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Wiltshire: Gwent can lead way
GWENT can lead the way in making the future bright for Welsh rugby claims Huw Wiltshire, the Welsh Rugby Union’s national performance manager who hails from Pontypool. He heads up a major department which was recently strengthened further by the announcement
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UK NEWS: Home Office admits crime data error
Public confidence in crime statistics took a fresh blow after the Home Office admitted police have failed to accurately record serious violent crime. Some forces may have been mis-reporting the figures for more than 10 years, officials said, as they
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Pupils sing the sound of silence
Schoolchildren in Ponthir helped break a world record by performing a specially written song in silence. In total, 65 pupils and 12 teachers from Ponthir Church in Wales School used sign language to perform Sunshine in My Heart. At 9.30am on Wednesday
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NEW INN DEATH: Man charged with murder
A 52-YEAR-old man was tonight charged with the murder of Blackwood businessman Kingsley Monk. Mr Monk was found dead at the premises of his business Driverline247 on an industrial estate in New Inn. The man from the Cardiff area, who
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NEW INN DEATH: Businessman killled by 'pressure to neck'
THE Oakdale businessman fatally injured after being held captive by a gunman in New Inn on Monday died of pressure to the neck, police revealed last night. 45-year-old Kingsley Monk of Maesygarn Road, and three of his workers at Driverline
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Councillors flag up school delay
DELAYS in carrying out proposed school improvements in Newport were highlighted by city councillors. Cllr Allan Morris raised the issue of a covered walkway which was due to link two school buildings in his ward. He said it was supposed to be in place
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More nurses needed in baby wards - union
MORE neo-natal nurses must be recruited to special care baby units in Welsh hospitals to boost services that are currently understaffed and unsustainable, says the Royal College of Nursing. Its call follows publication of a report by specialist baby
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200 meet for Eisteddfod forum
AROUND 200 people attended the first public meeting to discuss plans for the National Eisteddfod of Wales when it comes to Ebbw Vale in 2010. Those who attended the meeting at Ebbw Vale leisure centre were encouraged to get involved with the
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Charles goes to the 'stute
PRINCE Charles met many of the people who have been instrumental in bringing the 102-year-old Llanhilleth Miners' Institute back from the brink of demolition a few years ago to what it is now, the focal point of the community once again. Lyn Maloney
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'Lovely' Charles joins commuters on the jobs train
The Prince of Wales today joined commuters on a train service established to help regenerate a deprived community. Charles caught the link between Ebbw Vale and Cardiff that was re-introduced following the closure of the town's steel works. Until
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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Sorry tale for Savage
HIS was the name we dared not mention. The pantomime villain who had talked himself out of Wales contention with all the diplomacy of a Northern Rock mortgage advisor. He spat the dummy, gave his delighted national boss the ammunition to axe
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Pensioner critical after road accident
A 70-year-old man from Shirenewton is in a critical condition after a road traffic accident yesterday. At 7.10am his car was involved in a collision with a tractor on the A48 in Pwllmeyric, Chepstow. If you witnessed the accident call Gwent Police
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'Zoopa' Hallowe'en fun on offer
CWMBRAN'S newest entertainment development will be opening its doors to customers this Hallowe'en. The Leisure @ Cwmbran development features an assortment of attractions including a children's play centre, cinema and restaurants. The Zoopadooper
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NEGLECT TRIAL: Patient 'was a risk'
There were no signs that the condition of a dementia sufferer had worsened on the night of his death, a nurse told a court yesterday. Yvonne Marsh is a registered general nurse and had been working at the Mountleigh Care Home, New Bryngwyn
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Regions win
THE International Rugby Board have ruled in favour of the Welsh regions in their battle with the Welsh Rugby Union over the release of players. The IRB regulations committee have onsidered the request made by the WRU for the release of squad
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NEW INN DEATH: Police still searching for handgun
A SEARCH was still under way today for the handgun the suspect is believed to have had. It’s thought he discarded it during his escape on the A4042 and police are continuing to search the area. Chief Inspector Huw Nicholas said: “The
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NEW INN DEATH: Police given more time with suspect
Investigating officers were yesterday granted a further 36 hours to question a 52-year-old man, from Cardiff, who was arrested by armed police at Newport railway Station on Monday. The suspect is still being held on suspicion of murder, attempted murder
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Smith leads Dragons
AHLEY Smith captains Newport Gwent Dragons for the first time in Saturday's EDF Energy Cup-tie against Gloucester at Kingsholm. It is one of nine changes - four in the backs and five in the pack - from the side who fought so valiantly at Bath in Sunday's
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NEW INN DEATH: Man's last, horrific hours
DETAILS of the horrific last few hours of a murdered Blackwood businessman were revealed by police yesterday. Kingsley Monk, 45, of Maesygarn Road, Oakdale, was among four men held captive by a gunman at Driverline 247, New Inn, for several hours before
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Ex-soldier was told 'go back to Belize' - tribunal hears
AN EX-SOLDIER who claims he suffered racist discrimination and victimization told a tribunal yesterday an army doctor said he was an “administrative burden” and should go back to Belize. Marlon Clancy, 28, who lives in Malpas, Newport, made
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Turner's West Country warning
BEWARE the dangers of Kingsholm, Newport Gwent Dragons coach Paul Turner will warn his team ahead of Saturday’s EDF Energy Cup-tie against Gloucester. For the second week running the Dragons will visit a West Country rugby stronghold following last
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Moffett makes a Dragons U-turn
DAVID Moffett has done a rapid about-turn in his views on Newport Gwent Dragons. Within hours of the abrasive former Welsh Rugby Union group chief executive being appointed chief of Regional Rugby Wales Moffett was singing the praises of the Dragons.
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Hospital handovers 'vital' for response times - ambulance boss
AMBULANCE services boss Alan Murray says speeding up handovers of patients at Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital is vital for improving response times in Monmouthshire. And he admits he did not give the issue "sufficient credence" on becoming Welsh Ambulance
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Countryside walk
The Usk Conservation and Environmental Group is organising a walk on Sunday October 26th from Mitchel Troy to Ninewells. Naturalist Colin Titcombe is to be the leader for the walk which will set off from Mitchel Troy car park at 10.30am. All age groups
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'No leap in council tax' - minister
Local Government Minister Brian Gibbons said today he did not expect a leap in council taxes next year, despite councils complaining about a lack of central funding. County hall leaders say they will face tough choices thanks to a below-inflation
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Cricket trials
Robert Williams, of Castle Oak, Usk, has been inv ited to attend trials for the Wales Under 11 Cricket Team in preparation for the 2009 season. Rob is in his final year at Usk Primary School and has this year captained the Usk Junior Cricket Under 11A
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New gazebo
Monmouthshire’s Assembly Member Nick Ramsay performed the opening ceremony for a new gazebo at Usk Castle. He cut the ribbon alo ngside supporters and members of Usk Castle Friends, who had paid for the gazebo, which has been specially commissioned to
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Celebrating a year of hard work
Special guests Lord Raglan, David Davies MP, Nick Ramsay AM, Cllr. Susan White, Chairman of Monmouthshire County Council, and Usk Mayor Cllr. Tony Kear, attended this year’s local Usk in Bloom Award ceremony. Held at the Glen-Yr-Afon Hotel, the event
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Primary school celebrate
Staff and pupils at Llanvihangel Crucorney Primary School were delighted to hear their names called out as ‘Best kept School’ with under 75 pupils at an awards ceremony at County Hall last month. It was the accumulation of a lot of hard work by the pupils
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Village Alive Trust
The Llangattock Lingoed based building preservation Trust has, since 2004, secured grant-aid to rescue and restore listed agricultural buildings such as the Cwm Farm Cider House at Llangattock Lingoed and the Grade II* corn barn at Great Trerhew Farm,
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Book events
Chepstow bookshop is proud to present a series of author events at the town’s Drill Hall this November. The first event features Mavis Nicholson who will talk about her latest book ‘Martha Jane and Me’. The evening promises a rare opportunity to join
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Male voice choir
The ethos of Chepstow Male Voice Choir, as a charity itself, is to support other charities and community projects. In this spirit, the choir’s next concert on Friday, October 24 at Mathern Church will be in aid of the much-needed restoration
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Dance fever
Dance fever has hit Chepstow, with the Silhouette Dance Club adding four new classes to its schedule. Thursday, October 23 from 7.30 pm sees the start of a new Salsa class. Don’t worry if you have no partner, just go along and join in. Those who prefer
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Flying visit for Rotary club
Members of the Rotary Club of Chepstow recently visited Wales Air Ambulance (WAA) at their Swansea Airport. Club members were keen to see how the £4 ,000 that they raised has been spent and the answer came quickly when the helicopter was scrambled
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News in brief
Darts league: Only two teams remain unbeaten after the opening two weeks of the ladies’ section of Abergavenny and District Darts League season. Railway and Bailey A share top spot in division one with four points apiece after two victories, with Kings
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Hospital WRVS
The team of volunteers who help to raise money for Nevill Hall Hospital found out how some of the cash will be spent. Hugh Roberts, finance director of the Women’s Royal Voluntary Service, handed over a massive cheque for £100,000 to help doctors to
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Top transplant surgeon visits school
ONE of the world's most respected surgeons and scientists set out to win the hearts and minds of young people in Newport yesterday. Sir Magdi Yacoub was at Duffryn High School in Newport which was hosting the inaugural Morgan Lecture.
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Gilwern WI
THE president Judy Belli welcomed everyone and reminded them that next year is the 60th anniversary of the first Gilwern Women’s Institute. A celebration is now being considered in the form of a garden tea party with members dressed in 1940s style, i.e
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Murderous evening
Murder and mayhem ensued at the finale of the Golden Gun awards as one by one, the members of the Stallonio family were bumped off by Irish and Italian gunmen. It was in the Mafioso restaurant and it all started with the discovery of the body of Silvio
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Tithe Barn
The long-awaited new-look Tithe Barn will “very soon” be ready to play an important part in the life of Abergavenny. For a long time, worshippers at nearby St Mary’s Church, local residents and visitors have seen the development of what has proved to
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Parking problems
The anti-social use of vehicles in Nevill Hall Hospital car park during the evenings has become a top priority for Abergavenny police. Another concern to residents of Cantref ward involves the parking of cars on the busy A40 Brecon Road outside the hospital
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TRAFFIC NEWS: A40 closed
THE A40 in Monmouthshire is closed northbound this morning between the A466 Dixton Road junction and the A49 junction in Dixton, because of an accident. A diversion is in operation.
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TRAFFIC NEWS: Delays on A4042 as search continues
TRAFFIC is slow on the A4042 this morning as police continue their search for a discarded weapon following the death of New Inn man Kingsley Monk. One lane of the A4042 Croesyceiliog by-pass southbound between A4051 (Cwmbran) and A4051 (Croes-y-Mwyalch
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Council 'jobsworths' scupper Remembrance parade
GWENT veterans who faced fanatical Japanese and the might of the German military machine have been brought to an abrupt halt - by health and safety regulations. For the first time since 1926, when members of the Royal British Legion first marched
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Union's anger at 71 job losses
UNION members at Cwmbran-based IG Lintels are angry about proposed plans which would lead to 71 job losses. The company’s owners, Keystone Lintels, are proposing to relocate the firm’s manufacturing and distribution facilities after a strategic review
