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Edinburgh’s biggest night soured by Anthony agony
NEWPORT County AFC boss Justin Edinburgh admits that Tuesday’s stunning win at Brighton is his career highlight as a manager, but he’s adamant that the entire occasion is overshadowed by Byron Anthony’s horror injury. The Exiles stunned the Championship
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Missing Newbridge man’s job still open for him
MISSING Valleys man Kyle Vaughan still has a job to come home to, as Unilever, who own the Pot Noodle factory where he works say they have "no intention" of ending his employment. Kyle went missing on December 30 last year, with police later opening
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Police probe complaints by Brighton fans
BRIGHTON fans have complained to Sussex Police about alleged abusive remarks from County’s management during Tuesday’s game, the Argus can reveal. “We have received three separate allegations from people who say they were in the crowd and heard
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River Ebbw blockage at Newport threatened wildlife
A WILDLIFE catastrophe was averted in the River Ebbw at Newport yesterday. Water flow in the river was restricted by a blockage at Tredegar Park, putting hundreds of fish at risk. Natural Resources Wales responded to a call froma concerned
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Newport conductor of award-winning choir retires
AN award-winning Newport conductor is retiring after 12 years. Rob Elliott, founder and musical director of the top, and multi-award-winning, Wessex Male Choir, will conduct his last performance this December after 12 years leading the choir.
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UPDATE: Cyclist in Pontypool crash dies
UPDATE 10.49PM The cyclist seriously injured in this morning's crash has died it has just been announced. UPDATE 6.49PM Traffic in the area is still bad with delays and queues. Reader Paul Griffiths said traffic in Pontnewynydd was still
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Woman who fell 20 foot on to Newport street 'stable'
A 38-YEAR-OLD woman who fell 20 feet from a second floor flat in Newport city centre is in a stable condition. She was taken to Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital following the incident yesterday, but was transferred to the University Hospital of Wales
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Newport drug dealer who asked for custody spared jail
A MEPHEDRONE dealer who asked to be locked up after being caught selling the party drug was spared jail. Jonathan Porter, 26, was arrested as he sold the class B drug to two men in St Vincent Road, Newport, on January 22, a court heard. Porter
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Bullying Newport nurse escapes ban
A BULLYING nurse who attacked her colleagues was allowed to remain in the profession today. Aldrona Christian repeatedly grabbed care assistant Debbie Parkes by the upper arm while working at a brain injury centre in Newport. She also left
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Newport playgroup claims it was evicted
A NEWPORT playgroup claimed it was evicted from its premises ahead of Newport council plans to set up a nursery nearby. The owners of Little Acorns playgroup on Fairfax Road say they were given a term’s notice to leave the Pavilion near St Patrick
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Canal owners should change
IT IS apparent to the many users of a very pleasant section of the Mon & Brecon canal, the upper section, Crumlin arm, that the time has arrived whereby ownership and custodianship should pass without delay from Caerphilly county borough council
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I'm doing the council's job
I AM a resident of Griffithstown. There is a footpath between myself and my neighbour which runs from Sunnybank road through the Greenway Estate. The litter bins were removed a few years ago and since then the footpath has never been cleaned by the
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Departments still flourish
HAVING read the article (£2 million cutbacks, August 2), it seems to me that the one department which has, and still appears to be flourishing in Blaenau Gwent, is the one that, allegedly , comprises of one room, and two desks. The first employs
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Return of the workhouse?
THE media have disclosed the bedroom tax is just a big lie and that 96 per cent of the people hit by this stealth tax on the poor will have no alternative but to pay it or move into the private rental sector, which will increase the benefits bill even
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It's hardly a loving religion
IF ANIMALS just operate instinctively and are incapable of imagination, creative and inventive thought, Tom McCarthy, I wonder if you could kindly explain in detail why, for example, African Grey parrots possess the ability to associate simple human
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What would Darwin think?
I WOULD like to draw the attention of Mr Tom McCarthy (I like informality Tom) and R H Ashton to the experiments being carried out by Professor David Redich at Minnesota University. He calls it ‘mental time travellers’ and it shows how rats are
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Your pics of legendary Welsh sites wanted
CADW is launching a photo competition to encourage visitors to capture their most memorable summer holiday moments at its sites across Wales, as part of its Legendary Summer campaign. Visitors of all ages are being asked to share their summer adventures
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MPs should lay of the PCC
I MUST comment on the political and personal attacks by certain Gwent MPs regarding the Police and Crime Commissioner. Ian Johnston was voted into office to represent all people of Gwent. MPs are also voted in and should be fair and even-handed
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County mourn Aizlewood
Former Newport County, Swindon and Portsmouth defender Steve Aizlewood has died aged 60 following a short illness. Aizlewood, whose brother Mark is manager at Welsh Premier League club Carmarthen Town and a former Wales international, joined his
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Newport dealer who hid heroin in trousers put behind bars
A NEWPORT heroin dealer who sold the class-A drug to buy a motorbike has been locked up for two years. Street dealer Matthew Williams, 19, concealed about four grammes of the drug in wraps between his buttocks when he was stopped in Newport, a
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Monmouth war veteran, 93, ‘disgusted’ as thieves steal wallet
A DECORATED war veteran who was the victim of a distraction theft in Monmouth town centre has branded the thieves as “despicable”. Alick Edwards, 93, had just been to Lloyds TSB, on Monnow Street with his companion Joan Robins, 82, when his wallet
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Weather stops climb of Europe's highest peak by rugby legend Ian Gough
EX-WALES rugby international Ian Gough had to admit defeat in his attempts to scale Europe’s highest mountain. The Cwmbran born former Osprey second-row was part of a five-strong team looking to reach the summit of Mount Elbrus in Russia last week
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Newport all-party cuts committee a ‘cynical ploy’ - Tories
A PROPOSAL to get the opposition in Newport council to contribute to a new group that will discuss cuts has been given the cold shoulder. Newport council’s cabinet will today look at forming a working group to discuss the tough 2014/15 budget–with
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Gareth Bale named in Wales squad
Gareth Bale has been named in the Wales squad for next week's friendly against the Republic of Ireland in Cardiff. The Tottenham winger is currently the subject of intense speculation surrounding a possible big-money move to Spanish giants Real
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Blaenau Gwent home care staff vow to ‘fight tooth and nail’ to save jobs
A MEETING of council employees whose jobs are under threat have vowed to “fight tooth and nail” to keep their roles. Around 100 people, predominantly women, many still in their care uniforms, attended the meeting last night, which was held at Nantyglo
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Gwent care home residents can air views
NURSING home residents and their families in Gwent will have the opportunity to air their views about the care they receive through a new project. The Care Home Ask and Talk (CHAaT) project will involve a small team of volunteers – all members
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Early morning drinking in Newport centre having a ‘negative impact
NEWPORT councillors yesterday called for police and nightspot owners to meet over proposals for venues to shut earlier. The Argus reported on Saturday that under new legislation Newport council could charge nightclubs for being open into the early
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‘Bullying’ Newport nurse pinched and punched colleagues - panel hears
A “BULLYING” nurse who pinched and punched colleagues faces being kicked out of the profession. Aldrona Christian repeatedly grabbed care assistant Debbie Parks by the upper arm while working at a brain injury centre in Newport. She also left
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Gwent winner bags a £1 million lottery prize
A LUCKY Gwent man has scooped a £1 million National Lottery prize. The man, known only as Mr E, won a special EuroMillions Millionaire Raffle draw on 26 July 2013, which created 100 UK millionaires. Mr E was playing EuroMillions through National-Lottery.co.uk
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Martyn Hazell outlines Dragons' Euro vision
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons chairman Martyn Hazell has outlined how qualifying for the Heineken Cup at the end of the coming season is the region’s major objective. The competition’s future is in the balance and the Dragons chief hopes for an imminent
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Shock as woman falls 20 feet on to Newport street
ONLOOKERS described hearing shouts and screams as a man tried to hold on to a woman fell who 20 feet on to a Newport street yesterday. The 38-year-old woman fell 20 feet from a second-floor flat window on to a Newport city-centre street yesterday
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Paramedics 'failed in duty of care' - aunt of Newport party death man
RELATIVES of a Newport partygoer who collapsed and died say that paramedics who failed to take him to hospital did not fulfil their duty of care. The family of Daniel Cripps, from Maesglas, spoke after two paramedics were suspended for a year for
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Newport resident’s concerns over falling roof slates
A NEIGHBOUR of a derelict Newport house fears its falling roof slates will cause injury to passers-by if the owner does not act. Stow Hill resident Mervyn Stead lives behind the privately owned North Street house, which has been empty and unused
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Classic ride part of the learning curve for rising cycle star Sam Harrison
RISCA cycling star Sam Harrison insisted a gruelling day in the saddle didn’t detract from his sense of satisfaction after a star turn at the inaugural Prudential RideLondon Classic. The 21-year-old took on some of the world’s best riders at their
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Crews called to fire at Abergavenny hospital children's ward
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire in the children's ward at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny this morning. Crews from Abergavenny and Blaenavon arrived at 2.50am but the small fire in an electrical radiator was out by the time they reached the
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Volunteers wanted to re-open Stow Hill library
FOUR months after its closure was announced, campaigners fighting to save Stow Hill library in Newport need support to re-open it. A group of dedicated volunteers managed to secure an agreement with Newport council to keep the library open until
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Old warrior Rhys Thomas back on Parade and still hungry
HE may be the only Newport Gwent Dragons front row forward in his 30s, but Rhys Thomas doesn’t want to be known as an elder statesman after his Rodney Parade homecoming. The 27-times capped former Wales hooker has returned to Rodney Parade after
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Gavin Rees to fight on as early injuries in defeat to Crolla are revealed
NEWBRIDGE’S former world champion Gavin Rees will fight on, but probably won’t box again in 2013. The Argus can reveal that Rees, the former WBA light welterweight world champion, has decided against retirement, following successive defeats in
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‘Offensive’ label gets Newport brew barred from Sweden
SWEDES are stereotypically thought as fun loving, easy going, laissez-faire sorts, but they have got very hot under the proverbial collar about a bear mascot from Newport. To be precise, he’s the Tiny Rebel bear who adorns all of the Newport brewery
