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Loan sharks campaign gets support
A CAMPAIGN to highlight financial predators, launched in the Senedd last week, has been backed by social housing landlord Tai Calon. Community Housing Cymru (CHC) and the Wales Illegal Moneylending Unit (WIMLU) have teamed up for their ‘Don&rsquo
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MPs' canteen chairs cost £33,000
Parliamentary authorities have been criticised for having "expensive tastes" after it was disclosed that chairs for a canteen popular with MPs and peers cost taxpayers almost £33,000. The Scandinavian-designed chairs, which cost almost £110 each
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Selby so happy to follow in illustrious footsteps
LEE Selby has admitted his honour at following in some very famous footsteps.The Argus caught up with Selby just minutes after his destructive victory against Rendall Monroe in front of a raucous and fervent home support at Cardiff’s Motorpoint
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Newport NATO summit to focus on alliances future in 'an uncertain world'
THE NATO summit to be held in Newport in September will focus on the military alliance’s future ‘in an uncertain world’, it was said at a meeting of the Prime Minister and its Secretary General today.Anders Fogh Rasmussen was at Downing
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THE MONEY FILE: Top tips for savings deals
Far too many people think “savings rates are so low, why bother doing anything?” Yet, while rates are indeed spitworthily low, don’t be complacent. Active, on-the-ball savers can grab up to six per cent interest. So I want to give you
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Movie martial arts expert teaches in Cwmbran
A MARTIAL arts expert who trained Christian Bale and Tom Cruise for the Batman and Mission: Impossible series packed a punch in Cwmbran yesterday afternoon [February 2].Keysi founder Justo Dieguez demonstrated his street fighting style. which has been
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50 reported sightings of missing Newport teen - but none confirmed
THERE have been over 50 reported sightings of missing Newport teen Nida Naseer across the UK – but none have so far been confirmed, say police. Coleg Gwent student Nida, who turned 19 last week, disappeared over a month ago after taking out the
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Royal Gwent Hospital to restart routine operations
ROUTINE orthopaedic operations are set to resume at the Royal Gwent Hospital this week after being suspended during January.The suspension came as part of plans to deal with winter pressures, with an orthopaedic ward at the hospital used during that period
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Delight at £250k cash boost for Gwent play schemes
GWENT will get almost £250,000 to develop play opportunities as part of a Wales-wide scheme.Deputy minister for tackling poverty Vaughan Gething announced the £1.25 million funding boost today.Councils will be able to use it to improve play
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Flood alerts given for Usk and Wye estuaries
FLOOD alerts are in place for the Usk Estuary and the Wye Estuary in Monmouthshire this afternoon. Less serious than the Flood Warnings issued earlier today for coastal and riverside areas of Gwent, a 'Flood Alert' means 'Flooding is possible.
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Trio to stand trial over alleged Newport murder plot
A MAN denied conspiring to kill three people following an alleged shooting in a Newport street. Gary Rabjohns, 24, appeared before Newport Crown Court via video link in connection with the incident in Chepstow Road on September 3 last year. Rabjohns,
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YOUR MP WRITES: Islwyn MP Chris Evans
Justice for coalfields There are times as a valleys MP when it is difficult not to feel angry - the release of cabinet papers about government decisions during the miners’ strike of 1984 was one of those times.This year marks the 30th anniversary
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Award-winning Newport restaurant up for sale
A NEWPORT restaurant is up for sale after its owners decided to retire due to ongoing health problems.Brian Lloyd and his wife Christine have run Chez Giovanni in Clarence Place for 13 years. But after Mr Lloyd, 65, suffered a heart attack two years ago
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Four Bangladeshi men arrested after raid on Cwmbran restaurant
FOUR men from Bangladesh were arrested after a UK Border Agency (UKBA) raid on a Cwmbran restaurant on Sunday evening.A spokesman for UKBA said the raid targeted "illegal working" at Tiffins Indian Buffet Restaurant on Glyndwr Road, at around
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Trinant man admits animal cruelty
A GWENT man admitted multiple counts of animal cruelty.Brenig James Hardacre, 45, of Trinant Terrace, Trinant, pleaded guilty to more than 30 counts relating to livestock including cattle and ponies at Newport Magistrates’ Court.Hardacre pleaded
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NOW AND THEN: More on Dock Street bus station, Newport
THE Now and Then photographs were of Dock Street, Newport, circa the 50s and 60s and also Dock Street today. Both pictures showing the bus stations and also the Market building. This was the original Market main entrance. The Market was purchased
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30ft sinkhole swallows family car
A FAMILY have described their shock at realising a 30ft-deep sinkhole had opened up in the driveway and swallowed their car - but also their relief that nobody was hurt. Liz and Phil Conran's teenage daughter discovered the 15ft-wide crater at
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UPDATE: Police call off Cwmbran assault probe
UPDATE 2.44pm Monday 3rd February 2014 A REPORTED sexual assault in an alleyway in Cwmbran is no longer being investigated by the police. The alleyway between Henllys Way and Waun Road was cordoned off all day on Sunday while Gwent Police
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Keep patrols
ELIZABETH Bowles makes a valid and important point regarding the necessity to keep our “lollipop” patrols i.e. that we need a person to actually warn and stop children running into the road. Car drivers do at times incredibly ignore the red light.
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City contempt
I WONDER how “unfairly” S P Noble (Argus, January 24) thinks Newport Labour-led councils, past and present, have treated Newport and its citizens over decades of arrogance and contempt. Forty years ago Cwmbran citizens shopped in Newport in great
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Visual pollution
AS AN ex-miner now looking how green the valleys have become since the mines were closed I feel this was the real benefit of losing our jobs. But here comes along a new breed of exploitation by people who don’t live here the visual pollution of
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Hospital thanks
HAVING been unwell for some time, I was recently admitted to the Royal Gwent Hospital for treatment and tests. I am writing to thank the incredible staff at the hospital but also to share some of my observations with readers. I left hospital after
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Bigotry in his attack
A YEAR ago a subscriber pointed to Terry Banfield’s bigotry, prejudice and ostensible research. All of that is evident in his letter attacking Christianity. It has to be said that Christ and his disciples warned that the Gospel would become distorted
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Newport fundraiser gives cash to 'touching' charities
CHARITY representatives have thanked a prolific Newport fundraiser who opened up her home as an epic Christmas grotto over Christmas – and raised more than £4,000.Sheila Gill handed over cheques to the Full Circle Foundation – on behalf
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Damage to Crumlin RFC building 'repairable'
THE RUGBY club building which a car crashed into on Saturday evening is repairable, engineers have said. A spokesman for Caerphilly County Borough Council said engineers had assessed Crumlin RFC’s building on Kendon Road on Monday morning and will
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Appeal after police car is attacked at Newport train station
POLICE are appealing for information after over £2,500 of damage was caused to a police car at Newport train station. The marked British Transport Police car – a Nissan Pathfinder – was parked in a police bay at the city’s rail station when it
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Privatisation probe sparks Newport jobs worry
FEARS a Newport shared service centre that employs 700 people could be privatised with jobs sent overseas have been aired by a city MP.The PCS union has claimed the Cabinet Office has asked for a business case to be prepared on outsourcing the Ministry
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Man admits causing death of cyclist in Pontypool
A MAN today admitted killing a cyclist who died after coming off his bike in Pontypool. John Reeder, 63, suffered head injuries in George Street, Pontnewynydd, on August 8 last year. Casey Coslett, 19, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of
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Chepstow teacher loses sacking appeal
A FRIEND of a former English teacher who was sacked from a Chepstow secondary school said she is devastated after losing her appeal against the decision.Former head of English at Chepstow School, Kathy Currie, who began teaching there in 1986, had her
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ARGUS COMMENT: Smoke-free signs are sensible
WE can appreciate the benefits of banning smoking in playgrounds – a move originally proposed by Newport councillors. Councillors have backed down from the move, however, after receiving advice that enforcing it might run up against legal problems
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Newport school backs our heart machine campaign
A NEWPORT school has lent its support to the Argus’ campaign to get a heart defibrillator into every secondary school across Gwent.Our campaign, now in its second week, has seen us team up with the family of Jack Thomas, a 15-year-old Oakdale pupil
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Perfect week for former Dragons hero Dan Lydiate
THERE was a general air of disappointment around the Millennium Stadium on Saturday as Wales failed to record a convincing victory over a dogged Italy but Dan Lydiate was one man with a huge smile on his face. The former Newport Gwent Dragons
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Newport backs look to put Warlow's work into practice
IF there has been one positive from a frustrating six weeks of inactivity for Newport then it's that new backs coach Craig Warlow has been able to get his feet under the table, writes Chris Kirwan. The Black and Ambers can finally attempt to win
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Reports of crash at St Mellons on A48(M)
DRIVERS are warned over reports of an accident on the A48(M) Westbound between M4 J29 and J29A at St Mellons.
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Tom Jones comes to Chepstow Racecourse for summer gig
WELSH singing sensation Sir Tom Jones will sing at a special one-off concert at Chepstow Racecourse this summer. The South Wales singing legend will take to the stage after seven live races on July 11. The star of BBC's The Voice said: “It
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We showed our character, says Wales ace George North
GEORGE North admits Wales had to produce a plan B to edge past Italy 23-15 at the Millennium Stadium. Fans, pundits and bookies expected Warren Gatland’s men to ease past the visitors by 20 points but the Italians gave Wales a fright.
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Kids boutique expands in the Valleys
A new boutique for youngsters is proving so successful that expansion is already underway.Bethan Llewellyn launched Beth’sBow-tique in Ystrad Mynach in July, and is planning a new store in Blackwood for 2014.The clothes, some of which are handmade
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Flood alerts lifted as Gwent escapes serious flooding again
Callum Willetts posted this picture of the River Usk in Newport looking to Shaftesbury.
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Child rapist jailed for 18 years
A FORMER RAF airman who repeatedly raped a young girl he gave drugs to was jailed for 18 years. Bernard Chapman, 64, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court to be sentenced for a string of offences. After a trial, he was found guilty of four counts
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Alcohol stolen from Cwmbran shop
POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of alcohol from the Co-op on Llantarnam Road in Cwmbran. They have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to as part of their enquiries. Anyone with any information is
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We can build momentum in February, says Exiles skipper David Pipe
AFTER a joyless January Newport County AFC captain David Pipe is hoping for a fruitful February as the Exiles look to breathe new life into their promotion push. Justin Edinburgh’s men have lost ground on their League Two rivals since Christmas
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Newport cannabis dealer 'advertised on Facebook'
A NEWPORT cannabis dealer who devised a "moronic scheme" to advertise his services on Facebook was given a suspended sentence and told to wear an electronic tag. Ricky Dupont, 21, was caught outside Maesglas shops after plainclothes police officers
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Wales pledge to raise up their game for titanic clash in Dublin
WALES have pledged to be firing on all cylinders when their Six Nations title defence starts in earnest with a colossal clash in Dublin on Saturday.Warren Gatland's men produced a sluggish performance when getting their campaign up and running with
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Slow traffic on M4 in Newport
SLOW traffic is reported on the M4 eastbound between J27 at Highcross and J26 at Malpas Road.
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Rogerstone dental student to take Ghana trip
A GWENT dental student will take a trip to Ghana over Easter to help people who are unable to access basic healthcare. Natasha Kirmani, 22, and in her fourth year at Cardiff University, is seeking help with the £1,500 she must raise for the trip
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Proud day as 50th cap looms for Paul James
WALES prop Paul James is hoping he wins his 50th cap from the start in Dublin next Saturday as Wales look to build on a pedestrian victory over Italy, writes Andrew Penman.The 31-year-old former Ospreys star, who now plays his rugby for Bath in the Aviva
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Food Bank set to open in Monmouth
A FOOD BANK is set to open in Monmouth, making it the third in the Monmouthshire.The initiative, which gives food parcels to those who have no other means of getting food, will be join branches in Abergavenny and Chepstow.Monmouth and District Foodbank
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Valleys benefit cheat falsely claimed £70,000
A BENEFITS cheat who falsely claimed more than £70,000 escaped going to prison. Katie Stroud, 35, of Cendl Crescent, Ebbw Vale, was found out after a tip-off from a neighbour. When Blaenau Gwent Council officers visited the house she claimed
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Friends and family pay tribute to Newport darts 'genius'
FRIENDS and family of a Newport darting “genius” have described their sadness at losing a “lovely, generous and kind-hearted” man. Anthony Ridler – known as Tony – died aged 59 of kidney cancer on January 16 after battling with the illness for
