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ARGUS ARCHIVE: 'Hooligans' drain Tredegar Park House lake and attack ducks
100 years ago The deputy coroner issued advice to parents to warn their children of the dangers of railway sidings after a seven-year-old boy died when the door of a railway truck that he was playing on hit him on the head. Newport Dock Banksmen
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Gwent soldiers prepare to fight in the wilds of Canada
Many Gwent soldiers are currently taking part in a pioneering training exercise with the Royal Welsh on the Canadian prairie. CHRIS WOOD spent time with them and found out the purpose of the exercise THERE is nothing but barren landscape as far
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Sam Warburton returns ahead of schedule
BRITISH and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton will make his comeback from injury for Cardiff Blues this weekend.The flanker will feature against Leinster in Dublin on Friday night, his first appearance since tearing a hamstring in the second Test against
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Ebbw Vale man inprisoned for money laundering
AN Ebbw Vale man was sentenced to eight months imprisonment for a money laundering offence.Eugene Jenkins, 27, of Waen Heulog, previously pleaded guilty to the offence on August 9.The court heard how Jenkins was sentenced to imprisonment in 2007 for trafficking
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Pontllanfraith mum caught up in Nairobi siege
A GWENT woman was caught up in the Kenyan shopping centre siege and shooting over the weekend. Mum Lynsey Khatau, 23, from Pontllanfraith, was with her family when militants stormed the Westgate Mall in the Kenyan capital on Saturday. She told
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Cwmcarn Forest trees hit by fatal disease
NATURAL Resources Wales (NRW) is looking into a fatal tree disease which has infected larch trees at Cwmcarn Forest.The Welsh environmental organisation is reviewing its options for managing Cwmcarn Forest after an aerial survey in May revealed widespread
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Woman has head injuries after Maindee crash
UPDATE: 4.48pm Victoria councillor Chris Jenkins, who lives opposite where the incident took place on Liverpool Street, said there is no reason for the local community to worry despite there being a “lot of police” at the scene. Cllr Jenkins
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Police appeal after Newport man goes missing
GWENT Police are appealing for help in finding a missing Newport man. Carlton Johnson, 37, was last seen leaving St Cadoc’s Hospital, where he is temporarily staying, at 11.30am on 19th September. Carlton is white, around 5 feet 10 inches tall
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Newport writer Beth Reeks nominated as "Woman of the Future"
A YOUNG Newport author who was snapped up after her writing became a web hit has been nominated as one of the UK's "Women of the Future".Beth Reeks, 18, who writes under the name Beth Reekles, has been nominated in the "Young Star&
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Newport off-licence owner "sold beer to 13-year-old"
A NEWPORT off-licence owner is facing having his premises licence reviewed after he sold beer to a 13-year-old girl. Tahar Mohammed sold a can of Stella Artois to a 13-year-old test purchaser at his International Food Market shop in Commercial
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YOUR AM WRITES:South Wales East AM Mohammad Asghar
Newport Convention CentreThis month, Cardiff Councillors have been asked to initiate negotiations with prospective developers in regard to plans for an international convention centre in the city in order to ‘Test the Market’. One of the reasons
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Newport County put 8 past Cardiff University
NEWPORT County AFC sealed a new two-year deal to use Cardiff University's sporting facilities as their training base with a practice match against the university's first team this morning.The match was arranged as part of the deal and saw County
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Newport council fined after teen’s skate park electric shock led to finger amputation
NEWPORT City Council must pay nearly £15,000 after a teenager had to have a finger amputated following an electric shock at a skate park. The 13-year-old boy, who does not wish to be named, was with friends at the skate park at Newport International
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Jamie Roberts hopes to make autumn Tests
JAMIE Roberts is hoping he can prove his fellow medical experts wrong after grave doubts were raised over the British and Irish Lions star’s fitness for Wales’ entire autumn campaign. Things certainly didn’t look too promising for the newly qualified
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NOW AND THEN: Rhiwderin village
LAST week’s Now and Then picture was of the village of Rhiwderin. Drive over the level crossing or walk under the old archway and come into the centre of the village. Tredegar Street is facing you, and close at hand are the Tabernacle chapel, the
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Rhys Thomas injury blow for Dragons
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons hooker Rhys Thomas is set to be out of action until 2014 because of the ankle injury he suffered against the Scarlets. The 30-year-old was forced from the field in the opening exchanges of the 23-16 RaboDirect Pro12 win at
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Newport girls are lauded at Lord's
NEWPORT Under-13 Girls were given a standing ovation at the home of cricket at the weekend after a sensational season that saw them crowned national champions.The Spytty Park youngsters were presented with the Lady Taverners Twenty20 Cup at Lord&rsquo
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Clydach A465 death crash driver faces jail, court told
A MOTORIST who caused the deaths of a driver and a motorcyclist in a Heads of the Valleys crash faces jail. Luke Jones, 24, today admitted being responsible for the deaths of Peugeot driver Phillip Bath, 29, and biker Glyndwr John Evans, 49, on
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Scary photos
PLEASE, PLEASE!!!! Spare a thought for all us arachnophobes out there! Twice recently, I have opened the letters page to a stark and realistic picture of a spider. To both my mother and I it is skin-crawling, so anything that is on that page and the
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Heads in sand
I HAVE long conceded that Newport is a one-party city and for socio-economic reasons, the residents will always vote for Labour. Recently, I wrote to both MP Paul Flynn and AM John Griffiths, asking why the Labour administration in Cardiff Bay
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Mural idea
THE Chartist Mural could and should be saved, however there is a comparatively simple and not too expensive alternative: get a vinyl copy, similar to that used for creating adverts on buses. Place this copy on the bare concrete, first floor walls
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Lovely day
I WOULD like to say a big thank you to all the staff at Greenmeadow fun day. We took five wheelchair residents from Leadon Court nursing home. They had a wonderful day, enjoyed by all, and the staff met us on arrival, very helpful. Ms Pat Pearce
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Machine gun land rover on sale in Newport
GOING once, going twice but not yet gone, one machine gun fitted armoured Land Rover looking for a loving owner.It’s not everyday the local auctioneers has such an item on the catalogue, but that will be the case at Newport Auctions on Usk Way tomorrow
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Labour silent
CLLR Nigel Dix says UK workers having seen their wages fall in real terms over the last three years. Caerphilly Council workers come in this category, but I do not see him writing in the Argus about the chief executive and his deputy plus all the 20
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Talking business
An issue that has been very much in the news in recent weeks has been that of the tolls on the Severn Crossings.At the Federation of Small Businesses we know all too well the impact that the current level of tolls can have on businesses, and the impact
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Talking training
Computers, tablets and smart phones have provided us with an entirely new medium for reading and writing.Digital Literacy has led to a revolution in the way we can access information – conveniently, quickly and in bulk – via the Internet,
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Steelmen look to reinforce league domination
SWALEC Championship holders Ebbw Vale are braced for what they anticipate could be their toughest league showdown of the season when they travel to Cardiff Met. The students are in imperious form this season, topping the table after having picked
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Well done to all
THROUGH your letters page, I would like to pay tribute to the pupils and staff of Risca Community Comprehensive School and Cwmcarn High School for their outstanding achievements in this year’s GCSE and A-Level examinations. The pupils at Risca
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Jerome Samuels on track for Welsh title
NEWPORT boxer Jerome Samuels is on the title path after recording his fourth straight victory on Saturday. The 20-year-old welterweight beat Blackwood’s Dai Jones 58-57 on points at the Newport Centre and the Gwent pair are set to meet again
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Welsh benefits
I READ an article about how being brought up bilingually keeps brains flexible and gives children the edge growing up. The research was undertaken by the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning & Brain Science. They found vocabulary
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Newport County makes Wessex its latest signing
NEWPORT County Football Club has announced that Wessex Garages will be one of its sponsors for the forthcoming season.The football club at Rodney Parade and the motor dealership, which is based at Newport Retail Park, will be working together during the
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Taking care of your customers makes good business sense
A recent Which? survey found that Lush, Lakeland, First Direct and John Lewis have been voted the best for customer service, while Ryanair, TalkTalk and Npower have been voted the worst. The annual survey by Which? found cosmetics firm Lush was
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Gary Buckland: I want my British title back
FORMER British super-featherweight champion Gary Buckland has vowed to win back his title as soon as possible. The 27-year-old, who trains at St Joseph’s gym with Tony Borg, was knocked out cold to lose his belt to Stephen Smith on the same
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The Monmouthshire Incorporated Law Society Summer Ball
Leading barrister Patrick Harrington, QC, was guest speaker at the Monmouthshire Incorporated Law Society Summer Ball staged at the Celtic Manor Resort. Mr Harrington, originally from Ebbw Vale and who lives in Monmouthshire, entertained a gathering
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Newport consultants celebrate bronze award
Lighthouse Consultants, a Newport-based company specialising in bespoke Lean, Six Sigma and Leadership Consultancy and Training has had its approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of its workforce recognised by gaining the Bronze
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Cwmbran marketers make Canmol cut
Cwmbran-based ERH Group has been shortlisted for the prestigious Canmol: Wales Marketing Awards, hosted annually by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).This year Canmol, meaning ‘to praise’ in Welsh, introduced sector-based categories
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Appeal after cyclist injured in Newport crash
GWENT Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was injured after crash in Newport yesterday afternoon. The collision involved a blue Peugeot 206 and a cyclist happened on Greenmeadow Road, Newport at around 5.20pm. The cyclist, an
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Irish eyes smiling at Ian Gough signing
LONDON Irish have expressed their delight after ex-Newport Gwent Dragons and Wales lock Ian Gough, 36, joined the Aviva Premiership club on a short-term deal. The former Rodney Parade favourite from Cwmbran signed for the Reading-based side who
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PICTURES: Heroes honoured at Newport Night of Honour Awards
HUNDREDS turned out to celebrate Newport’s unsung heroes at the fourth annual Newport Night of Honour Awards. Organised by the King’s Church, the awards were held at the Kings Church, Lower Dock Street, on Sunday night to recognise the people of
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Newport-based food firm wins lucrative new contracts at home and abroad
Newport-based food firm Clarks UK has sealed two major new contracts for its maple syrup and honey products – at home and abroad.The company – which has become the biggest producer and supplier of maple syrup in the UK – has sealed a
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Acorn supports people to engage with learning at all levels
A Newport-based training provider has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.Acorn Group is one of 36 finalists in 13 categories of the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2013, organised jointly by the Welsh Government and the National Training Federation
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Farming and business specialist joins Langstone-based law firm
Agricultural and commercial property specialist Stephen Dance has joined RDP Lawyers as an associate solicitor.Monmouthshire-born Mr Dance will focus primarily on legal issues affecting the farming community in the county and elsewhere, as well as those
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Harry Worley targets more goals for County
DEFENDER Harry Worley is targeting more goals this season after his second of the campaign sealed three points for Newport County AFC on Saturday. The former Chelsea youngster smashed Conor Washington’s cross into the roof of the net with 20
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Is your business up to date with employment law changes?
A recent study by MHA, an association of business advisory firms and commissioned by Monahans Business Bureau, suggests that the majority of employers struggle to keep up to date with changes in employment law. The study looked at employers with
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Newport Greenpeace activist held by Russians in Arctic
A NEWPORT man is one of 30 Greenpeace activists under armed guard after their ship was boarded last Thursday by Russian officials in the Arctic.Newport man Anthony Perrett, 32, and 29 other activists, including six Britons, were on the Arctic Sunrise
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M4 relief road would be 'Newport by-pass'
THE HEAD of a Gwent wildlife charity said it would be a shame if the M4 relief road became a bypass to Newport. But one business leader said the new M4 could bring economical advantages of more than £2 billion to South Wales. Yesterday the
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Conor Washington repaying faith of Exiles boss
GOAL hero Conor Washington is loving life as a Football League striker after firing Newport County AFC to their first away win in League Two. The 21-year-old former postman has enjoyed a rapid rise up the football pyramid since arriving at
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Monmouth golf day supports tri-athlete Non Stanford
UK Steel Enterprise’s annual golf day in Monmouth has helped fund the success of Welsh World Triathlon champion Non Stanford.The event raises charity cash each year which goes towards The Hughes Foundation, supporting aspiring athletes with outstanding
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Caldicot account broker celebrates appointment
Caldicot man Steve Morgan has been appointed as an account broker at business and media insurance broker, Creative Risk Solutions.The appointment comes as the company seeks to grow its share of the commercial insurance market in Wales and the south west
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Abergavenny entrepreneur teaches old dogs new tricks thanks to Welsh Government Business Start-up Service
An entrepreneur from Abergavenny, who left a lucrative sales career to start her own dog-training business, is expanding into mid Wales to meet the increased demand for her services. Tracey Prall, 42, had been walking dogs as a side-line to her career
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Accountancy firm flying the Welsh flag at national awards
Cwmbran-based accountancy firm Green & Co has been nominated as finalists in the British Accountancy Awards 2013.The business has been selected for the Independent Firm of The Year Award in Wales and the South West. Green & Co is the only independent
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ARGUS COMMENT: Joy to be part of Night of Honour
THE Night of Honour awards ceremony in Newport attracted hundreds of guests, all there to pay tribute to our city's unsung heroes. From the outset let us say that we were delighted once again to be part of this annual event, now in its fourth year
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SLAVERY PROBE: Police continue hunt for body on Newport farm
4:00pm A dumper truck arrives at Cariad Farm in Peterstone this afternoon as the search for a body continues. 1:27pm SLAVERY PROBE: Search for body continues
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Captain Andrew Coombs amazed by Matthew Screech's rapid rise
ANDREW Coombs knows a thing or two about rapid rises but even the Wales lock is taken aback by the way that new boy Matthew Screech has taken to life at Newport Gwent Dragons. The second row partners have a great deal in common after suffering
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Blackwood man could have world's biggest nail collection
A BLACKWOOD man who has spent more than 50 years collecting historic nails is believed to have the largest collection in the world. Richard Jones, 78, has thousands of nails in all shapes and sized from around the world that date back as far as
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Newport High bid to be a class act on league debut
NEWPORT High School will look to show that they are fast learners on the pitch as well as off it when they make their WRU Colleges League bow tomorrow afternoon. The youngsters take on Bridgend College in the first round of fixtures with the clash
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Waste tipped on Tredegar farm gives off rotting smell, court told
RESIDENTS put up with a rotting smell after 20,000 tonnes of waste were tipped on a farm in the Valleys, a court heard.Farmer Paul Morris, 47, stored the rubbish on his land in Tredegar in 2010, Newport Crown Court heard.Environmental bosses found the
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Simon Jones: Glamorgan are on the up
PACEMAN Simon Jones believes Glamorgan have made the rest of the country "sit up and take notice" after their run in the Yorkshire Bank 40.The Welsh county had to settle for second place after being overpowered by Nottinghamshire at Lord'
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Newport store donates treats to Cwmbran animal shelter
IT’S NOT always a dog’s life for our four-legged friends as you can see. Generous workers from the Buyology discount store on Maesglas Estate in Newport gave a trolley-load of treats to pets staying at a Cwmbran animal sanctuary on Friday.
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Hugh Gustafson delighted to be in the thick of it for the Dragons
AFTER being a fringe figure in the early part of the season, Newport Gwent Dragons hooker Hugh Gustafson loved being in the middle of a Rodney Parade thriller. Patience has been a virtue for the 26-year-old in the early stages of the campaign after
