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Batsman Bragg back at Panteg

GLAMORGAN batsman Will Bragg will return to play for Panteg in the South Wales Premier League this year, writes Chris Kirwan.The 27-year-old left-hander from Cwmbran was allocated to Newport last season and played three games for the Spytty Park outfit.But

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Wales scrum-half Phillips urged to avoid getting caught up with Murray match-up

WALES star Mike Phillips has been warned to avoid getting embroiled in a personal duel with fellow Lions scrum-half Conor Murray in the crunch Six Nations clash with Ireland, writes Chris KirwanPhillips had a subdued start to the tournament against Italy

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Income tax powers "not worth a referendum" - Torfaen MP

GOVERNMENT proposals to give the Welsh Assembly power to vary income tax rates are “not worth a referendum”, according to Torfaen MP Paul Murphy.Mr Murphy, the former Secretary of State for Wales, also described the draft Wales Bill as, &ldquo

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Edinburgh gutted to lose O'Connor and Pidgeley

NEWPORT County boss Justin Edinburgh admits he’s gutted to have potentially lost Aaron O’Connor for the rest of the season.And the Exiles boss is also now without his first choice goalkeeper with number one and birthday boy Lenny Pidgeley

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A48 coach fire - a false alarm

FIRE crews attending reports of a bus on fire on the A48 Coedkernew have called it a false alarm.Smoke was caused by over-heating brakes, raising alarm.Crews are currently at the scene helping to cool the brakes and will remain in attendance until the

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£40k appeal launched to help Caldicot tot walk

A CALDICOT mum is aiming to raise £40,000 for a pioneering operation she hopes will help her daughter walk on her own.Two-year-old Imogen Ashwell-Lewis, of Lapwing Avenue, was born 11 weeks early – weighing three pounds and two ounces. She

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Newport Bus joins wallet aid scheme

NEWPORT Bus has joined the Orange Wallet Scheme to help those with communication difficulties, including autism, cope with public transport.The scheme, is funded by the Welsh Government as part of the All Wales ASD strategy, and is intended to help people

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Craig Warlow getting his teeth into Newport job

A CLASH in howling wind and torrential rain wasn't the ideal way to start a reign as backs coach but it certainly didn't dampen Craig Warlow's enthusiasm for his new role at Newport, writes Chris Kirwan.The Black and Ambers were downed 11-

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SCHOOL OF THE WEEK: St David's RC Primary School, Cwmbran

St David’s Roman Catholic Primary School in Cwmbran is a popular school.Currently holding 230 pupils, the number has been increasing frequently.The school’s popularity was apparent when one parent applied for a place for their child and could

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Newport girl, 6, fronts Gwent NHS video

OLIVIA Banton is just six years old – but she’s become a video star to help the NHS in Gwent spread a vital message about the appropriate use of A&E services. As the face of a new 90-second film called Why A&E is Such a Special Place, Olivia

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Newport school says sorry for gypsy remarks

A SCHOOL governing body which claimed that a proposed gypsy site nearby could damage behaviour and attendance has apologised for the statement.Llanwern High School’s governors had objected to the proposed site at Hartridge Farm Road, suggesting

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Teen arrested outside Oakdale school

POLICE were called to an incident outside Oakdale Comprehensive School today where a 15-year-old boy was allegedly threatened with a knife. Another 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident on Penmaen Road which happened

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County hopeful on Rodney Parade pitch

NEWPORT County’s latest attempts to beat the weather will be examined tomorrow morning when they take the frost covers off the pitch at Rodney Parade, writes Michael Pearlman. The Exiles are desperately keen Friday’s clash with Fleetwood Town (

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YOUR AM WRITES: Gwyn Price AM for Islwyn

I hope you all had a good Christmas and are all enjoying the start of 2014. The year has started at a pace with the recent publication of the report by the Commission for Public Service Governance and Delivery, chaired by Sir Paul Williams. The report

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Newport man admits assault on officers

A NEWPORT man has pleaded guilty to assaulting two police officers.Patrick Michael Desmond, 49, of Alexandra Road, Pill, pleaded guilty at Newport Magistrates’ Court yesterday to two counts of assaulting a constable in the execution of his or her

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Last thanksgiving service for Pontypool church

WORSHIPPERS of a Pontypool church are preparing their last thanksgiving service as the building is due to close.All Saints Church, Hanbury Road, Cwmffrwdoer, opened in 1906 to accommodate 250 worshippers. But with as few as seven people attending its

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UPDATE: A4042 in Abergavenny re-opens after flooding

UPDATE: 14.01pm THE A4042 in Abergavenny has re-opened. UPDATE: 7.57am THE A4042 in Abergavenny closed in both directions between Hardwick Roundabout and Llanellen, because of flooding.

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WRU welcomes Scott Williams' decision to stay in Wales

THE Welsh Rugby Union has welcomed the news that Wales centre Scott Williams has committed his future to the Scarlets, writes Andrew Penman. Williams has already won 24 caps for Wales and will start for his country against Ireland on Saturday

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Paul O'Connell returns to lead Ireland against Wales

PAUL O'Connell has recovered from the chest infection that prevented him from lining up against Scotland and will lead Ireland against 6 Nations champions Wales on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium. Last week's late call-up to the starting XV, Dan Touhy

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Police officer seriously injured after Rogerstone double crash

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Lenny Pidgeley faces up to a month out

NEWPORT County goalkeeper Lenny Pidgeley is out for up to a month with an ankle injury, the Argus can reveal. Pidgeley has damaged a ligament in last Friday's match at Southend United and is in a protective boot. County estimate he will be out

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First Wednesday Recital, The Riverfront

Not the least remarkable fact about this lunchtime concert was that the performers, as a group, were anonymous. We knew they were a string quartet from the young orchestra Sinfonia Cymru and that there’s an arrangement whereby orchestra members

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The Circus of Horrors, The Riverfront

THE ringmaster of the Circus of Horrors warned the audience his show would not be politically correct, backing this up by entreating volunteers to help “strangle a midget” in a tug-of-war. Douglas Disorderly survived the attempt on his life and

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Coronation Street’s Ken Barlow cleared of every charge

CORONATION Street star William Roache has been cleared of all charges of sexually abusing five youngsters. Roache was found not guilty by a jury of two counts of rape and four counts of indecent assault following a four week trial at Preston Crown

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Dredge the Usk

IT LOOKS as though the cessation of regular dredging of rivers has contributed to the flooding of the Somerset levels. The Usk used to be dredged regularly; surely that needs to be reintroduced immediately given that it’s recently been near to overflowing

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Canal dreams

I FELT I had to publicly thank the Volunteers of the Mon & Brec Canals Trust and the officers of Torfaen Council’s regeneration department for the tenacity and hard work that has resulted in the recent successful bid for £8m worth of funding.

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Bin the WAG

YES Mrs J Mitchell of Exeter Road, Newport, I agree as many would. Streets and driveways are looking like tips, who on this, decided that its need of six receptacle boxes you should have outside your door for collection on various days, well very confusing

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Speed limits

I HAVE often said that the Brynglas tunnels on the M4 around Newport were poorly suited for motorway traffic, but as Derek Everett points out (Argus January 30) the road itself is not dangerous, it’s just the way that some drivers use it. Confining

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Rugby politics

I WOULD like to comment on the article in the SWA on Friday 30th January. You gave the impression the punch by Rhys happened at the end-of-game brawl. This was not so, as the punch was thrown, according to the match report in your own paper, during

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Angry over EU

I SEE the latest load of nonsense from the Eurocrats of the Council of Europe is an order for the UK to double the amount of dole paid to the jobless, raising it to £138 per week. So ‘call me Dave’ and his lapdog Cleggy are in violation of the Social

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UPDATE: Power restored to Caerleon homes

FIFTY-NINE homes in Caerleon have now had their power restored. The homes suffered a power cut this morning. Western Power customers in the Lodge Hill area of Caerleon were without power due to an underground cable fault. A Western Power

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ARGUS COMMENT: Let Newport's half-marathon grow

THE SUCCESS of the first Newport half marathon last year augurs really well for this year’s event, which we are once again delighted to support. The half marathon was launched to raise money for St David’s Hospice Care, a worthwhile and deserving

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Steelmen secure Polu Uhi return

POWERFUL back Polu Uhi has returned to Ebbw Vale as the Steelmen look to cement their promotion back to the Premiership, writes Chris Kirwan.The 29-year-old wing/centre left Eugene Cross Park in the summer to play with Cardiff in the top flight.But after

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Monmouth mum's Facebook novel is online hit

A MUM’S Facebook adventures have become an internet hit.Naomi Rettig from Monmouth turned her experiences as a single mum into her first novel, Five Years on Facebook, which has climbed to number three on the Amazon Kindle ratings.It tells the story

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EDITOR'S CHAIR: Newport's future mustn't be derailed by snail's pace of public sector decision-making

NEWPORT has had a lot of good news in the last couple of weeks - and that makes a refreshing change.The £15m in Welsh Government money for city centre housing, cash from the same body to move forward some of Re:Newport's proposals, the formation

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CHRIS KIRWAN: Phil Dollman the perfect example for Adam Hughes after Dragons departure

MOST centres pick Conrad Smith, Brian O'Driscoll, Jonathan Davies or Jean de Villiers as a role model but it's Phil Dollman that should be Adam Hughes' inspiration.Hughes left Newport Gwent Dragons this week to seek a new challenge at Bristol

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Call to support Newport's half marathon

WITH the route now announced for the Argus-backed Newport half marathon on Sunday, March 2, there have been calls for the people of Gwent to come out and support the runners. Approximately 1,000 participants will depart Rodney Parade at 9am to

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Football League 'concerned' by Rodney Parade postponements

NEWPORT County AFC chief executive Dave Boddy says the club has been contacted by the Football League regarding the number of games postponed at Rodney Parade this season. County have seen four home matches called off because of a waterlogged pitch

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Newport ship supporters look to save medieval treasure themselves

WITH plans for a Newport Ship museum on the rocks, supporters are considering taking matters into their own hands amid consternation over plans to end its funding. Friends of the Newport Ship chairman Peter Hayward says he’s been told Newport council

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Scott Matthews sets the standard for fellow Dragons and Wales U20s openside James Benjamin

SCOTT Matthews may be reluctantly sidelined for Wales Under-20s' Six Nations clash with Ireland tomorrow evening but another Newport Gwent Dragons back row forward has been tipped to fill the void, writes Chris Kirwan. Openside flanker Matthews

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Bumps and bruises won't stop Wales hooker Richard Hibbard's brutal approach

IF you're pottering around on the pavements of Port Talbot in 10 years time watch out for a giant, tattooed man with flowing blond locks going hell for leather on a mobility scooter.Wales star Richard Hibbard is a man with seemingly no regard for

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Newport's Pye Corner railway station approved

A NEW railway station in Newport is to be granted planning permission despite privacy concerns from nearby residents. An application for planning permission for the Pye Corner station in Rogerstone was passed with conditions by Newport council

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Fundraisers back heart appeal in memory of Oakdale teen

FUNDRAISERS who are helping provide defibrillators to schools in a West Wales town have welcomed the efforts of Jack Thomas’ parents and the Argus to do the same in Gwent. The Argus has teamed up with Grant and June Thomas for Jack’s Appeal, which

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Monmouthshire council pledges storms support

MONMOUTHSHIRE County Council has said that it will remain prepared for severe weather conditions that are predicted. This comes following the authority’s efforts throughout last weekend to support communities in the face of predicted storms and

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Council 'committed' to keeping Pooler at Pontypool Park

PONTYPOOL RFC and Torfaen council are to work together on “a strategy” to safeguard the future of the historic club at Pontypool Park. A second meeting was held between the two parties earlier this week, as a solution is sought to halt persistent

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Web grants threat to gambling and payday loan firms

FIRMS that trade in gambling, adult entertainment and payday loans could be excluded from grants for help with getting faster internet connections in Newport. Launched last month, the Super Connected Cities Voucher Scheme offers small to medium

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Seven staff at Cwmbran solicitors fall pregnant

THERE seems to be something in the water at a Cwmbran solicitors as seven of their 45-strong staff have given birth or fallen pregnant since July. Kicking off the trend at Quality Solicitors Rubin Lewis O’Brien, was Victoria Morgan, 33, a solicitor