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Newport school group helps pupils with autism
A HIGH school’s autism spectrum disorders base has been working with a Newport parents support group to help children enjoy mainstream education.Duffryn High School in Newport, which has been running a successful Autism Spectrum Disorders base (
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Heartbreak at the death for gutsy Dragons
LEINSTER 31 DRAGONS 19A PERFORMANCE of real heroism from the Dragons ultimately proved fruitless when they were denied a losing bonus point at the death in Leinster.Prop Francisco Chaparro was red-carded for a tip tackle allowing the Irishmen to mount
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Blaenau Gwent meetings to explain budget and service cuts
BLAENAU Gwent Council has announced it is to hold two public information meetings so residents can find out more about budget cuts and plans for the future and put questions to the executive committee.A spokeswoman said: “The UK government has cut
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Chepstow pupils learn lifesaving skills
A THOUSAND pupils at a Chepstow school will learn lifesaving skills with a first aid charity.St John Cymru Wales originally intended to train 400 pupils at Wyedean School but has now pledged to more than double that number.The charity’s First Aid
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WORK EXPERIENCE: Learning the florist's arts
Reporter LAURA LEA spent an afternoon with Pill florist Ann Barton making a bouquet worthy of St Valentine himself and discovering the role this shop really plays in the community.IT’S a miserable rainy afternoon when I arrive at the florist on
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Warburton will put Irish defeat to back of mind
Wales captain Sam Warburton has revealed the squad are desperate to put right the disappointment of the defeat against Ireland when they take on France next Friday.?The visitors arrive at the Millennium Stadium with back-to-back victories to their name
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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Risca headteacher John Kendall
John Kendall, headteacher of Risca Community Comprehensive School If you had to be stuck in a lift with someone, who would it be and why?George Orwell, who I've always admired. It would be great to get a real insight into his life and work.What is
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Cardiac runner aims for record bid at Newport half
JUST five years ago, Stuart Wadlow suffered a heart attack at the age of 32 and required surgery to open an artery that was blocked.But not letting that stop him, on Sunday, March 2, he will run the Argus-backed Newport Half Marathon in aid of St David
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Newport lorry fire causes M4 chaos
One lane has re-opened but queueing traffic remains on the M4 eastbound between J25 at Caerleon and J24 at the Coldra. Traffic reported to be slow in westbound on same stretch. No-one was injured in the blaze. @davea @southwalesargus
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Couple return to Cwmbran store where romance blossomed
A COUPLE who met while working at Cwmbran Shopping Centre over 30 years ago and have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary were returning to the centre to spread some romance on Valentine’s Day. Joanna and Mike Kirkham-Jones met when they were
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Chris Zebroski back to boost Exiles promotion push
NEWPORT County AFC welcome back top scorer Chris Zebroski as they aim to get their promotion challenge up and running again at Hartlepool United tomorrow. Zebroski has been sidelined by a dislocated kneecap and ligament damage since November
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£8.2m kick-start for Torfaen revamp
MILLIONS of pounds destined for Torfaen to help regenerate the area will “make a real difference” to people living there, a meeting heard.Torfaen council will work with the Welsh Government to “re-scope” ambitious regeneration
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COUCH POTATO: Sochi comedy show skating over thin ice
WE’RE a week down in Sochi, and that famous icon of alpine sport, Alan Davies, has a question.“It’s the Winter Olympics. What could possibly go wrong?”Well, a terror attack, for one.Serious injuries are a constant risk in every
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Dame Rosemary pleased to join Chartist commemoration
THE National Assembly’s presiding officer has told the Argus she’s looking forward to working on the new independent commission to find and fundraise for a replacement to the Chartist Mural. Newport West AM Dame Rosemary Butler said she was very
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Race cyclist’s Abergavenny crash death ‘an accident’
THE family of a cyclist who died after a head on collision with a van during the Abergavenny Festival of Cycling last year appealed for racing protocols to be changed yesterday, following an inquest into his death. Deputy coroner for Gwent, Wendy
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Blaenau Gwent MP's MP cig packaging battle
A GWENT MP has strengthened his calls for standardised cigarette packaging as figures reveal his constituency continues to record high levels of lung cancer.The latest figures from Cancer Research UK have revealed that around 60 new cases of lung cancer
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Bleedin Noses Blackwood valentine date
Self proclaimed Welsh hillbillies abd former Meet The Band stars THE BLEEDIN NOSES playa special Valentines show at Blackwood Miners Institute tinight.The band, are a six piece country punk rock folk band with a big sound, that is drums, bass, two guitars
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Sherlock Holmes gets Playgoers New Generation Treatment at Dolman Theatre
There’s a killer on the loose in the West End of fog-shrouded Victorian London. Aspiring playwright George Bernard Shaw decides it’s a case for celebrated sleuth Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr Watson to investigate.In ‘Sherlock
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Owen Money's proud to be Welsh
Celebrate St David’s Day with Owen Money and some special guests in Proud to be Welsh at Beaufort Theatre & Ballroom, Ebbw Vale on Saturday 1st March 7:30pm.Owen Money is one of Wales’ most loved entertainers and known for his BBC Radio
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Roots Unearthed: Martyn Joseph Interview
Welsh singer/songwriter Martyn Joseph clearly loves been busy, despite recently completing a UK tour following the release of two albums and a tour in 2013, his 2014 diary is already rapidly filling up. He plays a date later this month as part of St David
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Guitar virtuoso Andy McKee announces Cardiff date
Andy McKee is one of the world’s finest acoustic guitar soloists. His unique multi layering approach means whilst he alone plucks, strums, and taps the strings and body, he creates the illusion of a full band accompaniment, the harmonic sweep of
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Dr Meaker headlines Meze lounge
Newports Meze Lounge Music Venue hosts a Weekend of live sounds this Valentines weekend "for the music lovers" with a double bill of lineups and live sessions. Rising Portsmouth Pop Punks Midday Committee Take to the stage on the Friday night
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Meet The Band: Alexander
Ahead of Alexander's debut Welsh gig at Cardiff Full Moon on February 20, Andy Howells chats to Jamie Clark from the band.Following the release of Alexander's debut LP 'Say Hello' the Alt-Pop four-piece who have been together for just
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Modfather Paul Weller to play Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle hosts a major concert this summer with the Modfather himself, Paul Weller headlining in the city centre on July 24 as live music returns to the heritage site.Paul Weller is beloved by legions of fans from his days with The Jam, The Style
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Gwent hospital reforms get green light
GWENT’S proposed Specialist and Critical Care Centre (SCCC) has been confirmed as the future base for the area’s consultant-led maternity and neonatal, inpatient children’s, and A&E services, in a reorganisation of hospital roles.Aneurin
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Ten ways to #epicfail on Valentine's Day
IF you want your Valentine's Day gesture to go with a bang, you might want to avoid these love day pitfalls. 1. Buying flowers from a 24-hour garage 2. Ill-judged jokes 3. Giving presents obviously not for them 4. Booking
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‘More support vital to victims of rape’
AS a rape victim, Susan George says her journey through the police and judicial system – ending with her attacker being jailed – was a good one.But she fears others are failed by lack of support and understanding of ordeals they have faced
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New Exiles striker Aaron Holloway wants Wales recall
FORMER under-19 international striker Aaron Holloway is hoping a run of games and goals for Newport County AFC can help him get back in the Wales set-up. The 20-year-old from Cardiff has signed for the Exiles until the end of the season having trained
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ARGUS COMMENT: Teen Newport writer is great role model
TEEN author Beth Reeks is making headlines again,and for all the right reasons. This time the Newport writer has been shortlisted in two categories of a national award scheme for her teen romance The Kissing Booth. And we are certain that Beth will take
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Suspended sentences for Caerwent waste firm bosses
THREE directors of a composting company which allowed toxic liquid to seep into the soil at a Ministry of Defence site in Gwent were given suspended prison sentences yesterday.Wormtech Ltd, a company licensed to compost up to 75,000 tons of food waste
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Cross Keys will have to up game to beat Bedwas, says coach
CROSS Keys head coach Greg Woods says his side need to up their game considerably if they are to topple Bedwas in the Swalec Cup tomorrow, writes Iwan Gabe Davies.His team came unstuck 22-12 to their Gwent rivals at the Bridge Field in the Principality
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Brynmawr school shuts due to snow disruption
A BRYNMAWR school was shut because of snow yesterday after poor weather brought disruption to Gwent yet again. A message on Brynmawr Foundation School’s website said it was shut because “a number of staff” were unable to make their way
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We can still make the play-offs, insists Dragons' Nic Cudd
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons openside Nic Cudd says the Rabo Direct Pro 12 end of season play-offs are still the target ahead of tonight’s huge test away to reigning champions Leinster. The Dragons are currently seventh, 16 points off the top four
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Blind Ebbw Vale ex-soldier’s salute to loving wife
WHEN Andrew Bull calls himself a very lucky man, he is not referring solely to his surviving horrific injuries 30 years ago in a bomb blast while serving in Northern Ireland. The phrase also refers to meeting the love of his life in hospital early
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Black and Ambers have nothing to fear at Ponty, says forwards coach
NEWPORT forwards coach Dai Gray insists his side have “nothing to fear” when they clash away in the Swalec Cup this weekend with holders Pontypridd, writes Iwan Gabe Davies.The Black and Ambers will look to salvage their disappointing season
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Flood and bad weather updates for Gwent
12:32pm M48 Severn Bridge closed in both directions between J2, A466 (Chepstow) and J1, A403 (Aust), because of strong winds and an overturned lorry. Diversion in operation - via the M4 Second Severn Crossing.
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Rogerstone school ‘unsatisfactory’ in Estyn’s latest report
A NEWPORT school has been told it needs significant improvement.A new Estyn report says Rogerstone Primary School is “unsatisfactory value for money” and said a significant turnover of class teachers over the past few years had caused unacceptable
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Abergavenny set for council-tax hike
COUNCIL tax payers living in band-D houses in Abergavenny will see rates increase by £4.13 per year.At its February meeting in the Town Hall, a budget of £232,207 was set, compared to £211,915, last year.Town Councillor Doug Edwards,
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Campaign for Caldicot tot raises £1,000
A CALDICOT mum who is aiming to raise £40,000 for a pioneering operation to help her daughter walk on her own says she is touched by the support.The Argus' sister paper the Free Press is backing Catherine Ashwell-Rice's appeal to help her
