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School of rock needs home
CAN YOU find a home for Gwent's very own School of Rock? Dragon Bands has been offering rockers in Torfaen the opportunity to learn the tricks of their trade since December 2001, but the non-profit organisation desperately needs a home. There are currently
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Wedding bells ring for X Factor Emma
X FACTOR reject Emma Paine couldn't hide her shock when she was ousted from the show - but she cried tears of joy when the cameras stopped rolling, thanks to her Newport boyfriend. For Chris Friend, 31, of Liswerry, popped the question to the love of
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Friends' tribute to Carl
TRIBUTES to 19-year-old Carl Snelgrove, who died after a road crash in Newport, have been flooding in. The teenager died in hospital on Friday night after a collision with a vehicle in Rowan Way last Tuesday. Carl was staying with friends Peter Nash and
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Terror teenager banned
THIS is the face of a teenage gang member who brought terror to a community. Magistrates ruled that 15-year-old Mitchell Ellis, of Neerings, Coed Eva, Cwmbran, should be publicly identified so members of the community could report any breaches of an anti-social
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Burglars target OAPs
DISTRACTION burglars raided the homes of two pensioners yesterday stealing £600. Police say are they not linking the two incidents involving people in their 80s in Chepstow and Newport but are keeping an open mind. The first burglary took place in Newport
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Beattie returns to Dragons squad
ROSS Beattie is back in the Newport Gwent Dragons squad for Saturday night's Celtic League test against Munster at Musgrave Park, Cork. Versatile forward Beattie has been released from the Scotland squad on duty for the November internationals and was
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Fighting for rights of sufferers
A TORFAEN woman who was denied benefits while suffering from breast cancer has joined a charity's push to stop other cancer victims having the same problems. Barbara Jackson, of South Street, Sebastopol, has told her story to help Macmillan Cancer Relief's
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Griffiths' case for defence
Defence guru Clive Griffiths insists Wales are heading in the right direction despite conceding 38 points against South Africa on Saturday. Wales conceded four tries and four penalties but national defensive coach Griffiths feels there were more positives
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County trophy crunch
NEWPORT County face 90 minutes tonight which could have huge ramifications for the rest of the season when they go to Caernarfon in the televised FAW Premier Cup showdown - but don't tell boss John Cornforth. The financial rewards and the prospects of
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NOW LUKE SETS SIGHTS ON DRAGONS
LUKE Charteris has made it into the Wales team - now his aim is to make into the Newport Gwent Dragons line-up. Charteris, a 21-year-old 6ft 9ins, 17st 3lbs giant, makes his full debut for Wales in Friday night's game against Romania at the Millennium
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Glamorgan face champions
GLAMORGAN have been handed the toughest possible start to their first season back in the County Championship First Division - a tie with champions Warwickshire at their Edgbaston base from April 13-16. And as if that wasn't enough, they will open their
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Store giant still plans city shop
DEBENHAMS has reaffirmed its commitment to opening a new store in Newport. The superstore is on a roll - yesterday it announced that its profits have more than doubled, from £137.5m to £300.5m. On its website the retailer has listed Newport among 20 new
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Addict jailed after aiding escape bid
A MAN who helped a prisoner escape from Newport magistrates court and who was later found in possession of Class A drugs has been jailed for a total of three years two months at Cardiff crown court. Andrew McGee, 22, drove Martin Tuft away as he fled
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Gipsies want permanent camp
PRESSURE is mounting on Newport council to find a permanent solution to its gipsy problem as another illegal camp sets up at Tredegar Park. Over the past six months gipsy camps in the city have cost the council thousands of pounds in eviction and clear-up
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Stereo music driver cleared
A TEENAGER who defended himself after being accused of repeatedly playing his car stereo at deafening levels was cleared in court yesterday. Jamie Dyas, from Newbridge, was summoned to court for allegedly turning up the stereo full blast in his gold Mini
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Hunt for the mole
POLICE have been asked to launch a criminal investigation into fears a Monmouthshire council mole is leaking sensitive information to the Argus. Council bosses have become increasingly concerned that several sensitive documents relating to major council