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This really was a new Glam low
I spoke too soon last week. There I was thinking that not winning the Spirit of Cricket award was the final low point of Glamorgan's season. How wrong I was. This might require some explanation. There I was at the chairman's ball at Sophia Gardens last
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New appointments
George Wimpey has made a number of new appointments in the South Wales region. The combination of both internal promotions and external recruits has created new positions and new teams. Pam Fitzjohn, the new sales and marketing director for George Wimpey
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Apprenticeships give skills boost
For university students like Sin Lewis from Risca interested in joining the Welsh technology industry, apprenticeships are definitely proving the right way up the career ladder. Keen to gain some hands-on experience while working towards a professional
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Academy for training
One of the leading training providers in Wales has launched a Corporate Academy to deliver a complete package of training and development for key clients. Talk.training has introduced a one-off annual subscription that will give clients access to a completely
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Firm urges others to go for award
A Cwmbran company which won a Queen's Award for Enterprise played host to two experts from the Queen's Awards Office in a bid to encourage other Welsh firms to apply for this ultimate business accolade - described by one previous winner as being "like
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Five Counties week gives firms fresh opportunities
Five Counties week gives firms fresh opportunities The Newport and Gwent Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry has had a vast amount of experience in helping businesses. The organisation is exceptionally proud to have forged strong links with local
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Busy road 'is a hazard'
PEOPLE fear a fatal accident on a busy main road close to their homes and are demanding action from police. Residents of Llanyrafon, Cwmbran, say Llanfrechfa Way is not only a favourite haunt of boy racers, but is also being used as a shortcut by motorists
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Underdogs' tag doesn't faze Evans
WALES assistant manager Roy Evans does not accept that his side will be the underdogs against Northern Ireland at Windsor Park on Saturday, even if the World Cup qualification table tells a different story. Wales, who are currently bottom of Group Six
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TTems to be BAE supplier
Rogerstone-based TTems has announced it has entered into a strategic alliance with BAE Systems to become a supplier of choice for printed circuit board assembly supply. TTems will also be part of BAE Systems' Supply Chain Excellence Programme. TTems,
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New headquarters for Gwent company
The fastest-growing software development company in Wales has moved to the capital. Fusion, which started out in Gwent, has opened its new headquarters in the shadow of the Millennium Stadium in the centre of Cardiff. The company, which specialises in
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Mumbo jumbo?
Most office workers complained that computer lingo such as java-script and jpeg was just as difficult to understand as a foreign language, according to a new survey. A poll of 1,500 staff by recruitment firm Computer People showed that three out of four
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All change for the Dragons
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons switch Sione Tuipulotu to full back for Saturday's difficult Powergen Cup-tie at Northampton. The Tongan international, who won two more caps for his country during the summer, has played most of his Dragons rugby at inside centre
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Joanne to head office
Broomfield & Alexander has appointed Joanne Bartlett to strengthen its management team. Based at the Newport office of the independent professional advisors, Joanne will head up the office and will be responsible for managing client audits, drawing
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Toddler is little miracle survivor
A TODDLER left critically ill after he was hit by a car is a "little miracle" who is now taking his first steps in nearly three months. Two-year-old Dylan Phillips is lucky to be alive after getting away from his father and running out in front of a car
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£10m expansion plan for Mitel site
A £10m investment into the Mitel site in Caldicot looks set to bring hundreds of new jobs to the area. Commercial property developer Robert Hitchins Limited has recently confirmed its acquisition of the 17-acre property and now plan to transform the site
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Choosing a nursery
It's a good idea to start looking for a daycare nursery as soon as you are on maternity leave. In most areas the best will have long waiting lists and it's first come first served. Kindergartens attached to independent schools tend to be hot property
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Kites Nursery School (est. 1986) IS RECOGNISED AS AN INVESTOR IN PEOPLE
Kites Nursery School, Victoria Street, Old Cwmbran, has been recognised as an Investor in People organisation after achieving the standard in February 2005. Kites Nursery School embraces a commitment to training and development and looks forward to the
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Bring business to the area
The Newport/South-East Wales Conference Bureau is in place for helping local businesses with their events, as much as bringing in business from outside. Recently, at a major exhibition for conferences and events promoting venues and destinations, The
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Swap the fast lane for the good life
A new business park in the heart of the beautiful Wye Valley will provide the region's businessmen, professionals and entrepreneurs with a tempting lifestyle option and is seeking to attract new investment into this rural, yet accessible area. Well-served
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County cloak of secrecy
NEWPORT County have still to reach a decision on naming their new manager but it appears as though two of the favourites have fallen at the last hurdle. Former Barry Town boss Gary Barnett and Bridgend manager Nicky Tucker are believed to now be out of
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Firm celebrates with new showroom
Caerleon Kitchens, Bedrooms and Appliances officially launched its refurbished showroom with a series of wine tasting evenings and live daytime cooking events. Established 21 years ago at its current premises, The Old Malthouse, High Street, Caerleon,
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Businessmen join forces for Sparkle
South Wales Argus readers are already well on their way to raising the £250,000 pledged for the Sparkle Appeal. And the appeal is set to get a further boost with help from the newly-formed business board. Four local businessmen, Tony Curtis, Jon Collingbourne
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Finalists line up for recycling awards
The short list for the National Recycling Awards 2005 has been published and there are some Gwent-based finalists including Newport Wastesavers. Among the finalists are local authorities from across the country, high street names, community groups, manufacturers
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Pony's still in harness at age of 42
WHEN retirement age looms it's usually time to take it easy. But for Polo the pony, being well over the age when horses are put out to pasture hasn't put him off his day job - helping Gwent youngsters learn how to ride. Polo, at 42, is now one of the
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Warehouse is Premier site
Leading independent timber exporter and distributor Premier Forest Products has announced the opening of a new, state-of-the-art £2m warehouse and office complex at Nexus Point, near Birmingham. The £50m-turnover business, founded in 1993 by Terry Edgell
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Super Crows in the hat
MAGNIFICENT Cwmbran Town are in the hat for the second round of the lucrative FAW Premier Cup after a superb 1-0 victory over Southern League Premier Division side Merthyr Tydfil at Cwmbran Stadium last night. Tim Harris' Martyrs brought with them a large
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Drivers can choose course instead of fine
A NEW scheme which allows speeding motorists to choose education rather than prosecution could soon be launched in Gwent. Instead of a fine or penalty points on their licences, some motorists will be be able to take the Association of Police Force's (
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Just ridiculous to close school, says star pupil
A STAR pupil who achieved outstanding success at GCSE at Oakdale Comprehensive School is criticising proposals to close the school. Rhian Hartshorn, who is 16, sat her GCSE exams this summer - achieving 11 A*s. And Rhian - who worked "extremely hard"
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Delight as stack is set to go
WORK to remove an incinerator chimney which has dominated the skyline of a Gwent town for decades starts on Monday. The toxic waste incinerator at Pontypool's Shanks plant attracted major opposition from residents until it stopped operating in 2002. Since
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£1.3bn city shops deal
Newport's Maesglas Retail Park is among four major South Wales properties acquired in what is said to be Britain's largest commercial property deal, worth around £1.3bn. The record transaction was clinched by international property consultants King Sturge
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Boost for team
Harding Evans has sponsored a local sailing team which one of their solicitors belongs to. Lawyer Sian Reynolds and her team mates will benefit from a 3 year sponsorship deal which will cover the cost of all their essential kit. The team competes in various
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Bellevue Nursery
We gained our investers in people award may 2005 with great help and advise from Gill from G& J Partnership who we would like to thank,as it made us look at how to improve our nursery not only for parents,but for the staff as well.we now have a very
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Internet conmen's Grand Slam scam
THE Gwent teenager who defrauded eBay users to live the high life in Manhattan struck again while on bail, we can reveal. Today, Phillip Shortman, 18, admitted conning rugby fans desperate to see the Wales v Ireland Grand Slam decider out of £8,000 by
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Opinion split over historic building
THE future of a historic Gwent building is set to divide a community after plans to demolish it and replace it with housing were announced. Torfaen borough council received an outline planning application to tear down the run-down Co-operative building
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'Stop speeders before there's a death'
RESIDENTS fear a fatal accident on a busy main road close to their homes and are demanding action from police. Residents of Llanyrafon, Cwmbran, say Llanfrechfa Way is not only a favourite haunt of boy racers, but is also being used as a shortcut by motorists
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Financial service is way forward
The growth in Wales' ethnic Bangladeshi population has led to the creation of a groundbreaking financial services enterprise. Newly-established Instant Exchange has become the first company outside London to be approved by a Bangladeshi bank to handle
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Paramount help firms get on with business
Gwent-based Paramount Information Technology Ltd is helping businesses to remain focused on their aims to achieve their business goals. The Newport IT business eliminates the hassle for firms who need to use computers and related software as part of their
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Computing firm blessed by 10 years of success
A Newport-based ICT company, set up by a teacher-student partnership, celebrates its 10th year in the business this year. A2Z Computing, which began its life in a back bedroom, will be celebrating the landmark by moving to new offices in a converted old
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'My hero was so nice'
A GWENT man who met his 'all-time hero' Ronnie Barker paid tribute to the late comedian. Bruce Robertson took photographs of over 200 celebrities including Anthony Hopkins and Kylie Minogue, but said he enjoyed meeting Mr Barker the best. He said: "He
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Playtime horror as kids find syringes
ANXIOUS mums fear drugs are rife in their Newport neighbourhood after their children found syringes while out playing. Donna Shefford and Donna Mapp said their children Ellie-May Davies, seven, and Jamie Tanner, six, made the shocking discovery in a hedge
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Ruth moves to pastures new
Chief executive of Wales' leading women's economic development agency in Wales Chwarae Teg, Ruth Marks, has moved on after six years in the role. Ruth previously worked for Business in the Commun-ity Wales, the Wales Council for Voluntary Action, in addition
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Precision investment underpins expansion
A £450,000 investment is underpinning further expansion for Precision Cast Components. The Newport company is one of the leaders in the UK in aluminium castings, and three years ago added phenolic mouldings production to broaden its horizons. "It meant
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Solutions for working parents
Any working parent knows the importance of finding somewhere safe, secure, caring and happy for their children to attend during the day. And Gwent is luck enough to be home to any number of wonderful day nurseries for the under fives. Here Business Update
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Pint-size pub job
If you've always fancied running the kind of pub you drink in as a regular, the opportunity to do so could not lie so much at the bottom of your glass, as under it. A pub company with plans to expand its operations in South Wales and the south of England
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Office Angels Newport - proving to be the very best
Since Office Angels Newport opened last spring, the branch has quickly developed a reputation for being one of the best recruitment consultancies in town. This is based on their proven ability to provide highly skilled and experienced candidates that
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Shipping firm secures deal
Container engineering, design and lease purchasing company Container Leasing UK Ltd is celebrating after securing a $5m contract with Containerships Ltd OY. The Chepstow-based company was awarded the five-year contract to supply its Finnish customers
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Paul set to be a Siltbuster
Fast-growing Welsh manufacturer of pollution control equipment, Siltbuster Ltd, has announced a key addition to its senior staff, with the appointment of Paul Madders as national sales manager. Paul, 42, will play a key role in the company's expansion
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City's latest jewel
Newport City Council has granted planning permission for Bailey Developments to start work on a £5m office building in the city centre. The building will be constructed on a 4.6 acre site set aside as a major new business district for the city. It is
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Town's sign of prosperity
MORE than 100 jobs will be created at a Gwent factory with a £4.5 million investment. Doncasters Group announced further improvements at its factory in Blaenavon. The company manufactures engine blade components for the aircraft, automotive and power
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Greenfields Nursery
Greenfields Nursery Schools is a group of family-run nurseries at Cwmbran, Langstone, Magor and Rogerstone, owned and administered by the Samphire family. Julie Samphire opened the first nursery in 1989 after completing 26 years in the teaching profession
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Help offered at one-stop shop
Starting a business can be an exciting as well as daunting prospect. Caerphilly council's business development team provide a range of assistance to help entrepreneurs to start a business and also give important support while the business is growing.
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Sisters go into business partnership two-by-two
Like many siblings, sisters Karen Milton and Linda Dexter have shared things all their lives - and now they've also gone into business two-by-two... The pair have launched Ark Property Management, based in Chepstow and Cinderford, to let and manage rented
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Builders, be masters of all you survey
With National Construction Week (October 6-13) around the corner, the construction sector is brought into the spotlight as a career option. As the construction industry continues to grow in the region, Steve Slocombe, development manager for Newport Unlimited
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Ethnic diversity the key for contact centre growth
Welsh contact centres, which already lead the field in terms of pay and conditions, must now focus their attention to recruiting from a broader mix of backgrounds. The sector, ahead perhaps of all others, interacts at the most personal level with customers
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Corking ideas
A Monmouthshire vineyard will be supplying wine to dinner tables across the UK this Christmas as part of a unique service created by a Welsh wine dealer. Devine Wines provide personalised bottles of wine and accessories, with customers able to design
