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Stories for 26 January 2006

Gwent News

Politicians back new pit battle

YOUR Argus is joined by some of Gwent's leading politicians in our battle to get justice for 5,000 Gwent miners suffering from crippling knee injuries.  more...

Tragedy parents' warning to young bikers

THE grieving parents of a young man killed in a motorcycle crash are warning of the dangers of riding without a helmet.  more...

Speed killed ton-up biker

A BIKER who was once clocked doing 155mph died in a crash caused by his "outrageous" speed, an inquest was told yesterday.  more...

New law plan to curb racers

ACTION to clamp down on boy racers at Abergavenny could include a new town law.  more...

I saw accused wave sword, says witness

A MAN accused of murdering Newport's Lemy Bullock waved a samurai sword in the air and gloated about the killing, the trial was told yesterday.  more...

'I wish I had killed him, I hate him'

A WOMAN attacked her partner with a kitchen knife after a row over money, a court heard.  more...

Granddad to tackle mountain challenge

A NEWPORT grandfather is to trek across the Himalayas to raise money for charity.  more...

Public help to train cops

A NEW training centre for Gwent police recruits is set to open with a unique community-focused training scheme.   more...

Teenager critical after fracas

A GWENT teenager is in a critical but stable condition in hospital after a fracas in Cwmbran.  more...

Ears to recycling success

ABERTILLERY residents can help their community and the environment by recycling.  more...

Dad struck kids in breakfast row

A MONMOUTH dad lost his temper and struck his children when they did not eat their breakfast, a court was told.  more...

Gwent Sport

Veteran Atkin is staying on

Newport Wasps skipper Tony Atkin will be back at the Hayley Stadium once again leaving promoter Tim Stone with a reserve berth to fill and so complete his Premier League line-up.  more...

Beadle targets two/County's brave fight

COUNTY boss Peter Beadle is a happier man than he was on Saturday, but he's still not content despite his side pushing Wrexham to the limit last night in the FAW Premier Cup.  more...

WATKINS' BIG DAY

MATTHEW Watkins has edged out Ceri Sweeney in the battle for the Wales number 12 jersey when Mike Ruddock's men begin the defence of their Six Nations title against England at Twickenham a week on Saturday.  more...

Alfie's on a quest to make history

HISTORY makers -- that's what Wales captain Gareth Thomas is looking for from his squad as they begin their bold bid for back-to-back Grand Slams for the first time for almost 30 years.  more...

Coaching! It's all a mystery - Steve James column

I'll come clean on this. I haven't applied for the vacant England bowling coach post. That will come as little surprise to those of you who might have had the misfortune of witnessing me turning my arm over. Indeed, if you have, you can count yourself among a very unfortunate minority.   more...

  
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