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County set to sign Ryan Jackson
NEWPORT County AFC look set to seal the signature of former Macclesfield Town and AFC Wimbledon defender Ryan Jackson tomorrow. The 22-year-old right-back started for the Exiles in tonight's 3-3 draw against a Reading XI at Spytty Park. Manager Justin
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Zebroski leads the way as Exiles share the spoils with the Royals
COUNTY 3 READING 3 ON a night when the nation obsessed over the royal baby, the baby Royals held Newport County AFC to a 3-3 draw at Spytty Park. County’s latest pre-season friendly against a Reading XI made up of the Royals’ youth team marked the testimonial
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Royal baby presented to the world
THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge proudly showed the world their baby son, a future king, before taking him home tonight. William and Kate began their new lives as parents, cradling their baby prince and posing for pictures on the steps of the Lindo
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Newport's sporting heroes will get freedom of the city
NEWPORT'S sporting heroes will be honoured with freedom of the city after members of Newport council unanimously approved the plans tonight. Councillors from across the city's political parties welcomed the plan to honour the surviving members of the
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Next Bishop of Monmouth "honoured" to be picked
THE next Bishop of Monmouth said it was a "great privilege and honour" to be selected for the role. Richard Pain, 56, who has been Archdeacon of Monmouth for the past five years, was chosen to lead Monmouth Diocese as its tenth bishop at Newport Cathedral
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UPDATE: Caerphilly council names its newest chief executive
THE only man to apply and be interviewed for Caerphilly council’s top job was today confirmed in the role for an initial six-month period. We reported on Saturday how former chief executive Stuart Rosser was the only person to express an interest in
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New Bishop of Monmouth elect is named
UPDATE 17.54pm: The Bishop Elect has been named as Richard Pain the Archdeacon of Monmouth THE election of the new Bishop of Monmouth has begun. A total of 47 members of the electoral college of the Church in Wales are currently nominating
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Pensioner died in A40 crash on way home from barbecue
A PENSIONER who died in a crash near Abergavenny was on his way back from a church barbecue on Saturday night. David Marshall, 78, from Llangattock, died when his silver Ford Ka was involved in a crash with a silver VW Golf travelling in the same
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Burma war hero celebrates his 100th birthday
A MAN who celebrated his 100th birthday continues to, "take life as it comes." Aubrey Williams, 100, originally of Pontnewydd, now lives in the Glan-yr-Afon in Fleur-de-Lys, where the centenarian celebrated his recent milestone birthday. Mr
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Newport leader hopes spat does not taint sporting honours
THE Labour leader of Newport council Bob Bright has hit back at claims by the leader of the opposition that he was rude over the proposals for sporting heroes. Cllr Bright said there have been no approaches to his office or any officers for more
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Must sort out market issues
IT seems as though Newport Council are getting their way. They have always had other plans for Newport Market e.g. petition signed years ago to keep it open. I live in Cwmbran but I was born in Newport, I use the market every week. The total
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No debate on gay marriages
POLITICIANS who voted for the same Sex Marriage Bill should hang their heads in shame. This Bill has now become law this past week after its final parliamentary approval in the House of Commons and Royal Assent by Her Majesty the Queen. Marriage
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School holiday times not good
IN THE end-of-term newsletter from my daughters school, parents were informed that following Welsh Government guidance, the school will not be authorising family holidays during term time. Newport LA does not support this and encourages headteachers
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Councillor has to change way
EX-INDEPENDENT councillor Graham Simmonds berates the Labour-led Caerphilly Council for payments made to senior staff to “buy out” essential car user allowances (Argus, July 19). He says “will the Labour party continue with the absurd, comical and
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School holiday times not good
IN THE end-of-term newsletter from my daughters school, parents were informed that following Welsh Government guidance, the school will not be authorising family holidays during term time. Newport LA does not support this and encourages headteachers
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Police not free from criminals
BEFORE the police, namely Assistant Chief Constable Lorraine Bottomely, has finished patting themselves on the back, along with Ian Johnston, for the fact that crime has fallen again, they should stop and wonder why the public have NO confidence in
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Commissioner should not get off scot-free
REGARDING the retirement of Mrs Carmel Napier, it’s happened. What I believe needs pursuing is the much-criticised attitude of the police commissioner, Mr Ian Johnston when required by respected Members of Parliament to answer to his actions leading
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Meet The Band: Whales In Cubicles
ANDY HOWELLS chats to STEF from WHALES IN CUBICLES ahead of the bands appearance at The Buffalo Bar, Cardiff on August 14 How did you all get together? In kind of a weird way. I was living in the U.S at the time, Jamie and Alex were there visiting
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Rhys is back on his bike after neighbour finds stolen cycle
TWO weeks ago we reported that a nine-year-old boy was "heartbroken" after his bike was stolen on his birthday. Now he’s had a belated birthday present after his bike was brought back home. A kind-hearted neighbour saw the article in the Argus
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Get ready for Jedward's Cardiff visit
TWIN brothers John and Edward Grimes have made history all over the world – and are still proving that dreams do come true. The dynamic duo were the first Irish act to represent Ireland in two consecutive Eurovision song contests in 2011 and 2012
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Soul man still moves with the music - Jimmy James interview
MUSIC has taken Jamaican-born soul singer Jimmy James on an incredible journey over the last half century rubbing shoulders with the likes of The Beatles, The Who and Jimi Hendrix and performing with his band The Vagabonds at London’s legendary Marquee
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Tribute act Donna Marie to go Gaga at St David's Hall
FEW tribute acts can claim to sell out Cardiff’s St David’s Hall, but that’s exactly what Grangetown born and raised Donna Marie did last year when she was invited to bring her Lady Gaga show to the venue. “It was pretty cool,” said Donna Marie
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Schools to refuse requests for family holiday time during term
HEAD teachers in Blaenau Gwent will be asked to refuse requests for holidays during term-time, as of September this year. And Newport and Torfaen councils are also toughening up on term-time breaks , with some Newport schools issuing guidance to
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Customs seize 2,800 litres of contaminated fuel from Caerphilly county filling station
AROUND 2,800 litres of contaminated fuel, red diesel and kerosene was seized from a filling station in Caerphilly county. Road fuel testing officers from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs arrived at the site last Wednesday and found two large fuel
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Dead cyclist identified by police as 30 year old Oakdale man
Police officers investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the A472 at Newbridge on Sunday evening have identified the dead cyclist as a 30 year old man from Oakdale. The collision, between the cyclist and a mini bus, happened at approximately
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Play areas open for games
NEWPORT mayor Cliff Suller opened three new play areas in Newport last week. On July 19 play areas in Tredegar Park, Jubilee Gardens and Bettws Lane, were officially opened in a ceremony attended by Councillor Suller. The cabinet member for
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IPCC report highlights four deaths after Gwent police contact
FOUR people died during or following contact with Gwent police in 2012/13 according to an Independent Police Complaints Commission report. Kim, Kayleigh and Kimberley Buckley, of Cwmbran, who were killed in a fire in September last year, were among
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Vital response service for vulnerable to be scrapped
A DISABLED man who relies on an emergency response service run by Newport City Homes said it is a "disgrace" it is being scrapped. Gary Jones, 72, of Caerleon, received a letter earlier this month from Newport City Homes, explaining the visiting
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Driver released on bail after A40 death crash
A MAN arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash on the A40 has been released on bail. The 44-year-old man, who also suffered serious injuries, was arrested after his silver VW Golf was involved in a crash with
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Caerphilly council in plan to pay two suspended bosses £314,000
CAERPHILLY council looks set to put aside £314,000 to be used on wages for its suspended bosses over the next year, a report says. Cabinet members will tonight be shown the provisional outturn for 2012/13, with it recommending that money be made
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School mourns death of much loved lollipop lady
A LOLLIPOP lady who helped generations of Newport primary school children cross the road has died. Teresa Hill, 48, worked as a lollipop lady at St Julian's Primary School from October 1995 until her death on July 11, after a six-month battle with
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Treble-chasing Panteg into Welsh Cup semis
PANTEG are still hunting a treble after securing a place in the semi-finals of the Gwalia Welsh Cup. The Glamorgan and Monmouthshire League, Division One leaders secured a 38-run home success against Pen-arth on Sunday. They will now host Ammanford
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Exiles appoint Tim Lane
NEWPORT County have appointed Tim Lane as football secretary and media officer. Lane arrives at Rodney Parade from the Football Association of Wales, where he spent seven years in the international department and seven in the compliance department
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New Bishop of Monmouth to be elected
THE election of the new Bishop of Monmouth will begin today. A celebration of the Holy Eucharist will take place at Newport Cathedral at 10.30am before the cathedral’s doors are locked for up to three days while the new bishop is elected. A
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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Mickelson shows way
SAD as it was to see Lee Westwood come so close and yet once again come up short in his quest for a major, it’s hard not to be thrilled for Phil Mickelson. One of the nicest men in any sport, Mickelson’s hard luck stories at the Open have run and run
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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Swans and Bluebirds could help Exiles
IT really is little wonder the likes of Chester and Kettering have bitten the dust in recent seasons, based on the huge discrepancy of financial control between League Two and the non-league scene. Only in a sense do the League Two outfits have all the
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'Murdered' man died from alcohol abuse, inquest rules
A MAN whose death sparked a murder investigation died from alcohol abuse, an inquest revealed. Police launched a murder probe after 42-year-old Jeremy Vaughan was found dead with facial injuries inside a tent in Maendy Way, Cwmbran, on September
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Family of conned patient furious at carer's sentence
THE family of an elderly dementia patient who had thousands of pounds stolen from her bank account while living in a Gwent care home have spoken of their frustration that the thief was jailed for just two years. Glenys Ormond, who also had Parkinsons
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Gavin Rees still considering his future in boxing – trainer
GAVIN Rees is undecided on whether or not he has a future in boxing, according to his trainer Gary Lockett. The Newbridge puncher was beaten last time out against Anthony Crolla in defence of his British lightweight title, the second successive defeat
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County entertain Reading and honour their legendary kit man
COUNTY v READING (Tonight, KO 7.30, Spytty Park) NEWPORT County will tonight honour their longest-standing employee as Champ-ionship side Reading make the trip to South Wales for the Exiles’ return to Spytty Park. The testimonial for legendary kit man
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Family raise more than £17k in memory of dead lifeguard
FAMILY and friends of Steven Lewis, a Newport lifeguard who died of stomach cancer aged 31, have so far raised £17,383.39 for St David's Hospice in his memory. Organised by mum Jackie Lewis and keen volunteers, the group have been holding a series
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Max Porter's delight at return to action
MIDFIELDER Max Porter has opened up on his injury agony in 2013, but tips striker Aaron O’Connor to make a far quicker return from the same ailment. The England C midfielder returned on Saturday at Havant and Waterlooville as a second half substitute
