott's outburst at an Argus reporter caused a storm of political protest yesterday.  more...

Gwent News

Fair will be booze-free event

CAERLEON'S annual May fair will be a booze-free affair this year as a new open-air drinking ban is set to get council approval.  more...

Marathon trip is knockout for Jack

A NEWPORT youngster who travelled to London to watch his uncle run the marathon spent the entire day in hospital after walking into a lamp-post. Like many other 11-year-olds, Jack Perrett, of Merlin Crescent, is sports mad and loves to be outside running off his excess energy.  more...

Top dogs with nose for trouble

A SUSPECT with a gun is forced to the floor by a large German Shepherd dog that clings tightly to his arm.  more...

Nationals delight in Argus man's spat with Grumpy

JOHN Prescott's outburst at an Argus reporter caused a storm of political protest yesterday.  more...

Milestone in rail link campaign

THE long-awaited railway line from Ebbw Vale to Cardiff and Newport has reached a major milestone.  more...

My time in the media spotlight

The interview I did with John Prescott took on a life of its own within minutes of it being published in the Argus yesterday, writes Mark Choueke.  more...

Paul Flynn sued for libel

PAUL FLYNN is being sued for more than £300,000 for allegedly publishing damaging words on his website and in a magazine.  more...

Thieves ruin canal group's day of glory

THIEVES removed a commemorative plaque hours after it was unveiled in a Gwent community by the local Assembly Member.  more...

Sex attack on playground boy

A BOY aged six was subjected to a serious sexual assault after being taken from a playground, police revealed.  more...

Teacher makes IT easy PC for pupils

WHEN it comes to innovation in the classroom, Gwent teacher Kate Norman is top of the class.  more...

Upper-crust pies turn out tops!

A NEWPORT business made another top-quality cut through the opposition at a prestigious competition.  more...

Gwent Sport

Curran's battle cry

NEWPORT County's self-confessed `destroyer', Chris Curran, is straining at the leash to take part in the club's Nationwide South relegation dogfight.   more...

FALDO IS COMING

SIX-time major winner Nick Faldo will make his debut at the Celtic Manor Wales Open this year.  more...

Glamorgan are in a pickle already

Glamorgan's county championship season could not have begun in worse fashion. To start with an away fixture against the champions was never going to be easy, but Glamorgan know they did not do themselves justice with a sloppy performance at Edgbaston.  more...

147 Heaven

Mark Williams, pictured, became the first ever Welshman to make a maximum 147 break as he booked his place in round two of the Embassy World Champion-ship yesterday.   more...

Ringer cited for apparent head butt

NEWPORT Gwent Dragons flanker Jamie Ringer has been cited by Connacht for a head butt during last Saturday's Celtic League clash at Rodney Parade, writes Robin Davey.  more...

Gwent Wheels News

Too good to miss

PRIVATE buyers or small companies that place an order for a new Vauxhall van before the end of June 2005 are being offered an attractive zero percent finance deal, which is available across the range.  more...

Holiday breaks made more stylish

WITH summer just around the corner, Vauxhall helps you make the most of the holiday season with its practical yet stylish accessories for both you and your car, designed by top fashion designer, Giles Deacon.  more...

New arrivals head Renault's way

RENAULT'S distinctive Megane family continues to top Europe's best sellers chart and now the range's appeal looks set to grow even fjurther with the launch of two new summer special editions, Megane Oasis and Scenic Maxim, emphasising style and value for money, with prices starting at £10,995 after customer saving of £1,035 and order books open immediately.  more...

Van van voom

After winning all three of this season's FIA Formula One World Championship races in a row, success is spreading rapidly throughout Renault, with its UK van division the latest part of the company to take its share of the limelight, following impressive first quarter results.   more...

Volvo on course

VOLVO'S virtual golf club (www.volvocars.co.uk/golfclub) is offering all amateur golfers in the UK the chance to play its new Volvo Fantasy Golf game, or to sign up to actually play some of the most famous championship golf courses in the country in the imminent Volvo Golf Club Series.  more...

Would you like a cheque for £250?

PERODUA'S New Look Kenari starts from just £6,130 delivered and offers a practical solution to today's motorists by combining a spacious interior with compact exterior dimensions.   more...

New Lexus for the world market

THE all-new, third generation GS is a car that breaks new boundaries for Lexus. It is the first model from the prestige brand to be marketed globally and it has the distinction of being the first production model to display the powerful and sleek styling of L-finesse, the design principles that will shape a whole new generation of Lexus vehicles.  more...

No nonsense

NO nonsense, reliable transport, that isn't subject to the wrong type of rain on the line, is a job happily provided by the Nissan Almera and Almera Tino. And now Nissan has made them even more affordable. They're better equipped, too.  more...

The return of the Swift

ONE of the most significant Suzuki vehicles to emerge from the company in recent years enters dealer showrooms from today. The all-new Swift brings to the compact car segment a blend of eye-catching good looks, Japanese quality and European-inspired driving dynamics, and with prices starting at £7,499, excellent handling and 40mpg-plus fuel economy, has the individuality to attract the most discerning of supermini customers.  more...

The big thumper is back

THE two letters XT are still synonymous for big single on-off. And many enthusiastas have been waiting for a new XT for some time. Here it is, in two versions with an updated single thumper and stronger than ever before.  more...

The next big thing in MPVs heads for the UK

BIG in size, big in looks and huge in value, the all-new SsangYong Rodius promises a revolution at the top end of the booming people carrier market. The Rodius offers as much space and interior flexibility as a large van-based MPV but with dramatic car looks and exceptional performance and handling for the size.  more...

  
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