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'Stay off roads' for Nato summit's busy times
AVOID the M4 in the late afternoon and evening of the first day of the Newport Nato summit, a stark warning to Newport residents says. Public authorities say there will be significant congestion during the September 4 to 5 summit, and Newport council
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WORK EXPERIENCE: Our reporter works at an Owl sanctuary
With more than 70 birds at Ebbw Vale's owl sanctuary, it takes a lot of dedication and time to care for the birds of prey. CARYS THOMAS finds out what it takes to be a part of the team.THE owl sanctuary is in Ebbw Vale Festival Park and houses a
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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Peter Fox, leader of Monmouthshire council
1.If you had to be stuck in a lift with someone, who would it be and why?My wife first obviously, but then it's very difficult. But thinking of local links Sir Terry Matthews would be a very interesting person to spend some time with, his life experiences
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Celebrity golfers get in swing for Celtic Manor tournament
THOUSANDS of celebrity spotters and golf fans are lining up to get a slice of the action as sport and showbiz stars go head-to-head for the Celebrity cup at the Celtic Manor Resort tomorrow. Captained by Rob Brydon, of Gavin and Stacey fame, the
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UPDATE: Stop-start traffic for eight miles after M4 crash
UPDATE 5.21pm Drivers are warned of due to the earlier accident on the M4. Congestion is stretching to the Second Severn Crossing toll booths. Travel time is between 45 and 60 minutes. All all lanes re-opened at 4.55pm. UPDATE 4.02pm
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NEWPORT MURDER TRIAL: Jury released for the weekend
A JURY has begun its deliberations in the murder trial of a man who shot dead his estranged wife in a Newport street last Summer.Christopher Parry, 50, of Cwmbran, is charged with murder after he shot Caroline Parry twice in the back on August 8, 2013
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WWI ARGUS ARCHIVE: Shock in Vienna at Archduke's murder
The news in Vienna The first news was received in Vienna early on Sunday afternoon but it was not for some hours that the general public learned from the typewriters that the Heir-apparent and his Consort had been murdered. To the natural shock
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WWI ARGUS ARCHIVE: Archduke killed at second attempt
Bomb and Pistol First attempt unsuccessful Determined criminals At 9.50am the Imperial train conveying the Archduke and his Consort arrives at Sarajevo from Illdra. After inspecting the troops on the parade ground the visitors drove
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Exiles boss dismisses Robert Earnshaw link
NEWPORT County AFC manager Justin Edinburgh has laughed off rumours of a move for former Wales international Robert Earnshaw. The 33-year-old striker is a free agent after being released by Blackpool and the Daily Mail has reported that Earnshaw
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COUCH POTATO: Things are breaking bad in Albert Square
IN the hit US drama Breaking Bad, a chemistry teacher stricken with cancer turns to crime, selling drugs to provide for his family.So it’s a complete mystery where the bozos behind EastEnders came up with their latest whacko storyline.Only instead
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Firefighters set to strike for 8 days
FIREFIGHTERS in England and Wales will strike on eight consecutive days this month it was revealed today. The strikes will take place on the following dates: Monday 14 July: 6am–8am and 5pm–7pm Tuesday 15 July: 6am–8am and 5pm–7pm Wednesday
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Rolf Harris jailed for sex offences
Rolf Harris faces spending the rest of his natural life behind bars after he was jailed for five years and nine months for a string of sex crimes involving four girls. The 84-year-old entertainer, a family favourite for decades, was finally unmasked
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Good faith
I HAVE read with dismay the article re Alun Davies and the race track at Ebbw Vale. In many peoples opinion, Alun Davies was doing his utmost to improve matters for the people of Blaenau Gwent, one of the most deprived areas in Wales. It may well
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Pothole problem
I WOULD like to assure Jan Reed (Pothole problem, 24 June) that a number of streets in this area are on our list to be resurfaced. Unfortunately, Torfaen has a deteriorating highway network that has not been helped by the extremely cold and wet
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Great effort
MANY thanks to all concerned. The Table Top Sale held at Newport Market on Saturday 28th June raised £250 for Help For Heroes – a magnificent effort all round! Jane Jones Rogerstone Newport
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Cost of cinema
WITH the news that the cinema in Bargoed had risen to £6.9m and the council is planning to take a £4m loan, I only hope it’s not with Wonga. Seriously there needs to be a public enquiry why the extra cost. I can see why Blackwood councillor is making
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No logic
THE DISPARITY between rich and poor does not arise by chance, it is encouraged by government, people living on benefits or low paid workers have seen living standards fall for years as ministers have cut the real value of their incomes. Private
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No sympathy
HAS THE world gone completely mad? So the editor of the South Wales Argus is rather upset that the place name Newport does not appear on the NATO Summit logo because it will restrict and hinder the marketisation of the city and hinder the accumulation
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Gwent Levels wind turbines get green light
PLANS for two wind turbines within the Gwent Levels were granted permission on Tuesday by Monmouthshire councillors, despite the recommendation for refusal by the planning officers. The 100 metre free standing wind turbines which generate up to
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7 peculiar Gwent links with the USA
ON THE 4th of July, we bring you eight Gwent connections to the land of the free and the home of the brave. Do you know of any bizarre links from this part of Wales with the USA? Let us know. 1. World heavyweight champion boxer Joe Louis
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NEWPORT MURDER TRIAL: Jury considers verdict
THE jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering his wife has retired to consider its verdict. Christopher Parry is accused of murdering his wife Caroline Parry in August 2013 in a shooting on Seabreeze Avenue in Newport. Parry, 50, has
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Unique Summer Festival For Tintern
Two sites in Tintern associated with religious worship for nearly a thousand years are the setting in mid-July for a unique festival.One of the highlights of the Sacred Site and Sound Festival will be an atmospheric performance of Sir John Tavener&rsquo
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County linked with move for Robert Earnshaw
FORMER Wales international Robert Earnshaw is being linked with a move to Newport County AFC. The 33-year-old striker is a free agent after being released by Blackpool. The Daily Mail reports that Earnshaw, who last played for Wales in 2012
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Big Mac Brings Wholly Soul to Ebbw Vale
On Friday 11th July Big Macs Wholly Soul Band are making their debut performance at the Ebbw Vale Institute,Church Street.Ebbw Vale on Saturday 12th July.The ten piece band have been popular in the area for several years and have always had a great
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Brit Star Alison Balsom Prepares For Welsh Show
Multi Brit award winning Alison Balsom marks her most ambitious year yet recording a new album with acclaimed jazz producer Guy Barker and embarks on her first ever headline UK tour which brings her to Cardiff's St David's Hall on October 5.As
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Jazz Star Gregory Porter To Play Cardiff
With a groove that never quits and a voice of incredible virtuosity, Gregory Porter has broken through the buzz to become the undisputed new star of vocal jazz.Having cut his teeth on the local LA jazz scene, Porter moved across country to take one of
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No Devotion To Bring Intimate Gig To Cardiff
No Devotion is set to make it’s global debut with an exclusive, intimate tour later on this month kicking off at Cardiff's CF10 venue on July 22.Stuart Richardson, Mike Lewis, Lee Gaze, Luke Johnson and Jamie Oliver have joined forces with
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The Who Mark 50th Anniversary With New Tour
2014 sees THE WHO, one of rock’s legendary and defining bands celebrate 50 Years of Maximum R+B. The WHO HITS 50 UK tour which plays Cardiff on December 15, will see the band take their audience on an ‘Amazing Journey’ through their
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Glastonbury Headliners Kasabian Announce Welsh Show
Hot on the heels of headlining last weekends Glastonbury Festival, Kasabian have announced details of their forthcoming UK tour which brings them to Cardiff on Sunday, November 23.Prior to headlining Glastonbury the band played a historic hometown show
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Meet The Band: Mega Emotion
Andy Howells chats to Lisa from Mega Emotion Who are you and where do you originate from?We’re Lisa, Iain and Jan Emotion and we all hail from Norwich.How long have you been together as a band?We’ve been doing Mega Emotion for almost a year
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A Spectactular Line-Up For Welsh Proms
Summer in the city brings the magnificent Welsh Proms Cardiff to the centre of the St David’s Hall stage in an exciting programme of un-missable live music. The Welsh Proms Cardiff brings a carnival atmosphere to St David’s Hall in a week-long
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Macbeth Heads For Caerleon
Gloucestershire’s own acclaimed Festival Players head to Wales next week with their all-male tour of The Bard’s shortest tragedy, Macbeth - which they are taking across the UK and into Europe this summer.In Shakespeare’s 450th birthday
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Chapter arts Celebrate Welsh Great Stanley Baker
On the 50th anniversary of classic film, Zulu. Chapter Arts Centre will be celebrating the milestone by spending July and August paying homage to its star, Stanley Baker, one of Wales’ greatest actors.Born in the mining community of Ferndale, Stanley
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Mrs Brown To Raise Laughs In Cardiff
Following the release of D’Movie the Award Winning Mrs Brown’s Boys will be returning to live arena in 2015 with their new show ‘How Now Mrs Brown Cow’. The tour will be heading all across the UK where they will be taking over
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Dawn French Plays Comedy Show In Cardiff
Dawn French, the Queen of British comedy, is bringing her first ever solo tour to the New Theatre from Wednesday 16 – Saturday 19 July 2014. The award-winning actor, best-selling novelist and all round very funny lady has based the new show called
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Teen is youngest to complete 209-mile sun-chase cycle
A MONMOUTHSHIRE cyclist has become the youngest ever person to complete a 209mile ride from sunrise to sunset. The Chase the Sun ride, held on solstice the year’s longest day, started on the the Isle-of-Sheppey, Minster ,and ended on the seafront
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Sharon Fitzgerald School of Dance, Dance is the Answer, Dolman Theatre
Over the years Sharon Fitzgerald-Higgins has trained scores of local students in many disciplines of dance, including, ballet, tap, jazz and modern as well as covering the full spectrum of arts in a very successful musical theatre class. Having been
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Newport pupils judge book awards
PUPILS in St Joseph’s high school reading club have been busy judging the best of this year’s CILIP Carnegie Medal shortlist. Students from Years 7–9 read the eight shortlisted books, and, in groups, picked their favourite before producing
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Blackwood courier firm has licence revoked
A BLACKWOOD courier firm has had its licence revoked by the Traffic Commissioner for Wales.Pengam-based ADS Express Freight has lost its authority to operate vehicles and its owners, Richard Sims and Andrew Dyke, have both been disqualified.The decision
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Former Dragons going for glory in Glasgow
FORMER Newport Gwent Dragons players Jevon Groves and Will Harries have been named in the Wales Sevens squad for the Commonwealth Games. The duo, whose contracts with the Rodney Parade region expired at the end of last season, are in a 12-strong
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Crowds enjoy proms at Chepstow Castle
THE third Proms at the Castle concert in Chepstow attracted 600 people and raised £800 for charity.The concert, organised by Chepstow and District Rotary Club, was held to showcase musical talent and to raise funds for Cecily’s Fund, a charity
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Gwent crowds greet Charles and Camilla
GWENT welcomed Royal guests yesterday as the Prince of Wales visited a Monmouthshire manor house while the Duchess of Cornwall was given a tour of Usk.HRH The Prince of Wales was at Llwyn Celyn, Crucorney Fawr near Abergavenny where he visited a 15th
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Cyclist fined for refusing to get off bike in Newport
A MAN who refused to get off his bike in a pedestrian only zone of Newport city centre was yesterday fined £50 by Gwent Police. Officers urged riders to “think safety” as their campaign for better bike safety targeted at drivers and cyclists continues
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Every fight is like a world title fight now, says Nathan Cleverly
FORMER world champion Nathan Cleverly says every fight is like a world title contest for him now – and he knows another defeat could end his hopes of a return to the top of the sport. The Cefn Fforest boxer is rebuilding his career at cruiserweight
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NEWPORT MURDER TRIAL: Court hears closing arguments
PROSECUTION and defence teams in the trial of Christopher Parry - charged with murdering his wife in a Newport street last summer - have summed up their cases. Parry, 50, of Cwmbran, shot Caroline Parry twice in the back on Seabreeze Avenue on
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WATCH: Newport gets 'Happy' with Pharrell Williams song
NOW everyone will be able to see just how happy Newport is in an all-singing, all-dancing music video. The Big Splash festival, made its own version of 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams' at this year's event on Saturday May 31 and June 1, featuring
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Newport A449 crash closed one lane
SOME delays may remain on the A449 after an earlier crash. One lane was blocked on the southbound side before the Coldra, because of a multi-vehicle accident and recovery work.
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Ex-Dragon Sam Parry aiming to fill Richard Hibbard's boots
SAM Parry admits it will be a hard job to replace Richard Hibbard at the Ospreys but has pledged to give it a good crack.The 22-year-old hooker has headed west after three seasons and 54 appearances with Newport Gwent Dragons.Uncapped Parry, who has twice
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Welsh language rally set for Newport
A WELSH language rally and discussion will take place near Newport railway station tomorrow at 11am outside the Information Station on the Queensway. Members of the Welsh language community are due to talk about the position of the language in
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120 toddlers enjoy Usk teddy bear's picnic
AROUND 120 toddlers enjoyed a teddy bears’ picnic at Usk Castle. The event, held as part of the annual Usk Festival for the third year, saw the children, aged between one and five years old, take part in a teddy bear hunt around the grounds of
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Inquest into Cwmbran death crash man opens
THE inquest into the death of a beloved great grandfather who died following a collision in Cwmbran opened yesterday. Dave Fields was critically injured in the incident near a car wash in Llantarnam Road on June 22. The former Cwmbran butcher
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Pentwynmawr pupils enjoy mock wedding
CHILDREN from Pentwynmawr Primary were excited to take part in their very own wedding service.A total of 30 pupils, who make up Class One and have been preparing for the event as part of their RE project, took up important roles including the bride and
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Pentwynmawr pupils enjoy mock wedding
CHILDREN from Pentwynmawr Primary were excited to take part in their very own wedding service.A total of 30 pupils, who make up Class One and have been preparing for the event as part of their RE project, took up important roles including the bride and
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Newport dispersal order 'already bringing results' - traders
JUST three days after a new dispersal order was implemented in the city centre, 15 warnings and two dispersals have been given and traders are already seeing the difference. The order, introduced on Tuesday, aims to reduce levels of anti-social behaviour
