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Technology world descending on Newport with Argus-sponsored Digital 2015 conference
THE digital world is descending on Newport today and tomorrow for Digital 2015, the third annual sector conference being held at the Celtic Manor Resort. The South Wales Argus is media sponsor of the event and the editor, Kevin Ward, will be taking
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Chris Coleman: We can't afford any more defensive injuries, but still don't fear Belgium
CHRIS Coleman admits Wales can’t afford any more injuries in defence ahead of their crunch clash with Belgium on Friday night, and admits Wales rejected 'big money' friendlies to properly prepare. The race for European Championship qualification
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Shirefest Music Festival held
TWENTY bands played across two stages at the “superb” 10-hour Shirefest music festival on Saturday.The sun shone as the gates opened at 1pm and people flocked to enjoy a varied line-up of music including rock, folk, acoustic, country, jazz and Celtic.Visitors
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City hospital's fun run takes place at Tredegar House
THE Royal Gwent Hospital's cardiology fun run took place today at Tredegar House.More than 150 runners took part in the fun run in the grounds of the 17th century manor house. The event is a fundraiser for the hospital's Cardiology Fund and featured a
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Cwmbran manor commemorates the 71st anniversary of the D-Day landings
LLANYRAFON Manor was transported back in time to the Second World War at the weekend to mark the 71st anniversary of D-Day.More than 1,000 people visited the manor in Cwmbran on Saturday which marked 71 years since the allied invasion on the beaches of
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Newport neighbours gather together for Big Lunch event
NEARLY 1,000 neighbours from Rogerstone gathered together today for their second Big Lunch event – the UK’s annual street get-together for local communities.The sun was shining as the gates opened at 12pm and residents of the Afon Village community sat
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Top Cop so close again
ONCE again South Wales Argus / Chepstow Racing Club horse Top Cop was involved in the mix only to just miss out on the prize money.At Bath on Friday night he was sent off at 100/30 second-favourite (he was 10/1 on Friday morning), with the weight of expectation
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Blaenau Gwent has 'more work to do' to raise school attendance
A REPORT which is to go before Blaenau Gwent’s executive committee this week claims “clearly there is more work to be done” to raise pupil attendance in secondary schools. The council’s attendance rate is ranked lowest in the whole of Wales for
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Awards given for 'waggiest tail' and 'most appealing eyes' as city park hosts dog show event
CANINE capers were at the top of the agenda at a Newport park as dogs of all sizes took part in a fun show to raise money for the charity Hope Rescue.Barks in the Park, held at Brecon Park, off Radnor Road, St Julians, Newport, featured 13 classes ranging
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Hospital ward inspection raises staff numbers concern
CONCERN about safe staffing levels on a Gwent hospital ward were raised by standards watchdogs during an unannounced inspection, a report reveals. Staffing levels on Usk Ward 3/2 at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny, during the two-day dignity
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Cwmbran restaurant Ravellos wins its first AA Rosette
A CWMBRAN restaurant has been awarded an AA Rosette for the first time in its history. Ravellos Restaurant at the four star Parkway Hotel has been owned by the De Savary family since 2012. Its head chef Clive Williams said he was over the moon
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Spotty fun as annual Dalmatian Bike Ride held in Newport
HUNDREDS of spotty-clothed cyclists turned out to ride in the fourth annual Dalmatian bike ride at the weekend. The ride in aid of St David's Hospice Care saw 350 cyclist dressed as Dalmatians take on the cycle challenge taking in Newport's landmarks
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Young and old unite in Newport to commemorate D-Day landings
WITH the sounds of the city continuing all around, Newport's High Street fell silent to mark the 71st anniversary of the D-Day landings.The annual service at the D-Day memorial, outside the frontage of the former Corn Exchange, brought former servicemen
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Ebbw Vale disabled toddler can now enjoy riding tricycle thanks to national charity
AN EBBW Vale toddler who thought he may miss out on learning to ride his first bike has been given the chance thanks to a national charity.Two-year-old Ryan Cunningham suffers from hemiplegia, a condition which affects movement and posture and means he
