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Dragons 23 Scarlets 16 – Dragons thrill fans with fantastic win on Parade

NEWPORT Gwent Dragons delivered a stunning statement of intent at Rodney Parade by winning a RaboDirect thriller against the Scarlets. The Rodney Parade region, who finished one from bottom last season, had earned plenty of respect when they beat

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Training opportunities at Cwmbran library.

TRAINING opportunity at Cwmbran library from the Conserving Local Communities Heritage (CLOCH) project.The project is part of the Heritage Lottery Fund‘s Skills for the Future programme and will provide work-based training opportunities in the heritage

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More than 700 women tested for hepatitis C in Gwent

MORE than 700 women in Gwent have been tested for hepatitis C since it was revealed that a now retired healthcare worker inadvertently passed on the virus to two patients. Around 5,000 women are being contacted by letter by Aneurin Bevan Health

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Last chance to have your say on Monmouthshire homes plan

OBJECTORS to sites for a further 820 homes in Monmouthshire have their last chance to air their views next month. An independent planning inspector is soon to decide whether the county's planners have found the best places to build homes over the

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£66,000 grant for Abrsychan cycle route

A grant of more than £60,000 will be used to improve cycling and pedestrian access along the main route between Pontypool and Abersychan. The grant, secured by Torfaen council from the Welsh Government’s tranquil, greener and cleaner programme

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A&E waiting times still pose a challenge for health bosses

WAITS of more than 12 hours in accident and emergency units in Gwent have been slashed by 90 per cent since April.But though the proportion of patients waiting more than the key target of four hours to be dealt with has also fallen, under pressure units

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UPDATE: Crash closes A4042 in Newport

The car is towed away after hitting the central reservation on the A4042 in Newport: UPDATE: 3.51pm GWENT Police confirmed one vehicle hit the central reservation. They added the driver received minor head and chest injuries.

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Abergavenny church gets funding boost

AN Abergavenny church has benefited from £25,000 in funding towards maintaining and restoring its chapel.St Mary’s Priory Church received the cash from the Garfield Weston Trust for the Lewis Chapel, which is named after Dr David Lewis, the

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Cycling fans out in force as Tour of Britain comes to Caerphilly

A FATHER and son from Pontypool were among thousands of cycling fans at the fifth stage finish of the Tour of Britain in Caerphilly yesterday. Crowds gathered near the finish line in expectant mood ahead of the arrival of the likes of Sir Bradley

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Dragons v Scarlets

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COUCH POTATO: Salon squabbles are anything but 'super'

Imagine a world without television (it’s okay, don’t fret, it’s just pretend). We wouldn’t have the decent grasp it has given us of the world’s diverse places, cultures and wildlife. I’d have to get a real job. And we’d be completely unaware

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Ex-head of Usk school denies cover-up

A FORMER headteacher has admitted her monitoring of its financial situation as “woeful,” but strenuously denied she fabricated invoices as a cover-up. Claire Gething, who was in charge at Usk Primary School from 2005 to 2011, gave evidence at a

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Mural forgotten

WITH THE disappointing news that CADW will not be listing the Chartist Mural, because relocating it would be dangerous and would also ‘jeopardise the Friars Walk scheme which is seen as vital for the regeneration and revitalisation of the city centre

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Tir/Celtic Concerto, The Riverfront

Cerys Matthews can sing and write songs and Catrin Finch can play the harp and write music but neither is up to the twists, leaps and turns of ballet. Just for a laugh, they had a go at the end of their evening collaboration with Newport-based

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Very grateful

I WOULD like to thank everybody concerned in arranging the Peter Andre competition. I was the lucky winner, my daughter and I had a wonderful time, meeting Peter and his family. Thank you all once again. Mrs Christine Williams Campbell Street Pontypool

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I've taken action

AS AN activist campaigning against the cuts and against the various injustices of capitalism, I can assure Colyn Evans I have participated in direct action on numerous occasions and have been arrested for my beliefs. I daresay Colyn Evans wasn’

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Wrong target

THE ‘GRAVY train’ described by C J Portal (Argus 17th Sept) relating to MPs’ expenses could certainly do with an overhaul, as quite a number seem to have other outside financial interests. But travelling and accommodation for those living outside the

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Many thanks

Many thanks ON BEHALF of my voluntary trustees and myself, we the volunteers now for over 16 years of the Bettws Environmental Educational Community Charity Association would like to express our gratitude to all turned up for the Annual Memorial Peace

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‘Turning down Gwent care centre would be costly’

GWENT health bosses have warned that a Welsh Government 'no' to plans for a multi-million pound Specialist and Critical Care Centre to treat the area's sickest patients would make providing hospital services "difficult" and more expensive. Responding

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Car in Newport M4 fatal crash was doing 98mph

A MAN who died in an early morning M4 crash near the entrance to Newport's Brynglas Tunnels last March was travelling at close to 100mph at the time, an inquest was told. David Archer, 67, of Cardiff, was driving a rented Peugeot 308 car eastbound

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Gwent Police appeal after man breaches prison licence

GWENT Police are appealing for help in finding Gary Kirk Rabjohns, 24, who has breached his licence conditions after being released from prison in August 2012. Rabjohns was serving a six-year sentence for conspiracy to supply drugs. He was sentenced

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Cat shot in Risca has leg and shoulder amputated

http://c4catamputee.wordpress.comA CAT was shot in Risca last week, causing it to have its leg and shoulder amputated. The three-year old cat named C4 had his front-left leg and shoulder blade amputated as a result of the bullet shattering his

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Danny Gabbidon relishing clash with old enemy

FORMER Cardiff City favourite Danny Gabbidon is looking forward to getting one over on old rivals Swansea City this weekend. The veteran Cwmbran-born defender is now playing for Crystal Palace and the Londoners welcome the Swans to Selhurst

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Newport stylist shaves head to raise £700 for charity

A NEWPORT hairdresser raised more than £700 for charity by shaving her head. Eloise Pobjoy, 21, a stylist at Inca Hair & Beauty, Stow Hill lost around six inches of hair when her manager Abigail Scrimshire chopped her short bob to create a

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Dragons forward Ian Nimmo joins the Exiles

NEWPORT Gwent Dragons second row forward Ian Nimmo has signed a loan agreement with London Irish. The 28-year-old, who made 16 starts for the Gwent region last season, joins the Exiles as cover for George Skivington and Kieran Low and has been named

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Newport parents angry over nursery changes

PARENTS gathered at St. Michael’s Primary school yesterday for what should have been a celebration of a new nursery, were instead, they say, let down by Newport council. The Catholic Pill primary school expected to open a new nursery in January

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FAW interested in hosting Euro 2020 matches

UEFA’s Executive Committee today revealed that Wales is one of the 32 countries that have expressed an interest to be one of the 13 host venues for the UEFA European Championship Finals in 2020. Bids will need to be submitted in April 2014 and a decision

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Police appeal after man breaches licence

GWENT Police are appealing for information in finding 35-year-old Anthony Paul Ashman who has breached his licence conditions after being released from prison in July 2013. Ashman was serving a sentence of three year six months for burglary. He was sentenced

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Newport shoppers mostly sad that Chartist mural is to go

RESIDENTS of Newport have given their support to the Chartist mural after the council said it would not be possible to save the artwork. A small straw poll of people in the city centre found many feel it should be preserved in some way with some

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1960s band Pieces of Mind reform for charity gigs

ONE of the most popular Newport, and indeed South Wales, bands back in the 60s, Pieces Of Mind are getting back together to play a series of four gigs in just over a week for two local charities, St David’s Hospice Care and In the Pink. From their

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Gripping Mountain Tales from Reel Rock in Ebbw Vale

The Reel Rock Film Tour is one of the world’s fastest growing short film festivals and is ready to once again thrill audiences across the UK this October with more than 25 screenings. Founded in 2006 by groundbreaking filmmakers Josh Lowell (Big

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Singing together in Abertillery with Metropole Scratch Choir

Don't miss out on a chance to spend the day with a group of like-minded people who enjoy singing together. Whether you are completely new to singing or a more experienced chorister, join The Metropole Scratch Choir for a day of choral singing,

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Sing along to Grease songs

HAVE you ever been to a film musical and had the incontrollable urge to burst into song? Ever wanted to be a T-bird or a Pink Lady but never felt cool enough to pull it off? Well, now is your chance to don those pink jackets, grease up those

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Book in to Chelsea Hotel with Patti, Dylan and Warhol

AFTER the success of last year’s award-winning At Swim Two Boys, Earthfall Dance Company’s latest production, Chelsea Hotel travels across the water to New York City and this infamous building, the bohemian artist mecca. Earthfall reveals the poetry

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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers heads for Cardiff New Theatre

SAM ATTWATER and Helena Blackman star in the brand new production of the toe-tapping, feel-good musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at the New Theatre next week. The classic American musical set in 1850s Oregon is getting a makeover with award-winning

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Richard Digance to perform at Caerleon Festival

RICHARD Digance is a rare performer in that he’s respected by comedians for his original material and by musicians for being an accomplished performer/ guitarist. His loyal following confirms his wide appeal, fromthe younger generation attracted

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Jason Manford - the friendly face of stand-up

Next week JASON MANFORD takes to the stage of St David’s Hall. JAMES RAMPTON recently caught up with the comic who thinks he might be a victim of his own niceness JASON Manford has not run away to join the opera. Despite winning ITV1’s charity-based

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Jeremy Hardy 's two dates in South Wales

JEREMY HARDY is one of the UK’s foremost and respected stand-up comedians and this is his 30th year in the business. An essential member of Radio 4’s Newsquiz team, Hardy is back on the road this autumn with two dates in South Wales in the coming

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Charleston Chasers will stir souls in Abergavenny

THE Charleston Chasers brand of foot tapping, hand clapping, soul stirring, hot swing music promises a very special show at the Borough Theatre, Abergavenny on Friday, September 27, at 7.30pm. The Charleston Chasers are the most authentic and the

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MTW dazzle with its contemorary opera

IN its 25th anniversary year, Music Theatre Wales has enjoyed a South Bank Sky Arts Award and an Olivier Award nomination, accolades that highlight its position as a ground breaking pioneering company in the world of contemporary opera. The celebratory

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Alice in Chains all set for Newport Centre date

ALICE In Chains will play Newport Centre this November as part of their latest UK headlining tour. “We’re really excited to be returning to the UK for our first headline run in support of the Devil Put Dinosaurs Here,” says band member Jerry Cantrell

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Pontypool man jailed for possession of £1.6k of cocaine

A TORFAEN man has been jailed for almost four years for possessing and intending to sell £1,600-worth of cocaine. In October last year, Alan Jenkins, 22, of Pen-y-mynydd Close, Pontypool, admitted possessing cocaine on May 2, 2012, and later admitted

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Man tells of saving neighbour from Cwmbran blaze

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Tremeloes comeback for Chip Hawkes and Brian Poole - Chip Hawkes Interview

“Its lovely to have had a life doing something you enjoy!” says Len ‘Chip’ Hawkes. The former Tremeloes front man and the father of chart topping The One and Only star Chesney kicks off The Sixties Gold 50th Anniversary Tour with former Tremeloes

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Alistair Griffin wants your food for Cardiff charity show

FOLLOWING the success of his August tour, Alistair Griffin continues singing for suppers as he adds new September dates to his Food Bank Tour. Specifically to Alistair’s Cardiff date, Welsh singer/songwriter and musician, James Fox, will make a

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South Still Beautiful - Dave Hemingway Interview

THE South are back, not only are they touring but they have a newalbum too. Formerly The Beautiful South, the 9-piece band featuring Dave Hemingway and Alison Wheeler, will be singing many of their hits including A Little Time, Don’t Marry Her, Rotterdam

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Tickets for Tinie Tempah's Cardiff date go on sale

TICKETS go on sale today for Tinie Tempah’s forthcoming date at Cardiff Motorpoint Arena in December. One of the UK’s most innovative, credible and authentic artists news of Tinie’s forthcoming Cardiff date coincides with news of the November 4

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ARGUS COMMENT: Challenge ahead for the Dragons

OUR two-part interview with new Newport Gwent Dragons chief executive Gareth Davies, which concluded yesterday, made for fascinating reading. Mr Davies, successful in both his rugby and business career, seems like the perfect candidate to steer

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Meet The Band: Exit Calm

FOLLOWING on from the blown out psychedelic infused ‘Rapture’ released earlier this year, Exit Calm return with their latest record ‘The Future Isn’t What It Used To Be’ on September 23.  To coincide with the release the Barnsley based quartet are

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Ray Mears to give tips in surviving in the wild

THIS autumn Ray Mears brings his brand-new theatre show, An Evening with Ray Mears - The Outdoor Life! to Wales Millennium Centre next month. Ray Mears is perhaps the most recognised authority in the world on bushcraft, survival and the wilderness

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Pals' Dr Who charity trek from Blackwood to Munich

THREE friends set off on a Blackwood to Munich charity trek yesterday in a £300 car - each dressed as Dr Who. Richard Shelton, 39, Antony Wood, 39, both from Pontllanfraith, and Rhys Davies, 30, from Bridgend, are making the journey in a 22-year-old

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Newport's Gareth Tempest makes stage debut in satire "It's A Family Affair"

WHEN the curtain goes up on It’s a Family Affair at Cardiff’s Sherman Theatre on September 25, Newport theatre goers may spot a familiar face in the cast. Gareth Tempest, 21, originally hails from Malpas and has featured in several local productions

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A Night At The Musicals, Margam Park

MARGAM Park’s Orangery provided the setting for a unique performance of the very best tunes from the world of West End musicals on Sunday evening. A nine piece orchestra, conducted by Jeff Howard opened proceedings with the Overture from Oklahoma

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Ballet role for Beyonce dancer Ebony Williams

THE Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet will be taking to the stage at Wales Millennium Centre on October 8 and 9, as part of their first national British tour featuring one of Beyoncé’s ‘Single Ladies’ dancers, Ebony Williams. Founded in 2003, New

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Bryn Terfel talks about his new album Homeward Bound

THIS week saw the release of Bryn Terfel’s classical collaboration with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Homeward Bound on Decca Records. A curious title you may think as the Welsh bass-baritone opera singer recorded it in Salt Lake City, but as Bryn told

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Newport man made secret bid to abort baby

A CHIP shop worker tried to get a nurse to give him a tablet to abort his girlfriend’s baby without her knowing, a court heard. Karim Habibi, aged 26, of Charles Street, Newport, pleaded guilty on the day he was meant to stand trial last month

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Exiles boss praises 'selfless' Christian Jolley

NEWPORT County AFC manager Justin Edinburgh has praised striker Christian Jolley for playing through the pain barrier after it was announced that the striker will finally have an operation tomorrow. The 25-year-old has been struggling with a groin

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All eyes on the front row as Dragons prepare for scrum war with Scarlets

PHIL Price, Rhys Thomas and Francisco Chaparro will be under close scrutiny this evening after being handed starts in Newport Gwent Dragons' front row against the Scarlets (kick-off 7.15pm).The Rodney Parade region's scrum has struggled so far

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Lyn Jones: Time for Dragons to walk the walk

DIRECTOR of rugby Lyn Jones has demanded that Newport Gwent Dragons walk the walk against the Scarlets at Rodney Parade this evening (kick-off 7.15pm).The first derby of the season takes place in Newport with the hosts looking to end a woeful run against

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Family grateful after Pontypool war hero's grave found

THE family of a war veteran from the battle of Rorke’s Drift, whose grave was uncovered by volunteers last week, have said they feel there should now be a permanent monument erected in honour of those who served from the Pontypool area. As we last

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Homes plan for ex-Chepstow forensic site

THERE soon could be little material memory of what was Chepstow’s Forensic Science Service as a plan has been submitted to clear its old buildings for housing. Charles Church East Wales has asked for planning permission for 32 homes at the site