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Holiday-makers sing the praises of tourist information centres
"IT is tourist information centres like yours that make the life of a tourist more pleasant". That is one of the comments Monmouthshire council still proudly displays on its website posted less than six months ago following a comprehensive refit costing
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Gwent charity faces closure after it reveals cash crisis
A group which provides vital sporting opportunities for blind and partially sighted children is facing closure because of a cash crisis. The Gwent Actionnaires Group based in Cwmbran needs a cash injection amounting to thousands of pounds to continue
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Welsh rugby union president backs campaign for Ken Jones statue in Blaenavon
WRU president Dennis Gethin has voiced his support for the campaign to create a statue in memory of the late Ken Jones. Describing the former Wales rugby player and sprinter as "one of the world's great gentleman" Mr Gethin said: "For many years, Gareth
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Proposed date for freedom march for Rifles in Chepstow is set
THE Freedom of the Town will be granted to soldiers from 1 Rifles on April 9 if town councillors approve the plans at this evening's Town Council meeting. Chepstow Town Mayor, Cllr Marian Lewis, has proposed the date of April 9 for the granting
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St Arvans Holocaust survivor tells how she escaped the 'Angel of Death'
To mark UK Holocaust Memorial Day tomorrow, Free Press reporter, Lia Hind, spoke with Holocaust survivor, Mady Gerrard, who lives in St Arvans. TO many, Mady Gerrard, 80, is a name best associated with designer boutiques and exciting locations. But
