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Pryce blow for Calzaghe
BRADLEY Pryce has been denied entry to the USA handing Joe Calzaghe a big blow ahead of his November 8 fight with Roy Jones Jr in New York. Calzaghe's sparring partner, Bradley Pryce, was not allowed into the USA because he did not have a visa. He
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Bus drivers in poppy outrage
NEWPORT Transport bus drivers claimed tonight that they were told not to wear poppies until Saturday. They said they were told of the move via their radio communication system when an inspector broadcast to all drivers: "All poppies
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Man had six different controlled drugs - court hears
A 27-YEAR-OLD Abertillery man faces custody after being found in possession of six different controlled drugs. Craig Assirati, of Richmond Road, Six Bells, pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine and 56 ecstasy tablets with intent to supply. He denied
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Computer gift lets cadets experience flight
AIR Cadets belonging to Newport's 210 squadron of the Air Training Corps will soon be able to loop it like the Red Arrows - without leaving their hut. "Thanks to a present from Cardiff University's IT department we now have a computer system
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Gwent tailor was at cutting edge of fashion
HIS work was modelled on catwalks across the world and he owned design studios in London and New York. Now after 50 years in the fashion industry, tailor Ken Williams, 65, continues to make suits from his Abergavenny home. Mr Williams
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Wife's tribute to tragic dad
A LOVING Newport father died after suffering a massive heart attack in his home aged just 41. Heath McDonnell, known as Macky, was found unconscious on his bathroom floor by his wife Theresa, 40, on October 20. The dad of three and step-father of four
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Mums in the pink with DIY skills
These Newport mothers can now tile, plaster and decorate thanks to a charity construction project. The Pink Ladies completed four weeks of construction skills training at Newport East Community Centre, in Lliswerry, and some are now looking to get
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Becky Barnbrook
THE polls are now closed. See tomorrow's Argus to see who will be a star for the night. Becky Barnbrook, 17 from St Julians is studying a musical theatre course at Coleg Gwent Crosskeys. Why vote for Becki? "I really love singing and I would love
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Shelby Morgan
THE polls are now closed. See tomorrow's Argus to see who will be a star for the night. Shelby Morgan, 14 from Malpas is a St Josephs School pupil who loves musicals. Why vote for Shelby? "I love singing, it makes me really happy." Click
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Becki Nash
THE polls are now closed. See tomorrow's Argus to see who will be a star for the night. Becki Nash, 18 from Cwmbran is a student at UWIC and is studying english and drama. Why vote for Becky? "Because I have been focusing alot recently
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Men died when kit plane broke up
Two amateur pilots were killed when a plane assembled from a kit disintegrated in mid-air, an inquest heard today. William Mills was flying back to his South Wales home from Cornwall with friend Paul Sweeting when the accident happened.
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Clay Howell
THE polls are now closed. See tomorrow's Argus to see who will be a star for the night. Clay Howell, 24 from Chepstow Road is a postman. Why vote for Clay? "I write my own music and put a lot of effort into it, I don't take anything lightly and
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New prison feedback deadline extended
The deadline for feedback on proposals to build a new prison in Wales was extended today. The Ministry of Justice pushed back the closing date from tomorrow to November 28 after local councils called for more time. A shortlist of sites, published
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Remembrance parade saved
EXCLUSIVE - A REMEMBRANCE Sunday parade in Newbridge was saved today after veterans won their battle to keep its traditional time frame as normal. Members from Newbridge Royal British Legion branch had threatened to call off the November 9 march
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NEGLECT TRIAL: Care instructions 'not always documented'
INSTRUCTIONS given to care assistants to give 24-hour one-to-one care to a dementia sufferer were not always documented, a court heard yesterday. Interview transcripts from care assistants were read to jury members in the trial of seven people
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Retired dentist suffocated wife before drowning himself
A retired dentist suffocated his wife before killing himself because he could not bear to be separated from her, an inquest heard today. Thomas Hughes, 81, was found dead in the bath at his home in Abergavenny by his daughter-in-law, Newport
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Transplant teen to meet top rocker
A NANTYGLO teenager who is waiting for a kidney transplant will meet Lost Prophets frontman Ian Watkins today in his first official role as Kidney Wales’ Ambassador for Young People. Danni Tilley, 14, from Waen Heulog, Nantyglo, will meet her favourite
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Can-do spirit targets crime
RISCA is set to benefit from an operation to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour this week. Gwent Police, Caerphilly council, Probation Service, Keep Wales Tidy, the Youth Offending Service and the Forestry Commission will work alongside the Safer
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ARGUS COMMENT: Bad taste
WE have not commented so far on the Jonathan Ross/Russell Brand saga because we felt it was remote from our readership. Now, after both were suspended by the BBC and Brand then resigned, it affects everyone who watches them on TV or listens
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Price still gets 1963 buzz
NEWPORT rugby veterans are today living the dream again, toasting their finest hour in club rugby 45 years to the day since they beat the All Blacks at Rodney Parade. Brian Price’s team were the only side to topple the All Blacks in their 30 matches
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Dragons off to flying start
THE Dragons Under-20s got their WRU Regional Championship campaign off to a winning start against their Blues counterparts at a rain-sodden Eugene Cross Park last night with a 13-12 victory. The hosts led 7-5 at the break in Ebbw Vale courtesy of a try
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Gatland staying in Wales
WALES coach Warren Gatland insisted today he is going nowhere. Speaking at the launch of a multi-million pound centre of excellence at the Vale of Glamorgan Gatland said, "I said I was frustrated (at the refusal of the regions to release their players
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ARGUS COMMENT: 'Bureaucracy gone mad'
CAERPHILLY Council has made itself look very silly in the row it is having with the Royal British Legion. The council wants to close roads in Newbridge for an hour and a quarter for the annual Remembrance Parade. The Legion said it needs two hours for
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Mourners' farewell to a little 'princess'
AROUND 100 mourners gathered yesterday to celebrate the life of the severely disabled Pontllanfraith little girl. Friends and family arrived at Woodfield Park Funeral Home in Oakdale for the funeral of five-year-old Rhiannon Orchard who died
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Bring it on says MacDonald
BRING on the big boys — that’s the rallying cry from Hoani MacDonald, Newport Gwent Dragons’ latest recruit from New Zealand. He has spent the past few days integrating himself into the Dragons framework training and getting to know all the
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From Pill to Premier League
FOR more than 30 years one of Newport's most successful sporting son's has been attempting to fulfil an ambition which began on the playing fields of St Joseph's School. An unassuming, hard-working and at times controversial figure who has strived to
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Family's fundraising goal for Falklands veteran
TWENTY six years ago, Gavin Massey was one of the servicemen who went to the South Atlantic in the Falklands Task Force. But after a devastating motorbike crash in 2006, Mr Massey, 46, is paralysed along most of his left side, cannot walk and needs
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Campus clears final hurdle
BUILDERS will start work on Newport’s £35 million new student campus in the next few weeks, University bosses say. Yesterday, the project cleared its final hurdle when Newport City Council planning committee approved amended plans for the riverside
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Bin wheel-out postponed
THE final phase of Torfaen's Twin Bin project has been delayed until next year because the council is short of 7,000 wheelie bins. Torfaen council had planned to add around 7,000 more residents to the scheme in September, which would see recycling from
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MP stands by racism comment
A Gwent MP last night stood by his claims a black police officers’ group’s policies could be seen as racism. Monmouth MP David Davies yesterday told the National Black Police Association conference it was a matter of principle for them to let
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Sanctuary's education bid
AN ANIMAL sanctuary in Cwmbran is planning to transform an unused barn at its site into a brand new education centre. The Barn Regeneration project, run by the All Creatures Great and Small organisation in Llanfrechfa, will see one of its barns
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The fantastic four
PONTYPOOL Golf Club members are enjoying a hole lot of luck on the 11th – three of them holing in one on consecutive days and a fourth just a few days later. First up to experience every golfer’s dream was Kim Rogers who played the perfect shot on the
