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Police want to trace vehicle
POLICE want to trace a vehicle which sped away from the car park of a factory in Blaen-avon minutes before it went up in flames. A fire gutted half of the Ark International dressing gown factory, formerly known as Andrew Russell, on Forge-side Road, at
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AM praises Argus campaign
THE Argus Sport's campaign to kick racism out of Welsh rugby has been praised at the National Assembly for Wales. We exclusively revealed in earlier editions of the Argus today that Newport Rugby Club will now carry out their own investigation after scrum
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Steward spanked woman worker
A WOMAN supervisor at a Gwent social club was "humiliated and degraded" when the steward spanked her several times on her bottom. Paul Price, 38, who was the steward of Pantside Social Club, Newbridge, told Linda Thomas to "harden up" after which he carried
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We're all set for a jubilee bash!
DESPITE fears of a Jubilee flop, much of Gwent is gearing up to celebrate the event this summer. There have been claims the royal landmark is being met with apathy but we can reveal that plenty of partying will be going on in Gwent. Research by the Argus
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Tranch shock the leaders
THE County Motors Cup third round replays produced the upset of the season. Second Division Tranch AFC defeated First Division leaders Croesyceiliog 3-0, Mark Walker (2) and Mark Carpanini scoring. In the other replay Pill FC defeated Hilltop Sports 4
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Debbie's dream job
DETERMINATION and hard work are set to reward Debbie Griffin with a dream job. A year ago, 17-year-old Debbie, (pictured) who has muscular dystrophy, had no idea what she wanted to do and had no qualifications. But the Bettws, Newport, youngster refused
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Keys top the table
IN THE Premier X Division Cross Keys moved back to the top with a 7-1 win over Pontnewydd United, Robert Slade (2), Michael Howe, Gareth Greenslade, Lee Mansfield, Craig Phelps and Steve Jones scoring. Whiteheads kept up the pressure with a 4-2 win over
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Hartridge book place
A NEWPORT school has reached the semi-final of the prestigious English Schools FA under-19 tournament. Hartridge High School thumped Hertfordshire School Broxbourne 4-0 at Newport Stadium earning them a semi-final showdown at home with either East Barnet
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Factory cuts jobs
A FACTORY in Blaenau Gwent has been forced to close with a loss of 25 jobs after the company went bust. Avelindberg Limited, on the Sirhowy Industrial estate in Tredegar, notified workers that because of financial difficulties the jobs had to be cut with
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Wasps riders ready for the off
NEWPORT's Ben Howe has the chance to meet up with his new team-mates this weekend when the 2002 Wasps meet to prepare for the season. Australians Craig Watson, Frank Smart, Ashley Jones and Scott Smith will join Lee Dicken, Carl Wilkinson and Barrie Evans
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Newport act in Tonu'u row
NEWPORT are to launch an internal investigation before deciding if they should take any further action in the Ofisa Tonu'u race row. Owner Tony Brown is known to be angry at the abuse his player suffered and the shortness of the ban handed down by Bonymaen
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Top dogs head for Crufts
THEY'VE been washed, brushed and pampered - and now Gwent's entrants in the world's largest dog show are lining up for judging. Today marks the start of the annual Crufts dog show at the NEC in Birmingham. More than 120 top dogs from Gwent will be among
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Vale hand James outside half role
EBBW Vale face Cardiff with full back Matt James in the number ten shirt on Saturday as impressive young fly-half Mark Meenan has been recalled by Bedford. After dazzling in the Steelmen's 20-10 Principality Cup win over Neath, Meenan looked the answer
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Attacked teen fears going out
A TEENAGER hit with a bottle while enjoying a night out with friends has said the attack has left him afraid to go out. Paul Flecknell, aged 18, (pictured) of Cromwell Road, Risca, was with friends in the Rolling Mill public house in the town when the
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Newport trio told to 'be the stars'
ANDY Marinos (pictured), Ian Gough and Chris Anthony return from Wales duty to the Newport team for their big Welsh/Scottish League game against Glasgow at Rodney Parade on Saturday night with a message ringing in their ears from coach Steve Hansen. "
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Rapist set to apply for bail
RAPIST Trevor Masters - fighting extradition from France to Britain - has been granted leave to seek bail. The convicted rapist, 48, from Blaenavon, went on the run from Cardiff crown court in August 2000 while on bail, as a jury deliberated its verdict
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We will stand by Llanwern, pledges Blair
THE Argus reported yesterday how US tariffs on steel imports could cost British steel jobs. Today, Prime Minister Tony Blair writes exclusively for Argus readers on the new threat facing steel. The restructuring of the steel industry in Britain in recent
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WRU to splash the cash?
THE Welsh Rugby Union were today meeting to discuss whether extra funding can be made available to the top clubs, but the threat of a players' strike over the issue has been removed. Five major owners, including Newport's Tony Brown, met WRU chairman
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Dredge targets top 10 finish again
BRADLEY Dredge began his challenge for the Dubai Classic at the Emirates Golf club today alongside fellow Welshman Mark Pilkington. The pair were grouped with Steen Tinning, winner of the inaugural Wales Open. Dredge went into the tournament having had
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Residents will fight 'to bitter end'
ANGRY villagers have vowed to "fight to the bitter end" council plans to rip up part of a school field to accommodate a new residential development. Torfaen council has written to some Cwmbran residents outlining its plans to redevelop land occupied by
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Newport act in Tonu'u row
NEWPORT are to launch an internal investigation before deciding if they should take any further action in the Ofisa Tonu'u race row. Owner Tony Brown is known to be angry at the abuse his player suffered and the shortness of the ban handed down by Bonymaen
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Velodrome fears eased
RESIDENTS' fears over the international velodrome plan-ned for Newport were partly allayed this week. There are still concerns that the new development at the Spytty sports complex could increase risks of flooding in the area. People living near the site
