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Rebuild hope for arson-hit school
A SCHOOL destroyed by fire could be back up and running within two years thanks to a £5.5million windfall, it was revealed today. The Assembly executive has pledged the cash towards building a new Rogerstone School. And Newport city council is confident
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Lancashire are the main danger: Croft
GLAMORGAN skipper Robert Croft admits Lancashire are the biggest danger to his side recapturing the National League title this season. The sides, both unbeaten in the league so far, clash at Old Trafford on Sunday with the outcome already sure to play
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GI bride back for visit
A GI bride from Newport has returned to the city for the first time in 40 years. Faith 'Fay' Stanton, 80, grew up in Maesglas but met and married an American soldier during the Second World War and emigrated to Washington. On Friday Mrs Stanton and her
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Wheels in motion to raise cash
FUNDRAISERS got on their bikes to raise money for Cancer Research UK this weekend. More than 200 people of all ages set off on the Get On Your Bike Ride from Tredegar House, Newport, in glorious sunshine. Karen Davis, from Cancer Research UK, was delighted
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Missing woman's body found
A WOMAN who went missing from an Abergavenny nursing home on Friday morning was found dead on Saturday. Gwent Police recovered the body from a river at Swan Meadows, Abergavenny, when a member of the public called police at 8.40am. Doctors and police
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Booking himself a place in history
A GWENT man is hoping to be on course with a bestseller after his new book was given an impressive seal of approval. Author Phil Carradice's latest publication, Wales at War, was named book of the month by store-giant WH Smith. The 55-year-old's paperback
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FORSTER WAITS FOR FIRST WALES CAP
DRAGONS flanker Jason Forster makes his senior Wales debut against the Barbarians on Wednesday but won't be content until he wins his first cap. So, though he will enjoy facing a team full of international stars at Bristol City's Ashton Gate soccer ground
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Village mourns boy's tragic death
THE sudden death of a seven-year-old boy is being mourned by a Valleys community. Tarian Hobbs, who lived in Gelynos Avenue, Argoed, died after suffering a brain haemorrhage. Now his parents Marcus and Nina are thanking people living in the village, and
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Twinny in the city
TWO versions for the evergreen Nevada - the "Base" and the "Club" with the same standards of comfort and handling which enable the concept of "easy riding" to be transferred within the confines of the city. Down the years, technology and design have sculpted
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Dragons poised
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons will this week step up their efforts to complete the signings of the Celtic Warriors players they are interested in adding to their squad. Wales half backs Ceri Sweeney and Gareth Cooper are their main targets along with centre Jon
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Street closure row may be settled
Shop keepers who fought against the controversial closure of their main street have reached a compromise. Retailers in Abergavenny staged a series of protests earlier this year against Monmouthshire council's decision to shut Cross Street to traffic.
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Dwyer's tip
BOB DWYER has told new Wales coach Mike Ruddock to forget winning for now and just concentrate on getting his team into shape. Dwyer, who was in charge of the 1991 Australia team that won the World Cup, said he was delighted Ruddock had become the national
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Curtain could open on new town cinema
THE silver screen could be making a comeback in a Gwent town after more than a decade-long absence. Plans for a cinema in Abergavenny could be given the thumbs up after a campaign by residents. Monmouthshire council planning bosses have earmarked two
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Track stars back sponsored walk
OLYMPIC Welsh medallists have pledged their support to the Argus Sparkle appeal. Athletes Jamie Baulch and Colin Jackson are urging people to take part in a sponsored walk to raise cash for the new children's centre to be built at High Cross. We launched
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Mystery death murder probe
A MURDER investigation was under way today after a 21-year-old died following a mystery incident. Gareth Bolwell, of Newbridge, was taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, but was pronounced dead on Friday evening. Officers are understood to be investigating
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Bike dealer has bike taken - by the police
DENBIGH-BASED Kawasaki dealership, A & D Motorcycles is playing its part to promote road safety awareness in North Wales by lending a new Kawasaki Z750 to the North Wales Police BikeSafe campaign that has been organised with the help and guidance
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Ouch! Watch those spiky bits!
HUNDREDS of spiky specimens were on show in Newport on Saturday at the annual show of the South Wales branch of the British Cacti and Succulent Society. The show takes place every year in Bassaleg Community Hall and features some of the most weird and
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Glamorgan run ended
Glamorgan's unbeaten totesport League record was ended by Lancashire with a comfortable five-wicket victory at Old Trafford to go level on points with the Dragons at the top of Division One. A solid batting effort enabled Lancashire reach their target
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Track stars back sponsored walk
OLYMPIC Welsh medallists have pledged their support to the Argus Sparkle appeal. Athletes Jamie Baulch and Colin Jackson are urging people to take part in a sponsored walk to raise cash for the new children's centre to be built at High Cross. We launched
