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Romantic proposal in special screening

Robert Fry with his fiancee Mari-Louise Jones, who he proposed to at the Odeon cinema. D100315/2063/ce

IT was like a scene from the Truman Show — the cinema was closed, yet for one Port Talbot mum everything seemed to be business as usual.

Mari-Louise Jones, aged 34, had no idea yesterday afternoon's trip to Swansea's Odeon cinema with her partner Robert Fry was anything more than the chance to take in a film.

But little did...

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Extravaganza hits catwalk for feast of top fashion in Swansea

Pictures: Phil Davies PD100314A-01

SWANSEA became the fashion capital of the world on Sunday. Hundreds of style fans flocked to the Evening Post's glitzy Fashion Addict...

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Swansea prostitute hid heroin inside her

A PROSTITUTE stashed heroin in a condom and hid it inside her before handing herself into police. Drug addict Kerry Marie Baker, of Gomer Road, Townhill, had been wanted on a warrant by...


Public sector requires 'radical change' to cope with funding cuts

Public sector requires 'radical change' to cope with funding cuts

THE public sector must change "radically" to cope with annual funding cuts of £500 million, the public spending watchdog warned...

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Kids pour booze to learn dangers of drink-driving

YOUTHS in Bonymaen have been pouring shots of alcohol and driving off-road vehicles recklessly — with permission from police. The alternative approach from officers is part of a scheme...

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Drink-fuelled Swansea family attacked 'like a pack'

FOUR members of a Swansea family were acting "as a pack" when they brutally beat up a man in the city centre following an argument at a nightclub, a court heard. They set upon victim Robert...


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Craig: There's no reason why both clubs can't reach the top

Craig: There's no reason why both clubs can't reach the top

CRAIG Beattie could achieve a rare feat this season — by playing for two teams who win promotion to the Premier League.

The club Beattie started the season with, West Bromwich Albion, visit Swansea City tonight in a game which looks like proving crucial to the home side's top-two hopes.

Whatever happens, the Scot stresses,...

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Monk delighted to be back in contention

GARRY Monk hopes his injury problems are behind him as he prepares to return against West Brom tonight. The Swansea City captain is expected to feature in central defence after a month out...

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Rees in line-out pledge

Rees in line-out pledge

MATTHEW Rees has pledged Wales will fix the ''un- acceptable'' line- out weaknesses that Ireland expo- sed so ruthlessly at Croke Park....

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Give Biggar a try, says Clement

WALES'S lamentable failure to solve the Irish question should see Dan Biggar given the chance to earn his Six Nations spurs. As Warren Gatland mulls over his selection options after...

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Don't worry, says Trundle, the goals will come

LEE Trundle reveal- ed his agony at missing out on a late winner against Sheffield Wednesday but is confident the Championship's lowest scorers have the firepower to seal a play-off spot....

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Touring role for Rhydian Roberts

Rhydian Roberts.

WELSH X Factor star Rhydian Roberts is set to take centre stage alongside Jason Donovan in an award-winning show.

Jeff Wayne's musical version of The War of The Worlds — Alive on Stage! will come to the Cardiff International...

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Stage star Peter Karrie supports Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's show

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STAGE star Peter Karrie has leapt to the defence of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber after critics savaged the composer's follow-up to hit music...

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Welsh rock music Man Micky Jones dies

Man's Micky Jones.

MICKY Jones, one of the leading lights of the much-loved Welsh rock act Man died on Wednesday, aged 63, after a long battle with ill...

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Swansea artist celebrates a creative peak with mountain Cwtch

Ann Jordan.

A MATURE student from Killay is offering to Cwtch a mountain this weekend — with a massive hand knitted blanket. Swansea Metropo...

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Calvin Harris gig cancelled

Calvin Harris gig cancelled

TOMORROW'S planned visit by dance DJ Calvin Harris has been cancelled. Calvin was due to draw a crowd to Club Essence in Swansea as...

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