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Blackwood street pastors celebrate fifth birthday
A TEAM of volunteers, who have become a familiar sight on the streets of Blackwood, are celebrating the fifth anniversary of the street pastor scheme this month.The team of street pastors, who are members of local churches, have worked alongside Gwent
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Eastern Province Kings 12 Wales 34
THE BULLIED became the bullies as Wales kicked off their tour of South Africa with a 34-12 success against Eastern Province Kings.Warren Gatland's second string didn't quite rack up a beating to make the Springboks quiver but it was a comfortable
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Newport school celebrates integration success
A SCHEME to integrate new Year 7 pupils into a Newport high school has proven so successful the school is rolling it out to another year group.To help the transition between primary and secondary school for 11-year-olds, Llanwern High School set up the
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Caerphilly council's temporary chief executive to stand down
CAERPHILLY council's interim chief executive will stand down from his post when his contract expires next month.It was announced at a full council meeting tonight that Stuart Rosser would not continue in his role beyond July 23. Mr Rosser was appointed
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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: 'Cuts hitting older people'
PUBLIC service cuts are hitting the quality of life of older people in Wales, says Older People's Commissioner Sarah Rochira. NATHAN BRIANT reports. IN THE two years she has spent as the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Sarah Rochira is happy
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Fundraiser rider has bike stolen before charity ride
A NEWPORT man had his £500 bike stolen the day before he was due to take part in a charity bike ride.Dean Rowe, 45, had his green and black Scott Aspect 750 and his daughter’s Apollo Rally stolen from their property at Thompson Avenue in Liswerry
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Cwmbran Asda-dash bride gets makeover treat
A CWMBRAN bride whose wedding day went viral after she was spotted in a supermarket in her wedding dress, has been treated to a honeymoon makeover by her local shopping centre.Cwmbran Shopping offered Anna Savery, 39, a luxury makeover after she found
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Kingsley Jones relishing Dragons' Paris date
HEAD coach Kingsley Jones is relishing the chance for Newport Gwent Dragons to test themselves in a pressure cooker Parisian atmosphere next season. The Rodney Parade region have been drawn against Stade Francais in the European Rugby Challenge
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Hereford United expelled from Conference
HEREFORD United have been expelled from the Football Conference following their failure to pay their bills, leaving the club’s future in doubt. Chester, who were relegated on the final day of last season, will be reinstated as a Conference Premier
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YOUR AM WRITES: South Wales East AM William Graham
SPORTS fans are going to enjoy a spectacular summer with events ranging from the Wales rugby tour of South Africa, the Commonwealth Games, the cricket test series against Sri Lanka and India the World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup (to be played in Cardiff
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ARGUS ARCHIVE: 50 years ago - Royal visit to Alexandra Docks
The Chamber of Commerce wrote to Newport town council asking them to take the appropriate action to give his Royal Highness Prince Arthur of Connaught, a fitting welcome on his forthcoming visit to open the new lock of the Alexandra Docks. A number
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Thousands raised by ‘green’ relay
FUNDRAISERS from a UK construction company have arrived in Gwent for the final leg of a ‘green’ relay that has raised several thousands of pounds for charities.Cyclists involved in Kier Construction’s 500 Mile Challenge handed over the
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Caerphilly council called on to scrap civic shindigs
LABOUR-led Caerphilly council has been asked to consider scrapping the annual civic lunches and drinks for the mayors of neighbouring authorities.Opposition group Plaid Cymru has called on their Labour counterparts to consider ending the tradition, which
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Lightning over Gwent - send your pictures
WE'VE had reports of lightning strikes over Gwent this afternoon. Send your pictures to newsdesk@southwalesargus.co.uk or tweet @southwalesargus
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Interim Caerphilly chief to stand down
CAERPHILLY Council’s interim chief executive is expected to announce his intention to stand down from the role later today.Council members are to consider a recommendation that could see the position advertised as a fixed-term contract for two years
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Former teacher faces sex assault charges
A FORMER Newport teacher appeared in court yesterday charged with eight counts of indecent assault towards two former pupils. Mario Morelli, 77, of Keynsham Avenue, Newport, is on trial at Cardiff Crown Court charged with eight counts of the indecent
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Nathan Clevery opponent named
GWENT'S former world light-heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly will face Alejandro Emilio Valori at Liverpool's Echo Arena on Saturday, July 12. It will be Cleverly's second fight at cruiserweight after his second-round defeat of Shawn Corbin
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Police appeal after Abersychan tool theft
POLICE have released CCTV footage after a construction tool was stolen in Abersychan. Two hooded men loaded a compactor into the boot of a red Peugeot car in Manor Road before driving off in the early hours of Friday [June 6]. Gwent Police
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Byron Hayward delighted with Wales under-20s win
WALES under-20s head coach Byron Hayward has praised his players and management for their Junior World Championship win over France in Auckland this morning. The Welsh youngsters beat the French 13-3 to finsh second in Pool B with a chance to finish
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Free day at the races for the over-60s
SENIOR citizens can enjoy a free day at the races this month, courtesy of Chepstow Racecourse.Anyone aged 60 or over will be admitted free of charge to the course on Monday, June 23.Horse racing is Britain’s second most popular spectator sport and
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Missing Caldicot quilt is found
A 31-YEAR-OLD quilt has been recovered inside a Monmouthshire monument.The quilt, which depicts 16 Gwent castles, was made by the founding members of Gwent Quilters in the early 1980s and was sent to Caldicot Castle with a view to it being hung in their
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Blackwood beach party aims to revive high street
BLACKWOOD Beach Party will return to the town’s high street later this month for the annual event.A selection of more than 40 food and craft stalls will line the high street on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, selling everything from cakes
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Old Town Dock plans submitted
A FULL planning application has been submitted for the first phase of the multi-million pound housing development at Old Town Dock. The application, submitted by developers Sennybridge and the Seren Group, is an outline for the overall site, but includes
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Two planes in near miss over Usk
TWO aircrafts avoided crashing into one another mid-air over Monmouthshire by just 200ft, after they effectively did not see one another, according to an industry report.The report was published by the UK Airprox Board, which assesses the cause and risk
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Probe launched over Valleys AM's racetrack row
AMID a brewing row over the Circuit of Wales the first minister has asked the head of the Welsh Government's civil service to conduct a probe into whether the actions of Alun Davies as a constituency AM has conflicted with his position as a minister
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Police appeal after Newport man goes missing
GWENT Police are appealing for help in finding a Newport man who went missing yesterday. Michael Evans, 59, was last seen at around 1pm on Monday and is white, around five feet two inches tall and of medium build. He has short dark grey hair
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Dragons face Stade Francais and Newcastle in Europe
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons have been drawn in pool three of the European Rugby Challenge Cup alongside Stade Francais and Newcastle. Paris-based Stade Francais finished seventh in the Top 14 last season, while Newcastle were 11th in the Aviva Premiership
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One lane closed on M4 near Magor
ONE lane is closed on the M4 due to a broken down lorry near Magor this afternoon. The westbound side is affected between J23A at Magor Services and J24 at the Coldra. Traffic officers have closed the lane for safety reasons while the lorry
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Newport timber firm to expand into Cardiff
A Newport-based timber firm is expanding into Cardiff with a new depot.Mon Timber Supplies, which is based at Alexandra Dock, Newport, is run by managing director Chris Worthy, the son of the original founder Alan Worthy.The business was set up in 1975
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County could face Cardiff in Capital One Cup
NEWPORT County AFC could face old rivals Cardiff City in the Capital One Cup first round after the seedings were announced this morning. The Exiles are unseeded in the southern section of the first round draw, which takes place on Tuesday, June
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Gwent courts could close to save costs
ABERGAVENNY and Caerphilly Magistrates Courts are facing closure to save cash. Abergavenny Magistrates Court on Tudor Street, which was pegged for closure in 2010, underwent a £500,000 refurbishment in the same year but is now facing the axe once
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WADE'S WORLD: Travel to catch World Cup fever
AS ever, I'm jealous of anyone going to watch the World Cup - and by that I mean in the country it's been played in, at the actual stadiums. It's an experience open to statistically, a very small proportion of us. Most of us either can't afford
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Three locked up for killing of Pontypool cyclist
A TRIO who were today locked up for the manslaughter of a Gwent cyclist did not foresee the "catastrophic injury" which killed him, a judge has said. But Judge Eleri Rees told Cardiff Crown Court that it would have been "obvious" to them that by
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Moffett returns Down Under ahead of EGM
DAVID Moffett appears to have returned to New Zealand ahead of the emergency general meeting of the Welsh Rugby Union.The former WRU chief executive was instrumental in the calling of an EGM after campaigning against the current board.However, the 66-
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Tampa is perfect place to unwind
GAZING at the ocean from the white sands of Clearwater Beach, Florida, it's almost impossible to have a care in the world. As we strolled along we saw a pod of dolphins leap playfully through the air, stingrays flap along near the shore and Hulk
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Big boosts for Welsh tech sector
THE Welsh Government’s flagship technology event, Digital 2014, continues today in Newport, following the announcement last night of a number of major new projects to boost the ICT and digital sectors across Wales. Today will mark the first ever
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Vidal Sassoon comes to Cwmbran
Vidal Sassoon, the internationally-renowned hair stylists and product specialists, are coming to Cwmbran after entering into a partnership agreement with local hair and lifestyle salon DK Sebastian based at Monmouth Walk, in the town centre.The business
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Veteran given hero's welcome on return to Normandy
A NEWPORT veteran was awarded one of just four honorary medals when he returned to Normandy last week as part of the D-Day celebrations. Frank James, 95, returned to the beach where he fought during the D-Day landings 70 years ago for the first
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Security company has industry accolade in its sights
An ambitious new security business in north Gwent is aiming for rapid expansion in its early years.Central Security Services of Ebbw Vale, launched by Mel Jones and Liam Morgan, is bidding to obtain the all important Approved Contractor Status by the
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Newport's Lysaght Institute opens its doors to local businesses
An event for local businesses is being held at the refurbished Lysaght Institute in Newport this week.The institute has always been a landmark building in Newport’s industrial history. Built by the firm of John Lysaght Ltd in 1928 as a venue for
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Open evening at Keith Price Garages, Abergavenny
Former rally co-driver Nicky Grist was on hand to entertain the guests at Keith Price Garages, Abergavenny, when the business held an open evening last week.The event was held to unveil the new Subaru STi and was also attended by Subaru UK managing director
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TV's Secret Millionaire unveils plans for historic Newport hotel
The King’s Hotel, in Newport city centre, is under offer and could be converted into luxury flats, if the potential new owner’s plans get the go ahead. And the man behind the bid, one of TV’s Secret Millionaires, Cardiff-based businessman Jahan
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Ebbw Vale care provider runner up for VQ Employer of the Year Award
An Ebbw Vale-based care provider was runner up at Wales’ VQ Employer of the Year showpiece awards ceremony on VQ Day at Coleg y Cymoedd’s Nantgarw Campus.Trusting Hands, which was set up by Helen Vowles, was one of three finalists from across
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Penn Pharma’s large-scale commercial manufacturing suite now operational
HIn 2013, Penn Pharma revealed plans to invest a further £3m to increase large-scale commercial manufacturing capabilities at its site in Tredegar. And the firm has now declared that the new suite is operational less than 12 months after first announcing
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Restaurant opportunity in Newport could hit the high notes
An opportunity to acquire a restaurant/leisure space in the centre of Newport is on the market with specialist property adviser Christie + Co.The site, in the city’s Clarence Place, was formerly Italian brasserie Rossini’s and according to
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The big question
We all live our lives at a very fast pace these days and technology seems to rule what we do. With this in mind Business Argus has been asking local business people which piece of technology they could not do without.Lewis Lewis, of Lewis and Lewis Ltd
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Traffic survey causes delays on Forge Road, Newport
SLOW traffic is reported due to a traffic survey on the A467 Forge Road this morning. The congestion is on the southbound stretch between the Bassaleg roundabout on the A468 and J28 of the M4 at Tredegar Park. Have you been hit by the traffic
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Minister visits thriving Ebbw Vale company
THE AM for Blaenau Gwent and the Minister for Natural Resources and Food visited a thriving recycling-friendly company in his constituency last week.On Friday (June 6), Alun Davies was given a guided tour of Tilon Composites, based at Rassau Industrial
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Steel frame arrives at Friars Walk site
SOME of the 6,000 tonnes of steel frame that will form part of the Friars Walk have arrived on site, with building of the structure set to begin soon. The Argus was yesterday given an update on the Friars Walk project following a Newport council
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Rebrand announced for major South Wales insurance broker
South Wales-based Giles Insurance Brokers has announced a rebrand following its recent acquisition by leading insurance broker, Arthur J Gallagher. Giles, which has branches in Newport, Llantrisant, St Mellons and Talbot Green, will transition to the
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£20k raised for Pontypool mum 'trapped in own body'
MORE THAN £20,000 has been raised in two months to help a once-active mum-of-three who is in need of a potentially life-saving operation. Lindsay Clarke, 33, has been bed-bound since December as a result of the rare autoimmune disease, Stiff Person
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From the director's mouth
I was listening to an interview with a Normandy veteran on Radio Wales last Friday, who was talking about a comrade of his called Les Smith from Newport, who had been involved in the D-Day Landings 70 years ago to the day. The interviewee was remembering
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NOW AND THEN: Commercial Street, Newport
Last week’s Now and Then picture showed Reynolds which extended over 149, 150 and 151 Commercial Street. Reynolds used to sell drapery and complete house furnishings at its shop. It is now the bank TSB. This is Reynolds department store on
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LIVE: Digital 2014 in Newport
FOLLOW live coverage of the Digital 2014 event at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport. Speakers will be from the Massachusetts Institute for Technology (MIT), Telefonica UK, Nominet, Microsoft and Sir Terry Matthews. Here is the official live stream
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Blaenau Gwent special needs report warning
BLAENAU Gwent’s education department will stay in special measures if it doesn’t improve provision for special needs pupils, a report has warned.There is no certainty that special needs pupils have been accurately assessed, or that they are
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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Your (armchair) guide to World Cup survival
HAPPY World Cup week everyone, now let us discuss preparations for making the most out of this festival of football.I'm not going to waste your time discussing who to watch out for, what might happen or anything like that, because the wonder of the
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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: I'm beginning to believe in bright football future for Wales
I HAVE to confess, I'm beginning to buy into the notion that Wales is undergoing a football revolution. Long time readers will know that even cautious optimism doesn't sit well with this writer, a perennially pessimistic and some might even contend
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Kingsley Jones pens long-term Dragons deal
KINGSLEY Jones has committed his future to Newport Gwent Dragons by penning a new long-term deal with the region and has been given the title of head coach. The 44-year-old former Wales captain was brought to the Rodney Parade by director of rugby
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UPDATE: Two lanes closed on M4 in Newport
UPDATE 8.21am: All lanes have now reopened. TWO lanes are closed and queueing traffic is reported on the M4 in Newport because of a broken down car. The incident is on the eastbound stretch between J28 at Tredegar Park and J27 at Highcross
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Newport care home awaits inspectors’ report
THE head of Newport’s social services department says he is hopeful the next inspectors’ report of a council-run care home will show improvements.Mike Nicholson, social services director, said managers had not been aware of the issues at Parklands
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Wales U20s stun France
WALES Under-20s face a swift reunion with France in the Junior World Championships after denying the Grand Slam winners a place in the semi-finals. Byron Hayward’s young guns responded to the disappointment of their 35-21 defeat to the Irish by
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Call for kerbside carton recycling in Newport
NEWPORT residents have called for the council to start collecting food and drink cartons with kerbside recycling, as it emerged it is the only council in Gwent not to already do so. Newport missed its recycling targets in 2013 to 2014, although
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Gwent hospice at home charity signs up Basepoint as a corporate sponsor
St David’s Hospice Care has signed up Basepoint Chepstow as a new corporate sponsor.Basepoint Chepstow recently demonstrated the start of its support for the charity by donating £3,000 after the staging of the St David’s Hospice Care
