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City's next mayor named
NEWPORT'S next mayor will be Bettws councillor Noel Trigg if he retains his seat in the fortcoming local elections. His nomination was overwhelmingly supported by the full council yesterday. Councillor Trigg, a Newport-born former Army boxer, is
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Assembly should pay housing ballot costs - councillor
COSTS incurred by Newport city council in relation to the housing stock transfer ballot should be repaid by the Assembly, members were told today. Councillor Matthew Evans, the Conservative leader of the opposition, asked if the council would receive
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Gwent schools up for inspection
EIGHTEEN Gwent schools will be inspected by teams from the education and training inspectorate (Estyn) during the current spring term, as part of an ongoing programme. They are: Coed-y-Garn primary, Blaina; Markham, Pontllanfraith, Llanyrafon and New
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Youngsters' chance to learn circus skills
YOUNG people in Blaenavon can try their hand at a range of circus skills on Thursday at a unique workshop. Plate spinning, juggling, and ball walking are just three of the skills young people can learn. The unusual event has been organised to encourage
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Postie still going short over Christmas
SHORT wearing Postman Joe Farrell is halfway through his money raising mission. The Chepstow-based Scotish Royal Mail worker made a pledge raise sponsorship money by spending the whole winter doing his postal rounds in his shorts. But this year
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Hundreds pay respects to 'popular and friendly' teen
HUNDREDS of mourners pack a Valleys church to pay their last respects to a local teenager tragically killed. Richard Egan, 19 of Hilltop, Ebbw Vale died when the Ford Fiesta he was driving collided with a Mercedes Box van on the A465 near Brynmawr
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Tributes paid to inspirational woman
AN INSPIRATIONAL woman who was dedicated to raising funds for a hospice while herself battling with cancer has died. Pat Lewis finally lost her fight with the disease at the end of last month aged 76. She was the driving force behind the Friends
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Man dies after being struck by train
A MAN was struck by a train and died near Cwmbran railway station on Monday afternoon, British Transport police officials said yesterday. The man was hit by the 16:06 Cardiff to Abergavenny, Arriva Trains Wales service and pronounced dead on the scene
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Gwent hospitals winning waiting battle
GWENT hospitals are winning the battle to meet waiting times targets for a range of diagnostic tests and therapies - but there will be further challenges as the NHS in Wales works toward a 26-week overall maximum wait. Seven diagnostic procedures,
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ROBIN DAVEY SAYS: Fans foot the bill
A QUESTION about the major new arrivals at the Welsh Rugby Union which has hardly received a mention - just who is going to pay for them all? We've already seen yet another new coach appointed with New Zealander Warren Gatland the latest to take over
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Badger baiters strike again
BADGER baiters have struck for the second time in a week in Gwent. As reported in yesterday's Argus, Gwent Badger Society (GBG) members discovered a dug-out sett near Pontypool on New Year's Eve. Then on Saturday, they had a second alert of badger
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Dear Sir I would with your express permission, like to take the opportunity afforded, to respond to your recent letter regarding the state of current political status in the United Kingdom. (As defined by the respective areas and affiliations, Mongoloid
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ARMED INCIDENT: Armed officers leave scene
Armed officers have left the scene of an incident in Peterstone. Gwent Police confirmed that they received a call at 2.30am today and as a result of the call they had fears 'for the safety of individuals'. A cordon was set up as precaution while
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ROBIN DAVEY SAYS: Wins paper over cracks
FIRST things first - the Newport Gwent Dragons squad deserve huge plaudits for their against-the-odds holiday double against Llanelli Scarlets and Glasgow. They must have been the only ones who even remotely expected it - and how they put us through
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Youngsters make Zimbabwe links
OVER 40 young people from Abergavenny will be treading the boards from this month in a bid to boost community spirit and cultural understanding. The group is joining a visiting African theatre group for a nine-week project starting this month. It's
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ARGUS COMMENT: Learning is still the goal
THE YOUGOV survey today which shows just how much computers are part of the daily life of our children gives a snapshot of our changing times. The sight of children sitting with pen and paper will soon be consigned to the history books. A staggering
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Make a PACT with local police
POLICE in Rogerstone urged residents to attend their local Police And Communities Together (PACT) meeting this month. The meeting, at the Rivermead Centre on Thursday, January 17, at 6pm, will give people the chance to tell their Neighbourhood Policing
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ARGUS COMMENT: Focusing on 999
ACCIDENT and emergency departments in Wales will have to focus on getting patients out of ambulances and into hospital - within 15 minutes. While hospitals are already working towards this target, from April it will be mandatory and, in our view, it
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Gwent drivers flout mobile law
GWENT drivers are still flouting the law and using their mobile phones on the road despite facing hefty penalties. In March last year, the penalty for being caught using a mobile phone while driving was upped from a £30 fine to a £60 fine and three
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ARMED INCIDENT: More armed police on scene
MORE armed police have been drafted in to deal with the incident in Peterstone. The cordon around the scene of the incident has been expanded with the extra officers. Police closed the B4239 coast road in Peterstone between the Six Bells pub and
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Wyatt back for Heineken clash
WINGER Gareth Wyatt is the one Newport Gwent Dragons player who has been on the injured list who will be back in the running for Saturday's Heineken Cup tie against London Irish at the Madejski Stadium. Wyatt is fit again after a damaged shoulder put
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Centre will be focus for World Heritage site
THIS is the first glimpse inside Blaenavon's £3 million flagship World Heritage Visitor Centre - the first of it's kind in the UK. And today bosses confirmed it is scheduled to be up and running by early March, though local people will be invited to
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Armed police at Peterstone
ARMED police are currently at the scene of an incident in Gwent. Police closed the B4239 coast road in Peterstone, between the Six Bells pub and Sluice Gate Farm, since early this morning, after police received information about an incident. Insp
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County wait on cup opponents
NEWPORT County will have to wait to find out their FAW Premier Cup semi-final opponents after the Welshpool v Cardiff City quarter-final tie, scheduled for tonight, was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The centre of the pitch has a number of areas
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Corry calls it a day for England
MARTIN Corry has declined Brian Ashton's offer of a place in England's squad for the RBS 6 Nations Championship with the opening clash with Wales just weeks away. The 34-year-old is a former captain of the national side and appeared in the World Cup
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Read the story of the horse-powered milkman
FOR more than 40 years the people of Blaina awoke to the familiar sound of horse patter and a friendly greeting from 'Fred the Milk'. Fred Howells, a man who dreamed of owning his own farm when he was still in school uniform, was a daily fixture in
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Double delight for fight fans
THE mouthwatering superfight between David Haye and Enzo Maccarinelli will be followed a week later by the first world title defence for Gavin Rees at the Cardiff International Arena, the Argus can confirm. WBA light-welterweight champion Gavin Rees
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Club fights for survival
COMMUNITY groups in Rogerstone are hoping an emergency meeting will ensure a much-loved club can be saved from closure. The Redwood Club has been at the Tregwilym Road site for 60 years but is now in desperate need of repair, with asbestos in the roof
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Residents oppose flat plan
PLANS to demolish offices and build flats are being opposed by neighbours in the Gaer ward of Newport. Members of the planning committee will consider the application by J Otley Rhodes for a site in Bassaleg Road at their meeting tomorrow. The company
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TRAFFIC NEWS: B4239 coast road closed
THE B4239 at Peterstone Wentlooge is closed both ways between Sluice Farm and The Six Bells Pub. The road is shut due to a police incident between Hawse Lane and Outfall Lane. Local diversions are in operation and traffic is reported to be heavier
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Gwent coppers to march on pay
FURIOUS Gwent police officers will be protesting over pay in a march in London later this month. More than 200 off-duty Gwent officers are expected to join forces drawn from England and Wales on January 23 to demonstrate to the government their anger
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Argus printworks could close
THE parent company of the South Wales Argus, Newsquest, is considering closing the printing press at its Newport office. Under the proposal the jobs of 21 print staff would become redundant and the Argus would be printed at another Newsquest site
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Bus collides with car
A BUS was in collision with a car in Abertillery on Monday. The incident involving a public service bus and a private car happened just after 1pm on Gladstone Street. No-one was injured, but one fire crew from Abertillery attended to help make the
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Havant & Waterlooville get added incentive
Non-leaguers Havant & Waterlooville could face a trip to Anfield to take on Liverpool if they can beat Swansea City in their replay. The Blue Square South side are the lowest-ranked team left in the competition. They held League One leaders Swansea
