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Napier hat-trick in vain
GLAMORGAN Napier celebrated a dramatic hat-trick but Essex Eagles' day-night Clydesdale Bank 40 clash against Glamorgan Dragons fell victim to the weather. Glamorgan scored 222 for seven after being sent in to bat at the Swalec Stadium, only for rain
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Dragons 13 Ulster 20
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons finished their season on a losing note at Rodney Parade as Ulster took the spoils to seal a Magners League playoff spot. The Dragons conceded three first half tries as the visitors established a 20-6 lead at the break. Centre Tom
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10cc to play Raglan Music Festival
LEGENDARY rock band 10cc will headline this year’s Raglan Music Festival. The three-day event, now in its seventh year, takes place in several venues around the village. More than 4,000 visitors are expected to attend the festival, which also
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Decision due on funding for Redwick hall
REDWICK village hall’s development group will know next week whether they will get the funding go-ahead to finance the new building. The nine members are waiting to hear whether they will be receiving around £316,000 from the Big Lottery Fund
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Blaenau Gwent spring clean’s a tidy idea
BLAENAU Gwent Council’s annual big spring clean event is taking place in Nantyglo this year – and it is looking for volunteers. The clean-up has been organised as part of Keep Wales Tidy’s Valleys Spring Clean Week 2011, which runs from May
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AV Referendum Results
GWENT voted a resounding no in the AV referendum. A total of 135,138 people voted, 43,332 yes and 91,796 no. In Blaenau Gwent, there were 6,521 votes for yes, 13,364 for no. In Torfaen, there were 7,398 yes votes and 14,724 no votes. Newport East
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BREAKING NEWS Road closed by serious accident
A VARTEG road is closed due to a serious accident. The B4246 Varteg Road, Varteg is closed both ways due to a serious accident. Police were called to the scene at around 5.45pm and closed the road between Ysgol Bryn Onnen School and the Forgeside Cemetery
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Sudbrook will be centre of attention
VISITORS to a Monmouthshire village will be able to get to grips with its past thanks to the opening of a new history centre. Members of the public will be able to find out more about Sudbrook, a village on the edge of the River Severn between
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Charity surfers take to Llandegfedd reservoir
AROUND 40 people took to the water to complete a sponsored windsurf in aid of Cancer Research. Sailers and windsurfers flocked to Llandegfedd Reservoir, near Cwmbran, to raise awarness and money for the charity as part of the national annual
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Lights out for latest Abertillery play
ABERTILLERY Amateur Dramatic and Musical Society is gearing up for its latest production, When the Lights Go On Again. The musical follows the fortunes of the Parker family from the outbreak of the Second World War to VE Day. The society is inviting
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ASSEMBLY ELECTION LATEST
LABOUR are not expecting to enter coalition talks until Monday. The party missed out on a majority by one, winning 30 seats. The Conservatives won 14 seats and returning South Wales East AM William Graham said a coalition with Labour had not been ruled
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Disruption for rail travellers in Gwent
RAIL travellers may face disruption over the next week, as major improvement works are set to start in Newport tomorrow. Network Rail will upgrade signalling equipment between East Usk and Marshfield from tomorrow until May 18. The work is
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Stand-up for Rory Bremner
BRITAIN’S best known and sharpest impressionist Rory Bremner comes to Abergavenny’s Borough Theatre next month. His repertoire of more than 100 characters has sustained a highly successful career in radio and television spanning 25 years. He is
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Russell Howard adds new dates
FOLLOWING 19 sold out arena dates and due to overwhelming demand Russell Howard has added limited extra dates to his sell out Right Here, Right Now arena tour. Star of this own hit show Russell Howard’s Good News, he will return to the Motorpoint Arena
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Success for Newport slimmers
MEMBERS of several Newport based weight loss groups who have lost more than 70 stones between them during a challenge have donated bags of their clothes which no longer fit to a local charity shop. The group, eight weeks in to a Slimathon, has
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GWENT GOLF CLUBS: Send us your reports
SEND your club reports and pictures to sportsdesk@southwalesargus.co.uk
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Alice, Wales Millennium Centre
Lewis Carroll’s classic tale of a curious girl who follows a white rabbit into a weird and wonderful dream world has captured the imagination of children and adults alike for almost a century and a half. This week, the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff
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Usk Castle fraudster faces assets hearing
POLICE say they will recover as much money and assets as possible for an Usk charity betrayed by its treasurer. Former Welsh guard William Pritchard, 58, of Cwmoody, Pontypool, was jailed for 14 months on Wednesday after admitting fraud. The
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Teen punched in Abergavenny attack
A TEENAGER was punched in the face in an attack in Abergavenny last night. The 15-year-old boy was walking along Tudor Street at around 9.45pm, when he was approached by another teen who punched him in the side of the face and ran off towards the police
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Newport businesses fears bank closure is ‘another nail in coffin’
BUSINESSES in Newport fear a bank closure could have a knockon effect for shops in the area. HSBC in Caerleon Road will shut on June 17 and neighbouring shops worry that because people will have to go into town to use the bank, they will do their
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Pontypool school welcomes French visitors
A FRENCH flag took over the playground of one Pontypool school this week when pupils welcomed staff from a French school. Griffithstown Primary School welcomed staff from Amiens in France as part of Comenius Week. This special week, from May 2-
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Figures put smoke alarms in spotlight
THE number of house fires which firefighters attended in Gwent which did not have a smoke alarm fitted fell by 48 last year, new figures show. Figures obtained from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service under the Freedom of Information Act showed
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Roger Daltrey at the 'Port
TICKETS to see The Who legend Roger Daltrey perform at Newport Centre this summer go on sale from today. The band’s front man will perform the group's 1969 rock opera double album Tommy on Sunday, July 10. It was later made into a film directed by the
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Payback time for man’s ‘criminal lifestyle’
A VALLEYS man who benefited from more than half a million pounds through his “criminal lifestyle” was ordered to pay back £20,000 by a judge. Nicholas Strange of Dale View, Nantyglo, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court for a Proceeds of Crime Act
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Chepstow woman's new career is sew exciting!
A CHEPSTOW woman has swapped analysing samples from the scenes of crime to indulge in her passion for craft, running her own business. Former forensic analyst Erin Taylor, who worked at the town’s forensic science service, was one of 200 staff
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DAVID HARRISON SAYS: Cosker's working hard
THE season is well under way now and with the glorious weather it feels like the middle of August, especially with the amount of cricket we have played already. Our left arm spinner Dean ‘The Lurker’ Cosker has informed me he had already bowled 220
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Derby showdown not on agenda – Sven
A POTENTIAL Gwent derby showdown for the final British and Irish Cup place hasn’t even been mentioned at Rodney Parade as Newport prepare to host Tonmawr. Cross Keys lie in wait for the winners of tomorrow’s clash at the Parade with Newport favourites
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Newport pensioner mugged in broad daylight
THESE are the injuries inflicted on pensioner Derrick Jones who was mugged in broad daylight in Newport for his bus pass and hearing aid. The 80-year-old grandfather was left with cuts and severe bruising to his face and a fractured left thumb
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Bassaleg mum raises cash for painful condition
JENNIFER Mein's fright at being diagnosed with lupus after around three years of debilitating illness, soon gave way to determination to raise awareness of the disease. Despite symptoms including extreme tiredness, severe joint pain and sensitivity
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Jail for carer turned thief
A TREVETHIN carer is starting a 12 month prison sentence after stealing £2,200 from the vulnerable people he cared for. Phillip Morgan, 49, of Orchard Farm Estate, appeared at Newport Crown Court after being found guilty of 11 offences of theft
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Employers advised on new agency law
The Government today published guidance to help employers prepare for the introduction of new rights for agency workers later this year. Under the Agency Workers Regulations, staff hired through agencies will have rights to the same basic employment
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Dragons aim to help rivals
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons are hoping to be the party poopers tonight when play-off chasers Ulster arrive for a tense final day of the normal Magners League season. Munster are way out ahead at the top of the table and Leinster are through to the play-offs
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High Noon time for Churcher
THE production line of talented boxers continues to run smoothly at St Josephs gym in Newport. Trainer Tony Borg has nurtured the talents of Commonwealth Games silver medalist Sean McGoldrick, Prizefighter winner Gary Buckland and Welsh champions
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Labour hold Islwyn with ease
A CONFIDENT Labour party held onto the Islwyn seat with ease as new candidate Gwyn Price won with a majority of more than 7,500. Mr Price, who had seemed confident throughout the night, smiled to his supporters as the result was read out declaring him
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Hughes named Argus' Dragons player of the season
A DREAM come true – that was how Adam Hughes described his feelings at topping the poll in the South Wales Argus player-of-the-year competition. Hughes got the most votes from Argus readers, beating Aled Brew into second place and Toby Faletau into third
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Literary wits will battle to the ‘death’
IT’S being billed as a cross between a literary luncheon and a TV reality show in which Gwent personalities are taking a leading part. Poet Patrick Jones, of Blackwood, will be one of the contestants in the Cardiff round of the Literary Death
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Biker killed in Valleys accident
A BLAENAVON man has died in a three vehicle crash in Varteg. THe man was killed when the black Suzuki 1,000cc he was riding collided with a car and a Ford Transit van at around 5pm this afternoon. The biker was travelling along the B4246 Varteg
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John Griffiths begins fourth term for Newport East
LABOUR’S John Griffiths regained the Newport East for a fourth term in what he described as the “best ever result” for the party in the area. Mr Griffiths, who has held the seat since the first Assembly elections in 1999, increased his majority
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Firms asked about red-tape barriers
The Government's drive to cut down on business red tape will switch to the food and drink industry today, with firms being asked to identify regulations holding them back. A so-called red tape challenge launched by the Prime Minister last month initially
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Tories, Plaid celebrate as Lib Dems face more pain
THE dwindling Lib Dem vote in Gwent was evident as Veronica German lost her South Wales East regional Assembly seat. And she must have seen it coming because the wife of former South Wales East seat holder Michael German, who resigned when he was made
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Tories’ majority down in Monmouth – but still sizeable
CONSERVATIVE candidate Nick Ramsay is contemplating a second four-year term in Cardiff Bay following his re-election as AM for Monmouth. Mr Ramsay retained the seat with a reduced majority of 6,117, more than 2,300 down on the 2007 election
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Party votes for South Wales East list seats
HERE are the numbers of votes cast for the regional list seats for South East Wales: Labour - 82,699 Conservative - 35,459 Plaid Cymru - 21,850 Liberal Democrats - 10,798 UKIP - 9,526 BNP - 6,485 Green Party - 4,857 Socialist
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Plaid and Tories share Gwent regional seats
South Wales East Mohammad Asghar - CON William Graham - CON Jocelyn Davies - PLAID Lindsay Whittle - PLAID
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Greens 'confident' of winning seat
GREEN Party officials remained "quietly confident’’ of securing their first AM in the Welsh Assembly. The party is targeting 7% of the vote in the South Wales Central region in order to see the election of leader Jake Griffiths. At the Cardiff
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Glamorgan v Essex. CB40. Tonight, 4.40pm.
GLAMORGAN wicketkeeper Mark Wallace is confident that the new-look county is ready to string some success together in limited overs cricket. The Dragons host the Essex Eagles tonight in their third Clydesdale Bank40 contest (4.40pm start) under the lights
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Labour quadruple majority in Newport West
LABOUR supporters were overjoyed after Newport West candidate Rosemary Butler almost quadrupled her majority. Mrs Butler polled more than half of the votes cast in the seat, seeing her majority over the Conservatives rise from 1,401 to 4,220. The Labour
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Labour back from Blaenau Gwent exile
LABOUR regained control of Blaenau Gwent after six years in exile, as Alun Davies won the Valleys Assembly seat with a majority of more than 9,000. Tredegar-born Mr Davies scored an emphatic victory after incumbent independent AM Trish Law decided
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Round-up of Gwent results
APART from Blaenau Gwent, no other Gwent seat changed hands tonight. BLAENAU GWENT Alun Davies LAB - 12,926 Jayne Sullivan IND - 3,806 Darren Jones PLAID - 1,098 Bob Hayward CON - 1,066 Brian Urch BNP - 948 Martin Blakeborough
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Monmouth stays blue
THE Conservatives held Monmouth with a reduced majority this morning. Nick Ramsay's majority was cut from 8,469 to a still substantial 6,117. Nick Ramsay CON - 15,087 Mark Whitcutt LAB - 8,970 Janet Ellard LIB DEM - 2,937 Fiona Cross PLAID
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Labour hold Torfaen with big majority
LYNNE Neagle held Labour for Torfaen tonight with a thumping 6088 majority. Lynne Neagle LAB - 10,318 Elizabeth Haynes IND - 4,230 Natasha Asghar CON - 3,306 Jeff Rees PLAID - 2,716 Susan Harwood BNP - 906 Will Griffiths LIB
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MAESGLAS INCIDENT: Police probe ongoing
GWENT Police say they are investigating whether an incident in the Maesglas area of Newport at 11.25pm last night was a 'firearms incident'. The police helicopter Twitter feed said the helicopter had attended a "firearms incident" and aided
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Labour hold Newport East with 'best ever result'
LABOUR'S John Griffiths said tonight's win in Newport East was a 'superb result'. He added: "We've increased our majority six-fold, it's the best ever result for Labour in Newport East in assembly elections'. John Griffiths LAB - 9,888
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ASSEMBLY ELECTION: Labour one short of majority
HERE are the constituency results across Wales: Aberavon - LAB HOLD Aberconwy - CON HOLD Alyn and Deeside - LAB HOLD Arfon - PLAID HOLD Blaenau Gwent - LAB GAIN Brecon and Radnorshire - LIB DEM HOLD
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Labour hold Islwyn
LIB DEMS beaten by BNP. Gwyn Price LAB - 12,116 Steffan Lewis PLAID - 4,527 David Chipp CON - 2,497 Peter Whalley BNP - 1,115 Tom Sullivan LIB DEM - 653
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Blaenau Gwent victor hails 'tremendous result'
LABOUR's new Blaenau Gwent AM Alun Davies described tonight's vote as a 'tremendous result'. The peope of Blaenau Gwent had given an 'absolutely overwhelming mandate' he said. Mr Davies added that Blaenau Gwent is 'the place where I was born
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Independent tide turns in Blaenau Gwent
BLAENAU Gwent Labour victor Alun Davies overturned a 5,357 Independent majority tonight. In 2007, Trish Law secured 12,722 votes as she beat Labour's Keren Bender into a distant second place on 7,365.
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Two held after 'firearms incident' in Newport
THE Police helicopter attended a firearms incident in Maesglas, Newport, last night. The helicopter was called in to help when a suspect vehicle made off from officers on the ground at around 11.25pm, the force's Twitter feed says. Police later
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Blaenau Gwent retaken by Labour
BLAENAU Gwent retaken by Labour's Alun Davies. Alun Davies LAB - 12,926 Jayne Sullivan IND - 3,806 Darren Jones PLAID - 1,098 Bob Hayward CON - 1,066 Brian Urch BNP - 948 Martin Blakeborough LIB DEM - 367
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Jones hits out at election 'split'
DEPUTY First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones has expressed his bitter disappointment that the result for the assembly elections has been "split’’ in two. The count in South Wales began around 11pm yesterday - less than an hour after polling stations closed
