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Welsh Championships success for Gwent fighters
THREE of Gwent's amateur boxing stars were victorious in the 2014 Welsh Elite Championship Finals at the Cardiff House of Sport tonight. Newport’s 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sean McGoldrick beat Joshua John (Britton Ferry) on points via
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Llanelli 22 Newport 22
A late try from Llanelli centre James Griffiths last night prevented Newport gaining only a second victory at Parc y Scarlets, writes Tony Poole. Though the Black and Ambers seemed destined to gain a deserved win – and erase the memory of a surprise
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Volunteers wanted for dementia support in Newport
VOLUNTEER befrienders are being sought in Newport to help improve the lives of people with dementia.The Alzheimer’s Society wants to recruit befrienders to provide companionship, and matches people up based on their personalities and common interests.Sally
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Abertillery blues festival cancelled
A LEADING blues magazine has expressed disappointment after council chiefs pulled the plug on a major festival which has attracted stars from the UK and overseas.The 10th Abertillery Blues Festival was to have been held this summer but Blaenau Gwent Council
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Firecrews will be at Wentloog blaze 'for weekend'
UPDATE: 5.54pm AROUND 70 firefighters and 20 fire appliances have been at the incident scene throughout the night and all day and are still working hard to extinguish the fire. A spokesman for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they anticipate
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Police confirm body found is missing Newport teen Nida Naseer
GWENT Police have confirmed that the body found at the Newport Wetlands yesterday is that of missing Newport teenager Nida Naseer. Her body was found at around 10:00am yesterday on the estuary side of the sea wall at the Wetlands site near the
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Pontypool parents and tots wiggle for charity
A GROUP of 20 Torfaen parents and their children took part in the first ever Giant Wiggle fund-raiser.Children’s centres, nurseries and groups for under-fives across the UK hosted sponsored Giant Wiggle events to celebrate the Very Hungry Caterpillar
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City region name should include Cardiff, says board
THE city region for South Wales East should include Cardiff in its name. That’s according to the South East Wales City Region board, with its chairman Roger Lewis saying Cardiff Capital Region would be more easily recognisable to people around
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Cwmbran director fined for breaching trading sanctions
A CWMBRAN businessman has been fined almost £10,000 for breaching trading sanctions relating to his electrical business. Dennis Willmott was asked by HM Revenue and Customs to pay a £190,000 VAT security after his previous business folded leaving
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Plan for Newport library move is shelved
A PROPOSAL to move the Newport central library and museum into Newport Centre has been shelved, at least for the immediate future.Councillor Debbie Wilcox has told the Argus that the plan – part of the radical blueprint for the future of Newport
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Community cafe opened in Caldicot
A NEW community cafe has been opened at Caldicot Leisure Centre. The cafe has been funded by a grant which will cover the cost of cookery and food hygiene courses and will be tailored to suit the volunteers at the cafe. The volunteers are all
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It's time for chapter two in my career, says Nathan Cleverly
NATHAN Cleverly has explained his reasons for moving to Matchroom Promotions, insisting it was time he did what was best for his career. As revealed in Thursday’s Argus Sport, Cleverly has made an agreement with promoter Eddie Hearn after spending
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Mums-to-be need help to stop smoking
MORE than 11,500 babies a year in Wales are potentially affected by their mothers smoking during pregnancy, according to a health charity.And ASH Wales is now calling for all midwives and health visitors to be trained to advise women about quitting smoking
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Blaenau Gwent offers extra cash to attract education boss
BLAENAU Gwent council is upping the salary it is offering for the job of corporate director of education after failing to find the right candidate in January. At a meeting of the council yesterday, members voted unanimously in favour of the move, which
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Wales set up midweek clash in South Africa
WALES will take a large squad to South Africa after setting up a midweek fixture against Eastern Province Kings ahead of the first Test against the Springboks, writes Chris Kirwan.Warren Gatland's men will take on the Currie Cup outfit at Nelson Mandela
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Appeal lodged against refusal of proposed solar farm at Llanvapley
AN ENERGY firm behind a proposal to build one of the largest solar farms in Europe has lodged an appeal after the scheme was refused last year.Camborne Energy Investments Limited lodged the appeal with the Planning Inspectorate Wales six months after
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Meet The Band: The XCerts
2 impressive albums, 10 years of experience and dedication and countless tours have brought The Xcerts a long way from their genesis in the headmaster’s study at school in Aberdeen, where Murray Macleod (vocals/guitar) and Jordan Smith (bass)
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Plea to get behind Pontypool Museum
THE Federation of Museums and Galleries of Wales has urged residents to get behind the Pontypool Museum campaign to recruit 1,000 new members.John Marjoram, development officer for the federation said the loss to the area if the local institution were
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Report could change IT teaching in Wales
THE teaching of computer skills in schools needs to be updated, a report commissioned by the Welsh Government has found.Now the minister for education and skills, Huw Lewis, has published his interim response to the report of the ICT Steering Group established
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Griff Rhys Jones set for Monmouth talk on his Welsh adventure
THE actor, author and presenter Griff Rhys Jones will talk about his latest venture exploring Wales when he comes to Monmouthshire next week. Mr Rhys Jones will appear at The Savoy Theatre in Monmouth to talk about his book, Insufficiently Welsh
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Dragons make front row changes for Zebre
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons will look to the front row that steadied the ship last weekend to give them a platform to play off in tomorrow afternoon’s clash against Zebre (kick-off 3pm). Loosehead Phil Price, hooker Elliot Dee and tighthead Duncan Bell
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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Cwmbran businesswoman Laura Adams
If you had to be stuck in a lift with someone, who would it be and why? Milton Glaser, a famous American graphic designer (designer of the I<3 NY logo). His knowledge of the industry would be very insightful. What is your biggest fear?
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COUCH POTATO: Music memories give reality show new hit
EMOTIONAL scenes at the Hammersmith Apollo as Michael Jackson’s nephews 3T take to the stage.Fighting back tears, Taj (that’s one of them, by the way) announces: “Our last song is very special to us. “It’s a song we sang
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Ban zero hours
I WAS disappointed that Labour AMs, including the member for Islwyn, failed to support an amendment by Plaid Cymru AM Jocelyn Davies to ban zero hour contracts in the social care sector. Labour politicians, both UK and Wales-wide, have condemned
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Traffic woes
IT HAS been proposed that we lose the services of our school crossing patrol lady (our dear Rose) from operating on the pelican crossing on Edlogan Road, Croesyceiliog. It’s bad enough that frontline services have been cut. But to sack a long-standing
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Canal mystery
AS PART of a recent drive to get fit, I’ve recently taken to jogging along the Crumlin Arm canal above Crosskeys and Risca. I noticed that there is some work taking place at the Cwmcarn end of the canal and, being nosy, I searched the internet
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Waste of money
I HAD a ‘Jobsworth’ knocking the door this morning from the refuse department. I have had an orange top wheelie bin for the last few weeks since my normal wheelie bin was changed to the smaller one and I requested an orange top which I have not
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Cannabis facts
THE argument for cannabis legalisation can no longer be ignored. In News by Maria Williams (Sunday 16th March), Pippa Bartolotti, from the Wales Green party, is reported as saying that no one has yet died from using cannabis, in fact the health benefits
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Blaenau Gwent elects new mayor
BLAENAU Gwent council has chosen deputy mayor Bernard Willis as its new mayor for 2014/15. Councillor Willis will replace current mayor Mostyn Lewis on May 8, at the council’s annual general meeting. At a meeting of the council yesterday members
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Meet Sera
Who are you and Where are you from?I'm Sera and I'm from Caernarfon in North Wales.How did you get into playing music?I learnt to play piano at the age of 8 and started composing melodies on it. I also loved writing poems as a teenager and as
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Any action this season will be a bonus for me, says Aaron O'Connor
STRIKER Aaron O’Connor admits it will be a ‘bonus’ if he returns to action for Newport County AFC this season. The 30-year-old has not kicked a ball in a competitive match since his right foot rocket into the top corner sealed the Exiles’ 2
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Female singer/songwriters take to the stage at Blackwood Miners Institute
Blackwood Miners Institute plays host to two very special music acts on March 28 as seventeen year old Kizzy Crawford , a Welsh Speaker with Bajan Heritage and support singer/songwriter Sera take to the venues stage with an evening of original and inspiring
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Female singer/songwriters take to the stage at Blackwood Miners Institute
Blackwood Miners Institute plays host to two very special music acts on March 28 as seventeen year old Kizzy Crawford , a Welsh Speaker with Bajan Heritage and support singer/songwriter Sera take to the venues stage with an evening of original and inspiring
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Meet Kizzy
Who are you and Where are you from?My name is Kizzy Meriel Crawford, I am a 17 year old Welsh/Bajan, bilingual songstress. I was born in Oxford but moved to West Wales when I was 3, and now live in Merthyr Tydfil.How did you get into playing music?When
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Porn sites 'should make age checks'
Pornography websites should have to carry out age checks before granting access, an industry regulator said. Online video regulator Atvod, the Authority for Television on Demand, said laws should be changed to protect children from seeing adult
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Residents have 'major concerns' on A465 plan
A MONMOUTHSHIRE councillor has told an inquiry into the dualling of the Heads of the Valleys road, between Gilwern and Brynmawr, that residents have major concerns about the scheme.County Councillor Simon Howarth told the hearing he has concerns about
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Cellar dwellers Blackwood look for derby lift
BLACKWOOD bid to climb off the bottom of the Championship when they make the trip to Gwent rivals Pontypool tomorrow afternoon, writes Chris Kirwan.The Glan-yr-Afon Park outfit dropped to the basement after being overpowered at Bargoed last weekend but
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Neath first up in crunch week for title-chasing Keys
THE next eight days will determine whether Cross Keys are Premiership title hopefuls or merely Swalec Cup contenders, writes Chris Kirwan. Keys travel to Neath tomorrow afternoon, make the short trip to Rodney Parade on Tuesday to take on Newport
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ARGUS COMMENT: Revamp for city-centre is welcome
WE HAVE argued for quite some time that one of the key drivers of regeneration for Newport city centre should be to encourage city centre living. So we welcome the details of the major investment which will mean just that. Thanks to Newport
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Top-ten finish would be a big achievement, says Exiles boss
HE still hasn’t given up all hope of making the League Two play-offs but Newport County AFC manager Justin Edinburgh says a top-ten finish would be a positive outcome for his side, writes Andrew Penman.After a run of just one win in 15 games since
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WORK EXPERIENCE: Our reporter helps out at Pontypool tots' group
CHILDREN’S crafting group Messy Moos is the brainchild of two mothers. Reporter Hayley Mills decided to get elbow deep in paint to help children paint rainbows for the day.I WAS apprehensive about my play date at Messy Moos as children are so unpredictable
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Bedwas chasing perfect end to keep playoff bid alive
BEDWAS know that they need a perfect five wins from five if they are to charge into the Premiership playoffs at the death, writes Chris Kirwan.The Bridge Field outfit missed out on the top three by the narrowest of margins last season, losing to Llandovery
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Jo Harman set to play first ever Welsh gig
On Saturday 12th April, much vaunted blues star Jo Harman and her world class band 'The Company', come to The Beaufort Ballroom in Gwent for their own first ever show in Wales (a couple of Festival appearances notwithstanding). Last month was
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Inconsistent Newport look to bounce back at Llanelli
ERRATIC Newport are doing a good impression of the French this season – you never know which side is going to turn up, writes Chris Kirwan.The Black and Ambers leave Gwent for the final time this season when they take on title hopefuls Llanelli
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Hope that abuse report will inspire change in Gwent
A POLICE watchdog report on police response to domestic abuse has been welcomed by those working with victims in Gwent. The report released by HMIC yesterday found “significant concerns” regarding how the force responded to some victims of
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Man sent death threat texts to Newport ex-girlfriend
A MAN threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend in a series of “vile” text messages likened to “drink induced vulgarity”, a court heard.Mark Bush, 35, sent Donna Higgins texts which read “Go and die”, “I will smash
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Body found at wetlands is missing Newport teen Nida - police
POLICE say they believe the body found in Newport yesterday is that of missing teenager Nida Naseer. The identification process of the body found continues today. The discovery was made near the the East Usk lighthouse on the estuary side of
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No foul play found in Pontnewydd OAP’s canal death
A WEST PONTNEWYDD pensioner died from drowning, an inquest heard yesterday.Gwent Coroners’ Court, sitting in Newport, heard how on September 15, 2012, the body of Michael James Phelps, 75, was found in the Monmouthshire/Brecon Canal near Cwmbran
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Caldicot tot can have pioneering op in UK
A CALDICOT mum aiming to raise £40,000 for a pioneering procedure to help her daughter walk independently has been told she can have the operation in the UK. Catherine Ashwell-Rice, 36, of Lapwing Avenue, has spoken of her relief that two-year-old
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Will Harries: Heat on Dragons backs as well as under-fire pack against Zebre
WING Will Harries says Newport Gwent Dragons' backs are in no position to be pointing the finger at the region's under-pressure pack.The Dragons were dismantled up front by Connacht last Sunday in a demoralising 24-8 home RaboDirect Pro12 defeat.The
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Uni merger job payouts cost £11.5m
MORE than £11.5 million was dished out to staff in voluntary redundancy packages in the wake of the merger of the former University of Wales, Newport, and the University of Glamorgan. According to figures released by the recently formed University
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Chepstow woman's £27k benefit fraud
THE father of a Chepstow woman who fraudulently claimed more than £27,000 in housing benefit has remortgaged his home in order to pay back the taxpayer. His daughter Natasha Willetts, 28, claimed £650 a month for five years saying she was renting
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Newport city centre properties to get revamp
A RAFT of projects to revamp city centre properties and make them suitable for housing has been revealed by Newport council.Newport is one of 11 authorities which were successful in bidding for the £100 million Welsh Government Vibrant and Viable
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Young Newport filmmakers scoop awards
THREE Newport film-makers picked up awards at a national competition last week. Marielle Wilkinson, 18, who lives in Lliswerry won best film made by a 14 to 18-year-old at the Zoom Young Film-makers Awards at Bridgend College last week. The
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Cleverly and Hearn promise dawn of new era
MATCHROOM’S Hearn has promised to deliver Nathan Cleverly a world title shot and a fight with hated rival Tony Bellew, but admits he’s braced for a battle with promoter Frank Warren.As exclusively revealed in Argus Sport yesterday, Cleverly
