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Peters piles on the runs as Glam suffer
GLAMORGAN face a battle to save a draw after opener Stephen Peters struck an unbeaten 204 to put Northamptonshire in total command of the County Championship clash at Swansea. Peters, who shared in an unbeaten partnership for the fifth wicket with his
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Help car wash crew clean up for charity
A CAR wash service with a difference will be coming to Risca this Saturday in aid of charity. The Argus previously reported that around 15 men and women which include local policemen, firefighters, postmen and members of Risca RFC’s gym will
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Chepstow bids to boost its appeal
CHEPSTOW Marketing Group is organising a series of mini events in Beaufort Square on Saturdays during July, August and September, as part of its bid to boost the town’s appeal to visitors. Through events, the aim its to attract more visitors and
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Firm wins award for its Newport power station work
SIEMENS has won an award for its involvement at the Uskmouth power station in Newport. The company was congratulated for its work at the DONG Energy plant during the National Joint Council (NJC) for Engineering and Construction Safety Awards.
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Chepstow kiosk plan blasted by competitor
THE manager of Pye Corner in Chepstow is furious that Monmouthshire council backed a food and drinks kiosk just a few hundred yards away from her premises. Alison Beasley, who runs the coffee house, part of The White Lion/Smirnoff Bar in Welsh
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Future of Tintern pub uncertain
THE future of a Tintern pub remains unclear after a decision on whether to turn it into two houses was deferred at a meeting on Tuesday. The Cherry Tree Inn is at the centre of a debate between its owners, who want to change it into houses,
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Fond farewells paid to ‘The Sheriff’ of Pill
A NEWPORT man described as a “true man of Pill” was buried after a procession through his home town. A standard bearer and friends walked from the Waterloo Hotel on Alexandra Road to St Stephens Church, Pill, Newport, for the funeral of Dennis
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Landlady quits struggling Gilwern pub
A GILWERN landlady has decided to quit the trade after having to get another job to keep her struggling pub afloat. Julie Morgan, 54, said the situation has become so bad she jokes with customers at the Bridgend Inn that the pub is her hobby
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Caerwent is scene for Captain America movie
CINEMA-GOERS in Monmouthshire planning to see the new Hollywood blockbuster Captain America, may spot a few familiar locations, as film-makers shot many of the war scenes in Caerwent. The film, which stars A-list actors including Chris Evans,
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Torfaen workers walk for cancer centre
A FIFTEEN-mile walk has been organised in memory of a Torfaen council worker to raise funds for a cancer centre. The Jon Show Walk takes place on September 10 this year to raise money for the Velindre Cancer Centre. This is the third annual
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Old Cwmbran school site may be built on
A FORMER Cwmbran school is set to be demolished and could make way for housing. Persimmon Homes has applied to Torfaen council for prior notification to demolish the former Hollybush County Primary School. The school closed in 2009 to be replaced
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Anti-social behaviour 'could return to Beechwood park’ - councillor
PEOPLE living around a park in Newport fear they could face a return of antisocial behaviour if a piece of play equipment is re-installed, a city councillor says. In April the Argus reported that residents had called for a children’s play
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Newport dance students clinch places on top course
TWO Newport dance students have gained places on prestigious dance and musical theatre courses. Elissa Taylor and Frances Watkins study ballet, tap, modern and jazz at the Sharon Fitzgerald School of Dance. Nineteen-year-old Elissa has won a place
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Tributes paid to former Argus vendor
THE parents of a former Argus vendor who died suddenly aged just 36 paid tribute to a “wonderful son” who loved life. Dominic Emms, of Rhiwderin, died in his sleep on Wednesday, July 20. He had suffered with deep vein thrombosis for many years
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Abergavenny mother who killed her baby given hospital order
THE mother of a baby girl found fatally stabbed in an Abergavenny flat, was given an indeterminate hospital order at Swansea Crown Court today. Jade Ruck had admitted the manslaughter of her baby daughter, Harley Roxy Ruck on the grounds of
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Torfaen couple deny fraud of woman, 89
A PONTYPOOL carer charged with taking more than £54,000 from an 89-year-old woman said the cash was a gift for giving up her part-time job. Jacqueline Courtney, 49, of The Woodlands, Pen-y- Garn, is on trial alongside her husband Stephen Courtney
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TUNNEL BLAZE: ‘Extent of damage is still not known’
UNCERTAINTY over when one of Newport’s Brynglas Tunnels will reopen looms as the Welsh Government says it is still unsure of the extent of the damage caused by Tuesday’s fire. Motorists can expect long delays on the M4 around Newport as the
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Maesglas mum fights off woman in ordeal
A TERRIFIED Newport mother fought off a woman who allegedly threatened her and her child, saying she was going to take her baby. Jodie Kenniford was in the Spar store on Cardiff Road, Maesglas, at 1pm yesterday, when the woman approached her
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Monmouth ambulance officer to retire – at last!
A MONMOUTH man who is one of Wales’ longest-serving ambulance officers is retiring after 46 years of service. Bob Morgan, who is orginally from Pill, Newport, will hang up his uniform next week to spend his retirement with his wife, Patricia
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One in 20 move out due to neighbour
One in 20 householders has been forced to move because of a feud with a neighbour, according to new research.A study of more than 2,000 adults by life assistance company CPP found that home and garden maintenance issues topped the list of arguments, as
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Churcher on the attack
LEE Churcher is promising his home town fans fireworks at the Pill Millennium Centre on Saturday night. The 30-year-old Newport middleweight knows time is against him if he is to fulfil his ambitions in boxing. And after winning his last fight, against
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Families of South Wales honeymoon couple welcome verdicts
The grieving parents of a British honeymoon couple shot dead on the holiday island of Antigua have spoken of their sense of relief after two men were convicted of the murders.Relatives of Ben and Catherine Mullany, who were killed in their luxury hotel
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Demolition begins of blaze-hit Thornwell school
WORKERS have started pulling down what remains of the fire-damaged Thornwell Primary School, as pupils embark on their summer holidays. The burnt buildings have remained sectioned off at the site since a ferocious blaze ripped through them
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Ring's Samoan warning to Wales
WALES should heed a warning from history when they tackle their World Cup nemesis Samoa, cautions Mark Ring. Playing at No 10, the ex-Pontypool and Cardiff player became a scapegoat after Wales’ infamous 16-13 defeat to Western Samoa in the 1991 tournament
