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This side will score goals, says Justin Edinburgh
MANAGER Justin Edinburgh is expecting a battle at Scunthorpe United on Saturday but he insists that his Newport County AFC squad has enough firepower to scare anyone. Despite an excellent start to the season, which has seen his side climb to sixth
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Great Dane and Twenty Ten course steal the show
THE Twenty Ten course stole the show on day one of the ISPS Handa Wales Open, along with another unheralded Dane.The 2010 Ryder Cup course is in absolutely pristine condition and has been heralded for being a superb test for the players this week, a view
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Hundreds pay last respects to Monmouthshire cow breeding pioneer
A MONMOUTHSHIRE farmer and business entrepreneur has died following a long battle with dementia.Fred Williams from Glascoed, a pioneer of artificial insemination in dairy cattle, died at the age of 78.Such was the mark he made, around 350 people packed
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Brilliant Bond finishes day one in top ten
CHEPSTOW’S Liam Bond produced one of the best rounds of his entire career on the opening day of the ISPS Handa Wales Open. The St-Pierre professional certainly didn’t get the best of the draw, going out as one of the final players on a day where
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Chepstow food challenge launched
A FOOD initiative aimed at encouraging people to eat locally grown or produced food will be launched in Chepstow this weekend.The Chepstow Local Food Challenge will last a month and see a group of residents, which includes members of Transition Chepstow
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Circuit of Wales to go to park authority next month
THE decision by the Welsh Government not to call-in the planning decision for the Circuit of Wales will be discussed by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority next month.John Cook, chief executive of the authority, said: “We will be reporting
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Wales Valleys Walking Festival
The eighth annual Wales Valleys Walking Festival will begin with 39 walks taking place over two weeks in September. Hundreds of visitors are expected to take part in the series of walks which take place at various scenic and historical locations across
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UPDATE: UK Government loses Syria vote
UPDATE 23:22: PRIME Minister David Cameron has ruled out UK involvement in military action over Syria after the Government lost tonight's vote - 285 to 272. David Davies, MP for Monmouth, had tweeted ahead of the vote that he was going to vote
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Hole-in-one golfer is one to watch
A BLACKWOOD golfer has won a limited edition watch after scoring a hole-in-one during a recent competition at his club. Chris Tinklin, aged 33, scored his ace on the 169-yard, par-three fifth at his club, Bryn Meadows, and the 16-handicapper was
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Mixed fortunes for Gwent golfers at Wales Open
GWENT duo Richard Dinsdale and Liam Bond are still in contention as the ISPS Handa Wales Open.Parc professional Dinsdale, carded an opening round 75 to stand at four over, but that's by no means a poor round on a day where players are already in double
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Welsh language commissioner to investigate Torfaen council
TORFAEN council is set to be investigated after technical issues cause a delay in the setting up of its Welsh helpline service.The council is being investigated by the Welsh language commissioner over whether an automated 24 hour helpline set up in June
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Probe launched into Torfaen Welsh helpline
TORFAEN council is set to be investigated after technical issues cause a delay in the setting up of its Welsh helpline service. The council is being investigated by the Welsh language commissioner over whether an automated 24 hour helpline set
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Varteg opencast report won't be published
AN INFORMATION watchdog has denied a Torfaen politician’s request for the controversial Varteg Hill report to be published. The information commissioner has told Torfaen AM Lynne Neagle that it would not be in the public interest to publish an inspectors
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'Super Human' Newman ready for 'Freakshow' Fletcher
NEWPORT mixed martial arts star Tim Newman is set to face internationally renowned fighter Colin 'Freakshow' Fletcher at BAMMA 13 on Channel 5 on Saturday, September 14.The event, called Night of Champions, will be live broadcast from Birmingham
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Paralympian funeral details revealed
PARALYMPIAN Chris Hallam MBE will be laid to rest on Tuesday in a funeral at his hometown of Cwmbran.Mr Hallam, who won medals for swimming and wheelchair racing at three consecutive Paralympic Games, in 1988, 1992 and 1996, died suddenly earlier this
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James Hook happy to move for Perpignan
AT times James Hook has been hindered by his versatility but the Wales back has been happy to go on the move for Perpignan, writes Chris Kirwan. The 28-year-old has won 70 caps but has been shifted from pillar to post at international level and
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Defendant's blow at Pontypool party was "self defence"
A JUDGE has begun his summing up in the trial of four men accused of carrying out an attack at a Hallowe’en party. The defending barristers finished their closing statements yesterday before Judge Stephen Hopkins QC started summing up the case
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Brave Pontypool cancer survivor starts secondary school
A YOUNG gymnast who overcame a rare form of cancer is starting secondary school in September. Just five years ago, Jazmine Martine, 11, was diagnosed with Wilms’ Tumour on her left kidney, which grew to the size of a small football. She endured
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Cycling veteran finally claims world title
NEWPORT cyclist Matthew Postle is celebrating after winning gold and bronze at the World Masters Games, in Turin, Italy.The world title has cemented the 43-year-old's position as one of the best Welsh riders ever, and the most outstanding rider of
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Blackwood man charged after Pengam petrol terror
A MAN has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life following an incident at a Pengam petrol station. John Bailey, 36, of Britannia Road, Blackwood appeared in Caerphilly Magistrates Court on Monday. The charge came following an
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Ambulance response times remain below target in much of Gwent
EMERGENCY ambulance services in Wales continued to underperform against response time targets during July.For the 14th month in a row, the target of reaching 65 per cent of category A emergencies inside eight minutes was missed - and only in Newport,
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Man injured at Newport bakery
A MAN at a bakery in Esperanto Way, Newport had to be released by fire crews after getting his hand trapped in machinery.Fire crews from Malpas and Maindee were called to the bakery at 12.35am yesterday (THURS), and hand tools were used to free the man.A
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Motorcyclist injured in Ebbw Vale crash
FIRE crews from Brynmawr attended a crash between a motorbike and a car in Ebbw Vale.The emergency services received the call regarding the crash on Beaufort Hill, at the junction with Big Lane, Ebbw Vale, at 9.23pm on Wednesday. The motorcyclist, a man
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Andy Sandell set to miss Scunthorpe clash
NEWPORT County's small squad looks set to be stretched further with the news that left wing-back Andy Sandell is a big doubt for Saturday's trip to Scunthorpe United. The defender, who captained the Exiles during Tuesday's 3-0 Capital One Cup exit
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Ian Johnston should stop "alienating people", says Blaenau Gwent MP
GWENT'S police and crime commissioner shouldn't be looking to alienate any more people, the MP for Blaenau Gwent has said.Nick Smith was reacting to claims by Ian Johnston that the Home Affairs Committee had "made their mind up" before
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THE EDITOR'S CHAIR: Newport will miss caring, passionate councillor, Ron Jones
THERE have been plenty of tributes paid to Cllr Ron Jones, who died suddenly this week, and it would be remiss of me not to add one of my own. I can’t pretend to have known Ron, who served the Pillgwenlly area of Newport for almost 50 years, particularly
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ARGUS COMMENT: Syria not an easy debate
AS our MPs arrive back to the House of Commons today, recalled from holidays and constituencies far and wide, they will be in sombre mood. For they are being recalled to Parliament to embark on a debate which could set Britain on course for military
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Kofstad produces dazzling finish to opening round
DANE Espen Kofstad produced a sensational finish to his first round at the ISPS Wales Open, and he did it in front of the European Ryder Cup captain, writes Michael Pearlman.At the first event where players can accrue Ryder Cup points, Kofstad finished
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Historic Machen pub could be turned into house
A CENTURIES-old pub dubbed “the heart” of Machen and a one-time haunt of Welsh rugby stars could have served its last pint. Caerphilly council has received a planning application to turn the Fwrrwm Ishta on Commercial Road into a five-bedroom family
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Rock sets early pace at Wales Open
ENGLISHMAN Robert Rock was the early leader at the ISPS Wales Open, writes Michael Pearlman.Rock has so far made four birdies and not dropped a shot through 11 holes, having started on the back nine.He leads by a single stroke from Denmark’s Espen
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Abergavenny 'dog whisperer' helping desperate owners
HELP is at hand for Gwent dog owners who are at the end of their lead with their disobedient pets. Abergavenny’s Isabel Chesney’s refreshing take on canine behaviour offers a chance for owners to connect with their pet on a fundamental level.
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Canal zone visit
REUNION Visit Egypt Canal Zone April 26-May 9 2014 I organise visits to the Egyptian Canal Zone where I served in the 1950s along with thousands of other personnel. I know that many people who live in your circulation area were stationed there during
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Down already
THANK you for printing my previous letter regarding the Circuit of Wales fiasco. I note that in the Argus on Saturday, the 9,000 proposed workforce has now been dropped to a 6,000 workforce which could be generated. This means my estimate of 900
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Tribute to Ron
IT IS with some considerable regret I read of Cllr Ron Jones passing. I knew Ron for many years, not only from Pill, but also at the council. He certainly had a wicked sense of humour and was an expert on the funny things that councillors got up
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Final words
I WONDERED how long it would be until Walt replied, but of course he did. I’d just like to tell Walt I have no intentions of making the ‘Eternal Trio’ into the ‘Famous Four’. Besides, I work full time, albeit I’m a pensioner myself, and certainly don
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Landlords gain
HOW providential it is that in the same week in which you report that hundreds of victims of the ‘bedroom tax’ in the county have fallen behind with their rents, the Coalition’s justification for this wicked tax has been blown apart. The Labour
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Long delays at Monmouth for show
QUEUEING traffic is reported on the A40 westbound at Monmouth as crowds head for the the Monmouthshire County Show. Congestion is reported on the A40 until the A4137 at the Goodrich turning. Travel time is around 45 minutes.
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UPDATE: Burton's Biscuits Cwmbran factory up for sale
UPDATE: 11.46am THE Argus understands that the sale is not due to any financial difficulty but part of a long-term plan for the owners. There is said to be currently no threat to jobs. Burton's is the UK's second-largest biscuit maker and
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Wales great Cliff Morgan dies aged 83
FORMER Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half Cliff Morgan has died at the age of 83. Morgan, a classy number 10 blessed with wonderful acceleration, won 29 caps and captained the Lions before becoming a writer and BBC commentator. He won
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Gwent MPs' fears over military action in Syria
THREE Gwent MPs have expressed concerns over military action in Syria ahead of the recall of parliament today.Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to lay out the case for intervention in the country’s civil war in a Commons debate on Thursday.Now
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CHRIS KIRWAN SAYS: Just like the Pumas, Pro12 strugglers need to up their game
CLOSE but no cigar; a phrase that Newport Gwent Dragons have infuriatingly come accustomed to in recent years. I don’t know if there’s a Spanish equivalent but Argentina are getting just as sick with plucky defeats in the Rugby Championship.
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CHRIS KIRWAN SAYS: There's much more depth to Dragons' squad
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons dodged a bullet last season.The region headed into the campaign with three scrum-halves – Wayne Evans, Joe Bedford and Jonathan Evans.Wayne Evans was hindered by a back problem throughout the campaign and Bedford didn't
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Cwmbran's Congress Theatre makes £100k appeal
A CWMBRAN theatre is embarking on a fundraising drive to raise £100,000 for its first major refurbishment since it opened in the 1970s. The Congress Theatre was built in 1972 and its manager of nine years, Martyn Redwood, explained that a project
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Five charged over Newport armed drugs drama
FIVE men will appear before Cwmbran Magistrates Court this morning to face charges after the armed drugs drama centred on Bank Street in the St Julians area of Newport on Monday. A 20-year-old man from Cardiff has been charged with dangerous driving
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Exiles ready for Scunthorpe, says Lenny Pidgeley
NEWPORT County AFC number one Lenny Pidgeley is confident that the Exiles can beat Scunthorpe United on Saturday if they perform as they did at West Bromwich Albion. County went down to a 3-0 defeat at the Hawthorns in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday
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Ghost the Musical, Bristol Hippodrome
To many Ghost will always be the famous 1990 film based on Bruce Joel Rubin’s book and starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore. The story of Brooklyn based couple Sam and Molly whose love for each other even breaks the eternal separation of death has
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Toy helicopter causes Abergavenny house fire
A TOY helicopter caused a fire in a house in Abergavenny this morning. South Wales Fire crews from Abergavenny were called to the house at 12.38am after the occupiers were alerted to smoke from the toy’s burning plastic. The toy helicopter
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Newport choir celebrates 70 years
IT STARTED amidst humble beginnings in the front room of a Newport home, but 70 years later The City of Newport Male Choir is still going strong. And to celebrate seven decades of performing at locations all over the world, the group have set themselves
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Dragons lock Matthew Screech stunned by his rapid rise
LOCK Matthew Screech has vowed to keep grafting as he looks to make the most of his sudden chance Newport Gwent Dragons. The 20-year-old 6ft 5ins second row from Tonyrefail was released by Cardiff Blues at the end of last season. Screech penned
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County chairman Les Scadding praises "fantastic" supporters
CHAIRMAN Les Scadding praised the 1,700 “fantastic” Newport County AFC supporters after Tuesday’s Capital One Cup tie at West Bromwich Albion. County went down to a 3-0 defeat at the home of the Premier League side but the Amber Army drowned out
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Chance to get sneak-peek at Pontypool market refurbishment
THE second phase of a £2.3m project to regenerate Pontypool Indoor Market in well under way. Residents were invited to take a behind-the-scenes look at what has been going on. The transformation work, which is backed by EU funding, will be
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Blaenavon man in ambulance service Afghanistan mission
WELSH ambulance service staff will embark on a mission to Afghanistan to put their life saving skills to use in a military hospital. The team of four will undergo a rigorous training schedule ahead of their deployment, and are likely to serve up
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Newport's Phil Price predicts dire future if Wales Open is lost
NEWPORT’S Phillip Price has issued a stark warning on the future of Welsh golf.Price, who today begins his quest to become the first winner of the ISPS Wales Open, believes the tournament is integral to golf remaining as a fixture this side of the
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Wales Open a chance for rookies to shine, says Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley
EUROPEAN captain Paul McGinley says the ISPS Handa Wales Open is the perfect opportunity for a rookie to stake an early claim for a Ryder Cup spot. McGinley gets the race for qualification for the 2014 Ryder Cup up and running this morning at the
