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Edinburgh excited by selection difficulties
NEWPORT County boss Justin Edinburgh was pleased with his side after their encouraging 1-0 win over Coventry City, but admits he faces selection dilemmas all over the field ahead of the new campaign, writes Michael Pearlman.County secured a second successive
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Byrne happier playing for Edinburgh than legendary Davids
NEWPORT County midfielder Mark Byrne spent last season in a midfield tandem with a Champions League winning Netherlands international capped 74-times, but admits he's far happier at Rodney Parade.The Ireland midfielder has swapped Underhill, Barnet
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Bargoed boxer gets a kick out of historic medal
HISTORY-MAKER Lauren Price says becoming the first Welsh woman to win a boxing medal at the Commonwealth Games justifies her decision to give up international football. The Bargoed boxer was playing football for her country until last year when
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Probe into cross-border health care
MONMOUTH MP David Davies is to lead a parliamentary inquiry into cross-border health arrangements between England and Wales.The Welsh Affairs Committee, which Mr Davies chairs, will examine the workings of the NHS for patients who rely on healthcare facilities
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Members meet to discuss Caerphilly council budget cuts
CAERPHILLY council committee members met tonight to discuss how millions of pounds worth of cuts to the authority’s budget will be made over the next three years.Proposals to shut down council leisure centres, public toilets, bowling greens, and
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Animal-lover ready for charity skydive
THE SKY'S the limit for Rebecca Jeffery, 29, when it comes to raising money for the RSPCA. She has booked a nerve-wracking skydive in order to raise a target of £500 for Newport's RSPCA Animal Centre. The exhilarating task involves her jumping
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Joy for Gwent squash pair and lawn bowls stars in Glasgow
ALL-GWENT squash doubles pairing Scott Fitzgerald and Dave Haley enjoyed a comfortable win over Trinidad & Tobago in their pool D match. Fitzgerald, from Pontypool, and Haley, from Newport, beat Colin Ramasra and Kale Wilson 11-3, 11-6 at the
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CHEPSTOW MEETING CALLED OFF
CHEPSTOW'S meeting next Wednesday, August 6, has been called off due to the course's nematode worm problem, but officials are hopeful of resuming racing later in the month.Extensive remedial work has taken place following the discovery on July
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Boxer Ashley Williams secures medal 31 for Wales
WELSH boxing has recovered from a disastrous start to the Commonwealth Games to provide the team with at least four medals at Glasgow 2014.With Fred Evans and Ashley Brace forced out of the Games before they even started and world number one Andrew Selby
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Top Pontypool teacher leaves her mark
A TEACHER at a Pontypool school who taught generations of children has come full circle on her retirement – teaching both the first and last pupils to attend it. Pamela Evans, 56, a teacher at Kemys Fawr Infant School which closed earlier this
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FIRST PERSON: Crosskeys globe-trotter, Graham Osborne
Dr Graham Osborne, 89, talks to FRAN GILLETT about his adventures from Gwent to New Zealand as a former research scientist, farmer and local historian.“I WAS born in January 1925 – my birth certificate says the 25th but my mother said it was
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POLITICS FILE: Jobs scheme hailed success
THE Jobs Growth Wales scheme has been hailed as one of the Welsh Government’s biggest success stories for both employers and jobseekers since its launch in 2012.Latest figures released show the youth employment programme has now created more than
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Fracking report to go before planners
A BRIEFING note about the controversial practice of onshore shale gas exploration, known as "fracking" will go before Monmouthshire planners at their meeting in Usk on Tuesday.A letter by Jane Coppock, development plans manager for the authority
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WWI ARGUS ARCHIVE: Great Powers prepare for war
Great Powers prepare for war as peace efforts are continuing Fighting on the Danube First Fleet in North Sea Although on Monday morning the outlook was as black as it could be it was possible, despite the reports of fighting on the Danube
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Arthritis celebrating a year running Beechwood Park tearoom
A FLORIST who had to give up her job after she was diagnosed with arthritis decided to open a cafe in a Newport park instead — and has just celebrated her first anniversary in business.Jayne Thorley opened Mrs T’s Cafe in Beechwood Park in
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Wales church leaders call for Gaza ceasefire
CHURCH leaders in Wales have appealed for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and called for more support to address the humanitarian needs of civilians. In a letter signed by a number of leading clergy including the Archbishop of Wales Most Revd Dr
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Worldwide tribute acts for Gwent rock band
A GWENT rock band which played to a crowd of 10,000 at a leading UK festival has discovered they have their own tribute acts in Brazil and Japan.Five-piece band The Dirty Youth found out about their huge South American and Asian fan bases after a music
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Nuns received less than £3 million in hospital deal
THE Newport nuns who sold their private hospital to an independent provider said the total money they received from the sale is less than £3 million.St Joseph’s Hospital was acquired by a group of hospital consultants and investors, St Joseph
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Edinburgh says switch to Spytty was his call
JUSTIN Edinburgh has revealed who made the decision to move the Carl Zeiss Jena and Coventry City friendlies to Spytty Park, writes Michael Pearlman.The Exiles switched both clashes from their Rodney Parade home in an effort to give the playing surface
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Firefighters tackle horse manure and hay fire
FIREFIGHTERS from Tredegar tackled five tonnes of horse manure and hay on fire in Tyllwyn Ebbw Vale this morning.
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Firefighters have manure thrown at them as they rescue horse
UPDATE: 3.49pm A spokeswoman for South Wales Fire and Rescue service said a boy, described as under 10-years-old, threw a plastic container of horse manure at the engine. The appliance was undamaged and the four crew members were reported as
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Gilwern residents object to homes plan
GILWERN residents have raised objections to a planning application to build 92 residential units and a new road on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The application at Cae Meldon in Gilwern, which is pending a decision by planning committee
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Woman's body recovered from river in Monmouth
THE BODY of a 34-year-old woman was recovered from the River Monnow on Sunday night. A spokesman for the Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) confirmed that they were called to the scene at around 10pm and recovered the body of the lady before
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CCTV appeal after cash 'theft' from Asda till
CASH was stolen from a self-service till at the Asda store in Brynmawr on June 27, Gwent Police said. Officers are trying to trace the man and woman pictured as they believe they could hold information vital to the investigation. The alleged theft happened
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Minecraft club is a hit with youngsters
A MINECRAFT club aiming to get children involved in interactive learning is proving a hit in the county.Company Mi Little Pad, founded by Sally Cooper and John Gallacher just a year ago, sets up clubs and services for the community using iPads.The company
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A greater good
WHAT an excellent and well-stated letter from Mrs S V Kielty (Argus, July 24). It contained all my thoughts, and I think many others’, perfectly. Whilst the death was tragic for someone so young it is by no means unique and as the writer says there
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What recovery?
THE Government’s latest economic figures tell us that despite there being more people in work, wages are still not keeping up with the cost of living. In the past rising employment was always followed by rising wages. However, this time it’s only those
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Tireless effort
I WOULD like to put on record my sincere thanks to the Risca West and East Community Events Group for their tireless work over the past six months organising this year’s family summer event in Risca Park. Over 3,000 people attended the Hoe Down
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In praise of men
COULD I write in praise of men? They really are able to do more than women, very often. They can release the fuel cap in your hire car and tell you whether or not it is diesel; they can open the tops of hermetically sealed milk pouches in motorway
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Sean McGoldrick secures another medal for Team Wales
NEWPORT boxer Sean McGoldrick is a double Commonwealth Games medallist at the age of 22 after his quarter-final victory at Glasgow 2014. The St Joseph’s star is still on course to make history and defend the 56kg title he landed in Delhi four years
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Parking charges
HAVING CAERPHILLY Council Car Park charges for parking at its five country parks. just read an online report about the Caerphilly council meeting on July 16 16/08/14, I am disappointed at the way the members seem to have totally disregarded the views
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Burton exit confirmed
Newport Gwent Dragons have confirmed the departure of Italy international fly-half Kris Burton from Rodney Parade. Brisbane-born Burton, who qualified to play for Italy through his mother, is heading back to Australia. The 33-year-old won 21
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City's blooming
NEWPORT comes in for a lot of criticism, but praise must be given to the people responsible for the wonderful flower displays in and around the town. The wild flower areas lift the spirits. The new wild flower area at the exit of the bus station is
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Bargoed boxer Lauren Price fights for a medal tonight
BARGOED boxer Lauren Price made history yesterday as she and Charlene Jones became the first female fighters to compete for Wales at a Commonwealth Games. Price easily beat Guyana’s Theresa London over four two-minute rounds last night and the
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Former Monmouth student swims Channel to help son
AN inspirational father and former Monmouth School student braved shark-infested waters and hours in ice-cold ponds to train for his swim across the English Channel after being inspired by his autistic son Oscar.44-year-old Miles Tollan spent a year training
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Dancers join Blackwood festival to showcase talent
MORE than 50 dance groups and clubs from across Caerphilly county borough joined together at Blackwood Miners’ Institute for a dance showcase.to celebrate dance.The annual festival saw dances performed by individuals and groups over three evenings
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Welsh medal hope Dai Greene crashes out in semi-finals
REIGNING Commonwealth Games champion Dai Greene revealed his disappointment at relinquishing his 400m hurdles crown after bowing out in the semi-final. Greene, who told the Argus last week that he was not in medal-winning form, went in the final
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Newport council must find £13million in cuts
THE true picture of the cuts Newport council has to make next year has been revealed this morning, with council officers facing an extra £8 million to find and possibly whole services cut, the deputy leader has warned. In June the Argus reported
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Old Abergavenny stable and brewery could become home
A NINETEETH century micro brewery and former stable in Abergavenny could be converted into residential accommodation if planners give the go-ahead on Tuesday.The application at 150 St Helens Road has been recommended for approval by officers and relates
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Top IT man cleared of fraud makes complaint against Gwent Police Chief
A SENIOR Torfaen council officer who was cleared of fraud earlier this year has made a complaint about Gwent Police chief constable Jeff Farrar and said he is "looking for justice". Gwent Police have confirmed that they received a complaint concerning
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Illness delays Newport trial libel
ASSEMBLY Member Mohammad Asghar’s attempt to sue five members of Newport’s Muslim community has been adjourned for several months as one of the defendants has bronchitis.The High Court civil trial was expected to continue at Newport Crown
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Council to discuss school rebuilds
A DECISION by top Monmouthshire councillors to approve multi-million-pound grants to rebuild two of the county's four high schools will be discussed by all members tomorrow.Earlier this month Monmouthshire council's cabinet decided, pending approval
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UPDATE: Police recover body of man from River Usk
UPDATE: 10.22am Wednesday 30th July 2014 Gwent Police have confirmed that the body of a 77-year-old man from Newport was recovered from the River Usk. A police spokeswoman said that there are no suspicious circumstances. UPDATE: 9.12pm
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Peace prize-winner set for Newport anti-Nato protests
PROTESTERS against Newport’s Nato summit will be addressed by a peace prize winner, it was announced yesterday. NoNatoNewport announced that Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CODEPINK and the international human rights organization Global Exchange,
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‘Lack of killer’s remorse’ adds to grief
THE family of a murdered Trinant father says his killer has shown “no remorse” for what he has done, they have said in a statement. Paul Mapps had denied murdering his friend and dad Ian Davies, 27, in January, claiming he had stabbed him with
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ARGUS COMMENT: The carrot and stick of diesel cars
TWENTY years ago few motorists drove diesel cars. Now a third of all cars on Britain's roads are fuelled with diesel. Why? Because successive governments encouraged individuals, and the operators of company car fleets in particular, to switch
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'Keep uni courses in Newport' - councillors' plea
NEWPORT councillors unanimously backed a motion to urge university chiefs to keep courses in the city and surrounding areas, including the campus in Caerleon, at a meeting last night. Two members of the council submitted a Notice of Motion calling
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Andrew Penman's notes from the Games
AFTER seeing the Queen at the opening ceremony and a Welsh hockey match last week, the royals seem to be following me around Glasgow with William, Kate and Harry all joining me at the hockey and swimming on Monday evening.The trio caused a real problem
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Cwmbran arts centre visitor figures surge by third
AN ARTS centre featuring works by a “who’s, who” of contemporary Welsh artists is celebrating after visitor numbers surged by a third despite the economic downturn.Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre is now showcasing a First World War exhibition
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Newport writer’s play set to raise curtain on season
AUDIENCES at the Dolman Theatre, Newport, will be treated to some homegrown writing talent this September as actors perform a play by Newport writer Phil Mansell.Mr Mansell, 63, from St Julians, Newport, is a retired press officer. The St Julians man
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Boris Stankovich: I want to create a scrummaging culture at Dragons
BORIS Stankovich loves his scrums and the loosehead prop hopes his Newport Gwent Dragons teammates will soon join him in thriving in the dark arts of the set piece. When Stankovich signed for Leicester in 2007 he arrived at a club where a dominant
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Summer workshops hit with Newport youngsters
NEWPORT creative enterprise The Project Space launched a new series of workshops aiming to get young people into arts. The week-long workshop event called Urban Circle Summer Jam has already seen dozens of young people aged 13 to 25 years old come
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Dog ‘traumatised’ after thieves break into farm
A FAMILY-RUN farm in Blaenavon has appealed for help to find the burglars who stole thousands of pounds worth of equipment and attacked their dog.Farm hand Kieran Redman, 23, who often helps out on the farm near Garn Road run by his father Neville for
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Half of 999 calls miss target
FIGURES released yesterday show that over half of the category A emergency calls in Wales fail to meet the Assembly Government's response time target of eight minutes. In June 2014, Blaenau Gwent received 349 life threatening emergency calls (Category
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Newport County fan creates Rodney Parade in Lego
A YOUNG Newport County fan decided to show his support for the team by recreating Rodney Parade in Lego.It took him around 10 hours to build but Marc Peplow, 13, said that he enjoyed every minute of making the stadium.This is not the first time that Marc
