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Glamorgan crash out of T20
GLAMORGAN blew their chance to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Friends Life t20 after suffering a nine-wicket thrashing at the hands of already-eliminated Gloucestershire. Matthew Mott's side headed into the game at the Swalec Stadium knowing
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Newport's Transporter Bridge open to visitors
THERE will be two open days at Newport Transporter Bridge in August. The Friends of the Newport Transporter Bridge (FONTB) are organising the events on August 18 and 26 based around a Victorian theme. FONTB are hoping that the days will bring
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New Gwent health centre to house two GP surgeries
AROUND 14,000 patients in part of north Gwent could be served by a new GP surgery in two years’ time, as part of plans to modernise primary care facilities. A new Brynmawr Resource Centre will, subject to approval by the Welsh Government, bring
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Gwent nurse numbers fall below ideal levels
THE equivalent of 56 full-time registered nursing posts need to be created in Gwent hospitals to meet all-Wales staffing guidelines. An assessment of nurse staffing levels at the Royal Gwent and Nevill Hall Hospitals, and at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
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Newport woman's awareness day big success
A FUNDRAISING and awareness day organised by a Gwent woman to raise money for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome charities, brought in just over £800. Natasha Trew-Burns, 28, from Bassaleg, organised the awareness day earlier this month
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ARGUS ARCHIVE: Children taken to workhouse as mother jailed for neglect
100 YEARS AGO ● A number of cycle accidents were recorded over the previous weekend, two cyclists collided in Fields Park Rd, a six-year-old girl was knocked down by a cycle in Commercial Rd and a taxi cab knocked a cyclist off his bike in Shaftesbury
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Caerphilly parks win green awards
FOUR parks in Caerphilly have earned the prestigious Green Flag Award in recognition of the high standards maintained throughout the year. Morgan Jones Park, in Caerphilly; Waunfawr Park, in Crosskeys; Nelson Wern Park and Parc Cwm Darren all received
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Crumlin builder fined for failing to fence off work site
A CRUMLIN builder who failed to fence off a potentially dangerous construction site was ordered to pay a total of £884.85 at Caerphilly Magistrates Court. Stuart Daniels, of Lawn Terrace, trading as S&R Builders, did not fence off the building
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Appeal to stop bringing 'healthy gulls to RSPCA'
THE RSPCA is asking people to “leave those gulls along” after well-meaning people have inundated a local charity with healthy birds they believed were suffering. Newport based City Wildlife Care recently took in 40 gulls, many of whom were brought
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YOUR AM WRITES: Lynne Neagle, AM for Torfaen
IT’S almost a year to the day since I last wrote about Pontypool RFC in this column. Back then – still reeling from that unsuccessful High Court battle – and with financial meltdown a distinct possibility, the future for the club looked bleak.
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Alway residents' joy as play area opens
A CHILDREN’S sports pitch, closed for three years due to a dispute between Newport City Council and Bellway Homes, has finally opened, in time for a fun day this Saturday. Now children on the Alway estate are able to play football, basketball,
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Budget cuts force Newport schools to drop music teaching service
TEN schools in Newport are to decline to buy tuition from the Gwent Music Support Service following budget cuts. Newport Council also says that there have been no direct requests for information from schools relating to a much publicised hardship
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Welsh Government puts brakes on Ebbw Vale racetrack
BLAENAU Gwent council was prevented giving a green light to plans today for a £280m racetrack in Ebbw Vale after the Welsh Government waded in to the planning process. A special council meeting was stopped after four minutes when a letter from
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Keep GP visits free
SOME GPs wish to impose a charge for appointments ranging from £5 to £150. What planet do these people live on, most people these days can just about afford the bus fare to get to the surgery, let alone pay for it. Another Tory privatisation too far
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Osborne has to get in touch
MR OSBORNE would have us believe that the economy is on the mend, making it the longest and slowest recovery in history, however a quick look at the facts tells a different story. His deficit reduction plan has failed, with an estimated £90bn
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Cuts punishing lower classes
I READ with amusement Cllr Bob Wellington’s jibe regarding “keyboard warriors” and his desire for open debate. Perhaps he could explain why Torfaen Council have cut the budget by £33m and are planning another £40m worth of cuts? Is Cllr Bob
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A nice cuppa at Belle Vue
LAST week I had the pleasure of spending time with a cup of coffee, at the tea rooms in Belle Vue Park. Under new leadership, it is well run and efficient with the added bonus of service with a smile. The staff are people with learning difficulties
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Atheists miss bible's point
CAN I suggest to Mr Walt Jackson that Biblical teaching about humanity being made in God’s image is a superb way of indicating that humanity is completely different from the animal creation. All creatures live by instinct, a boundary which they cannot
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Questions on living wage
I DON’T know why Nationalist Mr Nutt is still going on about Caerphilly Council’s award of the Living Wage to its lowest-paid workers last year (Argus, July 26). Let him answer this simple question: Did Plaid Cymru’s Caerphilly councillors vote
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Commissioner plan must end
BACK in 1972 the Tories brought in what they called “Fair Rents Act” which was to force councils to put up the rents every year a substantial amount whether they needed to or not. We on the Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Council refused to implement
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Hunt for Gwent Welsh-language school site continues
THE hunt is on for a site for a Welsh-medium secondary school in Gwent. Demand for places means that in three years time pupils in some of Welsh primary schools in Blaenau Gwent, Newport, Monmouthshire and Torfaen will not have a secondary school
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Thousands expected for Blackwood Carnival
MORE than 10,000 visitors are expected to descend on Blackwood this Saturday for what it is hoped will be the biggest carnival ever. The parade will begin at noon and work its way through the High Street to Pontllanfraith Civic, where the festivities
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Bus staff to find new home at Newport market
NEWPORT’S Bus is set to move its travel and sales centre staff into the city’s indoor market. Newport Transport, which runs buses under the Newport Bus brand, is working with the city council to renovate two units within the market hall. The
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Police probe after horses stolen in Marshfield
GWENT Police are investigating after two horses were stolen in Marshfield. They Shire horses were taken from a field in Ty Mawr Lane sometime between 10am on Saturday morning 27th July and 7.30am on Monday 29 July. One of the horses is a three-year-old
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Heads of Valleys works could delay Ebbw vale racetrack
DUALLING of part of the Heads of the Valleys Road, due to finish in 2015, will likely need to be substantially complete before major events can arrive at the planned Circuit of Wales. That’s according to planning conditions for the project, despite
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Cocaine dealing Newport three jailed
THREE Newport drug dealers were sent to prison yesterday for supplying cocaine. James Ham, 26, from Bristol Street, Newport, was described as the leader of the group at Newport Crown Court, and was responsible for sourcing the Class A drug.
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Air-lifted Blaenavon fireman raises money for helicopter
A WALK from Cardiff to Blaenavon, inspired by the Blaenavon fire engine crash, has raised more than £1,000 for charity. The walk was organised to raise money for the Wales Air Ambulance following the events on May 16, when a fire engine overturned
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Police appeal after man exposes himself in Pontllanfraith
POLICE in Blackwood are appealing for information following the report of a man indecently exposing himself on the river bank pathway which runs behind Islwyn Park, Llanarth Road, Pontllanfraith. The incident was reported to have taken place at
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Caerleon disabled man's cycle trek to Paris is biggest challenge
IEUAN Coombes loves a challenge - and the one he takes on in September is his most testing yet. The 20-year-ofd. from Caerleon. has grown up with cerebral palsy and undergone more than 20 operations, but has not let that stop him going to university
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Medieval ship diary: Pieces of Newport ship story jigsaw falling into place
THE man behind the campaign to save the Newport Ship met historians who shed new light on the cargo she may have brought back from Spain. Charles Ferris, 61, learnt that medieval vessels like the Newport merchant ship delivered iron ore to no less
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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: I’m optimistic as Exiles return to the big time
IT’S that most wonderful time of the year. With four days to go until the start of Newport County AFC’s adventure in the Football League, there really is nothing else to discuss today. It’s the standard time of year in this column where predictions
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We’re ready to hit ground running – Minshull
NEWPORT County AFC midfielder Lee Minshull believes that Sunday’s 5-2 win over Aston Villa’s under-21s sets the Exiles up perfectly for the big League Two kick-off. Justin Edinburgh’s men host Accrington Stanley at Rodney Parade on Saturday in their
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Gwent girl hasn't missed a day of school in eight years
A SCHOOLGIRL has gone above and beyond to make sure she keeps up with her work by not missing a single day of school in eight years. Georgia Marshall, aged 11, from Maesycwmmer Primary School, was awarded for not missing a day of school in eight
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Amlin fixtures are kind to the Dragons with Mogliano first up
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons fans eyeing a nice break in a mild Bordeaux may have been left cursing the Amlin Challenge Cup fixture schedule but it has been pretty kind to the region’s knockout hopes. The Dragons have been given a nice Amlin loosener courtesy
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Grass fires triple in Gwent's heatwave
THE number of grass fires in Gwent has tripled in the past two months compared with the same period last year, new figures show. Data obtained from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service show the total number of fires attended across South Wales have
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Hatswell back to help the Exiles continue onwards and upwards
WAYNE Hatswell aims to complete some unfinished business at Newport County AFC after giving up a management career to return to the Exiles. The 38-year-old ended his 20-year playing career of more than 400 games at County, helping the club reach Wembley
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Newbridge crash death cyclist inspired many in life, said friend
A FRIEND of a cyclist killed in a road traffic collision last weekend paid tribute to a "kind and gentle" man. Owain Richard James, 30, of Oakdale, died after his bike collided with a mini bus on the A472 at Newbridge, around 8.05pm. Best friend
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Hot hedgehogs overwhelm animal rescue charity
HEDGEHOGS in Newport are experincing a bad case of prickly heat in the recent warm weather, with one wildlife charity treating 80 for dehydration since the last week of June. Staff at Maindee-based City Wildlife Care also had a surprise when one
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Double fitness boost for the Exiles
NEWPORT County AFC have been handed a double fitness boost just four days ahead of the League Two opener against Accrington Stanley. Versatile forward Robbie Willmott has been passed fit to resume training today and should be available to play some part
