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Man critically ill after road smash
A DRIVER was critically injured in a crash on a Gwent road branded "dangerous" by residents. The accident happened on the B4248 Brynmawr to Blaenavon Road, near the Racehorse pub, at about 8pm on Sunday. Police say a 35-year-old local man was seriously
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18 months ago Irina spoke little English ... now she's on track to sit eight GCSEs
IT'S NOT exactly a well-trodden path, but one Russian teenager is glad to have made the move from Moscow to a Gwent village. Irina Evstafieva, 16, swapped her hectic life in the Russian capital for the rural pleasures of Varteg 18 months ago when she
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Egg-ceptional time for all
HUNDREDS flocked to Gwent attractions for a weekend of Easter fun. A wise woman able to cure any ailment and a chance to try on medieval armour were among the activities arranged by a 15th century re-enactment group at Tredegar House. The group,
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Jeff is a director
When Jeff Bunney was hauled before the board of Griffin Mill Garages, the last thing he expected was to be awarded a directorship of the company. One of South Wales' oldest family firms has appointed the first ever non-family member to its board - and
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Investment pays off
Dark Blue UK Ltd are feeling anything but blue after investing £150,000 in state-of-the-art printing equipment supported by Barclays. The new printer represents a major investment in the company based at Trecenydd Business Park, Caerphilly, and will ensure
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I don't feel the same since attack
A GWENT man said his confidence is destroyed after a gang of thugs fractured his eyesocket in three places in a vicious attack. Alan Hughes, 58, from Oakfield in Cwmbran also suffered severe bruising all over his body after five men kicked, punched and
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County denied
NEWPORT County's battle to beat the drop in the Conference South was dented yesterday after high-flyers Farnborough edged their way to a scarcely deserved victory. County lost out to a classy outfit because of two individual errors and can count themselves
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Keir keeps prestigious facilities contract
Cardif based Kier Managed Services, has successfully retained one of the most prestigious facilities management contracts in the UK - that of the Welsh Development Agency South East Wales Region. The company, which leads the field in facilities management
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Moving on the movies
A £2m South Wales start-up film company is competing head to head with the big guns of Hollywood in a highly specialist sector of movie production. Dragon DI (Digital Intermediate) is the only company of its type in the world to concentrate solely on
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Demand is exceeding supply
Lambert Smith Hampton's M4 Corridor Report 'Moving Forward' shows that take-up of is exceeding supply of office accommodation in Newport. Newport currently has approximately 250,000 sq ft of available offices, which represents about 12.5% of overall office
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Man critically ill after road smash
A DRIVER was critically injured in a crash on a Gwent road branded "dangerous" by residents. The accident happened on the B4248 Brynmawr to Blaenavon Road, near the Racehorse pub, at about 8pm on Sunday. Police say a 35-year-old local man was seriously
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Producer turns publisher
A former BBC television producer, who struggled to find a publisher for his first book, has launched a business to help others get their work into print. When publishers turned him down, Vincent Dowdall decided to produce Unknown God - a thought-provoking
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Assembly wages costs escalate
THE wage bill for government press officers in Wales has risen by a massive £200,000 a year. Since devolution in 1999, the wage bill for press officers at the National Assembly spiralled by at least £242,800. There were nine press officers serving three
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'Back' to Work
Cymru Chirporactic has opened for business in Pontypool. Established by fully-qualified and registered chiropractor Dr Trevor Horan, the new clinic will help to treat the people of Pontypool and the surrounding areas for back pain, trapped nerves, sciatica
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Property value warning
Though it will still be an exciting year for the property market, homeowners must be wary of DIY property programmes and be realistic about the value of their house this year. So says the new face of property in Newport. Gareth Cheshire has recently returned
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Job Scene proves to be big success
Newport was an opportunity hotspot in March when Job Scene The Roadshow came to town and visited Newport Centre. The popular event, which has been visiting Newport for three years and is held in connection with the South Wales Argus, supported by The
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City on show at top European conference
Newport Unlimited stepped up its drive to attract further inward investment to Newport when it launched a virtual animation DVD at the MIPIM property conference in France last month. The urban regeneration company showcased Newport with the help of the
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What do we gain from having EGM? - Robin Davey column
NO apologies for revisiting the subject, but why on earth are a number of clubs (we'll find out exactly how many at the EGM on May 14) trying to get rid of the Welsh Rugby Union board and its two main officials when the Union are going to turn in a profit
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Pensions - you've never had it so good
The biggest reform of pensions for almost 20 years is more than just good news for investors - it's the best they've ever had. So says James Brown, a Certified Financial Planner with Peacheys Wealth Management. The shake-up of pensions on April 6 - known
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Emergency patients still waiting too long
TOO many patients are still waiting too long to be dealt with at accident and emergency departments in Gwent. Figures from 15 major emergency units in Wales for the three months up to and including January show most fall short of meeting the target that
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Egg-ceptional time for all
HUNDREDS flocked to Gwent attractions for a weekend of Easter fun. A wise woman able to cure any ailment and a chance to try on medieval armour were among the activities arranged by a 15th century re-enactment group at Tredegar House. The group, called
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Office Angels Newport - now with a fantastic high street location
Less than a year ago, Office Angels decided to open its doors in Newport. Although confident of the impact it would make in the local area, the initial premises were rather small to say the least. With business snowballing and a constant stream of candidates
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Research reveals key business challenges
Extrasys, a provider of technology as a tailored service for the SME sector, has announced the results of its national survey on SME views surrounding their main business challenges over the next year. It targeted owners, CEOs and MDs of UK-based businesses
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'Come back' plea to former centre staff
Employees at a South Wales call centre operation going from strength to strength after a takeover have appealed to former colleagues to rejoin them to take up over 100 new jobs being created. Cwmbran company Dial, which became a subsidiary of Yes Loans
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Dragons pair big doubt
WALES centre Hal Luscombe and hooker Steve Jones are almost certainly both out of the Newport Gwent Dragons team for tomorrow night's key Celtic League derby against Cardiff Blues at Rodney Parade. Luscombe is still struggling after injuring his chest
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Don't fall foul of age legislation
Have you been or hope one day to be young at heart, middle aged or a ripe old age? If yes, then the Age Discrimination legislation coming into force in October 2006 will affect you. This is the most important piece of employment legislation on the horizon
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18 months ago Irina spoke little English ... now she's on track to sit eight GCSEs
IT'S NOT exactly a well-trodden path, but one Russian teenager is glad to have made the move from Moscow to a Gwent village. Irina Evstafieva, 16, swapped her hectic life in the Russian capital for the rural pleasures of Varteg 18 months ago when she
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What is the Five Counties Business Week?
Now in it's fifth year, the Five Counties initiative was created by ngb2b, the Newport & Gwent Chamber of Commerce, to provide opportunities for its members and local businesses to network, share experiences, promote their products/services and celebrate
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Advice company is workers' favourite
Business adviser KPMG has been named the 2006 Best Big Company to Work For, according to a survey published in the Sunday Times. The firm, which employs more than 100 staff at its Cardiff office, was highlighted as one of the UK's top employers in the
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Pupils' designs to decorate schools
Children from St David's School and Park Street School have been showing off their creative talents in a series of arts workshops organised by Monmouthshire county council and WD Turner. Working with artist Rubin Eynon, the children have developed their
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Sisters' torment at hands of gang
TWO sisters from Cwmbran say they are "afraid to leave the house" after becoming the victims of a gang of aggressive youths. Twins Sarah and Sam Hall, 24, have endured constant verbal abuse and threats for the past two months. They say a gang of up to
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Red Zone tour comes to the city business club
David Pickering was the guest speaker at the March meeting of the City of Newport Business Club. He gave a review of the WRU from both a sporting and business context. Given the recent speculation and ongoing saga of the WRU, the club was lucky to get
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Crows staring relegation in the face
THE Crows are now staring Welsh Premier League relegation in the face after throwing away an early Steve Loverso-inspired lead at Cwmbran Stadium yesterday. The Welsh Cup finalist sauntered to a thoroughly-deserved success at the venue, where they've
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Growth means old legal hand returns
As part of an ongoing expansion programme at the Gwent firm of solicitors Watkins & Gunn, Barbara Coward has recently been appointed head of conveyancing. Based at the practice's head office in Pontypool, Barbara leads a large conveyancing team at
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Beadle still upbeat
NEWPORT County boss Peter Beadle is still confident of survival in the Conference South, despite County's seven game unbeaten streak coming to an end yesterday. County lost after a freak goal and a penalty gave Farnborough the spoils in an even contest
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Scanning for snags
Digging up the past to uncover archaeological remains may be good news for historians. But for planners and others hoping to develop a site, such evidence of former use is usually far from welcome. Archaeologist Mark Belcher understands the problems they
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Gwent helps boost UK Steel Enterprise
Gwent businesses have been an important factor in another record breaking year for UK Steel Enterprise. The Corus subsidiary helped create 60 jobs at Cardinal Packaging in Ebbw Vale, and supported several other companies in the area with strategic investments
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Hero foils cash machine raid
A HAVE-A-GO hero foiled a terrifying raid by confronting a gang breaking into a Newport shop. Local people say about six men in three cars were involved in the raid on the Co-op store, in St John's Crescent, Rogerstone, at 1.10am on Saturday. The gang
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Demand is eceeding supply
Lambert Smith Hampton's M4 Corridor Report 'Moving Forward' shows that take-up of is exceeding supply of office accommodation in Newport. Newport currently has approximately 250,000 sq ft of available offices, which represents about 12.5% of overall office
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Sir Bob heads to B2B Wales event
Sir Bob Geldof has just been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the forthcoming B2B Wales - Wales' largest business event taking place on the pitch at the Millennium Stadium in under three months time. The charismatic front man of The Boomtown Rats and
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Pub's Wild West riot
POLICE closed a Blackwood pub after a huge brawl involving more than 50 people. Officers were called to the Monkey Tree pub in Gordon Road at around 8pm on Sunday after reports of a disturbance. They saw around 50 people brawling inside, who fled as soon
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Love at first sight for Bella
THE sad story of an abandoned dog was given a happy ending after her pictured appeared in the Argus. Bella, a mongrel, is one in a long line of animals to find a family thanks to a joint effort by the Argus and the RSPCA. The dog's new owners, Rachel
