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Blysh festival stars The Siren Sisters release debut album
The Siren Sisters were formed in 2010 and have appealed to audiences young and old. The trio have based their success on a true representation of the 1940s era and made numerous performances on television, radio and their successful theatre show Christmas
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Foodbank feeds 700 in first year
CALDICOT Foodbank has helped feed more than 700 people in its first year – a third of whom are children, according to new figures. The figures come a month after it was revealed the Chepstow Foodbank had helped to feed around 1,500 people in the
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Chepstow magic club shows off its skills
A NEWLY-FORMED magicians’ club showed off its skills to the public for the first time at a variety show in Bulwark last week.The Magicians of Chepstow group, which has eight members, was brought together by Arnold Paul and performed in front of
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SCHOOL OF THE WEEK: Somerton Primary
A school with a difference, SOMERTON PRIMARY in Newport puts pupil participation and enjoyment above all else, as reporter SOPHIE BROWSON discovers.TUCKED away in the heart of the community Somerton Primary School provides a welcoming home for the learning
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Newport security crackdown ahead of Nato summit
SECURITY is being stepped up in Newport ahead of the Nato summit, with drains and lampposts being sealed off as part of a police security crackdown. Drains and lampposts near the Riverfront Theatre and the University of South Wales campus were
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School head named the best in Wales
A CWMBRAN headteacher has been named inspirational primary head teacher of the year in Wales.John Healy, who has been at the helm of St David’s RC Primary since 2012, was presented with the accolade at the 2014 Inspirational Teaching Awards after
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YOUR AM WRITES: Newport East AM John Griffiths
OVER the last few months, many of us in Wales have noticed the increasing UK Coalition Government attacks on the NHS in Wales. These political attacks detract from the hard work of doctors and nurses across Wales whose efforts we all rely on, and cynically
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Jamie Smith's Mabon Headline Folk Prom Event
The Welsh Proms 2014 will present ‘Festival of Folk' a celebration of music with workshops, master classes and have-a-go sessions with live bands on July 20.There will be opportunities for all musicians and toe tappers to bring their instruments
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Tubular Bells revisited
Multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer Rob Reed, announces the release of a unique new album, Sanctuary, on 21st July through Tigermoth Records. Sanctuary is produced, mixed and engineered by Rob, who is joined by legendary Tubular Bells producers
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New hope for Torfaen land scheme
FRESH hope surrounds the possibility of land reclamation at The British – after soil samples were collected there this week.It could set the wheels in motion for a scheme which residents of the area have been eager to see come to fruition for years.Negotiations
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Caldicot event to remember First World War
CALDICOT library will host a free community event on August 4 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Britain’s entry into the First World War. The event will feature readings and a performance from musicians 'The Banned'. Resident historian
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Glasgow 2014 roles for Ryan Jones and Richard Parks
NEWPORT’S Ryan Jones and former Newport Gwent Dragons star Richard Parks have been appointed as team attachés for Wales at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.Team Wales say the Welsh rugby stars past and present have been brought on board
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Top poets to read in Chepstow
TWO of Britain’s most acclaimed and respected poets will be in Monmouthshire tomorrow to share a stage in Chepstow Castle for a unique event as part of the final weekend of the 2014 Chepstow Festival. Sir Andrew Motion and Simon Armitage are both
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Gwent schools to get results of new tests
SCHOOLS across Gwent are due to receive test results this week in English and maths from exams sat earlier this year by pupils from Years Two to Nine.Yesterday education minister Huw Lewis AM announced that the results more than a million test papers
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Newport lawyer to tackle Alps 'wall of death'
A NEWPORT conveyancer has been put through his paces this month by the Newport Gwent Dragons ahead of his 'Wall of Death' challenge.Convey Law conveyancer Geraint Aubrey will undertake the ‘Wall of Death’ Three Peaks Challenge in
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Claim another minister broke code
THE Welsh Liberal Democrat are demanding an investigation into fresh claims that a minister has broken the ministerial code. Edwina Hart, as Health Minister, is alleged to have asked for politically sensitive information from Elfed Roberts, former
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Christian Malcolm backs 'honest' Gareth Warburton
NEWPORT sprinter Christian Malcolm has defended Gareth Warburton after the 800m runner was forced out of the Commonwealth Games due to a doping violation. Warburton has been provisionally suspended from all competition after failing a drugs test
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Gassor's Tournament Team in the medals again
THIRTY-FOUR students represented Newport-based Gassor’s Tournament Team at the Global Taekwon-Do International (G.T.I) National Open Championships in Cheltenham and came away with a fantastic 25 trophies and medals.The results were 7 Gold, 5 Silver
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Gilwern road closed for emergency repairs
PART of Maesygwartha Road in Gilwern is closed due to drainage works and an unsafe wall today. A diversion has been set and the work should be finished by tomorrow evening.
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Age Cymru celebrates 40 years
AGE Cymru is celebrating its 40th year helping older people living in Gwent.The charity, previously known as Age Concern Gwent, was set up in 1974 and is looking at ways to continue to deliver its services to a growing population of older people.Eileen
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Alleged killer ‘began to cry’
THE man on trial for his friend’s murder cried and told a policeman of how he had committed “the big one” after he was arrested, a jury heard yesterday. Paul Mapps, 26, of Marshfield Court, denies murdering Ian Davies, 27, at his Marshfield
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Doing the maths
YOU would hope that the man in charge of our finances would know what 7x8 is? However in an interview with Sky News, Mr Osborne was asked that very question by a seven year old boy who started his question with: are you good at maths? Refusing
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Cut councils
IT is utterly ridiculous asking councils to self regulate their demise. These “executives” have their snouts deeply entrenched in the trough and have no desire to pull them out. The Assembly government has shown no leadership here and, in my opinion
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Food is a priority
NOW that the NHS has moved up the list of priorities for the electorate, the standard of food needs to be looked at. With more and more of us getting older the stark reality is that at some point we are going to be spending a spell or two in hospital
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Correct meaning
I REFER to my letter “Payback time” published in the Argus on July 14. Due to a typo in the last line of my letter, it subsequently makes less sense than if corrected. The last line should read “Surely this is a better way for them to “pay” for their
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Pay scandal
I WOULD like to respond to comments by a Labour spokesperson in connection with the senior officers’ pay scandal at Caerphilly council. I would like to remind the anonymous spokesperson that the Plaid group has always opposed the senior officers’ pay
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Cyclist Lewis Oliva relishing a second shot at Commonwealth glory
MONMOUTHSHIRE cycling star Lewis Oliva is relishing the opportunity to compete in his second Commonwealth Games, following a faster than expected recovery from injury.The sprinter who rides as part of the Great Britain Cycling Team originally planned
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Gwent sizzles in the sun
IT'S not just us who are feeling the heat today. We spotted this digger and truck cooling off (or working) in the River Ebbw in Maesglas today. Send us your pics of your or your friends and family in the sun today to newsdesk@southwalesargus.co.uk
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WWI ARGUS ARCHIVE: King intervenes in Ireland crisis
The Cabinet already in crisis at home The King’s Intervention Crown and Parliament His Majesty’s Remarkable Speech Grave constitutional crisis The king’s speech to the conference on the Irish problem: “It is with feelings of satisfaction
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ARGUS COMMENT: Relief road should end M4 gridlock
IT HAS been a long time coming but at last the Assembly Government has given the go ahead for a relief road around Newport. The £1bn project will see the creation of a new road around the south of the city, starting at Junction 23 and rejoining
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Cwmbran nursery leavers graduate in style
NURSERY leavers donned graduation caps and gowns in Cwmbran to mark their achievements as they progress to primary school. The 26 four-year-olds from Henllys Village Nursery lined up to receive their scrolls from the Mayor of Torfaen, Councillor Mandy
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Christian Malcolm plans academy for future sport stars
NEWPORT’S Christian Malcolm is planning a move into coaching the sports stars of tomorrow after he calls time on his track career. The 35-year-old sprint star enjoyed an emotional winning farewell to Welsh athletics on his final appearance on home
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CHRIS KIRWAN: Welsh rugby uncertainty isn't just harming the players
ON-FIELD consequences dominate when considering the spat between Regional Rugby Wales and the Welsh Rugby Union.Where will Sam Warburton, who has signed a central contract with the governing body, play next season?Will it force Adam Jones to become the
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Rugby star opens Torfaen centre
FOLLOWING three years of planning, fundraising and construction the vision of a centre for the community in Cwmffrwdoer was finally realised when the hall opened its door. Welsh international rugby union player Taulupe Faletau officially opened
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CHRIS KIRWAN: Trusting partnership is vital if dark clouds over Welsh rugby are to clear
PERHAPS Newport Gwent Dragons are merely mimicking Prince as their spat with the Welsh Rugby Union rumbles on.When the Matthew Morgan-sized musician was engaged in a dispute with Warner Bros in the mid 1990s he took to the stage with 'slave' written
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Council's promise on black bin collections
A SENIOR member of Torfaen council has pledged to scrutinise fully the “huge” number of consultation responses to its proposals for the future of black bin collections in the borough, before making a decision on how to proceed. The executive member
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Police appeal to identify crash cyclist
SOUTH Wales Police have appealed for help in identifying a man who is in hospital after being thrown from his bike yesterday. The incident happened on St. Augustines Road in Penarth, but police are appealing to people across South Wales to help
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Dawn French, Thirty Million Minutes Tour, New Theatre
A SELL-OUT audience were treated to an amazingly honest performance from comedienne, actress all round entertainer Dawn French in Cardiff last night (Wednesday July 16). Her solo show is based on her down to earth autobiography Dear Fattie where
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Pontypool gymnast Maisie Methuen to compete at Sainsbury's School Games
PONTYPOOL gymnast Maisie Methuen, aged 13, is one of 1,600 youngsters competing at this year’s Sainsbury’s 2014 School Games from September 4-7, a major multi-sport event for elite young athletes. Maisie will represent Wales in the artistic gymnastics
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Hospital death rates figures for Wales 'misleading'
HOSPITAL death rates figures for Wales are misleading and do not provide an accurate measure of quality of care, according to an independent report. An investigation into the Risk Adjusted Mortality Index (RAMI) by Stephen Palmer, professor of
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Justin Edinburgh pleased with creative County
AN old footballing cliché rang true for Newport County manager Justin Edinburgh in midweek – 'at least we're getting in a position to miss'. After hitting four at Evesham and five at Cirencester, the Exiles could easily have dished out another
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Pupils' anger at bus price hike
YOUNGSTERS attending Gwent’s only Welsh secondary school which accepts pupils from out of county are calling for Newport council officers to meet them over a three-fold hike in bus fees. Hannah Howells and Charlotte Hyde, both 16, from Newport,
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Newport in Bloom winners named
GARDENERS across the city have been celebrating their ‘blooming’ marvellous gardens as the annual Newport in Bloom competition announces its winners. The community venture to encourage the people of Newport to develop gardens for pleasure, saw
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Abergavenny parking feud man jailed
A FUNERAL director who poured flour onto a neighbour’s car in an apparent feud over parking was handed a two-week custodial sentence. Julian Tapping, 39, tipped the powder over Peter Elliot’s Mercedes in Clydach, Monmouthshire, on September 21
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Dad ‘disappointed’ with Pill Park clean-up effort
A NEWPORT teacher campaigning to get his local park renovated so his son can visit it without fear of injury has been left “disappointed” by Newport council’s effort to clean it. Kamal Ali, 32, of Pill, was left devastated after seeing Pill Park
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Boy and dog among Europe’s best racing team
A MONMOUTHSHIRE school boy has been crowned under 15 European champion in canicross with the help of his dog Henry.Rowan Saxton, 11, who attends The Grange Monmouth Preparatory School, has been crowned champion in the sport which involves cross country
