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Animal sanctuary saga over
THE LONG-RUNNING saga of the sale of a Gwent animal sanctuary has finally come to an end. Former All Creatures Great and Small trustee Dino Savini, who gave co-owner Viv Harris, pictured, an ultimatum about buying him out which could have led to the site's
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Wasps' determination
Wasps 47 Somerset Rebels 43 FOR the second week running, Newport came from behind to secure another Premier Trophy win and keep this season's unbeaten home record. After Wasps just managed to beat Trelawny Tigers last weekend 46-44 with the race going
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Beleaguered Griffiths defiant
Welsh Rugby Union chairman Glanmor Griffiths refused to bow to the overwhelming pressure to resign yesterday. And Griffiths also revealed plans to centrally contract all the top players within the next 18 months, but again rejected the introduction of
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'Israelis are targeting the innocent'
THE Newport-born charity worker living in Bethlehem told the Argus innocent people were being targeted by Israeli soldiers just yards from her home. Sarah Gibby, 31, runs a home for children with special needs in Beitsahour (Shepherd's Field), less than
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Girl, 8, pricked by discarded needle
A SCHOOLGIRL needed hospital treatment after picking up discarded hypodermic needles at a popular children's play area being used as a den by drug addicts. And her furious mother has branded those who left the needles "irresponsible". Newport girl Jenna
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School may make way for homes
A FORMER primary school shut by Torfaen council despite a long battle to keep it open could now be demolished and replaced with houses. Park Terrace Primary in John Street, Pontypool, finally closed its doors in July last year, following a three-year
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Hansen focuses on line-out
THE glum expressions said it all. Wales coach Steve Hansen did not need telling that his side had under performed, dramatically so at the line outs, and with a tour to South Africa on the horizon, there is little for Welsh players and fans to cheer about
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Jetskier tells how he feared he'd die
A GWENT man has described for the first time how he thought he would die when a freak wave threw him off his jetski on the River Severn. And he has praised the Severn Area Rescue Association for saving his life. Nicholas Barne, 31, of Pontnewydd, Cwmbran
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Call for baby death autopsy probe
A BEREAVED father is calling for a public inquiry into Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust's practices after discovering his dead baby's tissues were kept by a hospital. Brendan Sean McGuire was just 36 hours old when he died in May 30, 1974, after an unsuccessful
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Wales hit new low
Wales 22 Scotland 27 RELATIONS between Wales and Italy have never been better after Scotland won in Cardiff for the first time for six years on Saturday. For if it was not for the fledgling rugby nation of Italy turning the historic Five Nations Championship
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Sir Terry's still Wales' richest
SIR TERRY Matthews is being named as Wales' richest man for the eighth year in a row - despite seeing a whopping £871m wiped off his fortune. Newport-born Sir Terry, pictured, has lost the massive amount in the troubles of the telecommunications industry
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Jan's a Jet-setter
NEWPORT'S Jan Flanagan, pictured, is enjoying life in the lap of luxury today after winning the National Lottery's Jet Set quiz. Jan, 45, of Swallow Way, Duffryn, won a week's trip for two to Mexico on the BBC 1 programme - including a Jeep safari and
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Glanmor told: Go and take 'em with you
GWENT clubs have today renewed calls for Welsh Rugby Union chairman Glanmor Griffiths, pictured, and the general committee to resign - but Newport benefactor Tony Brown says he will not walk away from Rodney Parade. Clubs outside the Gang of Six are urging
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County win comes at a cost
Ilkeston Town 0 Newport County 1 NEWPORT County showed their resilient side at Ilkeston Town as they battled and fought for their fifth away win in seven matches - but it came at a cost. The Exiles 1-0 win was a real gutsy performance, however it was
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Driver wins appeal in speeding dispute
A MOTORIST caught speeding on Newport's controversial Cardiff Road won his appeal against a fine and six points on his licence. Darran Hill, pictured, was fined £300 and his driving licence endorsed with six points when he appeared before Abergavenny
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Rugby legends talk up cash
WELSH rugby legends Phil Bennett and Bobby Windsor were the guest speakers at a charity fundraising dinner in County Hall, Cwmbran. The event was organised by the Welsh Charitables, a group of former players dedicated to raising funds for worthy causes
