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Ynysddu pupils take learning outdoors
YNYSDDU schoolchildren are enjoying their new £8,500 outdoor play area thanks to community funding. The new feature at Ynysddu Primary School, which includes an adventure play area, an outdoor classroom and a bird watching area, was jointly
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Maesycwmmer teen lands ‘Being Human’ role
A GWENT teenage actor is starring in a spin-off series of the popular television drama Being Human. Craig Roberts, 19, from Maesycwmmer, played a teenage vampire in a recent episode of hit BBC 3 series Being Human. Mr Roberts played Adam in the
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Help needed for Wootton Bassett bike rally
THE charity Afghan Heroes is looking for a regional organiser in Gwent to spearhead a world-wide charitable event to raise money in support of British forces in Afghanistan and hopefully break a world record. Last year’s Ride of Respect involved a
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Powell out of Wales' clash with Scotland
ANDY Powell has been ruled out of Wales' RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. The Wasps number eight suffered a shoulder injury during the 26-19 loss to England in Cardiff three days ago, but the Wales camp hope Powell will
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Cwmbran flats could get £700k revamp
A CWMBRAN block of flats could undergo £700,000 worth of work if plans get the go ahead. Bron Afon Community Housing has submitted plans to Torfaen Council to refurbish Monmouth House in the town centre. There are 56 flats in the block made up of
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Gwent digs deep for poppy appeal
GWENT residents helped raise more than £246,000 during last year’s Royal British Legion poppy appeal. During 2010, a total of £246,516.16 was raised, which is only 0.57 per cent down from 2009 when £247,929.22 was raised. Gwent county
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NEWPORT MURDER: Nikitta parents tell of devastation
THE grieving parents of a heavily pregnant teenager spoke today of their struggle to come to terms with her violent murder. Nikitta Grender, 19, was found dead by firefighters called to a blaze at her flat in Newport, south Wales, on Saturday morning
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CCTV removal ‘has boosted crime’ – Pontfaen shopkeeper
A SHOP manager says crime has escalated in his Newport street after temporary CCTV cameras were removed. Shahbaz Ahmed said in the latest incident, would-be thieves caused £5,000 worth of damage when they used a stolen car as a battering ram to break
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Cats drowned and dumped on Abertillery doorstep
AN Abertillery couple were horrified to find their two cats dead inside a plastic bag on their doorstep. Kath and Richard Taylor of Powell Street are devastated after their two year-old cats Sky and Tigger who were believed to have been drowned
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PASSPORT OFFICE: Impact survey results ‘urgent’ – council leader
A COUNCIL leader said the results of an economic study into the Newport passport office must be revealed urgently. A report from the House of Common’s Welsh Affairs Select Committee last week said it was “extraordinary” that a economic impact study
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EDITORIAL COMMENT: Teen murder is horrific
THE murder of a heavily pregnant Newport teenager at the weekend was a truly horrific crime that has left a community in shock. From speaking to friends it seems Nikitta Grender was a much-loved youngster. She had the whole of her life to look forward
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NEWPORT MURDER: ‘Help find our daughter’s killer’ – family’s appeal
THE FAMILY of murdered teenager Nikitta Grender today issued a statement calling on people to help find her killer. The statement read: "As a close family we are trying to come to terms with the tragic events which have led to the untimely
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NEWPORT MURDER: Police appeal to victim's friends
GWENT Police are appealing for friends and associates of murdered woman Nikitta Grender to come forward as they may have vital information. Detective Superintendent Geoff Ronayne is leading the investigation: "We have had calls from members of the
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Police chase loose horse on M4 junction
POLICE are trying to capture a loose horse near junction 28 of the M4 this afternoon. Do you have pictures? Send them via the link below to e-mail us, or call newsdesk on 01633 777226. Alternatively, via mobile on 80360 with the message ARGUS
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NEWPORT MURDER: Police step up appeal
GWENT Police are stepping up their appeal for information over the murder of Lliswerry woman Nikitta Grender. Officers are going from door-to-door in the Broadmead Park area with leaflets asking for information. A mobile police unit was set up and
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NEWPORT MURDER: Talking to the South Wales Argus
IF you are approached by someone who says they are from the South Wales Argus, please make sure you ask to see their ID. You can also call newsdesk on 01633 777226 if you need to ask any further questions. South Wales Argus
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Newport train delays due to 'cable thefts'
THE signalling problems affecting trains are reported to be due to cable thefts. Passengers travelling into Newport, some suffering delays of up to 45 minutes, were told the hold-ups were due to cable thefts in the Newport area.
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NEWPORT MURDER: Police flush drains in weapons search
SEARCH teams were today flushing out drains in Broadmead Park, Lliswerry in an attempt to find the murder weapon after the death of Lliswerry woman Nikitta Grender.
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Richard Parks scales South American peak
RICHARD Parks has beaten the weather to reach the second summit of his epic challenge to climb the highest peaks on all seven continents and trek to both Poles. The former Newport Gwent Dragons player reached the summit of Aconcagua, the highest peak
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Dismay as Pontypool ski slope to shut for summer
PONTYPOOL ski slope users say they are "devastated" at news it will be closed over the summer as part of £9.2million council cuts. Torfaen council is planning to close Wales’ longest artificial ski slope from April until the end of September as part
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Title heartbreak for brave Arthur
JAMIE Arthur is hoping for a championship rematch after losing a gruelling 12-round unification battle with Jason Booth. Arthur, the former Commonwealth Games medallist, was beaten via a split decision in Brentwood on Saturday, the judges scoring the
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Edwards' delight at Dragons' triumph
DRAGONS 26 SCARLETS 9 “THIS means everything,” said Newport Gwent Dragons assistant coach Darren Edwards after they reached the semi-finals of the LV Cup by beating the Scarlets at Rodney Parade yesterday. They will now face Gloucester at Kingsholm
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Trains hit by signalling problems
DELAYS of up to 45 minutes are reported on trains to and from Newport this morning. Signalling problems have hit Arriva Trains Wales, CrossCountry, and First Great Western services. All Nottingham to Cardiff services are suspended between
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NEWPORT MURDER: Leave your tributes to Nikitta Grender
LEAVE your tributes to Lliswerry woman Nikitta Grender here.
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NEWPORT MURDER: Search for weapon continues
THE search for a weapon continues this morning after the death of Lliswerry woman Nikitta Grender. Officers said that weapon is believed to be a knife. Police investigating the murder of the heavily-pregnant teenager have said they believe the crime
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Now champ Turley wants crack at British title
CEFN Fforest super-bantamweight Rob Turley is itching for a crack at the British title after overcoming chickenpox and opponent Paul Economides on Saturday night. The 24-year-old, who trains with Tony Borg at Newport’s St Joseph’s gym, outpointed Economides
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Broad stars as Newport march on
FELINFOEL 15 NEWPORT 74 HE’S SMALL in stature but wing Owen Broad is growing in importance at Newport. The speedster crossed three times for the Black and Ambers on Saturday as they eased past Felinfoel in the Swalec Cup. As the 22-year-old was quick
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Super Dragons march into LV Cup semis
DRAGONS 26 SCARLETS 9 FULL back Martyn Thomas celebrated his Rodney Parade return after nine months on the sidelines with two tries to help put Newport Gwent Dragons in a cup semi-final for only the second time in their brief history.
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Now Wales are in a real crisis
LET’S not beat about the bush, Welsh rugby is in crisis today and the picture at the start of World Cup year could hardly be bleaker. The four Welsh regions have all tumbled out of the prestigious Heineken Cup competition at the pool stages, not one
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NEWPORT MURDER: Mum-to-be was 'over the moon' - friend
A CHILDHOOD friend of murdered mum-to-be Nikitta Grender said the 19-year-old was delighted at the prospect of having a baby girl. Jenna White, also 19, told the Argus her friend of 12 years was "over the moon" about becoming a mum for the first
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We'll bounce back – Lydiate
DAN Lydiate insists Wales will resolve their problems in time for Saturday’s visit to Murrayfield to take on the rejuvenated Scotland team, who impressed against France after beating South Africa in the autumn series. The Newport Gwent Dragons flanker
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Young Wales can be proud in defeat
WALES U20 20 ENGLAND U20 26 LIKE the seniors, Wales Under-20s made a losing start to the Six Nations, but there’s little doubt who will have been happier in defeat. While Warren Gatland is wearing a face like thunder at the national Vale of Glamorgan
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Ramsey pulls out of Wales squad
GARY Speed has received an 11th hour blow before his first match in charge of Wales with the news that midfield talisman Aaron Ramsey has pulled out of the squad to play the Republic of Ireland with a mystery injury. The Arsenal youngster