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Mayor opens riverbank walkway
THE final stretch of Newport's west bank riverside walkway - from the castle to George Street Bridge - was officially opened by the mayor, Councillor Ron Morris, yesterday. This completes a 1km strip of walkway and cycleway along the bank of the River
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GP removes patient, 81, from his list
A WOMAN says she is "disgusted" with her GP after he struck her frail mother off his patient list without explaining why. Irene Warren, aged 51, of Canning Street, Cwm, who was also struck off, has no idea why they can no longer receive treatment at their
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Keys hope to snap up two more players
CROSS Keys have almost finished a massive restructuring of the club following their relegation from the Welsh Scottish League last season (writes Paul Tully). Three more recent signings have brought the number of new players at the club to a 16 with another
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Vandals hit centre before it's finished
VANDALS have hit an outdoor educational trail - the first of its kind in Wales - before it is even finished. The trail, which starts and ends at the visitor centre at Cwmcarn Forest Drive, aims to help schoolchildren with maths. It includes an 8ft xylophone
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Cull set to make Vale debut
NEW signing Gareth Cull makes his Ebbw Vale debut at home to Pontypridd in the Celtic /Welsh-Scottish League encounter at Eugene Cross Park tomorrow - on the right wing. Cull, picked up from Bridgend, replaces New Zealander Aaron Takarangi and will take
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Town pub closes in health alert
A NEWPORT pub has closed for 'public health' reasons after environmental health officers in Pill discovered contaminated water in its cellars. Council chiefs have been quick to say that the move is not linked to the ongoing investigation into Newport's
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Joost on course for debut
NEWPORT are still confident that South African star Joost van der Westhuizen (pictured) is joining the club on schedule next month. The South African Rugby Union have now asked for a development fee for van der Westhuizen to come to Newport, even though
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Our art's next to masterpieces!
GWENT graffiti art and work by a 17th-century Dutch master - the two may not seem to have much in common. But now an art project created by six local teenagers is taking pride of place alongside an exhibition of work by painter Vermeer at the National
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Joost on course for debut
NEWPORT are still confident that South African star Joost van der Westhuizen is joining the club on schedule next month. The South African Rugby Union have now asked for a development fee for van der Westhuizen to come to Newport, even though it is late
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Voyle to start in season's opener
NEW signing Mike Voyle goes straight into the Newport team for their Celtic League, Welsh/Scottish League opener at home to Caerphilly on Saturday. Voyle, who flew in from New Zealand only on Monday to join Newport on an initial 12-week contract, plays
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Crows hit by injury crisis
CWMBRAN Town have been hit by an injury crisis at the heart of their defence just hours before the start of their European Cup match against Slovan Bratislava. With Dean Philpott already out because of suspension and Jimmy Blackie suffering from a recurrence
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Hearses marooned by lane of potholes
COFFINS are being carried along a Pontypool lane be-cause hearses cannot reach the homes 'marooned' by a pot-holed road. Residents in eight cottages on an unadopted, un-named lane in Old Furnace have revealed how three coffins had to be carried along
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Voyle to start in season's opener
NEW signing Mike Voyle goes straight into the Newport team for their Celtic League, Welsh/Scottish League opener at home to Caerphilly on Saturday. Voyle, who flew in from New Zealand only on Monday to join Newport on an initial 12-week contract, plays
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Cranton up among Britain's top stars
YOUNG showjumper Gemma Cranton has made a welcome return to the saddle and earned herself a senior place at Wembley's prestigious Horse of the Year Show. Having spent most of the winter unable to ride due to foot-and-mouth restrictions, the Great Britain
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Hero in line for award
HEROIC postal worker Mike Parfitt (pictured) could be in line for an award from his employers for saving a girl from a house fire. The Argus exclusively revealed on Tuesday how Parcelforce worker Mr Parfitt was on a delivery round when he saw the fire
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NHS faces winter with confidence
THERE is no miracle cure for the problem of handling emergency pressures on the NHS, Assembly Health Minister Jane Hutt (pictured) warns. But she is confident that extra funding, good planning, and the dedication of staff will minimise difficulties next
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Ex-worker sues council
A FORMER senior officer with a local council issued a writ against the authority, alleging that they failed to protect her against harassment. Pamela Harris, aged 56, who lives in Rogerstone, Newport, was granted a summons by Cardiff county court on August
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Are exams all too much pressure?
THE Children's Commissioner to Wales is calling for advice to be given to children about how to deal with exam pressure. Peter Clarke (pictured) told the Argus he was surprised to learn many children haven't received much guidance from schools about planning
