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Macmillan fundraisers organised by Newport mayor
THE mayor of Newport Cllr Cliff Suller is arranging three events to raise money for Macmillan.The first is a hog roast to be held at Tredegar House on August 28, at 6pm in the Brew House.Tickets are £12 and further information can be obtained from
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Newport paralympic swimming star joins Macmillan Campaign
A NEWPORT Paralympic swimming star has dived in to help Macmillan raise money for cancer care. Liz Johnson is backing the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event, to encourage people to host a coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support on September
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Gwent MPs claim £230,000 in expenses
GWENT MPs claimed at least £230,000 in expenses in the last financial year.Figures from the body responsible for parliamentary expenses show that the highest expenses claimant in Gwent was David Davies, Tory MP for Monmouth, who claimed £40,241
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Two taken to hospital after inhaling carbon monoxide in Nantyglo
TWO people in Nantyglo have been taken to hospital after suffering carbon monoxide inhalation.Fire crews were called to Bryn Awelon in Winchestown at 5.30pm and the two people were taken to hospital by ambulance for precautionary checks after inhaling
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Time running out to claim grants
TIME is running out to claim grants of up to £30,000 to convert redundant and underutilised buildings into sustainable commercial premises in Monmouthshire.Despite significant initial interest, eligible projects have not claimed the business support
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Liberty bodice exhibition at Chepstow Museum
Did you grow up loving or loathing a liberty bodice?A special exhibition about the children’s undergarment is currently at Chepstow Museum. Organisers described the flleecy bodice as "a thing of nostalgia for many thousands of people who grew
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Cwmbran carer nominated for award
A HARDWORKING carer has been recognised for her work with the elderly with a nomination for Organisation of the Year as part of the annual Newport Night of Honour Awards. Gwyneth Virgo, 63, of Cwmbran has dedicated her life to helping elderly people
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Zip slide challenge for Pontypool people
PONTYPOOL residents are being challenged to zipslide 1,000 feet from the Newport Transporter Bridge across the Usk River for charity. Action for Children is seeking daredevils who will raise vital funds for the country’s most vulnerable children
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Multi-million pound improvements continue
WORK in over 200 Caerphilly county properties is now underway as the local authority begins a £210 million investment over the next six years. Last year, the local authority spent £18 million as it began its renovations aimed at achieving
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Superstar racehorse Al Kazeem a Welsh gem
AHEAD Al Kazeem's run in tomorrow's Juddmonte International, Melissa Jones paid a visit to the place where his incredible journey began FOR racing's rulers, it’s probably a little puzzling how one of the world’s best middle distance
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Cwmbran offender sentenced to three and a half years in prison after fourth burglary
A BURGLAR has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison after he was convicted of his fourth burglary in eight years.Aaron Nelson, 24, of Wye Court, Thornhill, Cwmbran, was sentenced at Newport Crown Court after he admitted stealing a handbag
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Despotic God?
FORSOOTH Tom McCarthy, me a despot for merely using accurate quotes from the Bible? I think not because the Bible is the actual word of God. So logically you should be labelling the mythical God as despotic not myself. Terry Banfield Cardigan Crescent
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Bigger picture
THE reaction of the Gwent Wildlife trust to the proposed Circuit of Wales is understandable but ignores a much bigger picture, namely economic and social poverty. I would be quite happy for Iolo Williams and Tom Clarke to show me what they think could
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Wonder Wogan
RE: STEVE Bowden’s letter on Terry Wogan. Well Done Steve Bowden! At Last, somewhere who shares the same sentiment regarding the dreadful Chris Evans and his horrendous morning show on BBC2. For as long as I can remember I have listened and
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Work with us
THOUGH he omitted to mention which council he had in mind, nationalist Mr Nutt criticises the Caerphilly Labour group for “watering down” a Plaid Cymru motion about the Con-Dem government’s “bedroom tax” (Argus, August 15). He says that nationalists
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Newport clinch cycle speedway league title
NEWPORT Dig it Landscapes cycle speedway team are the new South and South Wales Division One champions for the first time in their history, after storming to a massive 44-point victory at Southampton.Newport won 112-68 against a Saints team that was missing
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White Elephant
I WRITE in response to the decision by Natural Resources Wales to drop its objections to the proposed Circuit of Wales project. Why am I not surprised? Could it be that the pound has the shout! And as for the fact that the project will provide
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Environmental projects in Gwent awarded £54,000
BLAENAU Gwent AM Alun Davies, the Minister for Natural Resources has announced £943,833 to help keep communities across Wales tidy, including £54,000 to projects in Gwent.The funding will go towards 75 projects as part of the Tidy Towns initiative
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Free advice for Ebbw Vale residents
COMMUNITIES First are offering residents living in the Ebbw Vale valley free activities for getting into work, learning, healthy living and finances. For more information ring 01495304352.
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Newport grower of giant veg shares secrets of success
It’s not every day you get to chat to Snoop Dog's favourite vegetable grower, about the tricks of growing giant marrows, but that’s exactly what I did when I asked world record holder, Ian Neale, to teach me how to grow award winning vegetables.
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YOUR MP WRITES: Chris Evans, MP for Islwyn
This past month saw the Chartists recognised within the Palace of Westminster.Islwyn has a strong link to the Chartists with the South Wales leaders of the movement meeting at the Coach and Horses in Blackwood to plan what became known as the Newport
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Why young people are being bowled over
The traditional sport associated with the older generation has just got trendy. SOPHIE BROWNSON finds out why young people of today are taking up bowls. Britain’s oldest sport, bowls, has become increasingly popular with the younger generation
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Stars and fun for Abergavenny Food Festival fringe
A POP-UP kitchen, vineyard tours and an apple festival are on offer as part of Abergavenny Food Festival’s fringe events. This year’s Fringe events brings together an array of culinary innovation from across Monmouthshire and compliment the main
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Cleverly admits quit threat is serious
NATHAN Cleverly has revealed he’s serious about potentially walking away from the sport, admitting that he “never,” expected to emulate Joe Calzaghe and remain unbeaten.The 27-year old Cefn Fforest fighter lost his unbeaten record and
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Caldicot cop nominated for top award
A Gwent policeman who fought a life and death battle to bring a Caldicot man back from the brink of death after he suffered a heart attack following a drug overdose is to receive one of the country’s top national life-saving honours.PC Michael Crean
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Torfaen pair to zip slide 200 feet for Hospice
A brave pair of Torfaen women will jump right in to fundraising for St David’s Hospice when they zip down an 200-feat drop next month. Kayleigh Adams and Alison Smith, from Pontypool, are preparing for their daring feat on September 29. The
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Newport student is Wales Learner of the Year
A DEDICATED Newport student has been recognised as Wales Learner of the Year.Amanda Kingsland,34, who studies at the Sign Language Studies Centre in Newport, was awarded Wales Learner of the Year, and shortlisted for national Learner of the Year in the
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Gwent tenants owe £190,000 after housing benefit changes
TENANTS of four Gwent housing associations who were hit by changes to housing benefit now owe more than £190,000 despite previously making the rent, the Argus has learned. Research conducted by Jessica Morden, MP for Newport East, found that 940
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Dragons stars help Bedwas down the Hawks
BEDWAS entertained newly promoted Henley Hawks in their first pre-season friendly as both sides looked to blow away the cobwebs. Bedwas fielded different sides in each half, the second featuring several Dragons players who also need game time following
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Injury heartache for Dragons openside Waters
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons have suffered a pre-season hammer blow after tenacious flanker Darren Waters ruptured knee ligaments in training. The 28-year-old openside has suffered a recurrence of the injury that he sustained in a friendly against London
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatWales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical adaptation of the story of Joseph has been keeping audiences entertained on stage and record since 1968 and is showing no signs of slowing down.The shows current tour featuring Wales’ own Ian H Watkins
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Woman killed in Newport street shot in the back - inquest
A WOMAN killed by a man believed to be her estranged husband was shot in the back, an inquest heard. Caroline Parry, 46, was found alongside Christopher Parry, 49, in the middle of a Newport street at 8.43am on August 8 after neighbours reported
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Brass bands delight audiences in Belle Vue Park
HUNDREDS of music lovers gathered around the bandstand at Belle Vue Park in Newport yesterday to listen to local brass bands playing.Old, young and those somewhere in between turned out for the day, with lots of dogs enjoying the sunshine as well.The
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THE NEWSDESK: We need to start singing from a different hymn sheet
THERE is something about people around here and our love of hyperbole. If we are tired, we are not simply tired, or even shattered. Instead, we could "sleep on a chicken's lip". I've seen that phrase a few times on social media in the past week
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ARGUS COMMENT: Police on the ball for clash
THE large police presence in Newport on Saturday is one of the sights we will have to get used to on big match days. Police horses patrolling the streets, officers with cameras and video equipment and police dogs all go hand in hand with policing
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Trainer Gary Lockett enhances reputation
CWMBRAN'S Gary Lockett arguably enhanced his career more than anyone at Cardiff's Motorpoint Arena on Saturday night and he did it without throwing a single punch. The former world title contender - whose final fight, against American Kelly Pavlik
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Injury blow for Dragons fly-half Steffan Jones
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons fly-half Steffan Jones faces a spell on the sidelines after dislocating his elbow on Saturday while wing Will Harries suffered a hamstring injury. Jones was injured in the opening exchanges of Cross Keys' pre-season friendly
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Newport's Transporter Bridge goes back in time
A HISTORICAL day took place at Newport’s Transporter Bridge yesterday with an Edwardian-style dress code. Volunteers dressed up in clothing from the Edwardian era to coincide with the date the landmark was built in 1906. The aim of the day
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Terrified mum throws baby from burning Newport flats
A TERRIFIED mum was forced to throw her baby from the window of her first floor flat after a fire started deliberately on the floor below trapped them inside. Amy Peterson, 19, opened the front door to her home on Aberthawe Road, Alway, Newport
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I'll get Nathan Cleverly back to the big time, promises promoter
PROMOTER Frank Warren has promised to get Nathan Cleverly back to the big time, but admitted he was dismayed by the Welshman's tactics after his world title defeat. Cleverly's two-and-a-half year reign as the WBO light heavyweight champion was
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Festival returns to Abergavenny for Bank Holiday
MORE than 6,000 people are expected to descend on Abergavenny's Bailey Park for this year's Welsh Warrior Festival. The festival, now in its fourth year, will be held over four days, instead of two, over the August Bank Holiday. The event raises
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Lenny Pidgeley thanks County fans
GOALKEEPER Lenny Pidgeley has thanked the Newport County AFC fans for helping him through his personal problems. The Exiles number one returned to the team on Saturday and kept a clean sheet as County beat Bristol Rovers 1-0. It was Pidgeley
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Nathan Cleverly could split from trainer and father Vince
NATHAN Cleverly could be set to split from trainer and father Vince and head to the USA in a bid to recover from his crushing defeat to Sergey Kovalev, the Argus can exclusively reveal.Cleverly was dismantled over four uncomfortable rounds in Cardiff,
