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Jones bemoans Wales defeats
ALUN Wyn Jones does not believe Wales' British and Irish Lions stars can use fatigue as an excuse for their below-par RBS 6 Nations campaign. Warren Gatland's side slipped to a 29-18 defeat to England at Twickenham on Sunday, surrendering any lingering
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Abergavenny pupils get safety lessons
PUPILS from across Gwent were given safety messages as part of campaigns to tackle bullying, drug misuse and the effects of alcohol.Students from King Henry VIII School in Abergavenny travelled to the Territorial Army barracks in Ty Coch Way, Cwmbran,
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Group aims to raise £40k to campaign for Magor and Undy station
AN ACTION group is trying to raise £40,000 for the next part of their campaign for a train station in Magor and Undy.Magor with Undy Action Group on Rail (MAGOR) has been campaigning since March last year to have a railway station situated in the
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Eddie Butler to hold fundraising talk at Pontypool Museum
PONTYPOOL great Eddie Butler has backed the campaign to safeguard the immediate future of Pontypool Museum by pledging to hold a fundraising evening for free – with all proceeds going to Torfaen Museum Trust. The former Pooler and Wales captain
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This is my lowest point, says Exiles boss
NEWPORT County boss Justin Edinburgh admits this is the lowest point of his tenure at Exiles manager, but has backed his squad to get back to winning ways.County were in cruise control at Morecambe on Tuesday night, 1-0 up and playing as well as they
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Chepstow sixth formers in investment final
SIXTH formers from Chepstow Comprehensive School have beaten the stock market to reach the regional final of a national investment competition. Gemma Pyke, Rebecca Hollow, Sophie Jackson and Zoe Scrimshaw gave themselves the tongue-in-cheek team name
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WW1 rolls of honour unveiled in Blackwood
WITH the anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War approaching, we are looking for Gwent people's memories and stories surrounding it. Did a family member serve in the war, do you have any heirlooms passed down from that period or are
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Cwmbran man will run London Marathon in suit of armour
A CWMBRAN runner is aiming to be a modern day knight in shining armour later this year, when he takes on his first London Marathon in aid of his niece who suffers from a rare and “crippling” skin condition. Mike Dodd, 25, will run the world-famous
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Call for tax hike on cigarettes
MORE than 100,000 people would quit smoking in one year alone if the Chancellor increased the tax on cigarettes to 5% above inflation, according to 80 leading health charities and experts. In a report released ahead of next week's Budget, campaigners
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Call to celebrate all things Welsh
A LEADING charity is calling on the people of Gwent to celebrate Wales and Welshness during ‘Big Welsh Month’ throughout March.Age Cymru Gwent is organising a fun-filled month to raise funds to support its work with older people. Eileen Powell
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Abergavenny shop thief escapes jail term
A DRUG user was spared jail after stealing from a supermarket on condition he completes a drug rehabilitation order. Jay Hamilton-Smith, 38, of Llwynu Lane, Abergavenny, appeared via a video link from Cardiff prison before Newport Crown Court charged
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Torfaen MP call for action against legal highs
TORFAEN MP Paul Murphy has called on the UK Government and Welsh Assembly to work together to tackle legal highs.During the annual St David’s Day debate in the House of Commons, Mr Murphy expressed his fears about the increasing prevalence of legal
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Woman remains in critical conditon after Six Bells blaze
THE 77-year-old woman rescued from the Six Bells blaze remains in a critical condition in Swansea's Morriston Hospital today . Firefighters tackled the fire on Bryngwyn Road in Six Bells yesterday.
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Over 100 new jobs set for Cwmbran
A NEW insurance brokerage has set up in Cwmbran and is, with Welsh Government support, set to create more than 100 jobs.Lloyd and Barnes is backed by £1million private finance, which is supported by £990,000 business finance from the Welsh
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Karting fact
CAN I point out to your reporter Abigail O’Leary following her report on karting in Newport and Cardiff that the longest track in Gwent is just outside Pontypool. G-Force Karting caters for arrive-and-drive karting as well as owner drivers on a
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No minister
LESLEY Griffiths, Local Government Minister, stated on television (March 9) that band D council tax payers in Wales paid less than their counterparts in England. Well, just to put the record straight, band D council tax payers in Blaenau Gwent pay
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Sinking feeling
THE BRIEF mention in Wednesday’s issue of the pop-up exhibition for the Newport Ship at the Senedd smacks to me of desperation. The antics of Councillor Charles Ferris in fancy dress and striking false coins in all directions tend only to confirm this
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Let us know
IN RESPONSE to a reader’s letter carried in your paper on March 4 entitled ‘No posting view’, which suggested that the Post Office does not encourage nor provide contact details for customers and other interested parties to write in about the current
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Silk purse?
THE RECENT Silk Report into the Welsh Assembly and its finding, i.e. that it needed to be expanded, more AMs recruited and more powers given to them, came as a shock. How could anyone describe the Assembly as nothing more than a very, very expensive
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Marvellous staff
AS A RESULT of a recent admission to Ward C7 West, Royal Gwent Hospital, I express nothing short of admiration for all staff who work there. The standards of diligence and patient care were outstanding; staff exhibited the highest levels of patience
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Minister launches Wales curriculum review
A WIDE ranging review of what children are taught in Wales’ schools was announced this morning. Huw Lewis, Welsh education minister, has announced that Professor Graham Donaldson is to lead a comprehensive, wide ranging review of the National Curriculum
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Broken down caravan blocks lane on M4 in Newport
A BROKEN down motor home is blocking a lane on the M4 in Newport. The incident is on the eastbound exit slip road at J26 A4051 (Malpas Road). Traffic officers are at the scene.
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Explore historic Oxford
SO handily situated on the banks of the River Thames, just a few minutes’ walk from the cosmopolitan and chilled city centre, the Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel has it nailed down when it comes to the location stakes. And with its free parking
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Gwent dogs win at Crufts
GWENT produced winning dogs at Crufts in the NEC in Birmingham at the weekend. An 11-month-old King Charles spaniel from Newport came first in the special puppy dog category on Saturday. It was the first Crufts competition for Maynorth Shades of
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Newport schoolboy singer eyes TeenStar crown
A NEWPORT teen with hopes of becoming the next Ed Sheeran has been given the thumbs up by judges of a national singing competition. Kieran Marsh, of Maesglas Avenue, is through to the regional finals of TeenStar – the UK’s only singing competition
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ARGUS COMMENT: Anti-smoking laws are welcome - but can they be policed?
THE number of anti-smoking laws and measures has increased substantially during the last decade. The ban on smoking in public places was controversial when it was introduced, not least because of its claimed effects on the pub trade, but now appears
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Trinant murder probe trio will face no action
THREE people arrested as part of a murder investigation into the death of Trinant father Ian Davies have been released without charge. Mr Davies, 27, suffered a “wound to the torso” on the night of January 11 this year and was taken to Newport’
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Union's legal threat over pay at Newport steelworks
A STEELWORKS boss has said wages at a troubled Newport firm will be paid this morning after a union said it was considering legal action over unpaid wages. The Community Trade Union claimed around 150 workers at Mir Steel hadn’t received their
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Change in Islwyn school catchment on cards
THE catchment areas for two Valleys primary schools will be reassigned to Blackwood Comprehensive School next year if councillors agree to the plans later this month. The Islwyn West changes tie in with plans to close Pontllanfraith and Oakdale
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Knifepoint post office robbers sentenced
TWO men who stole hundreds of pounds from a sub postmaster in a knifepoint robbery are beginning sentences totalling more than six years. Jordan Kerr, 21, brandished the 8in blade in front of post office worker Simon Jones, while accomplice Connor
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MELISSA JONES WRITES: Let's hope for some Modus magic
TAKE a deep breath and wish for a little luck in readiness for Modus magic at Cheltenham this afternoon.The fate of Gwent’s best Festival representative this year will be played out in front of throngs of racing fans in the last race of the day
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'Inspirational' Abersychan man, 99, still going to the gym
A TORFAEN pensioner has been hailed an “inspiration” to fitness fanatic for regularly attending a cardiovascular and strength training class – despite being 99-years-old. Ronald Prince, from Abersychan, takes part in the chronic obstructive pulmonary
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Newport Council on track for underspend
NEWPORT council remains on track to have an underspend of just over £2million for the end of the year. A report to the authority’s cabinet says the council will need to use the spare cash to fund a new pay and grading scheme and changes to help
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Rugby star unveils Llanvaches dog care centre
A NEW Llanvaches dog care centre has been officially opened by Newport Gwent Dragons star Matthew Pewtner . The Perfect Doggy Daycare centre is run by Judith Gill and her husband Richard. Mrs Gill, who lives in Caldicot, has run a dog walking
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Torfaen playgrounds to be smoke-free
PLAYGROUNDS in Torfaen are to become smoke-free, after a campaign by Torfaen Young People’s Forum.Forum members are celebrating No Smoking Day today with the news that all 42 playgrounds will be smoke-free, following support from the local authority.Made
