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Jones wants to make most of his chance
RHODRI Jones is determined to make the most of his golden opportunity after he was given the Wales No 3 jersey ahead of Adam Jones, writes Iwan Gabe Davies.The 6ft 3in and 18st 3lb tighthead prop represents the new generation, the 22-year-old making his
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Caerleon pupils' plays show dangers of alcohol
YOUNGSTERS from Caerleon hope to show others their age the dangers of alcohol by putting on an event called True Cost next week. A group from Caerleon Comprehensive School, led by 16-year-old Ieuan Thomas, has been working with national charity Fixers
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Blackwood 12 Ebbw Vale 52
EBBW Vale continued their relentless progress to the Championship title with a 52-12 derby victory at Blackwood tonight.
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Carmarthen Quins 21 Newport 25
NEWPORT last night leaned on their excellent record at Carmarthen Park to make three straight wins in the Welsh Premiership, writes Tony Poole.Beaten just once in eight visits to the ground, the Black and Ambers built on successive wins over Bridgend
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Cross Keys 45 Cardiff 13
CROSS Keys got their Principality Premiership play-off push back on track by crushing Cardiff with a comprehensive bonus point victory over at Pandy Park, writes Iwan Gabe Davies. After three defeats on the bounce in the league away to Llandovery
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Usk Hoteliers mark 40 years with night of nostalgia
THE owners of an Usk hotel are preparing to celebrate a landmark anniversary.Peter and Jan Clarke, owners of the Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel will honour its 40 years with an evening of nostalgia.Since opening its doors to customers the hotel has welcomed
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Newport theatre to recreate Chartist Mural destruction day
A NEW theatre company is planning to recreate the day the Chartist Mural was torn down, but is appealing to Newport voices to help them do it. The company is formed of three students who met through their applied theatre course at University of
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Oakdale woman models for breast cancer charity
A CANCER patient from Oakdale has modelled at a fashion show at the Wales Millennium Centre to raise money for Breast Cancer Care Cymru.Mother-of-three Anita Hughes, 54, took part in the exhibition with other cancer sufferers from all over Wales on March
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Miners’ strike book will be launched at Blaenavon's Big Pit
TWO students have penned a book giving a human account of the 1980s miners’ strike to mark the 30th anniversary of a conflict that scarred a generation.Deborah Price and Natalie Butts-Thompson teamed up to write How Black Were Our Valleys after
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Monmouthshire Brownies tea party marks 100 years
MONMOUTHSHIRE Brownies celebrated 100 years of the institution with a tea party at the weekend.Around 70 members from the First, Second and Third Caldicot Brownies and the first Portskewett Brownies celebrated the centenary with afternoon tea and games
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Money sought to keep Caldicot Castle running
MONEY from outside the public sector is being sought to help fund Caldicot Castle and its country park.Speaking to a cabinet meeting, Monmouthshire council’s chief regeneration officer, Kellie Beirne, said the council was looking at “radical
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Non-smoking dragon will help Blackwood shoppers quit
A DRAGON mascot will visit a supermarket in Blackwood on Sunday to help teach families about reducing children’s exposure to second-hand smoking in cars.The Fresh Start Wales team and their mascot Patch the Dragon will be visiting ASDA Blackwood
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Chepstow police warning over underage drinking
WARNINGS have been issued by police after a spate of anti-social behaviour under the A48 bridge at Chepstow. Messages have gone out to OWL neighbourhood watch members in the area, alerting them to underage drinking and smoking, loud music, littering and
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Call to help preserve First World War history
PEOPLE across Gwent are being urged to play their part in a campaign aimed at preserving First World War places and ensure their place in history.This week sees the start of Home Front Legacy 1914-18, a campaign on which the Council for British Archaeology
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Gwent finalists miss out on St David Awards
TWO Gwent award finalists missed out on lifting a new Welsh award last night.Nine people collected awards last night at the first St David Awards that recognise the extraordinary achievements of people in Wales.Tim Rhys-Evans MBE, conductor of the Only
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More cash to tackle test waits in Gwent
HOSPITALS in Gwent will receive more than £100,000 of funding for new equipment targeted at cutting waiting times for key diagnostic tests.And patients in the area are set to benefit from Aneurin Bevan Health Board working with other health boards
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Wicked, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
A SMASH hit on Broadway and the West End, the much loved Wicked makes a welcomed stop at the Welsh capital for more than a month. A delicious twist on The Wizard of Oz, Wicked is a dark alternative to L Frank Baum's much loved book and the iconic
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Edwards hails Jenkins
SHAUN Edwards has paid a glowing tribute to Wales prop Gethin Jenkins ahead of his record-breaking Test match appearance on Saturday.The 33-year-old Cardiff Blues forward will win his 105th cap against Millennium Stadium visitors Scotland, overtaking
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Police dogs serve up treat in Cwmbran trials
THE long paw of the law was on display in Cwmbran yesterday. Police dogs served up a treat for spectators at the South West and Wales Regional Police Dog Trials 2014. There were a number of impressive performers on show at Cwmbran Stadium –
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Appeal after rabbits and guinea pig dumped in Blackwood
RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information after two rabbits and a guinea pig were found dumped in cardboard boxes in Blackwood. in the car park of a community centre in Caerphilly county borough. The animals - one grey rabbit, one white rabbit
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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Ex-Newport rugby star Dennis Perrott
Five Minutes With... Dennis Perrott who played on the wing for the Newport side who famously beat New Zealand 3-0 in 1963.If you had to be stuck in a lift with someone, who would it be and why?I think it would have to be my wife, Beryl. I don’t
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COUCH POTATO: Michael McIntyre - don’t get too fond of chatshow chair
Good old El Tel offered a timely nugget of wisdom to the world's top-earning comic on Monday night. "As you'll find the hard way," Wogan said, "the only thing you're remembered for as a chat show host are the disasters." Speaking of which..
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Gwent politicians tributes to Tony Benn - the 'battler'
TRIBUTES have been paid across Gwent to “political battler” Tony Benn, who died at home on Friday at the age of 88. Paul Murphy, Labour MP for Torfaen, said he still cherished a cassette tape of an address Mr Benn gave to the Pontypool Labour Party
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ARGUS COMMENT: Save Pontypool RFC from vandals
THE REPEATED vandal attacks on Pontypool RFC ground are getting beyond a joke.Surely it is now time for the ground to be made secure. The tradition of open access, to the home of what must be one of the most famous clubs in the history of Welsh rugby,
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Grade woes
IT SEEMS like the education system is letting our children down once again. How come my daughter, with a predicted grade in English Language of an A or B, despite scoring 45 per cent gets an unclassified? Is it really possible the teachers were not
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Policy goes pop
AT FIRST sight the latest wheeze from the Plaid Cymru ‘think tank’ to put a tax on sugary drinks in an attempt to combat obesity appears unreasonable. But how would they implement it or even define a sugar? With a whole range of natural sugars
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Anger at Plaid
I AM not surprised people are suspicious of politics and politicians. Last night Plaid Cymru tried to get an amendment to Caerphilly County Borough Council chief officers’ pay structure, suggesting a reduction. While we are all feeling the effects
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Call for peace
NATO was set up as a defensive organisation at the end of the Second World War, to combat Russia’s supposed warlike intentions. Since the Cold War ended and the Berlin Wall came down, Nato has grown more and more aggressive and more warlike. Nato
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Track concern
HAVING watched the television programme about the proposed motor racing circuit in Blaenau Gwent, I would like to make some comments. The Welsh Government along with Newport City Council has made massive investment into the Newport Medieval Ship
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Newbridge's Bradley Pryce aims for birthday win at Newport Centre
FORMER Commonwealth light-middleweight champion Bradley Pryce is aiming to celebrate his 33rd birthday with victory over Latvian Raimond Snieze at the Newport Centre tonight, writes Andrew Penman. The ex-Team Calzaghe fighter from Newbridge has
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Trespass on line causes train delays in Gwent
DELAYS of up to 20 minutes are reported on trains in Gwent due to a trespass incident between Newport and Severn Tunnel Junction. All lines were blocked, but have now re-opened. CrossCountry , First Great Western and Arriva Trains Wales services
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Caerphilly council 'has come a long way' - chief
CAERPHILLY council’s interim chief executive gave a rallying speech to members at a meeting on Tuesday, saying the authority had come “a long way” in the past year.Stuart Rosser praised the work of the makeshift senior management team
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Tributes for Labour stalwart Benn
TRIBUTES have been paid from all sides of politics to the veteran Labour politician and former cabinet minister Tony Benn, who has died at home at the age of 88. Labour leader Ed Miliband described the former figurehead of the Labour left as an
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Vandals 'breaking the heart ' of Pontypool RFC
LIFELONG Pontypool RFC fans have pleaded with vandals to stop targeting the historic club at Pontypool Park, saying the attacks are “breaking the heart of the club”.Club stalwart Terry ‘Tiger’ Simons , who has dedicated his life
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Monmouth on list of top places to live in UK
“CHARMING” Monmouth has today been named one of the four best places to live in the UK by a national newspaper.Named toward the summit of the top 101 Best Places to Live in Britain list by the Sunday national – with Its dizzying final
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Florilegium St David’s Hall, Cardiff
Historical distinctions were blurred at this concert as they are in real musical life when one style is giving way to another. Florilegium is famous as a baroque group but did not abandon much of its mode of playing or its instruments to conclude
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Under Milk Wood, New Theatre
The Clwyd Theatre Cymru production of Under Milk Wood marks the centenary of the birth of Dylan Thomas. Originally written as a play for radio and best-known in the recording with Richard Burton as the first voice, it is as much a celebration of language
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Animals on line at Crosskeys cause 45 minute train delays
ANIMALS on the line at Crosskeys are causing delays of up to 45 minutes to trains between Ebbw Vale Parkway and Cardiff Central.
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Send us your pictures of Gwent in the fog
GWENT is shrouded in fog again this morning. We want to see your pictures of eerie scenes across the region. Send them to newsdesk@southwalesargus.co.uk or tweet@southwalesargus A ghostly view from Keren Atkinson's window this morning:
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Play-offs may be a step too far, says Exiles boss
NEWPORT County AFC manager Justin Edinburgh has admitted for the first time that the League Two play-offs may be beyond his side this season. The Exiles have seen their hopes of a top-seven finish hit by a run of just one win in 13 games and
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Don't devolve policing powers, says Islwyn MP
A GWENT Labour MP has said youth justice, policing and speed limits shouldn’t be devolved to the control of the National Assembly for Wales. Chris Evans, the MP for Islwyn, has dismissed several of the significant proposals of the Silk Commission
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Actors aim to raise £100k in 151-mile Sahara race
A WELSH actor set to tackle one of the world’s toughest footraces gave youngsters in Caerphilly county borough an inspirational talk about his upcoming charity adventure.Next month, Mark Lewis Jones and fellow actor Richard Harrington will take
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Warning of fog on M4 in Gwent
THERE is a warning of fog and reduced visibility on the M4 across Gwent between the Severn Crossings and J30 at Cardiff Gate.
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Newport hope winning form continues at Quins
A REVITALISED Newport will be looking to continue their rich vein of form when they travel to high flying Carmarthen Quins tonight (kick-off 7.30pm), writes Iwan Gabe Davies. The Black and Ambers look for a hat trick of victories after smashing
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Newport's Olympic medallist Fred Evans charged with assault
OLYMPIC silver medallist Fred Evans is due to go before the courts charged with two counts of assault. The 23-year-old, who had his career guided by trainer Tony Borg at his St Joseph’s gym in Newport since he was a youngster, will appear before
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Tributes paid to 'a larger than life' Newport taxi firm boss
FRIENDS told of 'a larger than life' Newport taxi firm boss with 'the patience of a saint' who has died aged 27 after battling leukaemia. Andrew Barley, director of Newport taxi firm, Dragon Taxis, died on Monday aged 27, after suffering organ
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'Brilliant' Pontypool dad died after Qatar accident
A DEVASTATING overseas accident led to the death of a beloved Pontypool father, an inquest heard yesterday.Stephen Glyn Fidler, 42, died in Qatar on June 25, 2013, as a result of a tragic swimming accident, Newport Coroner’s Court heard.Mr Fidler
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Urgent appeal to save Newport wildlife charity
AN URGENT appeal for donations has been made to save a Newport wildlife charity.City Wildlife, run solely by volunteers, faces closure if it fails to raise the £30,000 needed to keep it up and running.Since it was founded in 2009, the charity in
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MELISSA JONES: Bob's Worth backing in Gold Cup
BOBS Worth is a confident choice to keep his unbeaten Cheltenham record intact and keep the sun shining on punters at what has been a glorious Festival. Spring has bloomed and with it has come some nice ground which the nine-year-old thrives on
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Newport Friary remains 'not significant' says expert
THE remains of a medieval friary in Newport city centre are not significant enough to be preserved on site, an archaeological expert has said.With preparations for Friars Walk cracking on, a small team of archaeologists are hard at work uncovering part
