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THE NEWSDESK: You're in denial, Mr Clegg
WATCHING Nick Clegg on the Andrew Marr Show yesterday made me think of all those times myself and other Argus reporters have been to court.Clegg appeared the loyal spouse of the big, bad partner who runs roughshod over them, in denial, still believing
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Live broadcasting coming to Torfaen council
TORFAEN council’s meetings take a step closer to being broadcast live as the filming of their first meeting is due to take place.The equipment was put in place in August, after a motion was initially put forward last autumn by Cllr Jessica Powell
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Deacon Blue, St David's Hall
From their first album Raintown in 1987 to latest release Hipsters, Deacon Blue have stood the test of time and are as fresh and versatile as in the days of their (and our) youth. This is a mature and reflective band with nothing left to prove, nowadays
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We'll bounce back, says Exiles boss
NEWPORT County AFC manager Justin Edinburgh believes Tom Naylor and the rest of his players will bounce back on the road after two disappointing home matches. County followed up last week’s dour 1-1 draw with Mansfield Town with a shock 3-2
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: La dolce vita lives on in Gwent's Italian cafes
CARINI’S, in Beaufort, Ebbw Vale, is one of the oldest cafés in the Welsh valleys. Giovanna Carini-House is the third generation to run the café, which was opened by her grandfather. “My grandfather came over with one of the Sidolis,” she explained
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Discover the wild side of Gwent
AUTUMN may be on the approach, but there’s no reason why you can’t still get outdoors and for young wildlife enthusiasts, Gwent is just the place. The Gwent Wildlife Trust is all about encouraging youngsters and adults to take an interest in what
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UPDATE: crash near Crumlin traffic lights
UPDATE: Six people, including a baby, have been taken to hospital by ambulance after a crash between two vehicles on the A467 near Crumlin traffic lights.Five people with minor injuries had left their vehicles by the time the fire service arrived, but
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County positives masked by Tom Naylor's nightmare day
COUNTY 2 MORECAMBE 3 OLDER readers will recall the Matthews FA Cup final of 1953 and younger fans will remember the Gerrard final in Cardiff in 2006. For County supporters this will always be the Tom Naylor match. It wasn’t a cup final but
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Abergavenny Bookshop to close
AN ABERGAVENNY book shop is to close after 15 years in the town.Paul Came, owner of the Abergavenny Book Shop, on the High Street, said he has taken the sad decision to not renew the lease on the premises, blaming the rise of internet book sales and
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BBC Casualty series bridge drama shocks onlookers
A LIMOUSINE dangling over the Newport's George Street Bridge at the weekend drew gasps from people passing by.Was it a major incident unfolding in the city? Well, it was certainly a drama.But this was not reality, as Gwent Police confirmed part of
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Concerns over site earmarked for new school in Raglan
THREE Monmouthshire councillors have called-in a decision to set aside farmland for a new £4.5million school in Raglan. The call-in, led by Cllr Simon Howarth, was lodged following the decision by cabinet member Cllr Phil Murphy to set aside just
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Thousands enjoy Usk's colourful show
THOUSANDS of visitors flocked to Usk Show at the weekend - and sampled everything from tractors to show dogs. CHRIS WOOD reports.THE Usk Show was as colourful as ever, with the animals and people walking around catching the eye as much as the competitors
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Glow for complexion perfection
BY popular demand, this week’s column is dedicated to BB versus CC creams, and what the devil these little beauties actually do. If I were to sum them up, I would say a BB (or beauty balm) is a tinted moisturiser on metaphorical steroids; and a
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Newport cycle challenge well under way
THE NEWPORT Cycle Challenge is under way following the launch event on September 9. The event at the Intellectual Property Offices on The Celtic Springs Park, was attended by the Darren Waters and Lewis Robling of the Newport Gwent Dragons, along with
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Trevethin cosmetic thief fined
A MASCARA thief who failed to complete a 100-hour community order after becoming homelessness has been fined.Ian Arnold, 29, of Central Drive, Trevethin, was given 100 hours unpaid work for stealing the cosmetic at a Poundstretcher store on February 6
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Police car involved in Chepstow crash
A POLICE car was involved in a Chepstow crash in the early hours of this morning. The Gwent Police vehicle and a Ford Fiesta were on Station Road when the collision happened at 2.16am. Police confirmed no-one was injured and the matter has
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Risca man damages window in feud with ex-schoolmate
A MAN who threw a stone at the window of a home in a long-standing feud with a former schoolmate has been fined. James Smith, 33, of Elm Drive, Risca, damaged the kitchen window of his former school peer Gary Morgan's girlfriend on August 24, a
