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Fewer enrol at Wales' colleges
FEWER students enrolled at Wales’ higher education institutions last year compared to the previous year, according to statistics published by the Welsh Government this week.Wales remained a net ‘importer’ of students last year, but the
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WALES 27 FRANCE 6
WALES 27 FRANCE 6 WALES enjoyed Six Nations déjà vu by following a humbling at the hands of the Irish with a much-needed, character-filled triumph against France. Just like in 2013, it was backs to the wall time against Les Bleus after
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Newbridge pupils scoop eco award
PUPILS at a Newbridge primary school have been rewarded for their environmental efforts.Eco Clubbers in Pentwynmawr Primary School were given the Eco Schools Award during the Tidy Wales Awards at a ceremony in Cardiff.Environment charity Keep Wales Tidy
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Malpas heart fundraiser honoured
A STALWART fundraiser from Malpas has been recognised as a ‘Woman With Heart’ for her outstanding contribution to helping heart patients in Wales.British Heart Foundation (BHF) Cymru is profiling the work of 10 women making a difference to
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LIVE: Wales v France
9:56pm Sam Warburton "That was exactly the response we were looking for" 9:52pm Resounding Welsh win but France a shadow of teams past — @robindavey01 21 February
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WORK EXPERIENCE: Our reporter tries her hand as a magician
Stepping into a world of magic, reporter SOPHIE BROWNSON is taught by magician Jason Tatton aka Jase The Ace Magician on how to dazzle an audience with a range of tricks.LIKE every child, growing up I wanted to be many things.An archaeologist, a fashion
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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Newport fundraiser Alexandra Morgan
Alexandra Morgan, 30, of Beechwood, Newport, is a former Miss Heart of Wales and community fundraiser for cancer charity Tenovus. If you had to be stuck in a lift with someone, who would it be and why?My best friend, Nikki Elliott – she makes every
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Stop-start traffic for seven miles on M4 in Newport
Stop-start traffic is reported for seven miles on the M4 westbound between J23 at Magor and J25A at Newport, heading towards the Brynglas Tunnels. The delays are due to the combination of Friday afternoon traffic, plus this evening's Six Nations
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60s drama The Killing of Sister George to play Newport Riverfront
Theatr Pena's production of Frank Marcus's The Killing of Sister George comes to Newport's Riverfront Theatre next monthIt’s 1965. The BBC radio soap, Applehurst, is losing listeners and the axe is about to fall on its most popular
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Roaring success The Lion King to take stage of Wales Millennium Centre
Wales Millennium Centre today announced that Disney’s award-winning production of THE LION KING is coming to Wales this Christmas (2014). From Thursday 6 November 2014 to 11 January 2015, THE LION KING will play at Wales Millennium Centre. This
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Meet The Band: Kickshaws
To coincide with the release of Kickshaws new mini-album Chris Davison chats with Andy Howells Who are you and how did you come together?Hi my name is Chris and i play in a band called Kickshaws. Me and the drummer Dale had been jamming in various bands
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CD Review: The Organisation of Pop – 30 Years of Zang Tuum Tumb
The Organisation of Pop – 30 Years of Zang Tuum TumbThe Art of 12” Volume ThreeVarious ArtistsLooking back at the 1980s music scene one tends to forget that for every Stock Aitken and Waterman release or the emergence of the latest new romantic
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Exiles ace Robbie Willmott delighted to be back in action at Rodney Parade
NEWPORT County AFC fans were welcomed back to Rodney Parade on Tuesday for the first time since the beginning of January with a thrilling 3-2 win over third-placed Oxford United. Weather permitting they host Cheltenham Town tomorrow with AFC
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Monmouthshire comp's artwork features on Saatchi website
ARTISTIC pupils at Monmouth Comprehensive have had their work exhibited on an online Saatchi Gallery.Twenty three pupils from the school aged between 13 and 18-years-old had been entered into the international art competition, the Saatchi Gallery Schools
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Newport dad gets job a day after Argus appeal
AN UNEMPLOYED Newport dad has found work only a day after appealing in the Argus for someone to give him a job. David Green who had applied for hundreds of jobs in the past year was offered a job by Newport Transport earlier this afternoon, which
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Torfaen MP backs fuel tax campaign
TORFAEN MP Paul Murphy backed calls for the money raised from carbon taxes to be used to help those struggling to keep warm this winter. Last week in Westminster Mr Murphy urged the government to do more to improve the energy efficiency of homes
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Dragons bring Bell out of retirement for Glasgow clash
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons have brought veteran tighthead Duncan Bell out of retirement to bolster their pack for Sunday's RaboDirect Pro12 encounter with Glasgow, writes Chris Kirwan. The 39-year-old ex-England front row forward will start against
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Crosskeys pupils celebrate Wales with school eisteddfod
AN EISTEDDFOD was held at a Cross Keys primary school yesterday to inspire the children about all things Welsh.Waunfawr Primary School held its annual event throughout the morning, which featured a range of various activities and competitions.Nursery
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Jools Holland to play Chepstow Racecourse
JOOLS Holland will be playing at Chepstow Racecourse with his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra this summer, it has been announced. He will play a concert, along with fellow stars Marc Almond and Melanie C, on Friday, June 13. And there will be seven
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COUCH POTATO: Star-laden Brits with added bizarre turns
SOMEONE needs to remind ITV of that old adage: “Start as you mean to go on.” There they were, on Wednesday night, setting James Corden on fire. Only to go and undo all that good work moments later by extinguishing him. So began a star-studded
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Wonderful care
THROUGH your letters column and after spending three weeks in the Royal Gwent Hospital I would like to thank all the dedicated staff for the wonderful care I received as a patient. Nothing was too much trouble for any of them, although they were under
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Hotel academy
WHAT great news it was to read the suggestion by the ReNewport Committee Chairman, Simon Gibson, that the Westgate Hotel be renovated to act as a training centre for the hospitality industry. There is a long standing desperate need for such a facility
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Inspired school
ON BEHALF of the Youth Sport Trust and Sky Sports Living for Sport I would like to extend my thanks to the inspirational pupils and teachers who welcomed me so warmly at Rhymney Comprehensive School in Tredegar last week. The vision and commitment
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M4 disruption was unavoidable
IN RESPONSE to Robert Frost (Letters, February 11), whilst Gwent Police are primary responders, along with the Fire and Ambulance service, the collision on the M4 on February 4th was a multi-agency incident involving South Wales Trunk Road Agent (SWTRA
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Blaenavon tattoo shop first in UK to get hygiene rating
A BLAENAVON tattoo parlour has become the first in the UK to receive a rating from the Tattoo Hygiene Rating Scheme. INKinc the Tattoo Lounge, in Broad Street, run by tattooist Aron Walton, 35, received the top rating from Torfaen council on February
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Exiles boss urges fans to back the boys at fortress Rodney Parade
NEWPORT County AFC manager Justin Edinburgh has called on the people of Newport to dig deep and back the boys as project promotion enters a crucial phase. The Exiles moved to within six points of the play-off places with victory over third-placed
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Revamp aims to save Gwent NHS £20m
GWENT NHS bosses are drawing up plans to trim £20 million from the health board pay bill during the next three years. The aim, outlined in Aneurin Bevan Health Board’s medium term plan, is to reduce levels of variable pay – a big and current problem
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'Bridge aim to stretch away from relegation scrap
IT’S tight at the bottom of the Swalec Championship and Newbridge intend to steer clear of a tense relegation dogfight, writes Chris Kirwan.The Welfare Ground outfit are comfortably mid-table at the moment – and that’s the way they hope
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Top Blaenau Gwent councillors have 'open mind' over mergers
THE leader and deputy leader of Blaenau Gwent have told the Argus they have an open mind over merger proposals for the borough. Labour leader Hedley McCarthy and his deputy Steve Thomas’ comments come despite Cllr McCarthy having previously saying
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ARGUS COMMENT: Good news for Newport jobseeker
WHAT a fantastic response to the article we carried yesterday on out-of-work father David Green. From the moment our story was published we were inundated with offers of help, training and even work for Mr Green. The article attracted thousands
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Newport will head to Ponty with positive approach
NEWPORT don't intend to go into their shells when they travel to Pontypridd in the Swalec Cup tomorrow afternoon (kick-off 2.30pm), writes Chris Kirwan.The Black and Ambers will have to do things the hard way if they are to lift silverware for the
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Lee Minshull wants a repeat performance against Robins
MIDFIELDER Lee Minshull knows that Newport County AFC need to build on Tuesday’s win over Oxford United with another three points against Cheltenham Town tomorrow, writes Andrew Penman. Minshull believes that the 3-2 victory over promotion
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Heartbroken neighbours help with funeral costs for pregnant Tredegar mum
NEIGHBOURS of the family of mum-to-be Sophie Williams, who died after a Valentine’s Day car crash on the A465, are supporting them as they prepare for her funeral.The death of Miss Williams, 20, and her unborn baby Kayleigh in a car crash has touched
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Wales would be content with repeat of ugly Paris win
HISTORY has been rewritten about the 2013 Six Nations. Because of the stunning finale against England the narrative goes that Wales romped to the title, denied a Grand Slam by 42 lackadaisical minutes against Ireland in the opener. Yet
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Coach Richard Hodges looking for Wales U20s to continue their mean streak
IT'S not just the seniors that are the recipients of defensive orders barked in a northern accent at Wales' Vale of Glamorgan headquarters, writes Chris Kirwan.While Wiganer Shaun Edwards attempts to get his charges back on track following two
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Jobless Newport man gets interview - a day after Argus appeal
A JOBLESS Newport father who has applied for hundreds of jobs in the past year has secured himself an interview - just a day after appealing to Argus readers. David Green, who appeared on the front page of the Argus yesterday, admitted he was a
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Dragons wing Pewtner ready for Warriors battle
MATTHEW Pewtner hopes that the backs continue to reap the rewards of Newport Gwent Dragons' breakdown prowess when they host Glasgow on Sunday, writes Chris Kirwan.The winger provided the try-scoring offload to centre Ashley Smith when the Rodney
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Abercarn 'predator' paedophile jailed
A “PREDATORY” man who groomed young girls for sex in a series of traumatic incidents that led them to self-harm has been jailed for more than six years. Duncan Morgan, 24, took advantage of the girls, who were under 15, who were attracted by his
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Leigh Halfpenny: France clash is the ultimate test of Welsh character
LEIGH Halfpenny insists that every Wales player is playing for their Test future when they tackle France at the Millennium Stadium this evening.After a hammering at the hands of Ireland last time out, head coach Warren Gatland fired a warning shot to
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‘Silent code’ Islwyn AM hits back over criticisms
THE Islwyn AM set to stand down in 2016 has suggested he prefers to ask questions outside of Assembly sessions rather than in them. Labour’s Gwyn Price has faced mockery on social media after saying he is to step down at the next election to spend
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Newport woman to run first half marathon for St David’s Hospice
A NEWPORT woman will be pushing her body to the limit when she competes in the Argus-backed Newport Half Marathon on Sunday, March 2.Claire Broome, 34, will be running for St David’s Hospice Care due to seeing first-hand the work that they do thanks
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Wales ace Taulupe Faletau: We're all feeling the heat ahead of France
FOR years Adam Jones has been the man that Wales dread getting injured the most. Now Taulupe Faletau could lay claim to that title.Throughout Warren Gatland's side there are able deputies for pretty much every position but number eight is a problem.It
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Keys aim to build on smashing cup triumph
CROSS Keys get back to the bread and butter of the league this weekend after the highs of last Saturday’s excellent 31-3 Swalec Cup victory away at Bedwas, writes Iwan Gabe Davies.And head coach Greg Woods is under no illusions about how tough their
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Apprentice swaps Ebbw Vale salon for Cyprus
A HAIRDRESSING apprentice will be swapping her Ebbw Vale salon for one in Cyprus this summer.Jenna Duncan, 21, from Bex Hair Design, Ebbw Vale has been selected for a two-week work experience placement in Paphos, from May 31. The visit has been arranged
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Wristbands launched for Caldicot tot's appeal
THE FAMILY of a Caldicot tot who need to raise £40,000 for a pioneering operation to help her walk on her own are hoping people will wear a specially-made wristband supporting the appeal.Catherine Ashwell-Rice, of Lapwing Avenue, said she has been
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Torfaen trio set their sights high
THREE top Torfaen boxers are in action this weekend as the build-up to this summer’s Commonwealth Games gathers pace, writes Andrew Penman. With women’s boxing a part of the Commonwealths for the first time in Glasgow there is a big opportunity
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Newport fashion student to be featured at London show
A FASHION student is celebrating after getting through to the finals of a trailblazing show which has helped launch the careers of star designers Stella McCartney and Christopher Bailey.Charlotte England, 22, beat hundreds of students to have her designs
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New bike trails open in Cwmcarn Forest Drive
TWO more mountain bike trails will open at Cwmcarn Forest Drive this weekend. Cafall and a new downhill trail are being added to the existing Twrch Trail and Y Mynydd downhill trail. The new routes are part of the Cognation project hich has
