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Disabled people facing "unacceptable benefit waits" says Newport MP
DISABLED people in Newport are facing unacceptable waits for a new disability benefit, according to a city MP.Newport East's Jessica Morden has criticised ministers for not getting to grips with personal independent payments after discovering some
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Mark Williams crashes out of Welsh Open snooker
THE wait for another home win in the BetVictor Welsh Open goes on after Gwent’s Mark Williams was beaten 4-2 by Marco Fu. Cwm potter Williams is the only Welshman to win this tournament, lifting the trophy in 1996 and 1999, and he was cursing his luck
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Question Time filming in Newport tonight
POLITICIANS, a restaurant critic and a columnist are at Newport's Riverfront Theatre tonight for the political debate programme Question Time. The show, which airs on BBC One at 10.35pm this evening, is presented by David Dimbleby and will feature
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SCHOOL OF THE WEEK: We visit Glan Usk Primary School
WALKING through the gates of Glan Usk Primary School, it's hard not to be instantly impressed by what you witness.With fantastic sports facilities and huge grounds, it could easily be mistaken for one of the bigger secondary’s schools in Gwent.The
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Stop trying to re-shape health service - Monmouthshire MP
A GWENT MP said it is time to stop re-organising the health service after Plaid Cymru called for a radical restructuring of medical services in Wales.The proposals would see the scrapping of local health boards, which would be replaced by one Wales-wide
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Newport Green Party leader turns over a new Leaf and ditches her Jag
A NEWPORT eco-activist has waved bye-bye to her petrol-powered Jaguar in favour of a British-built electric car.Malpas-based Pippa Bartolotti, leader of the Green Party in Wales and an owner of a Nissan Leaf, says: “We have got to practice what
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Circus to entertain at the Newport half-marathon
RUNNERS and spectators at the Argus-backed Newport half-marathon this Sunday will be treated to spectacular performances by the NoFit State Circus.There will be four members of the group performing outside the Riverfront Theatre on the morning of the
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Ronnie O'Sullivan running into form in Newport
WORLD champion Ronnie O’Sullivan’s challenge for the Bet Victor Welsh Open title is picking up pace at the Newport Centre after a rapid 4-1 win over Ricky Walden. Rocket Ronnie, who has been keeping fit by running around the Gwent countryside
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Newport woman organises a ‘page 3’ protest
A NEWPORT student studying in London organised a protest against The Sun’s Page 3 feature earlier this week. Becky Evans, a third year Public Relations student at the University of Westminster who is originally from High Cross, staged it in support
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Charity hits out against 'draconian' blue badge charge idea in Monmouthshire
A CHARITY has said potential car parking charges for disabled drivers across Monmouthshire would be “draconian” and target some of society's poorest people.A written statement from the Care charity said the council potentially charging
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Double Dutch success for Torfaen two
TORFAEN Warriors boxers Becky Price and Ashley Brace enjoyed success in Welsh vests when they represented their country against Holland, writes Andrew Penman.The duo, both hopeful of going to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer, both boosted
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UPDATE: Gwent Police officer in court charged with sexual assault - police watchdog investigating
A GWENT Police officer appeared in court today charged with sexual assault and misconduct in public office. Sgt Richard Evans, 46, who address was given as The Highway, New Inn, appeared on bail before Cardiff Crown Court. Evans faces is accused
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Cwmbran says goodbye to charity fundraiser
MORE than 200 people said goodbye at the funeral of a Cwmbran man who raised thousands of pounds for charity through his love of dancing.Tony Jenkins, 72, a founding member of the Rebel Stompers line dance team, died on January 29 after being diagnosed
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Postal voting
I READ with concern that UKIP is calling for a ban on postal voting. This would be grossly unfair to people who have a disability or are elderly and are unable to make it to a polling station. It’s not fair to deprive these people of their right
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Off-grid costs
SOME residents of Caerphilly county borough may not be able to take advantage of measures announced last year to freeze or reduce energy prices. Energy companies announced up to £50 reduction in bills following discussions at Westminster, while
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Flood question
TODAY I read my old pal, Brian Donovan’s letter, referring to the proposal for more houses on the Glebe. I too would be against this, which was part of the school deal, but I don’t think flooding is a major issue. I suppose this possibility can
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Fracking debate
I NOTICED with concern that fracking is slipping off media agenda. In order to satisfy their gas/petrol guzzling public with their huge cars, the Americans embrace fracking with open arms. Already there have been more than 150 recorded incidents involving
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Rubbish info
THE INTERNET is a wonderful source for information. For example, via the councils site you can now simply put in your post code and it will tell when the next collect is. And search further and you can find the council’s Sustainable Waste Plan
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Tim Harris to leave for Gloucester City job
NEWPORT County director of football Tim Harris is leaving the club to rejoin his hometown team Gloucester City as manager. As revealed by the Argus yesterday, Harris was offered the post on Sunday morning after the Conference South strugglers sacked
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Steffan Jones in at 10 for Dragons in Belfast
STEFFAN Jones will pull the strings for Newport Gwent Dragons in their RaboDirect Pro12 encounter with Ulster at Ravenhill (kick-off 7.05pm), writes Chris Kirwan.The 23-year-old from Bargoed gets the nod in Belfast as replacement for Jason Tovey, who
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Newport steelworkers face half-pay after plant produces nothing since summer
A STEELWORKS in Newport has put part of its workforce on leave with half pay.Mir Steel hasn’t been in production since the summer - but a director said there have been no redundancies at the Corporation Road plant.It is not clear how many of the
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CCTV images released after female guard abused on train from Newport
CCTV images of a group of young men have been released after a female train guard was abused on board a train travelling between Newport and Severn Tunnel Junction stations. British Transport Police officers released the CCTV images of those they
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Edinburgh lays down challenge to unwanted duo
NEWPORT County manager Justin Edinburgh has challenged defender David Pipe and midfielder Mike Flynn to “prove me wrong,” after telling the duo they will be allowed to leave the club this summer. As exclusively revealed by Argus Sport yesterday
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Manager laid into players after defeat, says Lee Minshull
MIDFIELDER Lee Minshull revealed that Newport County AFC manager Justin Edinburgh ripped into the players after Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to AFC Wimbledon, writes Andrew Penman. It was the Exiles’ second successive defeat at Rodney Parade following
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CHRIS KIRWAN: Euro peace deal won't stop rumblings of discontent
THERE is a lingering fear that a European rugby peace deal will ultimately be as successful at solving disputes as the League of Nations. Just like the 1928 Kellogg–Briand Pact aimed at preventing war, various figures will sign up and smile while
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Welsh National Opera, Wales Millennium Centre
Works by contemporary composers performed by Welsh National Opera in the last thirty years barely reach double figures. WNO is not unusual in this, and it takes a brave company to commission and perform new work. But courage is now a watchword
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Your suggestions for Newport's Monopoly board
TREDEGAR HOUSE, the Transporter Bridge, Newport Cathedral and the city's railway station are all suggestions for the Newport Monopoly board.The board game will be released to coincide with Newport's hosting of the NATO summit at Celtic Manor in
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CHRIS KIRWAN: Dragons' front row emergency shows limitation of Premiership
THE saying that the proof of the pudding is in the tasting is an extremely apt one when referring to the signings of hefty front row forwards.When Newport Gwent Dragons moved to solve their tighthead crisis by bringing in former Scotland international
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We need to stick together, says under-fire Exiles boss
NEWPORT County AFC manager Justin Edinburgh says fans who booed the team after Tuesday night’s home defeat to AFC Wimbledon are not helping him or the players. The Exiles saw a 1-0 lead, handed to them by Ross Worner’s own goal, turn into a
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Mark Williams ignores pal Hendry's advice to retire
DOUBLE world champion Mark Williams has revealed that he ignored his good friend Stephen Hendry’s advice to retire before charging into the last 16 of the Bet Victor Welsh Open, writes Andrew Penman. Gwent veteran Williams, world champ in 2000
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Thomas' graft for Bedwas lands top award
BEDWAS forward James Thomas is being tipped to get himself back on the radar of the Welsh regions after being named as the Premiership player of the month for January, writes Chris Kirwan.The 23-year-old lock/back row from Blackwood came through the ranks
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Wales ace Faletau: Cousin Billy a big loss for England but Morgan is a fine deputy
TAULUPE Faletau knows from bruising experience about how much England will miss number eight Billy Vunipola in the crunch Six Nations encounter with Wales.The Lions back row forward had many a backyard tussle with the Saracens ace when the cousins grew
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Calls for more cash for Wales Open Snooker in Newport
THERE have been calls for the sponsorship of the Wales Open Snooker to be renewed after it lapsed this year – with the tournament set to leave the city.World Snooker’s chairman Barry Hearn said earlier this year that the current Wales Open
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East Wales gymnasts show their talent
The East Wales Schools Tumble & Vault Championships were held at Kestrel Gymnastics Club, in which children from 24 primary and secondary schools in East Wales took part. The competition went well and was enjoyed by all the children, some of whom
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More medal success for Abergavenny ace Becky James
GWENT’S Becky James and Great Britain teammate Jess Varnish won World Championship bronze medals in Colombia overnight.The duo claimed the first British medal of the championships in the team sprint by defeating Russia for third place, with Germany
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Question Time comes to Newport
TOP political show Question Time will be coming to Newport tonight with Torfaen labour councillor David Daniels amongst audience members.The topical debate BBC television programme features politicians from at least three of the major political parties
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Newport drug user jailed for attacking his grandmother
A MAN high on drugs who beat up his frail grandmother twice in three days, leaving her in hospital, has been jailed.Scott Parker punched 79-year-old Theresa Wall in the face on New Year’s Day while on Valium, then kicked her in the ribs on January
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Gwent couple's nest egg is a hotel for chickens
A CHICKEN hotel may seem like an unusual business idea, but it’s one that is providing a nest egg for former bank workers Peter and Glenda Stoneman.Set up in 2008, the couple’s Cosy Hen Company in Earlswood near Usk specialises in both breeding
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Valleys man's e-cigarette battery 'explodes'
AN EX-SMOKER from Abertillery had a fright when he plugged his e-cigarette battery into a laptop to charge and two minutes later the device exploded with a “two feet” high flame.Matthew Starmore, 34, from Andrew’s Terrace, Llanhilleth
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Tim Harris expected to make decision on future today
NEWPORT County director of football Tim Harris is likely to decide today whether to remain at Rodney Parade or to take the role as manager of his hometown club Gloucester City. As revealed by Argus Sport yesterday, Harris, 54, has been offered
