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Abergavenny Shire horse show a success
GENTLE giants mixed with petite ponies at the annual Shire Horse Show in Abergavenny on Saturday. Crowds of around 2,000 were expected across the day at the 32nd annual show, with competitors from throughout the UK bringing their shire horses and miniature
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Newport's Amy Hill hoping for more gold in Glasgow
NEWPORT cyclist Amy Hill returns to the scene of her greatest triumph searching for more gold later this month. The talented teen, who turned 19 yesterday, is part of a strong Wales cycling team for the Commonwealth Games and she already has
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: The Weekend Recipe - Peach and strawberry grilled salad by LIndy Wildsmith of the Chef's Room, Blaenavon
Peach and strawberry vanilla salad Serves 64 large firm ripe peaches350g strawberries1 vanilla pod2 tablespoon of vodka2 tablespoons sieved icing sugarExtra straws for servingWash and dry the peaches, cut in half around the middle and twist in half. Remove
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Grow It - Getting gorgeous alliums
They give height to flower borders and are blooming marvellous at this time of year. KATIE EDWARDS looks at the allure of alliums.ALLIUMS, originally only grown in the vegetable garden, are now very popular in garden beds and borders for their striking
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Counting the cost of council papers
FIGURES released under a Freedom of Information request showed Gwent councils spent more than £200,000 a year on their own free newspapers. Of the figures released to ITV under the Freedom of Information Act, Caerphilly had the highest annual spend
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Watchdog queries how Newport councillors held to account
A REPORT from the Wales Audit Office has raised questions over how cabinet members on Newport council are held to account.The audit body’s annual improvement report on Newport council has criticised how elected members have been given information
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Brynmawr parking feud man jailed for perverting course of justice
A MAN who previously pleaded guilty to criminal damage when he threw flour on a neighbour's Mercedes was sentenced to four months imprisonment yesterday, for perverting the course of justice in connection with the incident.Julian Tapping, 39, of Main
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Our Garden Guru answers your questions
Q: Is there one particular fertiliser that you would recommend for fruit bushes e.g. gooseberries, blueberries, raspberries? KS, MonmouthA: To promote flowering and good fruit development you need a fertiliser with a hi potash content like sulphate of
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Risca thug in ‘racist’ attack is jailed
A RISCA man has been jailed for committing a “disgraceful” racially aggravated assault on the owner of his local shop. Mark Williams, 45, of Meadow Crescent, Pontymister, who previously admitted the offences, was given a 12-month sentence for causing
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Blaina soldier tests out Tour de France route
A SOLDIER from Blaina has taken part in the preparations for the Tour de France. Staff Sergeant Donna Short, 39, was a member of an Armed Forced cycling team that cycled from Harewood House near Leeds to the centre of Sheffield. She was taking part in
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Concert kicks off first Bettws Festival
CHOIRS from Newport schools and a community arts group performed at the start of the first ever Bettws Festival yesterday (Fri). Singers from Ysgol Gymraeg Ifor Hael, Newport High School and the Bettws in Bloom Entertainment Group performed at the ceremony
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Rogue traders sentenced for scams on elderly
FOUR rogue traders were sentenced yesterday for conning elderly and vulnerable people out of more than £70,000 across South Wales, including Gwent. Campaigners including former Argus editor Gerry Keighley are now calling for more cold calling zones
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WEEKENDER: We should celebrate sporty youngsters
CYNICS among us will be saying that with Andy Murray crashing out of Wimbledon, it is a good job it is a World Cup finals year, to provide a boost in the battle to get children out and playing sport.Rather than as sporting occasions to enjoy in themselves
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Over 500 people honour Cwmbran biker at funeral
MORE than 500 people mourned the loss of a Cwmbran biker at his funeral yesterday.Kevin Morgan, 60, tragically died on Saturday, June 21 following a collision on the A449, while riding his white Kawasaki motorcycle.His funeral took place yesterday with
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Shoppers urged to back local traders for Independents' Day
NEWPORT is once again championing Independents’ Day this year - spanning yesterday and today - with small businesses calling for the public to come in and spend at least £10 with them.Hundreds of independent businesses in Rogerstone and Newport
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ARGUS COMMENT: Why Newport's 'Happy' video gives reasons to be cheerful
IT'S always good to end the week with some positivity - and what better way of doing that than pointing our readers in the direction of Newport's very own 'Happy' video. We defy anyone watching the video - filmed during the city's Big Splash festival
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Wales can be golden boys in Glasgow - Sevens boss Gareth Williams
WALES Sevens boss Gareth Williams is backing his team to mix it with the big boys in their bid to be on the podium at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. World champions New Zealand have won gold in all four previous Games and are hot favourites
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LATEST PICTURES: Newport Friars Walk scheme
SEE the latest pictures from Newport's Friars Walk development. Some can't resist having a sneak peek:
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MELISSA JONES SAYS: Union Rose is starting to bloom
NEWPORT car dealership owner Adrian Evans has just about finished celebrating - after his bargain buy racehorse finished second at Royal Ascot at a massive 100-1.Welsh trained, owned and bred, Union Rose comfortably paid for his purchase price in that
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: It's no longer just jam and Jerusalem for the Gwent WI
The Women's Institute members' slow handclap of Tony Blair showed they had become a force to be reckoned with. KATH SKELLON met their members in Gwent.THE Women’s Institute is no longer about jam and Jerusalem and has been enjoying a resurgence
