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Awards for helping animals launched
RSPCA Cymru has launched the Community Animal Welfare Footprint (CAWF) awards scheme for 2015. Established in 2008, CAWF is the only award scheme in England and Wales that recognises the commitment and achievement of local authorities, contingency
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Search on for best apprentice in UK
THE search has begun in Wales to find the best trade apprentice in the UK. Screwfix, which has stores in Cwmbran and Newport, is launching the competition for budding builders and the next generation of electricians and plumbers. Finalists
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Sports Direct plan for gym in city centre
Sports Direct, which is opening a store in the former Marks and Spencer building in the centre of Newport in early summer, has applied to Newport City Council to change the use of the basement into a gym. The sports clothing store has taken 23,000
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Exiles managerial battle down to two with Butcher still front runner
NEWPORT County have narrowed down their hunt for a new manager to two preferred candidates, the Argus understands.As revealed by Argus Sport over the weekend, current boss Jimmy Dack is unlikely to remain at Rodney Parade. The Argus has learned that Dack
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Ex-Monmouth man completes desert marathon for hospice
A RUNNER has completed the ‘toughest footrace on earth’ in aid of St David’s Hospice.Simon Dimmer, 54, completed the Marathon de Sables this month in aid of the charity which provides hospice care to over 2000 people with cancer and other life-threatening
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Newport robbers with 'object like gun' steal van containing 700 loaves of bread
ROBBERS stole a delivery van containing 700 loaves of bread this morning. The driver was doing a delivery in Blackett Avenue, Malpas, when the three men walked out in front of his van, police said. One man carried an object similar to a handgun
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With more government funding announced for apprenticeships, just how important are they?
A total of £144m EU and Welsh Government money is being invested to fund more than 50,000 apprenticeships in West Wales and the Valleys over the next four years.The Welsh Government says the investment will fund 52,000 apprenticeships, with the majority
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Property developer admits altering 'All things bright and beautiful' mansion without permission
A MONMOUTHSHIRE property developer has pleaded guilty to altering the character of the Grade II-listed building which inspired the hymn 'All Things Bright And Beautiful'. Kim Gregory Davies, 60, of Llanwenarth House, in Abergavenny, pleaded guilty
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Guidance could lead to more organ donation from babies
GUIDANCE which could lead to more organ donation when babies younger than two months die was published today. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) revised the criteria on when to diagnose death. Previously, a very young baby
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Talking training
Whatever the outcome of next week’s general election, I would hope to see a continued and sustained focus on encouraging businesses to recruit apprentices. Both young people – and their parents – need to be made more aware of the opportunities available
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Businesses urged to support Monmouth Raft Race in its golden year
ORGANISERS are hopeful the 50th staging of the annual Monmouth Raft Race will encourage a bumper number of businesses to enter a team and pour gold into charity coffers.Corporate supporters have continued to support the event and last year helped steer
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Accountancy firm holds car wash for local charity
Award-winning local accountancy firm Green & Co Accountants and Tax Advisors, based in Cwmbran, held a car wash for St David's Hospice Care and raised £565 for the charity. Staff members worked in shifts throughout the day and cleaned around 50 cars.The
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Talking business
There is a strong tradition in Wales of former sportsmen and women going into business for themselves once their sporting careers are over.It is something that I think is more than a coincidence. To my mind, there is something about the mentality that
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Council may find duties 'a struggle’ due to budget cuts
ENVIRONMENTAL health services in Blaenau Gwent are at “tipping point” because of budget cuts, a report to a council committee has found. A report on the impact of thelocal government budget cuts on Blaenau Gwent Council’s environmental health services
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Game of Thrones star and Boycey from Only Fools and Horses set for Newport comic convention
STARS of the silver screen are to attend a comic con event in Newport in August. Geekedfest has been set up by Shane Jordan, 30, and Chris Muscat, 28, and is at the Newport Centre on August 8 and 9. The event will allow fans to meet the likes
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Gwent electrical apprentices to battle each other for single place at Worldskills contest in Brazil
GWENT electrical engineers Luke Elsmore and Alex Scott are set to battle it out against each other for a coveted place as part of the UK team at the Worldskills final in Brazil.The two, who both work at Newport’s Industrial Automation and Control Ltd,
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London Marathon success for Newport lawyer
Michael Imperato, a lawyer at Newport-based Watkins and Gunn Solicitors, has successfully run his first marathon. The 52-year-old, from Cardiff, ran the 2015 Virgin London Marathon in five hours in aid of LOOK, a charity for families with visually impaired
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Sports psychologist entertains business lunch guests
Sports psychologist Andy McCann gave an uplisting and enjoyable talk when he was the guest speaker at the recent City of Newport Business Club lunch event.Mr McCann talked about his coaching and performance techniques at the event held at the Holiday
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Do you know a Welsh pub legend?
WALES’ largest brewer wants to uncover “the real Welsh legends hiding in pubs across Newport.” SA Brain is looking for pub goers to star in the brewer’s next advertising campaign and they are also offering a range of prizes, including the chance
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Teacher who posed as University of South Wales lecturer is banned
A TEACHER who posed as a senior lecturer at the University of South Wales to try and keep his job at a special needs school has been banned from the profession. Komborero Dauramanzi, 34, created a fake email address claiming to be a professor at
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Calzaghe tips 'burdened' Mayweather to win super fight
NEWBRIDGE boxing icon Joe Calzaghe believes Floyd Mayweather will be on the money this weekend in his super fight with long-time rival Manny Pacquaio, but admits the American faces ‘a massive burden.’Few boxers understand the pressure of defending an
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The big question...
We were interested to read recently that 63 per cent of entrepreneurs were thinking of moving out to London. What better place to come, thought Business Argus, than the Newport area.So we asked the local business community what they thought of the idea
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Bon voyage
MR. POWELL, I was sorry to hear that you are fully booked up on your “Save Humanity Cruise “, although you will have to really stock up with provisions with Mr Capes on board, or you may find some of your other passengers going missing. My wife
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No democracy
SADLY both the Labour party and the Tories have no interest in democracy. Their spin is only vote red or blue, as it looks both parties will be unable to form a government. This means the Tories will look to Ukip and the Ulster unionists or Lib Dems
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Arsonists at play
MORE than 600 grass fires have been started deliberately in the past 3 weeks in South Wales. As soon as there is a slight hint of sunshine, the little arsonists are out to play. This is one of the most offensive crimes I have seen whilst living in
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Short-sighted
TERRY Banfield is once again showing his acute myopia in Monday’s Argus when referring to any political point other than that which he supports. He uses extreme terminology to describe the point which Nigel Farage made regarding HIV treatment given
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WWI ARGUS ARCHIVE: Our troops are not going to crumble at Ypres
Still raging Great battle for the coast German advance checked Russians and Cracow A new movement We play the German game nicely if we yield to our fears regarding the position North of Ypres. Grave enough it is without indulging
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ARGUS COMMENT: A look at the choice before voters
TODAY we launch a week-long series of special features ahead of the General Election on May 7. Each day we will focus on one of the six constituencies in our circulation area, giving some background information to the recent political picture there
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Britain shivers in Arctic blast
PARTS of Britain have been battered by snow, sleet and gale-force winds as an Arctic blast sends temperatures plummeting and puts spring on hold. After weeks of bright sunshine and balmy temperatures, the weather has taken a sharp turn for the
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Appeal after lager stolen from Newbridge shop
A CRATE of lager was stolen from a shop in Newbridge on Saturday night.Police want to identify the man pictured following the theft from Treowen Stores at around 8.15pm on Saturday April 25.Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 438
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Jewellery stolen from house in Raglan
LADIES' jewellery was stolen from a house in Raglan last week.Police in Abergavenny have appealed for information following the burglary which happened on Monmouth Road at around 1.15pm on Thursday 23 April.The house alarm sounded as the burglary was
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Friar’s Walk chief to give insight into Newport’s regeneration
The chief executive and co-founder of Queensbury Real Estate, the company behind Newport’s city centre regeneration, will speak at the M4 Business Network’s second event of the year on Wednesday May 6.Paul Sargent heads-up the company selected by Newport
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SCHOOL OF THE WEEK: Ystruth Primary School
THERE seems to be something very special about Blaenau Gwent’s Ystruth Primary School.Perhaps it begins with the school’s stunning location in Blaina, nestled deep in the valley complete with a playground which looks out towards mountains on both sides.Or
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Appeal after surgery break-in
POLICE have appealed for help after a surgery was broken into. The incident happened at the Chippenham Gate Surgery in Monmouth. Police believe the building was broken into at around 3.45am on Wednesday 15 April but nothing was taken. If
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Police appeal after booze stolen from petrol station
GWENT Police are appealing for information after alcohol was stolen from a garage in Risca. The incident happened at the Waldron Services Texaco garage on Commercial Street at around 8.30pm on Thursday. Officers would like to identify the individuals
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CWMBRAN BABY MURDER TRIAL: Live coverage
JOIN Argus reporter Andy Rutherford for live coverage of the trial of Cwmbran man Mark Jones, accused of murdering his baby grandaughter Amelia Rose. Tweets by @ArgusRutherford
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ELECTION 2015: Blaenau Gwent election candidates
HERE are the election candidates for Blaenau Gwent: UKIP – Susan Boucher I have been married to Kevin for 28 years and I have two children, a son now living in America and a daughter in University in London. My husband has been an active member
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ELECTION 2015: Blaenau Gwent constituency profile
THE former seat of Labour icons Aneurin Bevan and Michael Foot, Blaenau Gwent was won back by the party at the last General Election.Nick Smith gained the seat in 2010 with a 10,516 majority, beating independent candidate Dai Davies, who had represented
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Mike and the Mechanics, St David's Hall
Since their last visit in 2011, Mike + The Mechanics have constantly been on tour celebrating their greatest hits. With a handful of new songs, the band visited Cardiff with the usual Mechanics in tow apart from one addition Tim Howar sharing vocals
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RAF to deliver Nepal quake supplies
THE RAF is expected to deliver much-needed supplies and reinforcements to Nepal today as the rescue and relief effort continues. Medics and experts from the UK flew out last night after the country was devastated by an earthquake which officials
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ON THIS DAY: March in Newport to mark Prophet's birth
On this day - April 24 FROM THE ARGUS ARCHIVE: On this day a year ago the Argus reported on how march in Newport to mark Prophet's birth. Five years ago today we reported how hundreds said farewell to a Scottish man, John Rafferty,
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Firefighters called to Gwent fires
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a number of deliberate fires across Gwent at the weekend. In Newport on Saturday, crews from Duffryn responded to put out a blaze behind a barn in Maesglas on 8.37pm, while Maindee crew put out a deliberately set grass
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Cwmbran man sets himself on fire with BBQ fuel
A MAN accidentally set himself alight with barbeque fuel in St Dials, Cwmbran on Saturday. Firefighters from Cwmbran attended at 7.06pm and head of fire control Jennie Griffiths said the situation was “resolved well”.
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TRAFFIC UPDATE: Two cars and lorry crash at J28 on M4 in Newport
UPDATE: 10.03am Delays westbound between J24 at the Coldra and J28 at Tredegar Park have cleared UPDATE: 9.46am A spokeswoman for Gwent Police said the crash happened at 8.45am and involved only one car and one lorry. Minor injuries are
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Homelessness law comes into force
A NEW law designed to reduce homelessness through early intervention comes into force today. The legislation places a duty on local authorities to work with people who are at risk of losing their home within 56 days to help find a solution to their
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AM accused of electioneering from taxpayer-funded office
A TORY AM has been criticised for displaying his daughter’s parliamentary campaign posters at his constituency office, which is not supposed to be used for electioneering.Mohammad Asghar, who represents South Wales East, said a staffer probably put up
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Breaking news in Newport and Gwent, Monday April 27, 2015
8:31pm Newport robbers steal delivery van containing 700 loaves of bread 6:34pm The M4 westbound busy but moving between J24 at the Coldra and J25A with the A4042 heading towards
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Newport man found with almost £4,000 of heroin
A NEWPORT drug dealer is off city streets after police found almost £4,000 worth of heroin in his possession. John Foran, aged 29, of Partridge Way, Duffryn, was locked up for more than three years on Friday. He was charged with possession
