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Former Wales back Morgan Stoddart lands Cross Keys coaching job
FORMER Wales full-back Morgan Stoddart has joined Cross Keys as backs coach. The 28-year-old ex-Scarlets back was forced to retire in January after failing to recover from a broken leg. But Stoddart, who won eight caps, is staying in the game
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Gwent PCC to take on PR staffer after sharing with Gwent Police since November
THE Gwent police and crime commissioner is to recruit a public relations officer after having shared with Gwent police since his election last November. However the new officer will still be responsible to the same corporate communications department
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Gareth Davies delighted to land Dragons job
GARETH Davies has expressed his delight at being able to get his rugby hit at Rodney Parade after being appointed as chief executive of Newport Gwent Dragons and Newport RFC.The former Wales and Lions fly-half succeeds Chris Brown and has already been
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Good grades for Newport as GCSEs results revealed
A YOUNG carer who had to revise in hospital, looking after her young siblings while her mum was seriously ill, was among those celebrating good GCSE results across Newport.Chanelle Ramejkis, 16, had to support her three siblings, aged from one to four
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Caerphilly pupils celebrate GCSE success
STUDENTS from across Caerphilly County Borough are celebrating some excellent GCSE results. Provisional examination results for Caerphilly county borough learners shows that the overall GCSE for Level 1 Threshold pass rate (grades A*-G) has remained
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Swift return for Faletau as Thomas captains Dragons against Bath
NEW signing Rhys Thomas will captain Newport Gwent Dragons in their pre-season friendly against Bath at Rodney Parade tomorrow evening (kick-off 7.15pm). The 31-year-old former Wales hooker will lead the side out in the absence of recently appointed
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Triplets achieve 10 A* GCSE grades between them in Pontypool
TRIPLETS from Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw in Pontypool celebrated their GCSE success today achieving 10 A*, 8 A and 16 B grades between them. Libby, Will and Josh Smith all attend the Welsh school in Trevethin, where 80 per cent of the students received
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Pontypool nursery could be forced to move
A Pontypool nursery may have to find a new home, after Torfaen’s planning department proposed to serve a listed building enforcement notice (LBEN) on their building. Little Chums nursery has called a listed former cowhouse at Court Farm on Usk Road
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Puppy stolen from Blackwood garden devastates family
A DOG'S only surviving puppy was snatched from a garden in the Valleys, leaving its family heartbroken.Seven week old Huskamute Luna was outside Clos Ceirw, Fair View, Blackwood, with her mother Coco on Friday evening.Around 8.30pm, Colin Turley,
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CWMBRAN radio volunteer off to China
A LONG serving volunteer at Pontypool’s Able Radio is off to teach in Beijing.Tanith Booth, 24, first came to the station on a work experience placement in 2008, as part of her degree course and decided to stay. Since then, Miss Booth from Fairwater
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Torfaen GCSE results
Nervous students opened their GCSE result envelopes across Torfaen.The headteacher of Fairwater High School in Cwmbran, Helen Coulson, said that the school had enjoyed a transformational year making it one of the most improved school in the borough.There
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Newport charity shop robbed
A THIEF robbed a Newport charity shop in broad daylight, stealing £60 from the till.Staff at Tenovus cancer’s charity shop on Caerleon Road in the city were fortunately unhurt after a man stole the mornings takings from the shop.The volunteer
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GCSE grades up six percent in Blaenau Gwent
SCHOOLS and pupils across Blaenau Gwent had cause to celebrate today as the area reported a six per cent improvement on last year’s GCSE results. Of the four comprehensive schools, 40 per cent of pupils attained five or more A*- C grades (including
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More than 1,000 sign Undy homes petition
AN UNDY councillor has submitted a petition with more than 1,000 signatures against building hundreds more homes there.Jessica Crook and residents are putting up the fight after councillors voted through plans for up to 495 more, as part of the Local
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A woman from Cross Keys pleaded guilty to sexual activity with a boy aged under 15
A WOMAN pleaded guilty to inciting a boy aged under 15 to engage in sexual activity at court yesterday. Louise Mitchell, 37, from Cross Keys, appeared before Caerphilly Magistrates Court charged with inciting a boy aged under 15 to engage in sexual
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Gareth Davies confirmed as new Dragons chief executive
GARETH Davies has been confirmed as the new chief executive of Newport Gwent Dragons and Newport RFC. The former Wales and Lions fly-half succeeds Chris Brown and will take up the position in September. Davies has been chief executive of Cardiff
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Thanks for help
MAY I express the thanks of the Newport City branch of the Merchant Navy Association to the Tesco Extras at Spytty and Cardiff Road for letting our organisation hold collections in the stores. The proceeds of which will pay for the purchase and
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Why believe?
Why believe? THIS is getting tiresome and Terry Banfield is so predictable. Whenever he is losing an argument against myself or another, he refuses to answer questions or ignores what has been said, becomes abusive and starts his letters with
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Only 'fine' words
WE GOT some fine words from Labour councillors but not a lot else. I guess they haven’t taken a strong stance against the bedroom tax because the Labour leadership at Westminster has made it clear that they will not scrap it if they win the next
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Fond farewell
THROUGH the letters page I should like to thank Denise, Clive Goode and Mark and Ellie Stevens. Who from Monday, August 19, have retired from The Buffs, These four people who run the public house will be sorely missed by it’s regulars. The four
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Traveller woes
ONCE again our friendly caravan and camper owners commonly known as the “Travellers” have set up camp on Kimberley Park. This is the second time in as many weeks the park has become a commune for the travelling fraternity. I wonder if people
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Crossed swords
THE Reverend Geoffrey Waggett of Ebbw Vale is pleased the Circuit of Wales project Ebbw Vale has been given the go ahead Is this the same Rev Waggett who to my knowledge has never had a good word to say about the Labour party? Not even today when our
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Former Open champion Darren Clarke to star at Celtic Manor
FORMER Open Champion Darren Clarke is among the late entries for the ISPS Handa Wales Open at Celtic Manor next week.Clarke, who won his first major championship at Royal St George's in 2011, tees up in Newport alongside a host of other Ryder Cup
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FOUR looking fabulous at wedding after losing nearly 25 stone
Four woman have shed almost 25 stones between them to look their best for a family wedding.The bride Lisa Bytheway, 29, sister Michelle Jones, 33, mum Joy Price, 56, and Lisa's mother-in-law Margaret Bytheway lost a total of 343 lbs in a year to ensure
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Inquest opens into Markham man killed in bike crash
THE inquest into a Valleys cyclist who died after a crash on the A472 was opened in Newport yesterday.Paul Jones, of Markham near Blackwood, 60, suffered chest injuries after the collision on Crumlin’s Hafodyrynys Road on the morning of August 12
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Cwmbran social media page closed down
A SOCIAL media page set up for users to anonymously leave messages about other people in Cwmbran has been removed after complaints that it fuelled bullying.The Facebook page called Gimps of Cwmbran stated that it allowed users to mail names of people
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Devastation At Blackwood Brownies
BLACKWOOD Brownies were left devastated after vandals destroyed their hall.The hall, on Pentwyn Road, was left in ruins after a group of vandals broke in destroying doors and windows and stealing valuable items including camping equipment as well as copper
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Councils' concern at new hygiene Bill
LOCAL authorities across Gwent are worried the Welsh Government’s new Food Hygiene Rating Bill will put even more pressure on an already struggling service.The government says the aim of the scheme is to allow consumers to make informed choices
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Battling Newport mum up for award
A BATTLING Newport mother, who overcame personal difficulties to help others, has been nominated for a Newport Night of Honour award.Marcia Clement, 44, of Rogerstone, has been nominated for the Newport Night of Honour Braveheart award, by best friend
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Man had teeth knocked out in Pontypool Halloween fight, court hears
DISGUISED men who gatecrashed a Halloween bash kicked a guest about ten times after a row over a cigarette, a court heard yesterday. Gethin Lear, 21, wore a Grim Reaper outfit while Nicholas Beddis, 20, donned a white jumpsuit, red wig and "scary
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Jeep overturns outside Morrisons, Rogerstone
A WOMAN had a lucky escape after walking away with no more than minor injuries after her 4x4 overturned.The incident happened on a roundabout outsidegerstone yesterday morning. The Jeep Cherokee collided with some railings on the roundabout and overturned.But
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Porter out for weeks or months, boss confirms
NEWPORT County midfielder Max Porter is facing another lengthy injury lay-off, the Argus can reveal. As we reported today, Porter has been to see a specialist as he's still in discomfort after his long-standing groin injury that ended his season
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Man injured in Chepstow crane accident
A TEN tonne steel plate dropped from a crane at a Chepstow firm yesterday crushing a man’s arm, according to emergency services. The Mabey Bridge employee was working at the firm’s Station Road site when the accident happened. Emergency services
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Education minister expecting "improved GCSE results" in Gwent despite special measures
WALES’ education minister has told Argus he is expecting to see improved GCSE results in the three Gwent counties in special measures. Huw Lewis said there were “no surprises” in falls in the results of Welsh students getting top grades in Maths
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Fresh fears for County over Porter
NEWPORT County have confirmed another injury scare for midfielder Max Porter, the Argus can reveal.The ex-Wimbledon man is still being hampered by his long-standing groin injury and will meet with a consultant in London today.The news was confirmed by
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Mitchell Buckland aims to keep belt in the family
MITCHELL Buckland is aiming to put a smile back on big brother Gary’s face by winning the Celtic lightweight title next month. Gary Buckland is recovering after a knockout loss to Stephen Smith in Cardiff but he will be ringside at the Newport
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Newport Gipsy family: Make our temporary site permanent
A WELSH Romani Gipsy family given temporary permission to live in a rural site two years ago have called on Newport council to allow them to stay. Hendry and Pat Price say their family has integrated into the community and that they couldn’t imagine
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EDITOR'S CHAIR: It's time to get positive about Newport's future
REGULAR readers of this column will know I often voice my frustration at the constant negativity about Newport spewed out by some people, particularly on the internet. The many positive and good things about the city, the transformation of the
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Number of Welsh students getting A* at GCSE falls for second year
THE number of Welsh students getting A* at GCSE has fallen for a second year in a row. The proportion of Welsh students getting the top grade fell from 6.5 per cent in 2012 to 6.1 per cent this year. Meanwhile the percentage of entrants receiving
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CHRIS KIRWAN SAYS: Waters' cruel luck shows why it's wise to cash in
OVER the past few years clubs in France’s Top 14 have been labelled as vultures. They have been painted as the bad guys, luring players to bolster their already bloated squads by offering silly money. Perhaps instead it’s just a case of the
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Cleverly can be better than ever, ex-trainer says
NATHAN Cleverly can return better than ever, but first he must lick his wounds and restore his machismo, according to legendary trainer Enzo Calzaghe.The 26-year old Cefn Fforest fighter lost his WBO light heavyweight world title on Saturday at Cardiff
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CHRIS KIRWAN SAYS: Patience is a virtue that few possess
IT took just hours for the panic to set in.On Saturday morning we were being told that Wales clubs made up a tenth of the English Premier League. On Saturday evening they made up two thirds of the relegation zone.Arsenal fans and Newcastle supporters
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Gwent GCSE results 2013
5:45pm 75.4 per cent of Monmouthshire students gained grades A*-C, above the Welsh average of 65.7 per cent. 99.9 per cent of students have finished this stage of their education with a recognised qualification. More
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Dragons skipper Andrew Coombs: The battle for starts has begun
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons captain Andrew Coombs says the phoney war is over – the battle for starting spots is up and running.The region play their only pre-season friendly against Bath at Rodney Parade tomorrow evening (kick-off 7.15pm).The squad,
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Disappointment Cwmcarn will not open until November
Parents said they were disappointed that Cwmcarn High School would not open until November, but the bad news was tempered by the expectation of good GCSE results.The results, confirmed today (Thurs), should be some positive news after months of sad headlines
