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Gwent NHS bosses aim to shrink carbon footprint
HEALTH bosses have approved a plan that aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the NHS in Gwent by one fifth in five years, potentially saving millions of pounds. A range of projects, from the widespread adoption of good housekeeping measures such
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Tributes paid to ‘well-loved’ Pill woman
A PILL woman who went out of her way to help others in the community including providing Christmas dinners for local pensioners, has died aged 79. Mary Hawkesby, of Latch Square, died at the Royal Gwent Hospital on January 15 after suffering
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Man, 60, had 15,300 indecent pictures
A NEWPORT man was jailed yesterday after indecent images of children were found on his computer. Gerhard Jones, 60, of Court Crescent, Bassaleg, appeared in Newport Crown Court for sentencing having previously admitted 16 counts of making indecent
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Newport councillors to freeze allowances
NEWPORT councillors unanimously agreed not to increase members allowances in light of the current financial climate. Speaking at a full council meeting last week, council leader Matthew Evans said there were no proposals to raise allowances
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Gwent husky racers return with trophy
TWO Newport siblings who took each other on for the first time at husky racing have returned home safely from their exertions, along with a trophy. Kean Campling, 13, won the award for having the most improved time on the second day. On the first
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Newport primary school gets top marks
A NEWPORT primary school achieved top grades at a recent inspection. Maindee Primary School was awarded seven grade ones - the highest grades possible - and was judged to be a good school with outstanding features. A report to Newport council says
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This is no time for false optimism - Wales will win
It’s the week before the start of the 2011 6 Nations Championship and as always there is an air of expectation. Although, as I mentioned on the air earlier this week, there isn’t the anticipation or the pre-tournament atmosphere there has been in
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Cefn Fforest councillor was ‘rude and aggressive’
CEFN FFOREST councillor Graham Simmonds has been given a two month suspension for what the public services ombudsman for Wales called "a pattern of disrespectful and bullying behaviour". The suspension follows a report from ombudsman Peter
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Newport heroes to be honoured
A LIFESAVER and a charity fundraiser will be honoured at Newport council’s Extra Mile Awards. Newport First responder Peter Richards helped save the life of Alan Walker who suffered a cardiac arrest while out shopping near his home in St Julians.
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Argus TV pages - an apology
WE would like to apologise to our readers for the mistake in today's Argus where last week's TV guide was mistakenly printed instead of today's schedule.
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Rugby day train strike called off
A PLANNED strike by train drivers on the day of the Wales v England Six Nations match has been called off after legal advice, it was announced today. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at Arriva Trains Wales were due to walk out
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Cwmbran ladies get pampered at library
WOMEN from Cwmbran were given a special treat last week with a Girls' Night In at their local library. Cwmbran Library hosted the unusual event last Thursday with guests treated to a humorous talk and book signing by popular author Jo Carnegie.
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Lydiate tipped for Wales role
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons star Dan Lydiate is set to start for Wales in Friday night’s Six Nations showdown with England at the Millennium Stadium. Wales coach Shaun Edwards dropped a huge hint over his inclusion yesterday, hailing the blindside flanker
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Cwmbran man to confront fear of flying with skydive
A CWMBRAN lorry driver will confront his fear of flying to complete a charity skydive in support of his grandfather who is battling cancer. Andrew Saunders, 32, of Thornhill, will complete a tandem parachute jump at Swansea airfield in May to help
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ROBIN DAVEY SAYS: Great to have Brown back on Parade
WHERE to start? What a tumultuous few days on the Newport Gwent Dragons front, a region where nothing very much takes place, but suddenly it's all happening. No sooner has head coach Paul Turner been suspended pending a disciplinary hearing
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Newport youth project could lose its home
A NEWPORT youth organisation, which helps more than 1,400 young people, is days away from being homeless. Urban Circle will have to move out of its current location on Upper Dock Street and is appealing for help in finding a new home which could cost
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Pooler's date with Ponty
PONTYPOOL will host Premiership leaders Pontypridd on Saturday (kick-off 2.30pm). Pooler had been set for another weekend of fixture frustration because scheduled opponents Llandovery are in Swalec Cup action. The cup takes precendence over the league
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Newport Wetlands a hit with tens of thousands
NEWPORT'S nature reserve is now welcoming more than 85,000 visitors a year, figures show. The Newport Wetlands national nature reserve, which is in the top five RSPB reserves in the country, is pulling in the tens of thousands of visitors each year
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Gabbidon returns to the fold
CWMBRAN ace Danny Gabbidon has reversed his decision to quit his country – and now stands as a frontrunner to be named new Wales skipper. The inclusion of West Ham defender Gabbidon was the headline news as new boss Gary Speed named his first international
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Customers could lose out as Cwmbran window firm goes folds
A GWENT window replacement firm ceased trading after 20 years in business. Around 20 jobs are under threat at Gwent Aluminium, Grange Industrial Estate, Cwmbran, which fits uPVC products, double-glazing and conservatories. It also means customers
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Gwent man had ‘revolting’ porn images – court hears
A GWENT man described as “extremely dangerous” was yesterday locked up for the protection of the public for making and possessing 431 indecent images of children. Newport-born David Filor, 29, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to a minimum of four
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County cash in on Craig Reid
Newport County have cashed in on star man Craig Reid, sealing a deal that caretaker boss Tim Harris believes is in "everybody’s best interests." In a scarcely credible evening of sensational late drama, the Exiles signed two players, sold their
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Blaenavon man dies walking in Snowdonia
A GWENT man has died after collapsing with a suspected heart attack while out walking in Snowdonia. The 51-year-old from Blaenavon, who has not been formally identified but was named locally, was out with friends from the Gwent Mountaineering
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Wales seatbelt campaign launches
'BE Safe and Buckle Up' is the motto for this year's campaign warning motorists and passengers their lives by not wearing a seatbelt. The annual All Wales Seatbelt Campaign launches today with the emergency services joining forces with local
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Youth the way for Dragons, Brown explains
YOUTH is the way ahead for Newport Gwent Dragons, says Tony Brown, who has returned to the board. Brown, together with Celtic Manor chief executive Dylan Matthews, who has also joined the board, is focused on getting the whole Dragons operation running
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Flooding blocks city centre road
FLOODING at Clarence Place in Newport is reported this morning. The water on the Old Green Roundabout has led to the A4042 Heidenhiem Drive / Kingsway being partially blocked. Police, CCTV and callers report the carriageway between the slip roads
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Captain Cook gets Wales nod
LOCK Macauley Cook will lead Wales Under-20s when they start their Six Nations campaign against England at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday (kick-off 6.30pm). Unlike previous seasons head coach Darren Edwards has opted to name a skipper for the whole tournament
