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Hash dash pulls in 2,000 runners
RUNNERS from all over the world converged on some of Gwent's top beauty spots for Interhash 2004. The event, which was hosted in the UK for the first time, saw international running club Hash House Harriers travel from their temporary base in Cardiff
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Give the children a better life
WELCOME to the second in our series of supplements which are part of our aim to help build a treatment centre for disabled children in our area. Once again we urge you to support us in our bid to help raise £250,000 towards the £6m cost of the centre
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I'll be faster still in Athens
Christian Malcolm continued his Olympic preparations with a blistering season's best 200m time at yesterday's Norwich Union international at Birmingham's Alexandra Stadium. The Newport star clocked 20.53sec in finishing third, beating fellow Brit Chris
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Every little bit helps
THE SOUTH Gwent children's centre will be like nothing else in this area. It will seek to improve the lives of hundreds of disabled children, bringing together a unique combination of health, education and social services under one roof for the children
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Memo wins through to final of Restoration
THE SOUND of champagne corks popping and loud cheers resounded across Newbridge last night after the Memorial Hall took a step closer to scooping to multi-million pound makeover. Yesterday scores of jubilant supporters were at the hall to hear they had
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Family on a fruit and veg mission
A FAMILY on a mission to get healthy and cut its food budget has taken the first step to a healthier lifestyle. The Redmans, from Blaenavon, have taken the challenge to tackle obesity in Torfaen by signing up for the Garnsychan Partnership's Vegetable
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Battling it out for crowds
ABOUT 80,000 people flocked to Caerphilly at the weekend to attend the annual Big Cheese Festival. The free event, which takes place in and around Europe's second largest castle, was bigger this year than ever before. Families basked in the sunshine and
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New face of transport in the city
Newport Transport is a private limited company trading as Newport Transport Ltd controlled by a board of directors similar to any private business. Previously the Borough of Newport Transport department was under the direct control of the borough council
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Parents take pride in James' achievements
THERE is an eye-catching picture on the wall of James Allen's playroom at his Newport home. Four colourful figures are lined up, their stance unmistakably celebratory, and James is more than happy to explain what the picture means. It is an image that
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Make a dream come true
REBECCA Maggs is a little girl who is part of a big dream - and we want you, our readers, to help make it come true. The Newport seven-year-old is among 1,200 disabled children across south Gwent whose lives are made all the harder for want of a modern
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Sparkle Appeal hits the £50,000 mark
SEVEN months after launching our Sparkle Appeal and we have raised £50,000 from people eager to support the worthwhile cause. People from across Gwent have taken the appeal to their hearts and have raised money to help special children. We launched the
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Canine Partners
Canine Partners is a progressive charity which aims to transform the lives of people with disabilities (Partners) by providing them with highly trained assistance dogs, enabling them to live more independently and enjoy an enhanced lifestyle. People,
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Cooper sets his targets
WALES scrum half Gareth Cooper, who is on the verge of starting his first season with Newport Gwent Dragons, has three major targets for the new campaign. The first is to actually make the start of the season after having an operation on his left shoulder
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'Erin was so full of life'
THE distraught parents of a toddler killed in a car accident have told how their daughter brought "happiness to everyone who met her". Two-year-old Erin Kate Wright died from her injuries after a car collided with her in the Moorland Park area of Newport
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Right note for Julian
HE is one half of British music's most famous siblings and is the big name draw for the Eisteddfod's opening weekend. Julian Lloyd Webber's performance on Sunday evening with the National Orchestra of Wales promises to be one of the highlights of the
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How to adapt a home
Useful tips to make life easier There are many aspects to consider when adapting your home to accommodate a disability. Here are a few suggestions: Access to your Home Handrails Ramps Steplifts Hardstanding Dropped kerb Additional exterior lighting Locking
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Memo wins through
THE SOUND of champagne corks popping and loud cheers resounded across Newbridge last night after the Memorial Hall took a step closer to scooping to multi-million pound makeover. Yesterday scores of jubilant supporters were at the hall to hear they had
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Breach: 'I acted on legal advice'
A councillor claims she acted on legal advice when she breached the councillors' code of conduct. Llanwenarth Ultra councillor Verona Nelmes says she took advice from Monmouthshire council's legal department before failing to declare a financial interest
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Former council leader dies aged 63
FORMER Torfaen council leader Brian Smith died yesterday after a long battle with cancer and a brain tumour. Mr Smith, 63, who had been council leader for 20 years before stepping down earlier this year, died at Panteg Hospital. His wife Jean, 59, was
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Black sees Red
ENGLISHMAN Adam Black, the Newport Gwent Dragons prop, is targeting a place in the Wales squad next year. Black will qualify for his adopted country on a three-year residency basis, and has already spoken to Wales coach Mike Ruddock about bidding for
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Right note for Julian - 26.07.04
HE is one half of British music's most famous siblings and is the big name draw for the Eisteddfod's opening weekend. Julian Lloyd Webber's performance on Sunday evening with the National Orchestra of Wales promises to be one of the highlights of the
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Bosses' delight with lads
NEWPORT County boss Peter Nicholas was pleased that his side came through another workout as their preparations for Conference South hots up. Nicholas said: "It was another good runout for the lads. It has been three games in a week, and I am pleased
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Sun, songs and screams
THE SUN shone and the crowds screamed as top pop acts took to the stage for this year's massive Party in the Park. Cooper's Field, in Cardiff, was packed with 20,000 screaming fans who had come to watch chart-toppers like McFly, Girls Aloud and Rachel
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Out of School Clubs
Out of School Clubs exist to ease the childcare problems experienced by many parents due to work, training or other commitments. They aim to be affordable and accessible. They incorporate enjoyable, creative play opportunities with high quality care for
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Balloons going up for Callum
FUNDRAISING efforts are up, up and away to help a poorly Gwent youngster. Callum Arnold, five, has a rare condition called Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, which is like cerebral palsy, and means he cannot walk or sit up on his own. His parents, Jane and Dean, from
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Atkin's road to recovery
Tony Atkin, the Newport Wasps rider recovering from a broken left arm (in a crash pictured right), took a step towards making a return after yesterday's Conference League meeting between GMB Mavericks and Oxford Academy. Atkin took to the track for practice
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Who's done what to help the cause
In the past seven months, many local people and businesses have raised funds for the Sparkle appeal. Here are some of them: l A group of Newport pensioners donated £50 from their social events fund to Sparkle. l Ellie Lebbon and Chloe Kostanjevec turned
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Defence contract raises jobs hopes
High-paid jobs are expected to be created in Gwent after the Ministry of Defence chose a consortium involving a local firm as the intended preferred bidder for a £1 billion contract. Contract electrical manufacturers Axiom of Newbridge Technology Park
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Row over centre closure
A COMMUNITY centre is under fire for closing during the school summer holidays, forcing many planned activities to be shelved. Baneswell Community Centre, in Stow Hill, Newport, is the venue for several clubs throughout the year and was to host summer
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How you can help Sparkle
YOUR help will be vital if the Argus campaign to raise £250,000 for the Sparkle Appeal is to be successful. Special fundraising packs are available from the Sparkle Appeal Office, South Gwent Children's Foundation, Block 10 Friars Field, Newport, NP20
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One-stop unit will ease the stress for families
EIGHT-year-old Sophie Hennah is, by any definition of the term, a battler - and she has had to be. Severe disablement and a string of serious health problems mean she has spent much of her life in hospitals and clinics. That she has reached eight years
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What is Meningitis?
Bacteria and viruses are not the only cause of Meningitis, but are the main causes in the UK. Any germ is capable of causing Meningitis. Viral Meningitis is more common than the bacterial form but generally less serious, although it can be debilibating
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Helping disabled kids - and their families
Why do people choose to share their spare time with disabled children from their local community? In the middle of a busy life, it is all too easy to lose sight of the benefits to be gained from taking part in a well-run voluntary scheme. Rose Brown is
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Designed especially for children
THE new children's centre will provide extensive facilities under one roof. Currently there is no single facility that can support the co-ordinated range of assessments, therapies, support and advice services that children with disabilities and their