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Striking transformation
AN historic relic of Caerphilly's mining legacy is to be transformed into a striking new sculpture at Oakdale Business Park. A huge steel winding wheel that once formed part of a pithead winding gear will go on show at the entrance to the park. The sheave
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City toasts its first birthday
A YEAR after Newport finally won coveted city status, there does appear to be a sea change in its fortunes. But it has not all been plain sailing - the discovery of a medieval ship on the city's new theatre and arts centre site led to storms. And clouds
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It's tough - Connolly
NEWPORT are set to face a Swansea side devoid of enthusiasm for their Welsh League clash at Rodney Parade tomorrow after the All Whites went into temporary administration on Monday. And it looks to be the last time Newport will tackle Swansea at home
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Healthy breakfast for Wayne
A HEALTHY big breakfast for Caerphilly MP Wayne David last Friday helped raise money for Cancer Research. Tesco in Ystrad Mynach donated £1 for every breakfast eaten, and Wayne and his staff were happy to take up the hearty challenge. They were joined
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He never knew a mother's love
THIS is the last, lonely resting place of Baby Newbridge - the little boy found dead in a Gwent canal five months ago. A few floral tributes lie on the grave at Abercarn cemetery, one in the shape of a rabbit in memory of the unidentified baby who did
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Mumps outbreak hits Gwent pupils
AN OUTBREAK of mumps has hit three schools in Greater Gwent. Around 90 pupils from comprehensive schools in Bettws, Newport, Llantarnam, Cwmbran, and Aberbargoed have been infected. The Gwent Health Authority has sent letters and a fact sheet to parents
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All change at pool?
A PILOT scheme offering children free swimming in school holidays is set to save plans to improve Newport Centre's changing-rooms. As reported in the Argus, the Assembly last week pledged to pay for free swimming for boys under 16 and girls under 24 during
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Resignation call for Corus boss
THERE are mounting calls today for the resignation of Corus chairman Sir Brian Moffat amid fears that Gwent jobs will be axed because of major losses. Newport East Assembly Member John Griffiths, an economic development spokesman, is backing calls by
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Graves: Mum's joy at sign of hope
A YOUNG mum who lost her baby to cot death today welcomed Newport council's decision to change its policy banning mementoes on graves. Danielle Thomas, 24, of Somerton Park, pictured with her children, joined the Argus's campaign to allow mementoes to
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Hospital project causes car chaos
PEOPLE attending Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital are being advised to use a free bus or city centre car park - after a new building project caused traffic chaos yesterday. Part of the car park in front of the hospital has been closed for the start of work
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Scarlets' squashed
Caerphilly out-gunned and out-played their Llanelli opposition last Friday, in a re-arranged Welsh Premiership fixture at Virginia Park. A well deserved 33-20 victory by the Castletown men saw them outscoring the Heineken Cup semi-finalists by 4 tries
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Exodus!
TOP Welsh players are negotiating contracts with English clubs because of the financial uncertainty in the game here, claims Newport owner Tony Brown. He even admits players from his own club are seeking a contract across the border and says there is
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Memorial game to be the best ever
A FESTIVAL of football is being held in memory of a Newport teenager who died after being buried in a huge mound of sand. And after previous years' matches, this year's event is set to be the biggest yet. Jon-Paul Young, of Elgar Avenue, Alway, had been
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Three strong track attack
THREE Gwent authorities could join forces to put pressure on for the passenger rail link from Ebbw Vale to Newport to be introduced as quickly as possible. Support for the Argus Get Us Back on Track campaign has flooded in since it was launched last year
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Eco-minded pupils dip into pondlife
GREEN Newport pupils have swapped maths and English for lessons in mini-beasts and pondlife. The seven to 11-year-olds at Gaer Junior School have been learning how to protect the environment at a special Eco-Day. The event was held yesterday and more
