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Further poll joy for Lib Dems
THE surge in support for the Liberal Democrats following last week's TV debate was confirmed by a further poll on the eve of the second televised showdown. The Ipsos Mori survey for the Evening Standard showed Nick Clegg's party level-pegging with
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Concern for Blaenavon Library as hours cut back
CONCERN was expressed for Blaenavon library this week as a plan to save the library’s only evening slot was cut back. The Council’s reduction of opening hours at Blaenavon library this month means the library has lost its only evening slot - a time
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Worcester wait on Sanderson
WORCESTER will continue to play a waiting game on skipper Pat Sanderson's fitness for their crunch Guinness Premiership clash against Leeds Carnegie. Former England captain Sanderson went off nursing a 'stinger' injury to his arm and shoulder during
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Domestic abuse charity marks 21st birthday
A DOMESTIC abuse charity which runs two support centres in Gwent, celebrated its 21st birthday on Tuesday with a 1980s-themed party. Hafan Cymru hosted a party for its service users at the pavilion in Newport's Belle Vue Park. The charity provides
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Crowds bid farewell to Newport boxing legend
MOVING tributes were paid to Newport boxing legend Colin Waters at his funeral at St Mary's Church in the city today. A packed congregation heard family friend Lyn Millinship say, "Colin transferred belief, respect and self-confidence to all, he guided
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Bad day for Ryan
WALES' Ryan Day became the third seeded player to crash out in the first round at the Betfred.com World Championship as Mark Davis followed namesake Steve into the last 16. Hastings cueman Davis - no relation to the six-times former champion with whom
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Gwent writer eyes top Welsh book prize
A WRITER who grew up in America but has lived in Gwent for 22 years is in the running for a prestigious Welsh literature prize. Terri Wiltshire’s first novel Carry Me Home - a portrait of contemporary and early-19th century Alabama - is in the longlist
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Gwent election debates
IN THE run-up to the general election a series of debates between candidates, called hustings meetings, will be taking place. A meeting on world poverty between candidates running for election in the Monmouth constituency is on will on April
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CAMPAIGN TRAIL: We join Labour's man in Chepstow
TODAY we begin a series of features where our reporters go on the General Election campaign trail with candidates from the four main parties in Wales. NATALIE CROCKETT joined Labour's Hamish Sandison in Chepstow. LABOUR’S parliamentary candidate
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Blaenavon firm sends fiery cheese to Brussels
A BLAENAVON cheese company has sent a supply of its new "Dragon’s Breath" cheese to the European Parliament in Brussels this week as part of an event to promote Welsh business. The Blaenafon Cheddar Company sent its distinctive cheeses to Brussels
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Cancer claims Risca mum five weeks after wedding
FIVE weeks after her wedding, Sarah Wilford should have been enjoying life as a newlywed, but the mother-of-one tragically died following an 11-month battle with cervical cancer, aged just 26. Mrs Wilford began having pains in her legs in summer
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Fiddler on the Roof, Borough Theatre, Abergavenny
FROM the opening, where the cast walks through the auditorium onto the stage, to the haunting finale, this show was riveting. Abergavenny Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society is fortunate to have West End director Ken Caswell in charge, and this
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Brokenville and Burglar Alarm, Dolman THeatre
The Dolman Youth Theatre took over the studio space for two nights this week with their entertaining double bill of plays. Although very contrasting pieces both had audiences laughing out loud and provided a thought-provoking evening.
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Wales jobless numbers rise
Unemployment rose 10,000 in the three months to February, official figures showed today. With the General Election campaign in full swing, the rise takes the number of Welsh people out of work to 131,000 and the unemployment rate to 9% - 1.4% higher
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Dai backs Sweeney to stay cool at the Parade
CARDIFF Blues coach Dai Young has backed fly-half Ceri Sweeney to cope with the pressure cooker atmosphere of Rodney Parade when he returns to face his old region. The 30-year-old has been something of a revelation for the Blues in recent weeks, getting
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Blaina food co-op helps five-a-day target
PEOPLE in the Valleys have got an easier way to help get their five-a-day after the launch of a new food co-op. Blaina's food co-op started on Friday and offers people in the town the chance to buy fresh fruit, salad and vegetables at the cost of £2.50
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Risca care home protestors take fight to Senedd
PROTESTORS fighting to save a care home which could be axed in less than a month took their battle to the Senedd yesterday. Campaigners from Risca organised a coach to take them to Cardiff Bay so they could protest on the steps of the Assembly building
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Newport run riot against Quins
NEWPORT shrugged off the loss of flanker Sam Waldron, red-carded after 19 minutes of last night’s Premiership game at Carmarthen Park, to stun Carmarthen Quins with a six-try salvo in a 47-14 victory. Black and Ambers outside-half Lewis
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Ebbw axe coaching team
EBBW Vale were beaten 48-21 by champions Neath at Eugene Cross Park in a match that was both their last before dropping out of the Premiership and their final 80 minutes under the coaching team headed by Rowland Phillips. The Steelmen will
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Cancer claims Risca mum five weeks after wedding
RISCA mother Sarah Wilford died following an 11-month battle with cervical cancer, five weeks after getting married. She was just 26-year-old. Today her widower Elliott Wilford opens his heart to the Argus on the tragedy, the "beautiful person" she
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Ready to run - backs to star in Parade cracker
FRIDAY is the big one – a Magners League firecracker between the two form teams in Wales whose back divisions are on fire and scoring tries for fun. Newport Gwent Dragons go head to head with their biggest rivals Cardiff Blues with both teams mounting
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Off-field boost for County
NEWPORT County’s plans for next season moved a step closer to being finalised yesterday at a board meeting that rubber-stamped a positive off-field change. Manager Dean Holdsworth, who missed training last night to scout a new target, should
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Most workers have 'no idea' about redundancy rights
Most workers were not aware of their employment rights, putting them at risk of unfair treatment, according to a new report today. A survey of 4,000 adults by Which? Legal Service revealed that six per cent were made redundant in the past two years while
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Senior prosecutor to stand trial
A SENIOR Gwent crown prosecutor will stand trial in June charged with perverting the course of justice. Sarfraz Ibrahim, 50, of Cyncoed, Cardiff, denied perverting the course of justice and misconduct in a public office at Swansea Crown Court
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How the flight resrictions might affect your business
Anne Pritam, partner at Stephenson Harwood's employment team, looks at how employers should deal with their staff stranded overseas by the volcano, or if they think that staff used it as an excuse not to return to work. Can employers refuse to pay
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Business insolvencies rise in March
The latest Insolvency Indexfrom Experian, the global information services company, has revealed that the rate of insolvencies saw a rise from 0.096 to 0.114 per cent in March. The average financial strength score also experienced a minor deterioration
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GLC and city choir record song for Ryder Cup
ITALIA ‘90 had Nessun Dorma, Euro ‘96 had Three Lions. Now, thanks to a group of film students in Newport, the city's premiere sporting event, the Ryder Cup, has its own song. Three documentary filmmakers at the University of Wales, Newport
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Richard tackles the marathon
A financial adviser from a Monmouthshire IFA firm is preparing to take part in the Virgin London Marathon this Sunday. Managing director of Chepstow-based Alchemy Wealth Management Richard Edwards will take part the race around central London to raise
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ASH CLOUD: Fly ban lifted but disruption continues
SOME flights were operating from Cardiff and Bristol airports this morning as the UK ban on flying was unexpectedly lifted last night. Disruption is continuing, however, with outbound Thomson flights from Cardiff and Bristol cancelled until Thursday
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1300 join Facebook tributes to Newport tot
MORE than 1,300 people joined a group on social networking site Facebook in memory of Newport youngster Leo Jones. The Alway Primary School pupil died at last Thursday of a cardiac arrest after battling kidney failure from birth. Friends, family
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Muted welcome for Abergavenny cattle market superstore plans
PROPOSALS to build a Morrisons superstore on the site of Abergavenny’s Cattle Market received a lukewarm reception yesterday, with residents and traders warning that although the chain would be welcomed in the town, the supermarket giant must respect
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Buckland gets his big chance
NEWPORT’S Gary Buckland finally has the shot at the big time he’s been dreaming of – and it’s given his trainer and promoter an absolute nightmare scenario to deal with writes Michael Pearlman. The St Joseph’s trained lightweight has been in blistering
