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Council set to decide on Pontymister Tesco store
PLANNERS are set to decide whether to give the go-ahead to a new multi-million pound Tesco store in Pontymister which will create 500 new jobs. A planning application from Tesco was submitted to Caerphilly Council proposing for the 80,000 sq
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Wales will bounce back – Jones
RYAN Jones has vowed Wales will blast out of the blocks when they continue their autumn Test series by tackling Samoa. Wales have been left to reflect on what might have been against New Zealand, losing a 21st successive fixture at the All Blacks'
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Alfie Humphreys Inspires Newport
Alfie comes from a passionate and committed family of Newport Supporters and as such it was only fitting that he be the mascot for one of Welsh Rugby's oldest fixtures. He performed a perfect role as he helped inspire Newport to yet another win
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BREAKING NEWS...Newport couple scoop Euromillions
A COUPLE from Newport have won £45.5 million of Friday's Euromillions. The identity of the couple will not be released until tomorrow. Do you know who they are? If so, contact the Argus newsdesk on 01633 777219.
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Swine flu vaccination campaign launched
ADVERTS urging people in priority groups to get vaccinated against swine flu will were launched today. The press and radio campaign will encourage people to get a jab when invited by their GP. Pregnant women, people with chronic conditions and
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Shaftesbury football match to raise funds for cancer cause
A CHARITY football match this month will raise money in memory of a Newport man who died from testicular cancer three years ago. The Shaftesbury team will take on the Civil Service and Real Bettws team at 1.30pm on Sunday, November 29 at Shaftesbury
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Former valleys school set to be demolished
A VALLEYS council is planning to demolish a former primary school after thieves stole lead flashings from the roof. Blaenau Gwent Council are to debate a proposal to demolish Arael School, Six Bells at a cost of £100,000. The empty site will then
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Newport businesses can hit right notes
CITY of Newport Business Club is confident its latest event will be met with a chorus of approval. It has linked up with Welsh National Opera for its next meeting later this month. During a taster session, the company will demonstrate how the performance
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EDITORIAL COMMENT: Spend money on our pupils
IT seems quite illogical that one in 10 schools in Wales are in debt while others have reserves totalling £70m. These figures show a huge gap in what schools across South Wales have - if anything at all. According to one teaching union, local authorities
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Millie marks 100th birthday with three parties
A BLACKWOOD woman celebrated her 100th birthday with a hat-trick of parties. Millie Ellis reached the milestone on Saturday and to mark the occasion, she had a buffet with at Mount Pleasant baptist church. Saturday was a party for family, friends
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Nantyglo barn blaze probe continues
POLICE enquiries are still ongoing after arsonists caused £40,000 worth of damage when they targeted a Nantyglo farm barn. The Argus reported last month how the tin-sheet barn at the farm at the rear of the Brynawelon estate, Winchestown, was set alight
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Jones facing lengthy layoff
WALES and Scarlets back row forward Dafydd Jones will undergo surgery this afternoon on the shoulder injury he picked up during the defeat to New Zealand on Saturday. Jones will miss the rest of the four-match series, with Samoa up next this
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Cwmbran beauty queen has sights on global title
A CWMBRAN girl who already holds the title of Miss UK is now in the fight to be named Miss International 2009. Former Miss Wales, Chloe-Beth Morgan, who was named Miss UK in July, will be jetting off to China on November 14 to compete in the major
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Dover 1 County 2 - Reid the hero in huge victory
A DELICIOUS double from the superb Craig Reid gave County a vital victory at Dover; one their supporters will hope was a defining moment of the season come May. The Exiles and Dover, first and second in the Blue Square South and with the hosts
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Tributes paid across Gwent to the fallen
THOUSANDS of people gathered around Gwent yesterday to honour those who gave their lives for Queen and country. Mike Buckingham, Ben Frampton and Alison Sanders report. NEWPORT THE words of the hymn carried on the chill November breeze could
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Shane predicts a Samoa cracker
WALES won’t be taking Samoa lightly in Friday night’s clash at the Millennium Stadium, with Shane Williams predicting a real cracker. The Pacific islanders have picked a strong squad for their European autumn tour, which sees them play Wales, France
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History repeats
HISTORY has repeated itself – another Wales-New Zealand clash has ended in a massive controversy. In 1978 the infamous dive out of the line-out by All Blacks lock Andy Haden ended with English referee Roger Quittenton awarding a penalty which full back
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What the fans made of it all...
THE mood in the bars of Cardiff was one of resignation rather than bitter disappointment after the All Blacks came to town and won again. Welsh rugby fans, it seems, have long since grimly accepted coming out second best whenever they play New Zealand
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EDITORIAL COMMENT: Landmark saved
IT is with some relief that we reveal regeneration plans for Newport’s landmark Lysaght Institute today. Up to £50 million will be spent on providing new jobs and homes as well as restoring this famous building. Supermarket chain Morrisons is a
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Lysaght's rescue plan revealed
TODAY we can reveal the details of a £50 million regeneration project for a prime Newport site which includes new jobs, new homes and the restoration of a landmark. Supermarket chain Morrisons is a key part of the Linc-Cymru proposals for Lysaght
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Players' gift for birthday boy Deano
BIRTHDAY boy Dean Holdsworth finally let his guard down after County’s superb victory at Dover Athletic, admitting his team had come up trumps in the biggest game of the season so far. The ‘gaffer’ turned 41 yesterday, and his celebrations couldn’t have
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McCaw a menace says Coops
SCRUM-HALF Gareth Cooper was left cursing the Richie McCaw factor on Saturday night. The All Blacks skipper was, as usual, a menace at the breakdown and the Welsh pack failed to knock him off his stride in the narrow loss. Cooper faced a constant struggle
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Luke rises to big occasion
THE PAIN of costly little errors was greater for Luke Charteris than the shiner he sported under his left eye from a stray boot or the bruises from breaking a fall from a line-out with his face. The Newport Gwent Dragons lock was not in the mood for
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Smith blow for Dragons
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons have suffered yet another injury blow with the loss of key centre Ashley Smith for six to eight weeks. The former Wales Under-21 captain has been carrying a toe injury for much of the season and has been in some pain,
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The Top Cards for Credit Rejects
How’s your credit score? Almost certainly it’s nowhere near as good as you imagine. Since the credit crunch started, everyone’s has been knocked down a level. Those who once had excellent scores now get the products that people with just good ones
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Free and cheap wills!
NOVEMBER is Will Aid month, which means you can get a solicitor-drafted will at low or no cost. Over 1,100 solicitors UK-wide are part of the Will Aid charity scheme, where they'll draft you a free will, hoping you'll donate a non-compulsory £75 (less
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Who will be Newport's Christmas choir?
CHOIRS from across Gwent battled it out at the Newport Centre for their chance to turn on Newport’s Christmas lights. Newport city council, along with the Argus and Red Dragon FM, is looking for a choir to take pride of place at this year’s switch-on
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Trevethin teen found safe and well
A TEENAGER from Pontypool was found after going missing on Saturday. 15 year old Sam Price was missing from his home in Trevethin, Pontypool and hadn't been seen since Saturday 7th November. He has now been located safe and well.
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Fleur-de-Lys psychiatric unit plans revealed
A PSYCHIATRIC rehabilitation centre providing care and accommodation for more than 40 male patients could be coming to Fleur-de-Lys causing mixed reaction among local residents. Cambrian Healthcare has submitted a planning application to Caerphilly
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Crimefighters use cash to boost policing meetings
A COMMUNITY Crime Fighter from Caerleon used a £1,000 grant to promote PACT meetings in his area. Tim Forshaw, 50, wanted to get more people attending meetings and a wider range of issues raised to help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in
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Lottery cash boost for village hall
A SMALL but dedicated Newport group has worked tirelessly to raise funds and renovate a village hall for the benefit of the community. Now Peterstone Village Hall committee is celebrating a £5,000 lottery cash boost to help them finish the
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Welsh League and Cup football round-up
ONLY Croesyceiliog and Abertillery Bluebirds posted Nathaniel League Cup victories, while Aberbargoed Buds’ MacWhirter Welsh League progress was halted by an injury to their match referee. The Buds travelled to the capital to face struggling Pentwyn
