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Eco-award for green giants
TWO Gwent men have been recognised for their efforts in using eco-friendly practices after a Wales-wide search. Abergavenny's Chris Wardle, 63, and Alastair McGowan from Grosmont made the first Wales Green list, using nominations from the public.
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Police hunt continues for a taxi driver 'attacker'
POLICE are still searching for a taxi driver accused of attacking a 17-year-old Cwmbran boy, leaving him lying in the road for 20 minutes with a broken leg following a dispute over the fare. The Argus reported last month how Michael Board, of Stonebridge
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Gas leak sparks chaos at filling station
SHOPPERS at a Newport supermarket faced chaos yesterday when firefighters were called to a leak of liquid petroleum gas from a 4x4. Three fire engines, two police cars and two police motorcycles went to Morrisons in Rogerstone after the alarm was raised
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Abertillery fireworks display cancelled
ABERTILLERY'S fireworks display has been cancelled as organisers can't afford to run it. The 41st annual display was scheduled for bonfire night, but after mulling it over in recent weeks, the tough decision was made to call it off. Organisers Abertillery
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Image Everything
AFTER the success of Edward Scissorhands, The Car Man and Nutcracker!, New Adventures return to Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre with their acclaimed version of Oscar Wilde’s gothic fable Dorian Gray. Set in the image-obsessed world of contemporary
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Dan is the man for fun
THE Stute Comedy Night returns to Blackwood Miners’ Institute next week on Friday, November 6 at 8pm with another fantastic night in store. The headliner is Dan Antopolski, pictured left, who brings his ‘Silent but Deadly’ live tour to the Gwent
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Bard Times
THE Bard of Barnsley Ian McMillan and his orchestra, pictured, come to Abergavenny’s Borough Theatre on November 28. For audiences seven to 107, it promises to be a scintillating night of poems, music and comedy. Tales of iPods, dads, death by
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Lady GaGa
LADY GaGa – the biggest selling new artist of the year bar none – is playing at the Cardiff International Arena next spring as part of a major UK tour. The Monster Ball will be her first UK shows of 2010 and the first chance for fans to hear live
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Caldicot's biggest test
FREE-SCORING Caldicot Town face the most important game in their 53-year-old history on Saturday – when victory over top-tier outfit Port Talbot Town will put them one step closer to landing a £25,000 Welsh Cup jackpot. County rivals Newport YMCA have
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Football centre set to open
FOOTY fans can hone their skills at a state-of-the-art football centre set to open in Lliswerry next week. The purpose-built Gol Football Centre boasts six five-a-side pitches, as well a seven-a-side pitch and to mark its official opening,
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Newport RFC V South Africa Reunion
On the evening of October 29th a reunion was held for the Newport RFC team who beat South Africa 11 – 6 in 1969. To celebrate the event the team reassembled at the Rodney Hall to watch the game on the big screen with the Newport supporters.
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30 new jobs for city
THIRTY jobs are being created in Newport by a care company after winning official approval from the city council. Angels Care Services are among 15 organisations who were granted a place on the authority's list of home care service providers. It
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Boxing round-up: Gavin's a Prizefighter
FORMER world champion Gavin Rees is putting it all on the line for a chance to return to the big time, having been announced as one of the most high profile entrants ever in the Prizefighter competition. The former WBU world champion, known as ‘the Rock
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Pengam baby death latest
A WOMAN arrested after a newborn baby’s body was discovered in a Pengam house remains on police bail. The 30-year-old was arrested on suspicion of the concealment of a birth following the grisly discovery on September 15. Caerphilly council workers
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Vale's bid boosted by Phillips
EBBW Vale’s bid to beat the drop has been boosted by the Premiership’s most succesful coach this week as they prepare for the visit of Llandovery. The struggling Steelmen, who have won just one of their nine games and are two points above bottom club
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Failings exposed in case of killer
JAMES Fortey, 44, was stabbed to death yards away from his family home on Caerleon Road on August 4, 2007, by his friend Kevin Price. On December 20, 2007 the court ordered Price’s indefinite detention in a secure hospital. A review of the mental
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Hook: We've been focused on the game
MIKE Hook has been thrown in at the deep end as bottom club Pontypool bid for their first win of the season against Carmarthen Quins tomorrow afternoon. It has been an eventful week for Pooler with the departure of head coach Gareth Lintern on Monday
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Chasing a repeat in all but the result
CROSS Keys are looking for a repeat of everything from last weekend but the result when they host Bedwas. The Keys conceded a converted try at the death to let three points slip through their fingers against Glamorgan Wanderers last weekend. Nothing
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Newport struck by Williams blow
NEWPORT’S midfield crisis has deepened after influential centre Scott Williams was ruled out of action for 10 weeks. The Black and Ambers will be without their vice-captain for tomorrow’s trip to Aberavon and will hand the number 12 jersey
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Jones set for another marathon effort on record anniversary
IT’S fair to say the chances are slim of Steve Jones matching his efforts of 25 years ago when he dons his trainers for Sunday’s New York Marathon. When the former Newport Harrier crossed the line after running 26.2 miles in Chicago on October 21, 1984
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I can't believe I nearly died
SWINE flu almost killed this healthy Valleys 28-year-old. But specialist lung treatment in Leicester saved his life and he is now at home recovering in Tredegar. Gareth Thomas spent two weeks on an ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation machine, which
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We have got to get over it - Jones
IT’S been all change in the front row for Newport Gwent Dragons this season but hooker Steve Jones insists good things will come to those who wait. Head coach Paul Turner has been unable to field a settled front row because of injuries to props while
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Scaring up funds for charity
A NEWPORT teenager was transformed into a zombie bride this week as she walked across the Old Severn Bridge to raise money for charity. Katy Bird, 17, of Hendre Farm Drive, Ringland, walked across the bridge in aid of the Joshua Foundation and set
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Dab hand doesn't flounder in ring
BY day, he's a fish wholesaler, but by night Dave Stewart becomes the Big Dog, a wrestler, performing big splashes and leg drops on opponents. Mr Stewart, 36, began wrestling 10 years ago when he lived in London, competing against WWF stars
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NHS Direct mystery to 60 plus
MORE than half of all people over the age of 60 in Gwent have never heard of NHS Direct - the health service’s telephone service designed to provide quick access to medical advice. A survey by Gwent Community Health Council of over 60s across the county
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Collins coup for County
NEWPORT County have swooped to sign a new player, adding Hampton and Richmond’s Jamie Collins to their ranks. The 25-year old midfielder arrives at Spytty Park for a nominal fee having joined the London outfit only this summer, having previously spent
