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Crucial YB40 victory for superb Glamorgan
GLAMORGAN boosted their hopes of making the Yorkshire Bank 40 semi-finals by beating Middlesex by 11 runs in Cardiff. Marcus North's men moved level with Somerset and Gloucestershire at the top of Group C as they successfully defended a total of
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Residents warned of bogus guttering man in Rhiwderin area
Police are warning Newport residents to be wary of a man who offered to clear guttering in the Rhiwderin area. One home owner accepted and handed over a substantial amount of money around 3.15pm on August 9. The caller left the property and has
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Wales 0 Ireland 0
WALES struggled to prove that they can thrive without Gareth Bale as they played out a bore draw with the Republic of Ireland at the Cardiff City Stadium. The build up to this friendly was all about the Tottenham star, even though he was ruled
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60-year-old tree to be felled in Newport park
A TREE in an award-winning Newport park which is thought to be 60 years old will be felled next week because of storm damage. Newport council says it has made the Blue Atlas Cedar tree in Belle Vue Park safe but the extent of the damage to the
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Legion in Blaenavon plan book marking WWI
NEXT year marks 100 years since the start of World War one.The Blaenavon branch of the Royal British Legion and The Blaenavon Community Heritage Museum are planning to commemorate the occasion by compiling a photographic record of those who fought and
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Residents's fears over proposed turbine scheme
RESIDENTS in a Monmouthshire village are among those to voice their fears over plans to put up a 46 metre-high wind turbine on farmland near Monmouth.Jeremy Bayliss, of Lower Pen y Clawdd Farm at Dingestow has been met with strong opposition over his
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Former Chepstow loo to become a home
A DISUSED public toilet block near Chepstow can become a studio flat, after planners backed the proposal. The loos on Mathern Road in Bulwark closed two years ago and were sold by Monmouthshire council at auction for £24,000 in February following
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Newport teen injured on spike
A TEENAGE boy was taken to hospital after injuring himself on a spike in Newport. A Welsh Ambulance Service spokeswoman said paramedics were called to reports of a male who had injured himself on a spike in Chepstow Road, Newport, just before 5pm
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LIVE: A-Level results day in Gwent
FOLLOW the Argus as thousands of students across Gwent get their long awaited A-Level results tomorrow. We'll be covering the day live on our website and app from schools across Gwent talking to students, teachers, and parents about their results
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Heavy rain warning on M4 in Gwent
Hazardous driving conditions are reported on the M4 due to rain, reduced visibility and surface water on the M4 between J23 M48 and J29 A48(M). Drivers are advised to approach with care. Speed restrictions are in place across the M4 throughout Gwent
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Caldicot FC back on their pitch again
CALDICOT AFC are back on their pitch again, after it was closed due to yobs injuring a player by throwing broken glass on to the field. The King George V playing fields were closed until the town council were confident the pitch was safe, following
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ARGUS COMMENT: Let's get Circuit of Wales built
THE prospect of thousands of new jobs for one of Wales' most deprived areas has taken a giant stride towards reality. The proposed Circuit of Wales racetrack near Ebbw Vale has been in limbo after Welsh Government ministers temporarily blocked
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Iolo Williams: Circuit of Wales 'devastating blow' to Gwent wildlife
WALES’ leading naturalist has hit out at the Circuit of Wales scheme calling it a devastating blow to the wildlife of Wales. Iolo Williams, who has presented more than 25 TV series for the BBC and S4C, said no mitigation scheme could replace what
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Shop owner pulls out from Newport city centre and moves online
THE OWNER of a Newport high street electrical goods store is retiring after more than 40 years in the family business. Ian Marks, from Newport, has been the owner of C Marks and Co Electrical Goods, affectionately known to many customers as “Charlie
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Newport boxer Mo Nasir opens second gym
NEWPORT Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, Mo Nasir, will open a new boxing gym this month. Boxing instructor Mo Nasir, 27, will open a new boxing gym, Mo's Boxing and Fitness Academy, with an official opening by MP David Davies on August 23.
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Ex-Dragons centre Andy Tuilagi looks to join London Irish
FORMER Newport Gwent Dragons centre Andy Tuilagi is looking to join London Irish after spending the last week training with the Aviva Premiership club. The 27-year-old Samoa international is looking for a new club after leaving Rodney Parade at
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Volunteers hand out presents to sick children for Eid
KIND-Hearted volunteers handed out presents to sick children to celebrate the festival of Eid. The volunteers from the charity Islamic Relief, were at Newport’s Royal Gwent Hospital on Thursday (August 8) handing out small toys to patients in the
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Dan Lydiate secures Wales release
FORMER Newport Gwent Dragons flanker Dan Lydiate has reassured Wales fans he will be available for his country after moving to play in France. The 2012 Grand Slam-winning Six Nations player of the year has joined wealthy and ambitious Parisian
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Selby vows to put on a show
ST JOSEPH’S boxing star Lee Selby is ready to put on a show for his fans once again in his next title defence. The 26-year-old Barry boxer, who trains with Tony Borg at St Joes in Newport, was criticised by many for a workmanlike win over Viorel
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Crash closes one lane on A449 at Usk
ONE lane is closed due to a crash involving two vehicles on the A449 near Usk this morning. The accident happened on the southbound side between the A472 Usk Interchange and J24 of the M4 at the Coldra. Emergency services are at the scene.
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Do you have memories of harvest camps?
I AM a journalist/author researching the subject of Second World War harvest camps, especially those attended by schoolchildren. If you have memories of harvest camps and would like to share them with me you can write to me at Angela Youngman,
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Such prejudice
THE DESPOTIC prejudice of Terry Banfield is exhibited in his letter. He is prepared to quote judgemental verses, but not to examine why these judgements have to take place. He also refuses to acknowledge figurative language. If he is going to quote
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Happy 103rd birthday
IT WAS an honour and a privilege to meet Mrs Mary Jane Russell this week (Monday, August 5) and wish her the greatest and happiest of birthday wishes. I’d just like to thank all the staff at the Bedwellty Nursing Home in Tredegar for the invitation
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PCC great news for Gwent Police
I FEEL that I should write in regard to the furore surrounding the Gwent Police Commissioner and the retirement of the erstwhile Chief Constable Mrs Napier. Since her departure, I have had it on extremely good authority that the atmosphere within
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Get Knitting
AGE CYMRU needs your readers’ help with our The Big Knit 2013 fundraiser. We’re looking for knitters to knit little bobble hats which will appear on Innocent smoothie bottles in Sainsbury’s stores across Wales. Age Cymru receives donations
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Construction recovery fragile
THE latest ONS figures show that construction output has continued to rise throughout 2013, which is certainly welcome news. However, the recovery remains fragile as the sector is still 16.1 per cent below its peak in the first quarter of 2008.
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Policing Politics
FOLLOWING my letter regarding Ian Johnston. Replies from Mr Boyd and Cllr Kirby, if read closely, supported my argument “Political and Personal” attacks against him and any other supporting person. Mr Boyd’s letter repeats his continued theme that
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NEWPORT SHOOTING: Gun licence probe launched
THE police watchdog's investigation into a fatal Newport shooting will look at previous contact the couple had with Gwent Police in 2013 and the alleged shooter's firearms licence, it said yesterday. Mother-of-two Caroline Parry, 46, of Croesyceiliog
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Cleverly to lead out Wales
WBO world light-heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly will lead out the Wales football team tonight for their friendly against the Republic of Ireland at Cardiff City Stadium. The undefeated Cefn Fforest hero has also been given the prestigious
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Newport woman to skydive for wildlife cause
A NEWPORT activist is embarking on her latest challenge for charity in a bid to face all of her fears in 2013. Michaella Louise Johnson, 24, a catering assistant of Newport, resolved to face all of her fears this year beginning with a tattoo and
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No weed-killer for Newport in bid to cut costs
WEED-KILLER has been scrapped at Newport council with council staff now removing them from pavements using their hands. Emails to opposition councillors revealed that the authority decided to drop the use of pesticides for weed treatment as part
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Newport actor stars in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
A RISING Newport star is on the verge of making West End dreams reality with a role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Rob Wilshaw, 27, of St Julian’s, will be starring as Asher and Joseph in the production at Wales Millenium Centre
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Exiles boss hails Lenny Pidgeley's return
NEWPORT County AFC manager Justin Edinburgh has hailed the return to action of first choice goalkeeper Lenny Pidgeley. The Exiles’ number one played the full 90 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Cardiff City at Spytty Park.
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DAVID HARRISON SAYS: T20 pain is driving us on in bid for the semis
PART one of a vital week went to plan on Monday, now we need to maintain our push for the Yorkshire Bank 40 semi-finals in Cardiff this evening.Middlesex are our visitors at the Swalec Stadium and there isn't much margin for error in a tight Group
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Newport teenager Amy Hill wins gold in Glasgow
NEWPORT teenager Amy Hill helped Great Britain’s junior women take gold in the team pursuit at the UCI World Juniors Track Cycling Championships in Glasgow, setting a new world record twice in the process. Wales’ Hill, aged 18, Hayley Jones, 17
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Jones: YB40 qualification is in our own hands
PACE bowler Simon Jones is delighted to have put Glamorgan's Yorkshire Bank 40 fate in their own hands after showing nerves of steel with the bat, writes Chris Kirwan.The former England seamer hit the winning four in the last over to sneak a one-wicket
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Deliberate fires set overnight in Gwent
A series of deliberate fires were started overnight in Gwent last night. South Wales Fire and Rescue received a call at 9.26pm about a grass fire on the British Mountain, Abersychan. The town’s fire crew brought the blaze under control at 9.51pm
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Monmouthshire council buys £1,250 toy to train staff
MONMOUTHSHIRE council splashed out up to £1,250 on a wacky training toy. The Apodo device has been branded a "complete waste of money" by one councillor, as Monmouthshire council is under considerable financial strain. Each colourful pod on
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It's an honour to lead the Black and Ambers, says Lee Beach
NEWPORT’S new captain Lee Beach says it is a “great privilege” to lead the Black and Ambers in their historic forthcoming season.October sees the famous club celebrate the 50th anniversary of their great 3-0 win over the All Blacks at
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Newport's Orb Working Men’s Club could be demolished
A CENTURY-OLD social club in Newport could be demolished if a planning application for new homes is approved. The Orb Working Men’s Club, Jenkins Street, Lliswerry, was sold after it shut in 2012 because of falling trade – and now a developer is
