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Job for Archers fan!
A CALDICOT businessman has advised writers on the latest storylines from Radio 4's The Archers. The long-running favourite following the lives of residents in the rural community of Ambridge has turned to Dr Michael Benfield, director of Caldicot timber-frame
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Victory in playground battle
A GWENT community is celebrating after winning a 20-year battle to provide their children with a playground. Residents of the Woodlands in Penygarn, Pontypool, have spent years tirelessly fundraising to provide an area where the estate's 120 children
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No prosecution in barrier death case
NO prosecution for corporate manslaughter will be brought following death of a 20-year-old Newport man in an horrific road accident, the Argus can reveal today. The family of Glyn Gurney said they have now instructed their solicitor to start a private
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Councillors still wait for laptop computers
LAPTOP computers promised to Newport councillors are still sitting in a storeroom two months after the election. The 50 laptop machines cost over £55,000 and were meant to boost communication and cut paper usage. But councillors will not get their hands
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Vehicle crime cut
THE Argus has been praised for its part in helping drive down car crime figures in Gwent. Between April and July last year there were 3,412 vehicle crimes reported. But thanks to a joint initiative between police and the Argus, figures for the corresponding
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Gwent's tourist upturn
A BOOMING summer for the Gwent tourist industry promises to clinch more than £150 million for the local economy. Despite the lack of sunshine, tourist attractions across the county are reporting visitor numbers up on the same time last year. The spin-off
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Keeping memories of champion alive
THE nephew of late boxing champion David Pearce wants to create a lasting memorial to his uncle - and he needs your help. Luke Pearce is looking for memorabilia of his uncle's boxing career to help keep the former British champion's memory alive. David
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Collins melts the heart of stone
Experienced rider Neil Collins guests for Newport Wasps at Sheffield in the Premier League meeting tonight, stepping in for the Welsh club's skipper Craig Watson who is on the road for his weekend date with destiny. Australian Watson leaves today for
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Time to end the secrecy
THE BBC today refused to reveal whether a rule allowing them to discount viewer votes was used in the Restoration final where Newbridge Memo came second. It comes as the total number of votes the Memo received during Sunday's grand final remains a complete
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Premier boys can prove point
WELSH Premier Division players have a chance to prove a point tomorrow night when they line up against Newport Gwent Dragons at Cross Keys. But coach Steve Jones of Pontypool admits it will be difficult as his squad have had just two training sessions
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'Lost' city is unearthed
A MEDIEVAL city which disappeared 700 years ago may finally have been unearthed. Monmouth Archaeological Society believes it may have discovered the location of 'the lost city of Trellech' just a few miles south of the current village of the same name
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Whole new ball game for coach
WELSH rugby stages a first tomorrow night at Pandy Park when a highly respected league coach makes his bow - in the union code. The coach in question is Chris Anderson, the former Australian rugby league international who went on to coach the Aussie team
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Theatre ready for box office boom
TICKETS to hear the voice of Welsh singing sensation Katherine Jenkins will go on sale when The Riverfront box office opens for business today. Tickets for the gala concert to celebrate the opening of the £16million theatre and arts centre in Newport
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Mum's green waste anger
A SINGLE mum says she is being discriminated against in a council recycling scheme because she lives in a flat. Keen gardener Juliet Ede is angry at Newport council's refusal to give her an orange-top garden waste recycle bin while many of her Allt-yr-yn
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Skipper's released
NEWPORT County's captain last season Gary Lloyd has been sensationally booted out of Spytty Park. The Welsh semi-pro cap infuriated boss Peter Nicholas by taking two weeks holiday in the middle of pre-season training and a meeting last night at Spytty
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Through the pain barrier
TRACEY Morris has admitted she will be running through the pair barrier in order to complete her Athens fairytale later this month. Morris who has gone from an unknown club runner to national hero over night will run in the marathon despite a back injury
