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Amos starts Test life with a win

TOBY Faletau’s first experience of Test rugby at the Millennium Stadium was when he was an unused replacement in the demoralising draw against Fiji in 2010 while Andrew Coombs’ was last season’s Six Nations defeat to Ireland. Their Newport Gwent

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GLASGOW 8 DRAGONS 23: Dragons end away drought in stunning fashion

NEWPORT Gwent Dragons claimed their biggest scalp of the season by ending their travel sickness in style, stunning RaboDirect Pro12 title hopefuls Glasgow on their own turf. The hosts were looking to leapfrog leaders Munster with victory but instead

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Wales make heavy weather of Tonga – Wales 17 Tonga 7

WALES laboured to back-to-back victories with a fairly lacklustre performance at the Millennium Stadium to record their seventh win out of seven over Tonga. Showing 11 changes to the starting XV which enjoyed a record 40-6 victory over Argentina

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Monmouth girl wins young writers award

A MOUNMOUTH pupil has won an award for young writers. Molly-Anne Clibbett, who attends Haberdashers' Monmouth School for Girls, was among 500 young people to enter a writers’ competition, launched by Education Umbrella and Oxford University

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Posthumous honour for Cwmbran paralympian

A PARALYMPIC champion from Cwmbran who died earlier this year is to be honoured by Torfaen Leisure Trust.One of the function suites at Cwmbran Stadium is to be re-named after Chris Hallam MBE, who won medals at three consecutive Paralympic Games, in 1988

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Wales v Tonga

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Andrew Coombs ruled out of Wales clash

NEWPORT Gwent Dragons captain Andrew Coombs has been forced out of Wales' Test against Tonga this evening because of a bad back. The 29-year-old was set to win his seventh cap by lining up at blindside flanker at the Millennium Stadium. However

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WORK EXPERIENCE: Sophie Brownson becomes a barista for the day

WALKING in to Gemelli restaurant at Spytty’s Tesco Extra in Newport is like a dream come true. Immersed in the delicious scent of freshly brewed coffee wafting over from the bar, my eyes glide hungrily over the magnificent cakes displayed in glass

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Christmas at Kingsway opens with grotto date

NEWPORT’S Kingsway centre will kick off its festive fun this weekend with the opening of Santa’s Grotto.On November 23 the Mayor of Newport Cliff Suller will be at the Kingsway centre to open the doors to the grotto run by St David’s

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County swoop for Seagulls striker George Barker on loan

NEWPORT County AFC have signed striker George Barker on loan from Championship club Brighton & Hove Albion. The 22-year-old will remain at Rodney Parade until after the home match with Oxford United on January 1. County are still waiting on final confirmation

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Pop-up restaurant at Celtic Manor is a fully booked success

A NEW pop-up restaurant led by Welsh Masterchef duo is already fully booked for its limited opening time. The restaurant, Hokkei which launched on Thursday evening, will only be open until Sunday evening and is completely booked up for the weekend

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Crash on M4 near Magor causes delays

SLOW traffic is reported on the M4 westbound between J23 M48 and J23a at Magor, due to an accident, now on the hard shoulder.

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Released Newport eco-activist Anthony Perrett says he'd do it all again

A NEWPORT Greenpeace activist jailed for two months in Russia was released yesterday – but said he’d go through his experience all again. Anthony Perrett, 32, still faces up to 15 years in prison with serious charges of piracy and hooliganism

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Regions keep powder dry in Euro rumpus

THE Welsh regions are keeping their powder dry amid the European rugby split that could see two tournaments being played next season, writes Chris Kirwan.Regional Rugby Wales - the body representing Newport Gwent Dragons, Cardiff Blues, the Ospreys and

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Torfaen teacher who had sex with schoolgirl jailed

UPDATE: 3.34pm A TEACHER who groomed an underage pupil for a lesbian relationship and sexually abused her over several years has been jailed for two years. Rachel Speed, 41, of Griffin Drive, Hengoed, appeared emotionless as Judge David Wynn

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Gary Buckland set to return to the ring

ST JOSEPH’S super-featherweight Gary Buckland is set to fight for the IBF intercontinental title in Belgium in January. The 27-year-old, who lost his British title to Stephen Smith in August, is keen to get back in the ring after months on the sidelines

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Five minutes with Matt Jarrett of Newport music store Diverse Records

If you had to be stuck in a lift with someone, who would it be and why?Probably Bruce Willis. This man is the king of lift escape.What is your biggest fear?Needles and John Lewis.Do you have any superstitions?I wore the same t-shirt to the pub for every

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Tourism awards glory for Gwent businesses

MANY Gwent locations came out on top at the National Tourism Awards for Wales.The Bell at Skenfrith, The Old Station at Tintern and Llansantffraed Court Country House Hotel & Restaurant have all been named as the Best Places to Eat in Wales by the

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Pontypool set to welcome back talisman Luke Dyckhoff

PONTYPOOL hope to welcome back to action influential captain and back row star Luke Dyckhoff for their home Swalec Championship clash with Bargoed tomorrow afternoon, writes Iwan Gabe Davies.Pooler bounced back to halt a two-match losing streak when they

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COUCH POTATO: Show me the celebrities on I'm a Celebrity..........

Over in the Queensland jungle on Wednesday night, actress Lucy Pargeter clutched a pillow with her child’s photo and declared: “It makes you realise what you’re missing.”So I checked – New Tricks, some thrown-together nonsense

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County close to loan signing

NEWPORT County AFC are close to bringing in a striker on loan in time for him to feature in tomorrow’s League Two clash at Cheltenham Town. Manager Justin Edinburgh and director of football Tim Harris are in talks with the unnamed player this afternoon

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Firecrews tackle blaze at Caerleon pub

FIREFIGHTERS have been called to a fire at the White Hart pub in Caerleon this afternoon. A spokesman from South Wales Fire and Rescue said the fire was in the attic space of the two storey property and the fire was out by 1.49pm. Three appliances

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Baker Brace awarded OBE

AN OBE has been awarded to the long-time owner of a well-known Blackwood bakery. Colin Brace, who is 91, was awarded for his services to the baking industry and community in Wales for his achievements with family firm Brace’s Bakery Ltd, where

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Body found is formally named as missing Blackwood man Derek Pontin, 81

A BODY found in the Pontllanfraith area on Sunday has been formally identified as that of missing 81-year-old Blackwood man Derek Pontin. Detectives had appealed for information to trace Mr Pontin after he disappeared from his home 10 days earlier

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Dorian Jones back at No 10 for Cross Keys

DORIAN Jones is back in action at outside-half for Cross Keys tomorrow after making his regional debut for the Newport Gwent Dragons last weekend. The 21-year-old came on as a replacement in the 20-8 victory over Wasps in the LV= Cup at Rodney

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Flower festival lights up Abergavenny church

PREPARATIONS were made yesterday for Abergavenny's Advent to Candlemas Festival of Flowers. The pre-Christmas event, organised by the town's flower arrangement society and friends, looks at the four seasons which tell of the Lord’s incarnation.

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Meet Aladdin stars at The Shire Hall

Looking for something to do with the kids on a Saturday? Meet the characters from the Savoy Theatre’s Aladdin panto at The Shire Hall children and accompany adults can immerse themselves in the Aladdin experience at the Aladdin Tea Party. They&

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Nine Inch Nails announce Cardiff event for 2014

Nine Inch Nails bring their live show to Cardiff next year. The band are considered pioneers in the industrial music movement and have been highly influential in the evolution of electronic music. The band, created by Trent Reznor (the only official

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Introducing Neon Jungle

Think you know girlbands? Think again. Aged between 16 and 21, feisty ladies Neon Jungle have ripped up the rulebook. Forget synchronised dance routines and matching dresses – these four girls from London, Suffolk and Scotland are blazing a trail

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Another chance to see sell-out star Agnes Obel

Following the release of her critically acclaimed new album ‘Aventine’, and with her recent shows at London’s Union Chapel and Bristol’s Colston Hall 2 both sold out, Agnes Obel has announced a UK tour for April 2014. The tour

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Meet The band: Burning Ferns

Andy Howells chats to Newport based band Burning Ferns on the eve of the release of their debut album See Saw SeenWho are you and how did you come together? We're Anthony Gray, Nathan Abraham, Brychan Todd and Slim Short. We've been friends for

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Blues Band still wowing the crowds - Gary Fletcher Interview

The Blues Band are heading to Monmouth later this month playing an evening of blues classics tracks as well as songs from a new CD/DVD package recorded back in 1980 .“Were focussing on a DVD / CD package which has just been released by our label

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Ed Byrne on the roaring forties

Ed Byrne says he's a miserable old git. He didn't celebrate his 40th birthday last year and his new show, Roaring Forties, is partly about the many things in life that annoy him. But in the flesh he's smart and funny, and as for being a party

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Christmas card made of veg is Welsh winner

BROADBEANS, leeks, mushrooms and kiwi fruit aren’t immediately synonymous with the festive season, but one bunch of green-fingered artists from Duffryn Community Allotments has used them to win a national Christmas card competition.The volunteers

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Tardis materialises in Newport

2:10pm Wonder if the Doctor will be backing Shop Local Saturday? @chrispevans1 @Thenewsagent @stevetoyarmy @bbcdoctorwho pic.twitter.com/Aaaaef12n7 — Newport Events (@EventsNewport) November 22, 2013

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Market opening

THE PICTURE in Friday’s Argus of the mayor and his retinue opening the supposedly renovated Newport market was, to say the least, worrying. It was clearly taken so far away that the line-up resembles a still from the film, The Usual Suspects. Was this

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Gala concert

I WANTED to take this opportunity to thank the communities ofWales for their outstanding support, not only this year for our 70th birthday, but for the continued dedication they have to improving the lives of cancer patients and their families. We

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Old Talywain church could be hub for locals

PLANS have been launched to turn a dilapidated Grade-II church in Torfaen into a community hub.St Thomas’s Church, a former parish in Talywain, could be transformed from a redundant eyesore into a “self-sustaining asset to the area”

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Keith Jarrett backs fellow teenage prodigy Hallam Amos

HALLAM Amos is being tipped to enjoy an accomplished first cap by the man who made the most famous of dream debuts for Wales, fellow Monmouth School old boy and teenage prodigy Keith Jarrett. Newport Gwent Dragons star Amos plays in his opening

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Young Gwent Artist of the Year presentation night delay

THE EXHIBITION of shortlisted works in this years Young Gwent Artist of the Year competition is to close on Saturday. The judges have now picked the winning entries which will be announced at a date yet to be arranged. South Wales Argus deputy

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Time to show what we can do on the road, says Exiles ace

FA Cup match winner Robbie Willmott says success on the road is overdue for Newport County AFC ahead of Saturday’s short trip to Cheltenham Town. The left wing-back scored a spectacular free-kick winner to see of Braintree Town in the cup on

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Newport Greenpeace activist's partner tells of relief

ANTHONY Perrett’s partner has told the Argus this morning of her happiness and relief to hear of his release – but still worried for the serious charges remaining. Mr Perrett’s partner Zaharah Ally, who has spoken to him by phone, said he had gotten

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Six Gwent girls in final for Miss Heart of Wales

SIX Gwent girls are all finalists in this year’s Miss Heart of Wales beauty pageant in aid of charity. The Miss Heart of Wales contestants have all been fundraising for this year’s chosen charity, cancer charity Tenovus. The pageant, which takes

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Cross Keys won't underestimate Neath – Greg Woods

CROSS Keys won’t be taking basement boys Neath lightly tomorrow (kick-off 2.30pm) as they look to continue their excellent form with a fifth successive win. Greg Woods’ side welcome a troubled Welsh All Blacks to Pandy Park team, the visitors enjoying

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Billy Jones has a point to prove to Cheltenham after contract extension

BILLY Jones has the chance to take on former club Cheltenham Town tomorrow after his short-term contract with Newport County AFC was extended for a further month, writes Andrew Penman. The versatile defender, who has played at left wing-back

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Newport Greenpeace activist freed

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Pentrepoeth pupils visit Parliament

Pupils from Pentrepoeth Primary School got a taste of democracy yesterday as they debated policy in the Houses of Parliament. The four pupils from year 6, Jasmin Sims, Maddie Conlan, Harry Bagwell and Owen Taylor, are the only Welsh pupils out

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Newport Greenpeace activist Anthony Perrett released

GWENT man Anthony Perrett, one of the British Greenpeace activists arrested by Russian authorities during a protest, has been released from detention in a St Petersburg prison. The 32-year-old was arrested in September on hooliganism charges with

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Poetry book inspired by Argus man's grandfathers

JOURNALIST Nigel Jarrett’s coalminer grandfathers would have been surprised to discover a book dedicated to them, especially a collection of poetry. But Mr Jarrett, for many years an Argus staff man and still its music critic, remembered them when

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Dragons look to thrive against Glasgow's mean defence

NEWPORT Gwent Dragons must produce a herculean effort if they are to dine out on a rare away win against miserly RaboDirect Pro12 title hopefuls Glasgow this evening (kick-off 7.35pm).Gregor Townsend's side sit second in the table thanks to a mean

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Pressure on targets could lead to inaccurate crime records, says Gwent's top cop

GWENT’s chief constable has said that pressure on police services to achieve targets can lead to crime being recorded inaccurately.The admission from Jeff Farrar comes as a government minister said crime statistics must be accurate and truthful.

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Newport man nearly hit by flying metal spike

A NEWPORT man had a lucky escape hen a metal spike fell from a building and narrowly missed his head. Keyvan Ghaemmaghami, of Somerton, had stopped at the bus stop in Queensway near the new Cambrian development in Newport city centre on Wednesday

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Big following for County on the road at Cheltenham

NEWPORT County AFC will be backed by a bumper away following when they make the short trip to take on Cheltenham Town tomorrow, writes Andrew Penman.County have sold more than 700 tickets for the League Two clash at Whaddon Road and tickets are available

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Luke Charteris looks to replicate World Cup form

LUKE Charteris aims to recapture his glorious 2011 World Cup form as he makes his first Test start in a year when Wales clash with Tonga tonight. A serious knee injury while playing for his club Perpignan last Christmas kept the second row out

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Jordan Williams will show what he can do – Robin McBryde

WALES coach Robin McBryde is backing exciting Scarlets utility back Jordan Williams to produce his stunning form if he is called upon to win his first cap tonight. The 20-year-old, who can play full-back, wing and outside-half, is among the replacements