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South East Wales Review of 2008

Take a look back at some of the events and stories of 2008 - from sporting glory to festival fun, TV stardom and more.

January

Meet the Men of Tower as the last deep mine in south Wales closes.

February

Back on track after 46 years - passenger trains return to Ebbw Vale.

March

It's party time in Cardiff as Wales beat France to clinch the Grand Slam.

April

Award-winning TV comedy Gavin & Stacey puts Barry on the map.

May

Frank's call to arms as Cardiff City reach the FA Cup Final.

June

Anish was one of the stars of the Cardiff Multicultural Mela.

July

Morris dancers were out in force for Chepstow's Two Rivers Folk Festival.

August

Cyclist Nicole Cooke achieves her dream of Olympic gold.

September

Rachel Rice becomes the first Welsh winner of Big Brother.

October

Did you appear with Oscar winner Faye Dunaway in the budget horror movie Flick?

November

Joe Calzaghe remains undefeated after 46 fights - will he retire at the top?

December

Will Cardiff choir Only Men Aloud! crown a spectacular year with a best selling CD?

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