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Welsh first minister airs hopes for Barack Obama community event during the Newport Nato summit
WALES’ first minister says he is hoping that US president Barack Obama will take part in a community event when the Newport Nato summit comes to the city this September. Carwyn Jones spoke to journalists after he greeted foreign ministers and dignitaries
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Children's Commissioner's role to be reviewed
A LEADER in children’s services is to review the role of the children’s commissioner in Wales, the Welsh government announced this week.Dr Mike Shooter, a leader in the field of child psychiatry, has been named as the independent reviewer
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AM backs Kennel Club's microchipping month
A SOUTH Wales East AM is backing Kennel Club’s Chip it, Check it campaign to save the lives of 8,000 dogs put to sleep each year because their owners can’t be found.Lindsay Whittle AM hopes to highlight the issue and raise awareness of microchipping
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Welsh netball squad for Glasgow 2014 revealed
THE Welsh netball squad heads to the Commonwealth Games with a chance of ‘being a real surprise story,’ according to Sport Wales chairman Professor Laura McAllister.The team, which will join forces with more than 250 Welsh athletes to form
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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Pit closures still blighting Gwent
COAL mining areas in South Wales continue to be blighted by the effects of the huge job losses caused by pit closures throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, and still require support to help them recover, a new State of the Coalfields report concludes.
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"Large fire" in Blaenavon
FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a “large fire” on the mountain below the cemetery on Varteg Road Blaenavon, South Wales Fire and Rescue said.They received reports of a grass fire at 3.45pm today (TUES) and there are currently 19 firefighters tackling
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Latvian ambassador visits Torfaen log cabins
THE Latvian ambassador to the UK visited Penygarn to see how log cabins are being built in the area using wood from his country.Two new log cabin style community buildings were recently completed on Woodlands Field, made of wood from Latvia. Ambassador
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Scots should vote 'yes' and reject 'Welsh-style watered down' devolution - Plaid
SCOTS should not believe the three main parties' promises of devolved tax powers and should vote for independence unless they want to end up with a "paltry", "watered down" offer like the Welsh, Parliament has heard. Plaid Cymru's economic spokesman
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YOUR AM WRITES: Monmouth AM Nick Ramsay
WHEN the Assembly’s Mental Health Measure was granted Royal Assent in 2010 it was hailed as a ground-breaking piece of devolved legislation that would transform mental health service provision in Wales. There have been some positive changes in the
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Lost wallet ‘Good Samaritan’ found
LAST week we ran a story about a mystery ‘Good Samaritan’ who brought back a wallet lost at the side of the road. Now the honest stranger has been revealed as Glyn Jenkins, 46, from Barry, after a reader recognised the story and got in touch with
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Man fighting for his life after Cwmbran collision
A 75-YEAR-OLD pedestrian injured in a collision with a blue people carrier at a car wash remains in a critical condition this afternoon. Police arrested a 26-year- old man on suspicion of careless driving and driving without a licence and without
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Tractor stopped by motorway police
A TRACTOR has been seized by police after drivers spotted it being driven along one of the country's busiest motorways. The Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) said the bright red tractor was spotted travelling at "low speed" on the southbound
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Usk flies flag for armed forces
THE flag was flown yesterday in Usk to show support for the armed forces. Representatives of the armed forces, the Royal British Legion and the deputy lord lieutenant all attended the raising of the Armed Forces Day flag outside County Hall in
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On yer bike: Are you tough enough for the Championship Sportive?
As Monmouthshire gears up to host the British Cycling National Road Championships Argus Sport reporter ANDREW PENMAN endured a Rumble on the Tumble. As someone who writes about sport for a living I’ve been guilty of using the phrase ‘he’s got a
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Pooler retain core of their squad
PONTYPOOL director of rugby Alun Carter has expressed his delight at retaining the core of the squad ahead of the coming Swalec Championship season, writes Chris Kirwan.Pooler have agreed fresh deals with 23 players who helped them climb from a 12th-place
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‘No care failings at Gwent hospitals’
GWENT’S health board does not believe there are systemic failings present in the way four key areas of patient care - currently under scrutiny across Wales - are delivered in the area’s hospitals. But it has informed health minister Mark Drakeford
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A465 crash-death biker named
THE rider of a motorcycle who died in the early of hours of Sunday following a collision on the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road has been named as Lee Harris, from Tredegar. Mr Harris, aged 25, was riding a red Kawasaki motorbike when it was involved
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WATCH: Newport Gwent Dragons player does the haka
WATCH this video of Newport Gwent Dragons and Wales under-20 player Elliot Dee doing the haka. He got a rapturous reception for his haka did during the recent Junior World Cup in New Zealand. He who performed the dance in the dressing
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Wales declares online independence
THE Welsh Government will seek to promote its presence online by changing its web domain to include .wales and .cymru, the First Minister announced yesterday. Carwyn Jones told the fiftieth Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers’ (
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ARGUS COMMENT: Job losses will hurt city
IF THE very real jobs threat facing Ministry of Justice workers becomes a reality then Newport could be about to face yet another major blow. As we reported in February there were stirrings of plans to outsource work currently carried out by staff
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Monmouthshire schools to get £81.5m revamp
FOUR new schools in Monmouthshire will help turn the county into “an international centre for excellence” in education, according to plans to complete half the buildings by 2016. The architect in charge of replacing high schools in Monmouth, Caldicot
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Welsh clubs wait to learn BIC fate
THERE will be a draw to determine which group each Welsh regional representative will enter in next season’s British and Irish Cup, writes Chris Kirwan.The draw for the five pools has been made even though the four Principality Premiership qualifiers
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Sinfonia Cymru, The Riverfront
Sinfonia Cymru is a diverse concept as well as a terrific young orchestra of professionals, a fact illustrated by this performance from beginning to end. On its latest short tour, numbers were reduced for five 20th-century chamber works, one of
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Teens looking to make a mark at Glasgow 2014
TALENTED teenagers Kody Davies and Lauren Price are looking forward to the experience of a lifetime as they prepare to represent Wales at Glasgow 2014, writes Andrew Penman. The pair, both aged 19, are part of what has been described as Wales’
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Newport man found not guilty of raping teen
A NEWPORT man has been found not guilty of raping a 13-year-old girl he met on a bus. Jonathan Swift, 25, of Canon Street, was charged with raping the teenager in an alley in the Malpas area of the city on Saturday, March 1, but was found not guilty
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Pontypool rap tells of famous fake Ferrari
A RAPPER who bought a replica Ferrari made with parts from a Toyota car is writing a song about his prized motor after being mobbed by fans.Pontypool dad Carlton Lawrence, 49, bought the red Toyota MR2 converted into a showy 360 Spider Ferrari about a
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Team merger
So, England is out of the football World Cup, Britain’s last hope to win a trophy. Maybe the home nation teams should disband and create a British team. As we are so often told that Great Britain is so much stronger together, now that Scotland
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Cwmbran archer Phillips part of GB medal hunt
CWMBRAN archer Dave Phillips is representing Great Britain at the Para Grand Prix in the Czech Republic this week. The 48-year-old from Llantarnam Archery Club is part of an eleven-strong team at the event that runs until Sunday. The tournament
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Spelling error
Has anyone noticed the boards around the new shopping centre informing us which shops are coming? Look carefully. Some of the store names are mis-spelt – Sainsbury’s looks like Sambury’s. The names on the list are correct though. Does anyone
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Pothole problem
I would like to take this opportunity to invite Mr John Cunningham to come along to Blaenavon (pothole town) to see for himself the disgusting state of our roads. I would say about 80 per cent of our roads are in a deplorable condition. Upper
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Thanks to all
Can I, through your newspaper, thank every one who helped out with the recent Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan League of Friends fete held at the hospital in Ebbw Vale on Saturday 14th June. Especially the legendary international singing star Ricky Valance
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Concentrate on issues at home
Further to my letter 8 June, 2014, published (13 June, 2014), it would seem, on the basis that a brainwashed Cardiff Muslim is posing for propaganda purposes in the Middle East, we can put Birmingham schools to the back of our minds and concentrate
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Tickets on sale for County friendlies
NEWPORT County AFC have announced that tickets are now on sale for their home pre-season friendlies with FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Coventry City. Initially ticket sales for both games are restricted to online sales at newport-county.co.uk, but supporters
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Man who died in Monmouth crash named
THE man who died following a traffic collision in Monmouth on Friday has been named as William James Wright, of Mitchel Troy.Mr Wright, 41, died following the collision which happened at around 4.20am on the B4293 in Lydart, Monmouth.The incident involved
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Port starts generating its own electricity
Associated British Ports’ Port of Newport recently started generating it’s own electricity following the commissioning of a wind turbine. The 125m tall 2.3mw turbine generates the equivalent amount of electricity required to power more than
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MBE for chairman of Caerphilly insurance broker
John Moore, chairman of Caerphilly-based Thomas Carroll Group plc, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.Mr Moore has been granted the honour for services to the financial services sector and charitable services to Ty Hafan Children
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Money matters
The astonishing thing about George Osborne’s Budget on March 17, was that it was astonishing.Attention has mainly been focussed on the dramatic pension changes. However, there were big changes to Individual Savings Accounts.From the beginning of
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Women in engineering – a modern story
A recent report from Talking Talent has revealed that engineering and manufacturing are the industries rated worst by women and working mothers for gender equality, with 92 per cent of women in engineering feeling their gender has held back career progression
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Talking business
The subject of an M4 relief road hit the headlines again last week after it emerged that the Assembly’s Environment and Sustainability Committee had raised questions over the Welsh Government’s preferred route.A letter sent by the cross-party
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Junction 28 attracts interest as current owner says ‘we’re still open’
Junction 28, the popular Newport restaurant co-owned by chef Jon West and former Welsh League international Richard Wallace, has attracted a wealth of interest and viewings since specialist property adviser Christie + Co took it to market last month.But
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Firm aims to expand premises and create jobs as business booms
A Newport-based aluminium building materials firm has submitted plans to add more than 75,000 sq ft of additional floorspace to it's headquarters on the west of the city, which will also incorporate a new painting facility.AluK has also applied to
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Keith Price Garage ensure Kymin and HAASCO are in top gear for their Three Peaks of Wales Challenge
A kind-hearted South Wales garage owner is providing a top-of-the-range 4x4 car for a team of Three Peaks of Wales charity fund raisers.Jenny Price, managing director of Keith Price Garages Ltd, based near Abergavenny, is lending a 4x4, 2l Subaru Forrester
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Risca boost could bring investment
PEOPLE in Risca and Pontymister are welcoming being named as a “principal town” in a new council action plan - hoping it will bring needed investment. The council has adopted a plan which will be considered as guidance to future building and regeneration
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UK Steel Enterprise passes 75,000 jobs milestone
Tata subsidiary UK Steel Enterprise has passed the 75,000 jobs milestone, and has a proud record of helping companies in Gwent.Established 40 years ago to support steel communities, UK Steel Enterprise has played an important role in helping to remodel
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Gwent jobs firm in the corner for Commonwealth hitter medals hopeful Kody Davies
Blackwood-based jobs business Clear Sky Recruitment has delivered knock-out support for Wales Commonwealth Games medals hope boxer Kody Davies.Clear Sky Recruitment, based in the boxer’s home town, is Kody’s official sponsor.Blackwood teenager
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Tips to help you buy a commercial property
There are many benefits to purchasing your own property. Firstly you will not be wasting money on rent. The value of the building may rise over time, which will build equity in the premises and can be withdrawn through lending for further investment in
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Hot weather triggers hay fever rise
The recent warm weather has spelled misery for hay fever sufferers with a massive rise in the number of patients visiting their GP complaining about the condition. The number of patients with hay fever symptoms or allergic rhinitis visiting GP
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The big question...
Friars Walk in the centre of Newport is beginning to take shape, with the steel structure now being seen above the hoardings.And with the names of high street stores already signed to come to the development including Next, New Look and Debenhams, and
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Andy Powell: I'll prove the doubters wrong by being a Dragons hit
ANDY Powell is looking forward to serving up humble pie to the doubters who believe the powerhouse number eight has headed to Newport Gwent Dragons for a last hurrah. The former Wales and Lions back row forward is training hard at the region's
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Acorn supports digital youth club launched in Newport
A young entrepreneur has launched a new digital youth club in Newport to help inspire primary and secondary school pupils to make the most of new technologies available to them.Around 50 youngsters gathered at The Project Space, in Commercial Street,
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NOW AND THEN: Rutland Place, Newport
The Now and Then picture last week was of Rutland Place, Newport, with the Royal Gwent Hospital in the background. Some people remembered it as Daniel Street, which no longer exists. I have many fond memories of the Then picture which is of Daniel
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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: England's World Cup disgrace didn't occur on the pitch
THERE has been a national embarrassment over the Severn Bridge pertaining to the World Cup, but not the one the tabloid papers would have you believe.After just six days of competition and 180 minutes of football, Roy Hodgson and his men are on the way
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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Why the apathy over County moving back home to Newport?
I HAVE to admit I was surprised last week at the total apathy towards Newport County AFC announcing their intention to ditch Cardiff as their permanent training base.The Exiles will be back in Newport for the new season at Llanwern High School and manager
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Tigers keep setting the pace while Casey runs wild for Titans
TORFAEN Tigers remain top of the Welsh Conference South after a comfortable 48-4 win at Cardiff Spartans.The four-day turnaround following the first win in their existence was not enough for the Spartans, as the Tigers showing exactly why they are champions
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Abergavenny traders expect busy weekend for cycling festival
TRADERS in Abergavenny are gearing up for a busy weekend as the annual Festival of Cycling takes over the town.Onlookers are expected to crowd the roads as Tour-de-France winner Sir Bradley Wiggins pedals through, along with other stars Mark Cavendish
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Apology 'not enough' - couple spied on by council
THE way a Gwent council set up procedures to spy on staff suspected of wrongdoing appears "not to have been appropriately controlled and formalised," a critical report concludes. There is also "little evidence of oversight" of Caerphilly council's
