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Abergavenny pupil eyes TV Mastermind prize
AN Abergavenny girl has won a place in the final of a children’s quiz show. Lowri Turner, 11, of Lansdown Road is one of five youngsters who will battle it out for the crown of Mastermind Plant Cymru 2009 on the Welsh language channel S4C on Thursday
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Offer aims to avoid postal strike
POSTAL workers' leaders have offered a last-ditch deal aimed at averting a strike, warning that they would have "no option" other than to press ahead with action if it is not accepted. The Communication Workers Union wrote to the Royal Mail, saying
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Frick keen to expose Wales
LOCAL hero Mario Frick believes Liechtenstein can achieve the greatest result in their history against a troubled Wales tomorrow night in the Rheinpark stadium. Their tiny ground, surrounded by the snow-capped Swiss Alps, could stage the worst night
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One in 10 overseas expenses claims may have broken rules
ONE in 10 expenses claims by civil servants promoting Wales abroad might have broken the rules, a review found today. A "small number’’ of transactions at International Business Wales clearly breached policy and may result in disciplinary action
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Llanellen businessman in court on fraud charge
A DIRECTOR of a Gwent car finance company, at the centre of an alleged multi-million pound fraud, appeared in court charged with fraud and deception offences. Brian John Webb, 66, of Llanellen, appeared in Newport magistrates court, charged with three
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Newport councillors back home for medieval ship
NEWPORT councillors yesterday backed an idea to create a museum to house Newport’s famous medieval ship. Cabinet members agreed that the 15th century trading vessel was internationally important and should be used to promote Newport to visitors, at
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Vandals wreck Cwmbran charity minibuses
CHARITY workers were shocked after vandals wrecked vehicles used by a disabled persons centre. Employees of the Scope day centre in Cwmbran came to work yesterday to find three of their minibuses with windows smashed overnight. To make
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Tributes paid to Llanfoist AFC stalwart
CURRENT and former footballers paid tribute to an Abergavenny man who dedicated his life to local clubs. Graham Jones, 74, died on Friday after suffering from lung cancer and emphysema for almost ten years. Mr Jones, also known as George
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‘Stop putting children at risk’ - councillors plea to school run parents
A NEWPORT councillor is urging parents to drive responsibly when taking their children to and from school or risk seriously injuring their child or another. Lliswerry councillor Allan Morris requested in April that Newport city council look at ways
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Tax rise warning to Welsh councils
COUNCILS in Wales were urged to keep a lid on council tax rises when they got a 2.1% funding increase from the Assembly Government today. Local Government Minister Brian Gibbons hailed an "above-inflation’’ revenue settlement of more than £4 billion
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Cwmbran pair scoop £999 wedding prize
A CWMBRAN couple are looking forward to planning the wedding of their dreams after winning an Argus-backed competition to win a £999 wedding package. Heidi Roch, 31, and Richard Williams, 39, of Greenmeadow, said they were “shocked and delighted
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Valleys singers sign up for Eisteddfod choir
MORE than 150 people showed their support for the 2010 Ebbw Vale National Eisteddfod by signing up to be part of the choir. Established in the local community, the Eisteddfod choir is an integral part of the festival and will take part in one of the
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ROBIN DAVEY SAYS: Sir Terry’s vision set to become reality
IT'S now less than a year to the time when the third biggest sporting event on the planet comes to Newport and the Usk Valley with the Ryder Cup arriving at the Celtic Manor. And to mark the occasion a special challenge match between rival captains Colin
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GLC play it straight in prison drama
THEY are best known for their explicit and controversial lyrics, but members of Newport rap group. Goldie Lookin’ Chain became straight-laced prison officers for a couple of days. The musicians spent yesterday filming In Gilwern, near
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Residents’ views wanted on Ebbw Vale plan
PLANS for a £44 million education centre at The Works in Ebbw Vale are set to get the go-ahead to move to public consultation this week. Blaenau Gwent council's executive committee are meeting on Wednesday to take the next step in the redevelopment
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Charteris leads Dragons again
WELSH lock Luke Charteris will again captain the Dragons in their Heineken Cup match against Glasgow on Friday at Rodney Parade (kick-off 7.30pm). Head coach Paul Turner has named a 27-man squad for Friday’s match. Captain Tom Willis will not be
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ROBIN DAVEY SAYS: Last chance saloon for Dragons
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons can't afford any more slip-ups if this season's Heineken Cup campaign is not to go the way of others and end in failure. Friday night's effort against Gloucester at a highly charged Kingsholm had a familiar ring in that
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EDITORIAL COMMENT: MPs' wrongs must be put right
SOME of the most high profile MPs in the country, including the Prime Minister himself and the former home secretary Jacqui Smith were among the hundreds who received letters from the expenses watchdog yesterday. Some were urged to pay back
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New Inn tax cheat must pay back £700,000 fortune
A GWENT man who amassed a "small fortune" and lived in the lap of luxury was ordered to pay back more than £700,000 after admitting cheating the taxman. Gareth Edward Steed, 41, of New Inn, who in 2007 was handed a six-month prison sentence
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Kellock full of respect for the Dragons
ALASTAIR Kellock, who captains Glasgow in Friday night’s Heineken Cup tie against Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade, believes they are not the weakest Welsh regional team. Glasgow were on the receiving end of a 30-19 defeat at the hands of the Dragons
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Missing Tredegar woman found dead
A TREDEGAR woman, reported missing to police last week, has been found dead. The body of Margaret Claire Evans, 35, was discovered on Sunday on the riverbank near Lindsay Gardens in Tredegar. Police said her death is not believed to
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Dragons forwards coach to leave
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons have confirmed that they have agreed to release Forwards Coach Leigh Jones from his contract with the region to take up a post with the Hong Kong Rugby Union. Leigh will leave the Dragons in the New Year to become Coach
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County 0 Monmouth 2
MONMOUTH Town enjoyed their big day out at Spytty Park, earning a 2-0 win to knock Newport County out of the Gwent Senior Cup. Goals from Andrew Smith and Matthew Bowen were enough to give the MacWhirter Welsh League Division Three outfit victory
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EDITORIAL COMMENT: Ambulance praise
WE have to give praise when it due, especially to the much criticised Welsh Ambulance Service. According to the latest figures, emergency ambulance response times improved dramatically in Torfaen during August, after a year of being among the worst
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Monty targets Welsh know-how
THERE will be Welsh involvement in the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor, with Newport’s Phillip Price in line to be involved, according to skipper Colin Montgomerie. Price, the 2002 Ryder Cup hero, who beat Phil Mickelson in a thrilling singles battle
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Vast improvement in Torfaen 999 times
EMERGENCY ambulance response times improved dramatically in Torfaen during August, after a year of being among the worst in Wales. More than six-in-10 (62.1 per cent) category A emergency calls were reached inside eight minutes, against just four-in
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Cwmbran manslaughter case on hold
A CWMBRAN man accused of causing the death of a Usk bank worker was bailed until December. Aaron Davies, 24, of Barnets, Greenmeadow, appeared in Cardiff crown court yesterday charged with the manslaughter of 26-year-old Gareth Davies. Gareth Davies
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Sugar Ray Leonard's flying visit to Gwent
BOXING legend Sugar Ray Leonard paid tribute to Enzo and Joe Calzaghe’s "amazing legacy" on a flying visit to Gwent yesterday. The 53-year-old, a five-weight world champion and one of the sport’s all time greats, met with Enzo Calzaghe in Pontllanfraith
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Arson-hit Newport football club appeals for help
A NEWPORT football club which lost its temporary home after arsonists set fire to its changing rooms is calling on other clubs for help. Villa Dino Christchurch FC is now homeless after the changing rooms it uses at Blackash Park in Lliswerry were
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Malpas residents would ‘welcome hospice’
NEWPORT residents living opposite a derelict school say they would welcome a multimillion pound hospice for cancer patients which has been strongly objected to in another part of the city. The Argus reported earlier this month that residents in Beechwood
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Myhill aims to take his chance
A MAULING from Fernando Torres has not deflated Boaz Myhill's confidence ahead of an unexpected international comeback. The Hull goalkeeper was on the wrong end of a dynamic Torres hat-trick a couple of weeks ago in a 6-1 hammering by Liverpool at
