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Gwent pupils get dressed up for World Book Day
SPECIAL assemblies and non-uniform days took place across Gwent yesterday to celebrate World Book Day.Pupils at Cwmcarn High School in Caerphilly county started their day listening to costumed staff discussing their favourite children’s books, including
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We belong in the leading pack, says Exiles ace
MIDFIELDER Ryan Burge believes that the results against Oxford, Scunthorpe and Fleetwood show that Newport County AFC can compete at the top of League Two. County have suffered shock home defeats to mid-table strugglers Cheltenham and AFC Wimbledon
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SCHOOL OF THE WEEK: Llanmartin Primary School
THE first things new visitors would notice around Llanmartin Primary School is how colourful it is and its location on the border of Monmouthshire and Newport. Based in Underwood, Llanmartin, it is about five miles from Newport.It is included in the Newport
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Bank’s bid to drop Welsh language scheme ‘unlawful’
THE High Court has ruled in favour of the Welsh language commissioner after a state-owned savings bank scrapped its Welsh language policy.In a ruling published online yesterday from a hearing in February, Mr Justice Hickinbottom and His Honour Judge Milwyn
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Theatr Pena - The Killing of Sister George, Newport Riverfront
The Killing of Sister GeorgeNewport Riverfront The death of a popular soap character is a regular occurrence in 2014, however way back in 1954 when the character of Grace Archer was killed off in a stable fire in the BBC radio serial The Archers there
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Roots Unearthed: Martyn Joseph, St David's Hall
Roots Unearthed: Martyn JosephSt David’s Hall Over the years I’ve caught Penarth singer/songwriter at a variety of venues, from music festivals to church halls. Each environment Martyn plays usually boasts a sell-out audience and his recent
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Blackwood apprentice nets British Gas job
A BLACKWOOD apprentice working for British Gas says taking part in a training scheme changed her life.Kirsty Williams, 22, from Blackwood, spoke about the scheme as part of National Apprentice Week which is running this week.Miss Williams applied for
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Chepstow marmalade maker scoops top prize
A CHEPSTOW cook has struck gold by winning a top award at the world’s biggest marmalade festival. Angharad Underwood, who runs The Preservation Society from her home in Bulwark, won a gold award for her Limey Lime Marmalade at The World’s Original
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'Corruption link' with Cwmbran man's murder case in Lawrence probe
A REVIEW into the Stephen Lawrence murder investigation has found possible links between an allegedly corrupt officer involved in the case and the probe into the murder of Cwmbran investigator Daniel Morgan. Theresa May told the House of Commons
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Llandegfedd sailors hit by reservoir ban
LLANDEGFEDD Sailing Club (LLSC) has been “devastated” by the news that its reservoir is to be closed to water sports activities until March 2015.Work on a brand new £2.5 million water sports and visitor centre was due to be completed
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YOUR AM WRITES: Torfaen AM Lynne Neagle
Having used this column previously to highlight some of the important issues around dementia diagnosis rates, as well as the really fantastic work the Alzheimer’s Society do across the country to support those affected, I was really pleased to be
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Wales under-21s won't give up the fight, says Lee Evans
NEWPORT’S Lee Evans insists Wales are still fighting for a place at the Euro 2015 under-21 finals in the Czech Republic despite defeat to England on Wednesday. The 1-0 loss at Derby County’s iPro Stadium thanks to Nathan Redmond’s second half strike
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Guide dog meets Panteg cubs
A GUIDE dog puppy met Cub Scouts in Torfaen in a bid to encourage volunteers.The 13-month-old Labrador retriever, Sparkey, visited First Panteg Cub Scouts.Sparkey has become a canine ambassador for Guide Dogs, visiting groups and helping the charity deliver
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Eight great Gwent novels
ON WORLD Book Day, we thought we'd remind you of the wealth of writing talent here with eight great Gwent novels. 1. The Great God Pan - Arthur Machen With fans as diverse as horror writer Stephen King and Oscar-nominated film director
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Chris Coleman sings Gareth Bale's praises
Wales manager Chris Coleman joked that he wanted Gareth Bale's autograph after his star player delivered a sensational performance against Iceland. Bale scored a magnificent solo goal and created two others to set up a convincing 3-1 victory
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Sudbrook footballer in agony after injury during a match
A GWENT man was left “in agony” after he dislocated his knee during a football match. Ricky Douglas, 31, from Caldicot, a defender for Sudbrook Cricket Club FC, was playing in a match at the club’s ground at Mill Lane on Saturday. A first
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Fundraiser to be held in tragic Newport teacher's memory
A CHARITY fundraiser will take place on Saturday in memory of a Newport teacher and rugby player who died at the weekend aged just 29.Thomas Groombridge, of High Cross, was told only three weeks ago that a cancerous tumour on his spine had spread to his
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County's Former Players' Association proves a big hit
CRAIG Reid is the latest name to sign up to the newly formed Newport County AFC Former Players’ Association.A total of 21 County heroes met at Rodney Parade on February 27 – the 25th anniversary of the winding up order for the original club
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UPDATED: 'Stop knocking Welsh NHS' - Torfaen AM tells Ann Clwyd
UPDATE 4.49pm: This afternoon Ann Clwyd responded to Ms Neagle's attack, saying she would be happy to speak to the Torfaen AM. She said: “I do not want to get into a slanging match with members of the Welsh Assembly though I do want to correct
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Ex-blaze Chepstow school needs to get better
A CHEPSTOW Primary School that was devastated by fire in 2011 has been told its performance is adequate but that it is in need of ‘significant improvement’.A new Estyn report, published in December, says Thornwell Primary School is performing
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Newport pair arrested after Risca bomb alert
TWO men have been arrested from the Newport area following Tuesday's bomb alert in Risca. The two men are being held on suspicion of possession of an explosive article in suspicious circumstances. A spokesman for Gwent Police said that a "bag
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Music festival series comes to Newport
THE Music for Youth Festival series arrives in Newport tomorrow where it will be showcasing more than 1,500 young musicians from across Gwent. Music for Youth is a national music education charity providing free access to performance and audience opportunities
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We'll be glad to get away from pitch problems, says Max Porter
NEWPORT County AFC midfielder Max Porter says the players are looking forward to playing away from home and getting away from the awful Rodney Parade playing surface. The 0-0 draw with Fleetwood Town on Tuesday saw County complete a run of
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Abertillery headteacher to resign
THE headteacher at Abertillery Comprehensive School is to resign from his position, to move on to a new role in the education sector. The Blaenau Gwent head teacher, Paul Stock, said the career move was something he had always wanted to do.
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ARGUS COMMENT: Positive city group to be applauded
THERE is something stirring in Newport. Whisper it quietly, but there has been an outbreak of positivity in the city ... and it seems to be infectious. The campaign group Newport Rises was only set up at the turn of the year but it's 'can do
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Baby disgrace
I’M SURE that people have heard the heart-breaking stories of baby girls being aborted in countries like China and India because they aren’t considered as ‘valuable as boys. But these aren’t just happening thousands of miles away. They’re happening
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Farewell Tim
COUNTY supporters are sorry to learn that Tim Harris is moving on after years of dedicated service to the club. He will be greatly missed. Warmest thanks are due to Tim for all he has done for Newport County AFC. He was dedicated to seeing that
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Publc service?
LAST week a community-minded individual took a can from the road and placed it in my recycling bin, which was awaiting collection. The kindly soul who was happy to keep the roads free of litter did the right thing. However because he placed it in the
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Don't generalise
WITH regards to the letter by John Turner in today’s Argus, I would like to make a comment. The letter stated that the east of Cwmbran was apparently ‘well heeled’ and that the west of Cwmbran was apparently ‘socially disadvantaged’. Well John,
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Firefighters back Caldicot tot's appeal
CHEPSTOW firefighters supported an appeal to raise funds for a Caldicot tot to have a pioneering operation. The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service crew, who are based at Chepstow Fire Station, pledged their support for the appeal, which has passed
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Is this news
I AGREE with the editor of the South Wales Argus (Kevin Ward) regarding Newport City Council’s “newspaper”, ‘Newport Matters’. The publication is a waste of public money. The content of the publication is, generally speaking, puerile and amateur. The
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Anti for a reason
MY OLD adversary Jim Dyer (Argus 27.2.14) said that “I don’t think flooding is a major issue” on the Glebelands playing fields, St Julian’s, Newport. One of the many local residents’ concerns with the proposed housing development on the Glebelands
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War exhibition
IT IS our intention at Christ Church, Ebbw Vale, to hold a special service to remember the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War at 6pm on Sunday, August 3, 2014. In preparation for this I would like to receive any memorabilia,
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Family plea
I’M SEEKING information about my maternal grandmother, Alberta Sarah Williams, born Marshfield, Jan 12, 1884, father Edmund, mother Anne. Alberta married Sgt William Montague Loveridge on April 22, 1908, in Wynberg, Cape, South Africa. Her siblings
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Rising costs
I HAVE become increasing alarmed at the rising cost of devolution in Wales. When the idea of the Assembly was mooted it was sold as costing no more than the old Welsh Office. Since then costs have ballooned uncontrollably and now takes £500 million
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House left to rot
THOSE who remember High Trees, the grand Georgian house at the top of Steep Street in Chepstow as council offices, will be glad to see it at last under repair after years of neglect and total lack of maintenance by MCC. However, that these repairs
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Swimming stars make waves in St David's Day event
HEADS of the Valley junior swimmers attended the St David's Day Torfaen Dolphins invitation meet, a friendly event with Chepstow and Torfaen Dolphins also competing.The age groups for the competition were eight to 12-year-olds.Some of the Heads of
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Video hit honours Abergavenny man who took on thieves
AN ABERGAVENNY man who fought back against thieves at his tyre firm has been hailed a “hero” in a new music video dedicated to him. The video, titled The Andrew Woodhouse Story, was published on YouTube on Saturday and has already been watched
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Harriers are the medal masters!
CWMBRAN Harriers’ track and field athletes brought home a huge haul of medals from the Indoor Regional (East Wales) and Welsh Championships at the National Indoor Arena in Cardiff.The 15 gold medal winners were Megan Thorne, Gabbie Fakande, Olivia
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Low fat diet's value questioned
Diets low in saturated fat do not prevent heart disease or improve health and instead public health warnings need to be issued over sugar, a leading scientist has said. The fear that saturated fat raises cholesterol is "completely unfounded" while
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Government ‘must be open’ on Severn bridges - Newport MP
A NEWPORT MP has said the UK Government should be open about its plans for the Severn Crossings once they go back into public ownership. Jessica Morden, MP for Newport East, made the call during her House of Commons debate on the crossings’ tolls
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Planners give go-ahead for Newport listed house project
PLANS to partially demolish a 19th-century Newport listed building, convert it to flats and build houses in its grounds have been given the go-ahead again.Planning councillors previously approved plans to partially demolish Grade II-listed Woodlands House
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Ashes winning cricketers visit Monmouth primary
VICTORIOUS Ashes cricketers Charlotte Edwards and Lydia Greenway paid a special visit to a Monmouth primary school yesterday. The sportswomen spent the morning at Overmonnow Primary as part of their role as Chance to Shine Coaching Ambassadors to inspire
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Risca 'bomb' probe continues
INVESTIGATIONS continue after a suspected bomb was detonated in Risca on Tuesday morning.All residents within a 100m cordon around the Risca police station were evacuated, while a controlled explosion took place. Just after 9am on Tuesday, residents were
