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Stories for 29 July 2005

Gwent News

Forest campaigner's tribute to readers

CAMPAIGNERS for Wentwood Forest could not have done it without the help of Argus readers, said an organiser.  more...

Teen locked up for flouting Asbo

A TEENAGER who flouted the law which banned him from parts of his home town was locked up yesterday.  more...

Top grower knows his onions

A GREEN-FINGERED vegetable lover is celebrating after being crowned King of the allotments for the third year in a row.  more...

New life for waste site

THE end is in sight for a controversial Gwent factory that once burnt toxic waste from across the world.  more...

James' pals unite

AN APPEAL in the Argus to raise funds to help find missing Gwent golfer James Nutley received a `fantastic' response.  more...

Out of Africa and into fundraising

MOST people look forward to spending their retirement taking it easy, tending the garden or relaxing on holiday.  more...

Dream takes on a sparkle

THE body running the Sparkle Appeal is hopeful that the National Assembly will fund the new disabled children's treatment centre at High Cross, Newport.  more...

'Wonderful people helped me cope'

A YEAR ago a brutal attack on an elderly woman at her family's dairy shocked the community where she lived and worked.  more...

Police back demand to shut Junction of Death

A TOWN'S most senior police officer is backing calls for a road - dubbed the Junction of Death - to be shut.  more...

Users fear hospital pool will close

USERS of a Gwent hospital's hydrotherapy pool fear they will become a burden on the NHS if it closes before a replacement is built.  more...

Gwent Sport

Reid in dream land

GREAT fighters and great champions don't always get things there own way and sometimes have to come back from massive disappointments.   more...

Record profits could see A team return

THE Wales A and sevens teams could return after the Welsh Rugby Union last night announced record profits of £3.6m.  more...

Two down

THE Welsh League Premier Division will lose only two teams at the end of next season after the compromise put forward by the clubs was accepted by the WRU last night.  more...

Training trip a real boost

NEWPORT County players are going to come back from their week-long training camp in Devon a much fitter and more unified group, says manager John Cornforth.   more...

Debut for Vedel

HENRIK Vedel makes his Newport debut this Sunday in an important Premier League clash with Sheffield as the Wasps look to get back to winning ways.  more...

Williams strides towards Helsinki

WELSH athletics new star Rhys Williams is in confident mood ahead of next months World Championships in Helsinki.  more...

DREDGE STORMS TO THE TOP

GWENT'S Bradley Dredge roared to the top of the leaderboard at the Scandinavian Masters this morning with an imperious eight under par round of 63.  more...

Mono Arts Roundup

Trio at Royal Albert Hall

LOCAL band One String Loose are on their way to becoming something of an institution.  more...

Mono Cinema

Truly scrumptious

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (PG) HHH Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly, Deep Roy, Helena Bonham Carter and Noah Taylor .  more...

Mono Day Out

Meet the Dragons' stars

MEET the Newport Gwent Dragons and enjoy a family fun day out. The pre-season family fun day is a chance for fans to meet the sport's local stars.  more...

Mono Eating Out

Good food and fine views

THE Castell Y Bwch at Cwmbran is a delightful country pub in the lanes between Cwmbran and Newport.  more...

Mono Music

Appetitite for destruction?

TOP Guns N Roses tribute band Bad Obbsession, will be playing tomorrow at TJ's. All those with an appetite for destruction, should check out the Obbsession boys as they promise to recreate the GNR sound and image with great authenticity and a genuine fondness for the material.   more...

High hopes for these No Hopers

WITH a huge, ballsy, arena-filling sound that drips with punk rock attitude, No Hope In New Jersey are a breath of fresh air.  more...

Band's infectious mix

NEW Welsh band Adzuki is hoping to follow the footsteps of Funeral For A Friend and make it big in metal.  more...

Livewires promise electric show

THE UK's No.1 tribute to AC/DC are playing at the NCLA Newport on Friday, August 5.  more...

Mono Performance

Exciting band is sure to delight

IF you haven't already planned your night out tonight and you fancy a musical treat then visit the Riverfront theatre and arts centre, Newport. The National Youth Brass Band of Wales is appearing at the city's newest venue and promises an evening to enjoy.   more...

For adults who fancy a laugh

JIM Davidson is a comic master and on Sunday, August 14, for just two great performances he brings his smash-hit, X-rated, stand-up show to Swansea Grand Theatre.   more...

Dance in the balance

THIS is by way of an advance warning for the chance to see Britain's leading dance company later this year.  more...