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Dragons teen Hallam Amos dreaming of place in Wales' squad for Aussies Test
HALLAM Amos was preparing for the LV= Cup with Newport Gwent Dragons at the start of November. This week he will be trying to earn a spot in the Wales matchday squad that will try and end their Australian hoodoo.The 19-year-old wing/full-back made a promising
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Gwent apprentices show their mettle at national competition
GWENT’S most gifted apprentices displayed their talents at the country’s biggest skills show in Birmingham last week.Alex Scott, 20, from Newport, and Luke Elsmore, 19, from Blackwood, won gold medals in electrical engineering at the National
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Weekend recipe - lamb and mint casserole by Nicola Davies
500g stewing lamb with all fat removed1 large onion chopped3-4 med carrots diced or sliced3-4 med potatoes peeled and diced25g seasoned flour2 lamb stock cubes made into 500 mls stock Oil to fry2 tsp mint sauce1 tbsp tomato pureeSalt and pepper to tasteMethod1
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Argus Garden Guru Rob Williams answers your questions
Q: I want to move my strawvberry plants to a new bed. What is the best way to do this?JE, CaldicotA: Strawberry plants live for 4 or 5 years. The best way to move them to a new bed is to wait until the plants shoot new runners next summer. When these
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Newport Arctic 30 activist will wait patiently to defend his actions in court
THe NEWPORT Greenpeace activist arrested by the Russian authorities after a protest against oil-drilling in the Arctic, has said he will stand in court to defend his actions. Anthony Perrett, 32, from Newport, was arrested on hooliganism charges in September
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Newport Swimathon a success
A NEWPORT swimathon with a Star Wars theme was a success on Saturday afternoon as over £300 was raised for St David’s Hospice Care.The event was set up by Jackie Lewis, to help raise money for the hospice that cared for her son while he was
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Newport fundraiser is crowned Mini Miss Heart of Wales
A YOUNG Newport fundraiser is “over the moon” to be crowned Mini Miss Heart of Wales, after beating off the competition at the pageant's final on Saturday night. Maddalyn Cain-Smith of Beechwood Crescent, was crowned Mini Miss Heart of
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Family Fun - Come and see Santa at Blaenavon Railway
Take your youngsters on a magical day out to meet Father Christmas at Blaenavon's heritage railway. HAYLEY MILLS reports.FAMILIES are invited to ride a steam train in Blaenavon to meet Santa who has gifts for children.Starting on November 30, passengers
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Wales confident Scott Williams will face Wallabies
WALES remain hopeful Scarlets centre Scott Williams will be fit for Saturday's showdown with Australia at the Millennium Stadium. The 2012 Grand Slam winner missed his country’s uninspired 17-7 victory over Tonga on Friday night after suffering
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Mayor of Newport opens Santa's grotto in the Kingsway Centre
THE MAYOR of Newport officially opened Santa’s Grotto at Kingsway Centre in Newport on Saturday morning.Cllr Cliff Suller started the Christmas festivities by declaring Santa available for all children to visit from now until December 24.Parents
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Newport couple celebrate Dr Who anniversary with themed wedding
A DALEK-mad couple are planning a Doctor Who themed wedding on the same day as the programme’s 50th birthday.Sci-fi fans Nicola Steer, 27, and Dave Rossiter, 31, from Malpas, will tie the knot at Barnabas Arts House in Newport today in the second
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Family pay tribute to Ponthir couple killed in collision
THE family of a Ponthir couple who both died following a collision with a car described them as “a duo” who were always holding hands right up until their last moment together.The daughters of Joyce and Denis Drew, Sarah England, 53, and Helen
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Council event for Monmouthshire carers
AN annual event to commemorate Carers' Rights Day is being hosted by Monmouthshire County Council at Llangybi’s Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel next week.The event, for all carers in the county, is being held on November 28 to inform unpaid carers about
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Grow It - Thinking of planting a new hedge?
ONE OF the best ways of making your garden an attractive sight is to have a well kept hedge. Offering you the chance to get creative with a range of shapes, sizes or designs, not only do they look great but they can also be extremely useful.
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A465 dualling consultation ends
PUBLIC consultation on the dualling of a Heads of the Valleys road ended at midnight on Thursday. Members of the public attended several meetings this month to discuss the details of the dualling of the road between Gilwern and Brynmawr. Details
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Pulis watches as new team Palace earn surprise win
Crystal Palace have confirmed the appointment of Tony Pulis as manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract. Pulis watched from the stands as the Eagles beat Hull 1-0 at the KC Stadium on Saturday, which marked caretaker boss Keith Millen's final
