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Canadian astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield lands in Chepstow
CANADIAN astronaut Chris Hadfield landed at The Drill Hall Chepstow tonight, on the Welsh leg of his book tour. In his first book, ‘An Astronaut’s guide to life on Earth’ Commander Hadfield takes readers through his years of training and space
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Croesyceiliog pupils stage We Will Rock You
CROESYCEILIOG School’s performed their Christmas musical We Will Rock You last night and further performances will be held tonight and tomorrow. In the production, Kelsey Oliver plays Khashoggi, Chris Davis plays Galileo, Jessica Doolan fills the
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Torfaen ‘Welsh Water refund’ call is a con trick
TORFAEN Council's trading standards service is warning residents to be aware of a company, cold-calling people and claiming that they are working with Welsh Water.Residents have experienced a fraud caller claiming that they are conducting a survey
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Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield comes to Chepstow
9:15pm Brilliant talk from @Cmdr_Hadfield tonight. Great to meet the man himself as well. Thanks to @ChepstowBooks. pic.twitter.com/cLmqiQ4NPV — Ian (@idhunter22) December 17, 2013
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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Can we address our obesity problem?
CHILDHOOD obesity is one of the biggest threats to public health not only in Wales, but across the UK. When a case such as that of the 10 stone, five-year-old girl taken into care by Newport council hits the headlines, cliched and knee-jerk reactions
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BEN CAPLAN SEARCH: Family make TV appeal to find Newport man
THE FAMILY of missing Newport man, Ben Caplan have made an appeal to find him by Christmas. Speaking to ITV Wales for the 6’o clock news yesterday evening, Mr Caplan’s sister, Lynn Davies said she couldn’t believe what had happened.
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Argus man joins Man v Food challenge for hospice
THE gauntlet was thrown down. The challenge was set. It was Man v Food, with me as one of the contestants. And, readers, I am here to tell you - food won. I was taking part - along with nine other brave men - in a food-eating contest held in Newport
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Smart bra could prevent over-eating
Scientists have developed a smart bra which can measure the wearer's mood to help prevent over-eating. MC Schraefel, a professor in computer science and human performance design from the University of Southampton, has helped to design the bra which
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YOUR AM WRITES: Newport East AM John Griffiths
SMALL businesses are the lifeblood of the Welsh economy. It’s estimated that small and medium enterprises make up about 99% of businesses in Wales, and employ around 1 million people. 95% of businesses are ‘micro-businesses’, employing
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Probe continues into Tredegar House blaze
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing into the cause of a fire which destroyed workshops in the grounds of Tredegar House, Newport. Fire crews were called to the blaze at 9pn on Saturday night. South Wales fire and rescue service were still investigating
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Ex-Ebbw Vale head coach Patrick Horgan back at Neath
FORMER Ebbw Vale head coach Patrick Horgan has rejoined Neath after leaving the Welsh All Blacks in May following their 34-13 defeat to Pontypridd in the Swalec Cup final. The former Neath captain, Wales A scrum-half and Wales Under-20s coach will
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BEN CAPLAN SEARCH: Volunteers continue search near Newport
VOLUNTEERS continued to carry out searches today in the hunt for missing Newport man and South Wales Argus worker Ben Caplan. One group walked the cycle path from Newport to Caerleon and another met at Malpas Road, Newport this morning. Meanwhile
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Newport cuts ‘reluctantly accepted’ by group
AN INDEPENDENT commission set up to challenge the fairness of Newport City Council has reluctantly accepted proposed budget cuts, a report revealed yesterday. The report evaluates the fairness of budget proposals for 2013/14. The 14-person group, chaired
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Scuba Santas take plunge in Chepstow to raise cash
AN EVENT near Chepstow saw 90 scuba divers dressed in Santa costumes taking the plunge to raise much needed cash for charity.The annual World Record Scuba Santa’s event, which aims to gather as many Scuba Santa’s together, is now in its seventh
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Helicopter maker in safety alert
HELICOPTER manufacturer Eurocopter has issued a worldwide safety alert after a fault was found in the model of craft that crashed into a pub, killing 10 people. The company said there was a problem with the fuel indication system on some of its
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Hope for homeless as Newport business grows
A NEWPORT social enterprise is enjoying business growth and has extended its range of products.The Argus reported earlier this year how Cre8, a glass etching project in Newport launched by homeless charity Solas, was helping homeless people gain skills
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Chepstow Harriers feeling festive for final 10k
CHEPSTOW Harriers got into the Christmas spirit at the weekend as 32 of them dressed up in an assortment of festive fancy dress costumes to run their final club championship race of the year – the Christmas Cracker 10k at Weston-super-Mare. With
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Cwmbran apprentice marks successful year for Circle IT
A trainee from South Wales is making his mark in the technology industry as Circle IT’s first apprentice. Simon Felvus, aged 17, from Cwmbran started his apprenticeship with the IT service support provider in September and is working towards his
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Home fixture sorts out the Dragons machine
When it comes to playing rugby Newport Gwent Dragons are in a different league, but when new office equipment was required at Rodney Parade the Newport-based AR Digital team offered the right technological solutions needed to keep the Dragons ahead of
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What's in store for the retail sector?
Peter O’Toole is chief executive officer of Langstone-based Retail Merchandising Services, a company dedicated to enhancing and improving the retail experience for consumers across the UK. RMS was formed in 2005 and it works with 30 major retail
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Industry training board launches Construction4Growth campaign in Wales
A study by the Construction Industry Training Board, CITB, shows that one in five Welsh construction firms struggles to grow their business due to a lack of suitably skilled workers and 10 per cent has had to recruit outside the sector to meet their skills
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Cwmbran building smoke-logged after rubbish fire
THE fire service had to ventilate a block of flats in Llanyravon, Cwmbran last night after the building became heavily smoke-logged due to a deliberate refuse fire in the stairwell. They received a call at 11.03pm and left at 11.26pm after checking
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NOW AND THEN: A scene from south Gwent
This week we feature a scene from south Gwent. If you recognise the picture and want to share your memories with other readers write to Jackie Davies, South Wales Argus, Cardiff Rd, Newport NP20 3QN, phone her on 01633 777238 or email nowandthen
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NOW AND THEN: Cwmbran bus station
THE Now and Then picture shows Cwmbran bus station. The town has grown to become the sixth largest town in Wales and currently boasts well over 55,000 residents. It has seen many changes since August 1949 when it was designated the first Welsh
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Six uncapped players in Wales Women's Six Nations squad
WALES Women's head coach Rhys Edwards has named six uncapped players in an exciting squad for the 2014 Six Nations championship.Blues second row Jade Newman is the only new face among the forwards while Edwards has turned to youth in the backline
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NEWPORT MARKET ART: Eerie portraits question childhood innocence
In this week's glimpse into Newport's Upmarket Gallery, Steven Jones meets Marion Cheung.Upon first glance, the work of Marion Cheung is firmly steeped in traditional portraiture. Closer inspection, however, reveals her work is invested with darker
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Work well under way on new Marston’s food pub in Newport
Work is progressing well on a new pub and restaurant in the heart of Newport, which will create 40 new jobs in the area. Offering quality fresh beer and value for money authentic fresh pub food, the as yet unnamed pub will have 180 covers.“We&rsquo
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Tata Steel's new electrical steels improve power industry efficiency
Tata Steel subsidiary Cogent Power has unveiled a range of sophisticated new electrical steel products which reduce electricity losses by 20 to 30 per cent compared with conventional grain-oriented grades.The new products are being made at Cogent Power
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Five Gwents shooting stars picked for Glasgow 2014
FIVE Gwent athletes are included in the latest team selected to compete for Wales at next year’s Commonwealth Games.The Welsh shooting squad that will head to Glasgow in July features two Olympians, two Commonwealth medallists, two married couples
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Those born after 1960 'worse off than parents' - report
The children of the 1960s and 1970s will only be better off than the previous generation when they retire due to inherited wealth, a leading economic think-tank has found. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said people born in the two decades
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Charity 24 hour car marathon fund raisers have six appeal
NEWPORT car salesman Matt Nolan and five colleagues each got behind the wheel to complete a novel Top Gear style 24 hour charity marathon and then the six spent the night sleeping in their vehicle in the showroom.Top Gear fan Matt, who works for Wessex
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Newport conveyancing company wins national award
National conveyancing specialists Convey Law have capped a hugely successful 2013 by collecting a coveted Sunday Times Conveyancer of the Year Award. This year has also seen the Newport-based firm achieve the Legal Eye Quality Standard and been awarded
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New names for expanding accountancy firm
South Wales-based chartered accountants, UHY Peacheys, has appointed four new professionals to support its growing client base and the continued expansion of its service offering. Ricki Morgan joins the practice’s business advisory department as
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M4 relief road plan ‘unlawful’, say green lobbyists
THE consultation on a proposed M4 relief road around Newport closed yesterday amid claims from a pressure group that the process was "unlawful" and "fatally flawed".Friends of the Earth Cymru’s response to the consultation highlights
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Skipper backs Exiles to last the pace in promotion race
CAPTAIN David Pipe believes Newport County AFC have the talent and the mental strength to go the distance in the League Two promotion race. County are up to fourth in the table after Saturday’s 2-0 win at Portsmouth, just three points off the
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Newport adventurer pressing on with South Pole quest
ADVENTURER Richard Parks faces the prospect of more heartbreak in his attempt to break the world record for the fastest unaided expedition to the South Pole, unless he receives help from mother nature on his perilous journey. The former Welsh rugby
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Superwoman Lowri Morgan gives Torfaen business people a taste for adventure
A real life super woman was guest speaker at the Torfaen Business Voice Christmas gathering held at Cwmbran’s Greenmeadow Golf Club.Extreme athlete and TV presenter Lowri Morgan, who has completed the Ultra and Arctic Challenges, represented Wales
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Nut free celebration cakes are a recipe for success
A food manufacturer which specialises in making celebration cakes suitable for people with nut allergies is expanding and set to create 18 new jobs with support from the Welsh Government’s Economic Growth Fund.The Just Love Food Company was set
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Financially speaking
New Year’s Resolutions for the Small BusinessWith Christmas fast approaching that means the New Year is just around the corner. With the economy finally starting to improve now is a perfect time for the small business owner to set some New Year
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Duffryn school students’ Christmas chocolate bar business success
A chocolate bar produced by Duffryn High School pupils proved such a runaway success that their 500 stock of the delicious chocolates were snapped by eager customers in just four days.The students, who set up a business as part of the Young Enterprise
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Gwent hospital waiting times ‘falling behind’
AN action plan designed to eliminate treatment waiting times of more than 36 weeks for Gwent patients has fallen 240 operations behind schedule, according to the latest figures. By the end of October, health board bosses had hoped to have reduced
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Tredegar carer's donation makes patients’ Christmas extra special
A TREDEGAR care worker took part in a gruelling mountain challenge to raise funds to buy Christmas treats for the people he cares for. Care worker Andy Spittle, 48, has become a real life secret Santa, after donating all £300 of his sponsorship
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Mabey Bridge creates world’s largest Christmas Cracker
Chepstow’s Mabey Bridge Ltd – an international leader in steel manufacture for bridges, infrastructure and renewable energy – has turned its skills to creating the world’s largest and most impressive Christmas Cracker at its Newhouse
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Big hand for teen George who sells goalie gloves globally
Sixteen-year-old Newport businessman George Tapsell; has set up a venture called Calma, selling goalkeeping gloves and other equipment to goalies around the world. The former Bassaleg School pupil said: "I have always wanted to work for myself
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The big question...
This time next week we'll all be enjoying Christmas - so what better question to ask than: What do you want in your Christmas stocking this year? Tony Sheehan, chairman of Caerphilly Business Forum and managing director of the Joyner Group
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Meeting will focus on Caerphilly services cuts
A SPECIAL cabinet meeting will be held by Caerphilly County Borough Council on Thursday to discuss budget cuts to the authority.Caerphilly council needs to make savings of £14.53 million in 2014/15 as a result of the UK government’s austerity
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Nato summit ‘a huge test’ for Gwent Police
GWENT Police has begun the first phase of planning ahead of the NATO summit next year which has been called “a massive test” for the force. Prime Minister David Cameron announced in October that a summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
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PEARLMAN SAYS: Weekend shows County boss Justin Edinburgh was right to stay
THIS weekend proved unequivocally that Justin Edinburgh was absolutely right to turn down the chance to manage Portsmouth.Don't for a second think I'm basing that assessment on County's superb 2-0 win at Portsmouth, because one swallow doesn
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Fan appeals in hunt for ultra-rare Newport County shirt
A NEWPORT man who collects football shirts as a hobby believes he may have the last remaining shirt from a Newport County game – but hopes he is proved wrong. Andrew Davies, 30, has Keith Oakes’ shirt from Len Ashurst’s testimonial against Manchester
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PEARLMAN SAYS: County should have been team of the year
THE easiest pastime in the world is to pour scorn on Sports Personality of the Year.It's so easy to do and so frequently done, that it's possible that soon we'll need an awards ceremony to recognise the best of the best of those who insult