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Fears over Severn Crossing roadworks
ROADWORKS set for the Second Severn Crossing this summer have prompted concerns over delays and a possible effects to the economy of south Wales. The Highways Agency announced yesterday that major resurfacing works on the M4 are set to start on June
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Newport charity helps mentally ill to help themselves
A NEWPORT organisation which helps more than 200 people a year who are affected by mental illness is encouraging sufferers to take the driving seat in their recovery. Hafal, based at Probert Place, works to help people with serious mental illness and
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County 2 Croesyceiliog 0
GOALS from youngsters Lee Penry and Ryan Newman saw Newport County beat Croesyceiliog to lift the Gwent Senior Cup this afternoon. But the match at Abergavenny Thursdays' Pen-y-Pound Stadium was soured for the Exiles when captain Gary Warren was sent
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Gwent patients get £15 million in compensation
GWENT patients received more than £15 million in compensation for botched operations, treatment delays and medical mistakes over the past three years. Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act show a total of £76.2 million was paid out
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Lucky escape after Wattsville crash
A MAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of this car yesterday following a head-on collision with a recovery truck. A Hillcroft recovery truck collided with a green Peugeot on the A4048 outside Nine Mile Point Industrial Estate, between Wattsville
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Five arrests after Abergavenny funeral fight
FIVE people were arrested on Thursday after a fight broke out in Abergavenny town centre following the wake of a funeral. Police were called to an incident on St John's Street and High Street just after 5.30pm and arrested the five men for
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Award for 60 years of service
HE'S been arrested on anti-war protests, went to prison rather than pay court fines for them, and was grazed by a bullet while championing the cause of Palestinians in a West Bank refugee camp. But last night Bedwas's Ray Davies, 81, was on home turf
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Day will raise funds in hunt for missing Newport man
THE family and friends of Newport missing man John Barrington are holding a charity fun day today to raise money for their campaign to find him. The 'John Barrington yellow ribbon event' which will include activities ranging from a surf simulator to
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Tributes to police sergeant
TRIBUTES are being paid to the Gwent police sergeant who died after a crash between his bicycle and a car. Sergeant Steve Burt, 53, from New Inn, is being described as a loving father and husband and an excellent officer. Sgt Burt's family paid
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Hatswell aiming for cup success
PLAYER-COACH Wayne Hatswell will take charge of Newport County for this afternoon’s Gwent Senior Cup final against Croesyceiliog. Manager Anthony Hudson will attend the match at Abergavenny Thursdays’ Pen-y-Pound Stadium but Hatswell has been asked to
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Gwent couple are first to tie the knot in courthouse
BEING directed into the dock, prosecutor's bench and jury and witness boxes are probably the last things most guests would expect when arriving for a wedding. But, that is what happened at Usk's Sessions House yesterday for the wedding of Donna Murray
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Garner sad to be leaving
FORMER Wales international goalkeeper Glyn Garner has expressed his sadness at leaving “his club,” Newport County. The ex-Leyton Orient and Shrewsbury stopper joined the Exiles last summer but played a bit-part role for the club, making just eight appearances
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Dragons' new boy living the dream
DARREN Waters successfully made the transition from scrum-half to flanker, now he wants to make the step up to professional rugby player after signing for the Newport Gwent Dragons. The back row forward will head to Rodney Parade from Pontypridd
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Newport toddler faces gruelling cancer treatment
BRAVE Alfie Cueto-Davies has had a lot to deal with in his short life, battling a rare form of cancer, which affects just eight children in the UK each year. The 21-month-old youngster is currently undergoing chemotherapy to try and shrink
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Beauty and Beast will leave you in awe
BALLET Cymru (formerly Independent Ballet Wales) return to the Borough Theatre in Abergavenny on Friday, June 3 at 7.30pm with the classic Beauty & The Beast. This timeless love story has enchanted audiences and readers for generations. Ballet
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It's tough at the top for math-termind Cleverly
NATHAN Cleverly admits what should have been the crowning achievement of his life has turned into a nightmare week, even though he’s become a world champion. The Cefn Fforest fighter is one of the hottest young stars in British boxing, undefeated and
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Top Argus artists set to be announced
THE winners of first South Wales Argus Young Gwent Artist of the Year competition will be announced on June 1. Sponsored by the University of Wales Newport and with the support of the city's Riverfront Theatre, the competition attracted scores
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Hall or nothing for Rich
AMERICAN funnyman Rich Hall is back on the road and back at Newport’s The Riverfront next month with a brand new show. The Edinburgh fringe favourite and Perrier Award winner comes to the city centre venue on Saturday, June 11 at 8pm.
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Gwent Scout stalwart earns top award
MR ROGER Swabey, an instantly recognisable figure on Gwent’s Scouting scene for the past 30 years, is celebrating receiving the Silver Wolf, the movement’s highest award. After accepting the honour at the annual meeting of Newport District,
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Glam are Lord’s of the manor
Ben Wright hit his first century of the season as Glamorgan's batsmen built a potentially match-winning lead against Middlesex in their LV= County Championship Division Two match at Lord's. Wright hit 101, but every Glamorgan player chipped in as they
