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Robbie Willmott set to miss big kick-off
NEWPORT County AFC winger Robbie Willmott looks set to miss the start of the season with a shoulder injury. Willmott picked up the damage to the ligaments in his ACL joint during Tuesday's 3-3 draw against a Reading XI at Spytty Park. Exiles
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Exiles maintain unbeaten run
PEGASUS JUNIORS 0 COUNTY 2 NEWPORT County AFC maintained their unbeaten record in pre-season with a 2-0 victory at Pegasus Juniors in Hereford last night. Two second half strikes from Conor Washington, the second from the penalty spot, sealed the win
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Sudbrook housing estate is sustainable say developers
DEVELOPERS insisted that plans for a housing development bigger than the village it would be built in were sustainable and supported by infrastructure. Harrow Estates Plc had their chance to call expert witnesses during the second day of a four-day
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Have you got what it takes to become a wildlife photographer?
A PHOTOGRAPHY competition to celebrate 50 years of the Gwent Wildlife Trust has been launched. Budding photographers have been asked to pick up their cameras and start snapping Gwent's stunning wildlife. The trust has said this is the chance
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Devauden phone box converted to life saving defibrillator
DEVAUDEN'S campaign to install a defibrillator in an old phone box has been welcomed by a life-saving organisation. Villagers have already raised £1,800 to buy the device, which will be used when a resident or visitor has suffered a cardiac arrest
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Top ten archaeological site in Wales revealed by minister
GWENT'S historic past is under the spotlight as sites such as Llanmelin Wood Hillfort, Monmouthshire, make the list of a Government minister's top ten most significant Welsh archaeological treasures. John Griffiths, Minister for Culture and Sport
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Best of West End Prom, St David's Hall
The Welsh Proms have in recent years branched away from the Classics for some of its concerts and the large audience at St. David’s Hall on Wednesday evening clearly approved. Two of the West End’s most experienced performers of recent years –
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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Wales Millennium Stadium
And so the man once referred to (forty years ago) as ‘the future of Rock and roll’ returned to Cardiff. And what a return it was. Even by the standards of his legendary epic performances this was something special. Three and a half hours never
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Alice show a joy to behold
ONCE again Kidz R Us at Georgetown, Tredegar, have put on another excellent show of Alice Through the Looking Glass performed by class two. The performance was superb with costumes, plus front of house and behind the scenes all adding to what can
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Footpaths are in a terrible way
WE THE residents of the Greenway Estate Griffithstown, are thoroughly disgusted with Torfaen Council, despite many phone calls complaining about the state of our footpaths. Nothing has been done, in some places, the weeds are 2ft high and the
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Someone must clean the city
THE recent spell of hot weather has served to emphasise the dreadful state of Newport city centre. I’m not talking about litter – that’s another issue – but the pavements. The slabs and flags are absolutely filthy. What must visitors think of
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Charity fair, thanks for all
PLEASE may I thank everyone involved in making this year’s Famous Forties summer fair at Risca an overwhelming success. The annual event is organised by the Risca West & East Community Events Group who meet every Sunday evening at DanyGraig
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Parking should be developed
I WAS pleased to read that the proposed new city-centre development, after so many years, will actually be starting this year. Good news for traders and shoppers, however there did not seem to be any mention as regards parking. This is unfortunately
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Stop payouts to murderers
I NOTE with dismay that the British Government has agreed to pay the murderous Kenyan Mau Mau some £14m for the alleged ill treatment. The Mau Mau was a terrorist organisation who killed many of their own people as well as many white farmers. Will
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Singer Mark's delightful show
RECENTLY the Argus ran a competition to choose your favourite love song. The winning song was to be included in a new album entitled This Guy’s in Love recorded by Mark Llewelyn Evans. The album launch was held last Wednesday at The Lyric Theatre
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Mickleson one true champion
WHAT a breath of fresh air to see one of the nicest men in the world win The Open Golf Championship. Phil Mickleson is the most popular sportsman in golf because of his continual smile, the dashing way he plays the game, respect for opponents and
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Sudbrook development would be 'devastating', warns council leader
A planned 340 home development would be 'devastating' for the village of Sudbrook, the leader of Monmouthshire council warned. Speaking as a county and community councillor for Portskewett, Cllr Peter Fox appeared before a public inquiry into the
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Manics star unveils Newbridge Memo phase one
The first phase of the £5.6m Newbridge Memorial Hall was officially unveiled yesterday. Manic Street Preacher James Dean Bradfield described the huge role Newbridge Memo has played in his career, comparing his time there to "the price of an education
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Play park water equipment closed over bug fears
A bug in the water has closed a popular children's water feature in Newport's Tredegar Park. Newport City Council confirmed yesterday (Wednesday) that the water play area has been closed until further notice, after the council's own teams found
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Tributes to remember MP Michael Foot today
BLAENAU Gwent Council is holding a centenary event today in remembrance of Michael Foot. Leader of Blaenau Gwent Council Hedley McCarthy said: "It is a pleasure to celebrate the centenary of man like Michael Foot. He was a very passionate orator
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Grieving mother will never get over death of homeless son
THE mother of a Newport man whose death sparked a murder investigation has said she will never come to terms with her son's demise. Gwent Police launched a murder probe after homeless man Jeremy Vaughan, 42, was found dead with facial injuries
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CHRIS KIRWAN SAYS: September is a big month for Dragons
IT’S easy to empathise with those that view fixture announcements as insignificant. While supporters scan the list to check there are no clashes with weddings or family engagements, coaches trot out ‘it doesn’t matter, you’ve got to play everyone twice
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Newport rally held to denounce violence
A RALLY was held in Newport on Monday night to unite groups from across Gwent against fascism. Around 40 people attended the event, which was held at the Newport Centre. Unite Against Fascism Wales called the rally to bring together different
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CHRIS KIRWAN SAYS: Bowlers who bat are a joy
ROMANCE and sport rarely go together. But one of the quirks of cricket frequently provides heart-warming scenes. A gallant nightwatchman strides out to protect a prize batsman. ‘Don’t worry pal, you sit down, I’ll deal with this,’ says a man with an
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Asbestos removal worker dies in Cwmcarn school
A WORKER has died while removing asbestos from Cwmcarn High School, police have confirmed. James Paul, 26, of Abertillery, died on Friday while working at the site, which was closed to staff and pupils last October over fears of airborne asbestos
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Former Dragon Lloyd Burns finds new role coaching the young
FORMER Newport Gwent Dragons and Wales hooker Lloyd Burns is hoping to fashion a new career as a coach after he was dramatically forced to retire from playing. Burns suffered a neck injury which revealed he might one day need heart surgery.
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Woman warns of dangers of asbestos
THE MOTHER of a son who shaved his head to raise awareness about mesothelioma, has said more awareness of the disease must be raised. Sara Goode's father Keith Bigham, of Pontypool, died nearly seven years ago from mesothelioma, a cancer caused
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Zebroski looks like Azza ‘heir’
NEW signing Chris Zebroski is ready to embrace the role of heir to Aaron O’Connor’s throne as he aims to be Newport County AFC’s top scorer this season. With O’Connor sidelined for up to two months, Zebroski knows that the pressure is on him and fellow
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Exiles turn back the clock to take on former rivals
PEGASUS JUNIORS v COUNTY (Tonight, KO 7.30) NEWPORT County AFC head to Hereford tonight as they wind the clock back to face Pegasus Juniors in a rematch of the club’s first competitive game. Bankruptcy forced County to start from scratch in the Hellenic
