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Chris Coleman backs Gareth Bale to outshine Eden Hazard and silence the Real Madrid boo boys
CHRIS Coleman is backing Gareth Bale to silence the Madrid boo boys and show his worth when he comes head-to-head with the Premier League player of the season Eden Hazard.The duo will be in the spotlight on Friday at the Cardiff City Stadium, the talisman
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Comic fans gear up for The Big Geek Meet
COMIC fans will be meeting in Cwmbran and Newport in the run up to Newport's first comic convention Geekedfest.The Big Geek Meet will take place on Saturday, June 13 with the Cosplay and Anime community meeting at Cwmbran Train Station at 12.30pm followed
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Teenagers trapped in lift rescued from Cwmbran shopping centre
FIVE teenage girls had to be rescued from a glass lift in Cwmbran shopping centre on Sunday, a fire service spokeswoman said. Jennie Griffiths, head of control for South Wales Fire and Rescue, said the lift jammed at 3.30pm and firefighters had
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Parents fundraise for Gwent boy who stopped talking
THE parents of a young Rogerstone boy who mysteriously stopped talking seven years ago are raising money for speech therapy in a bid to help get his voice back.Ten-year-old Adam Barnes progressed normally until he was three years old but gradually lost
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Digital leaders discuss cyber crime and the future of the workplace at conference
INTERNET entrepreneurs and other assorted bright sparks gathered at the Celtic Manor earlier today to share inspiration about digital businesses. As traditional industries like coal and steel decline and die out in Wales, some believe the next
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Police appeal after man suffers serious head injuries during assault outside Newport pub
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered serious head injuries during an assault near Bettws Social Club. The 44-year-old man was taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital for treatment after the serious assault at midnight on Thursday,
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Police appeal after man assaulted on Goldcroft Common in Caerleon
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted on Goldcroft Common in Caerleon last weekend. The 55-year-old man local man was allegedly assaulted by another man at around 10pm on Friday, June 5. He suffered facial injuries and
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SCAM WARNING: Police warning after Cwmbran woman hands over £50 for cigarettes
POLICE are warning residents about a cigarettes scam after a woman was tricked into handing over £50 in Cwmbran town centre. The 79-year-old woman was approached by a man who offered her 400 cigarettes for £50 at around 2.30pm on Sunday, June 7
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Busy second day at digital conference
There are plenty of speakers, discussions and workshops on day two of Digital 2015 at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport.Anthony Vanky will be the keynote speaker in the morning. He is partner strategist and researcher at the MIT Senseable City Lab, a
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Digital entrepreneur launches new business at Digital 2015
Gianni O’Connor, founder of $tockTickler is one of the speakers at Digital 2015.He will be speaking about the future of ownership and how the internet will can allow anyone in the world to own a share of their favourite companies and will be introducing
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Police step up patrols after two school children approached by man in Caerleon
POLICE are set to visit primary schools in Caerleon warning about ‘stranger danger’ after a man in a white van approached two school children last week. The two girls from Charles Williams Church in Wales Primary School, aged 10 and 11, were
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Gwent-business aims to inspire Wales’ next generation of innovators
As the national celebration of Welsh innovation enters its second week, one of Gwent’s leading technology powerhouses has announced it will throw open its doors to allow local students to discover how studying science and technology subjects can lead
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Happy birthday to Digital Tuesday
Today marks the first anniversary of the launch of Digital Tuesday in Newport.And the networking event is inviting business people and those interested in the digital world along to a special celebration to mark the one year anniversary of the launch
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YOUR MP WRITES: Monmouth MP David Davies
I WILL readily admit the Conservative election victory surprised me as much as the pundits. However, I can assure people that scare stories about a Conservative government slashing the public sector and selling off the NHS were totally untrue. David Cameron
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Meet The Band: Andrew Jackson Jihad
Andrew Jackson Jihad bring their UK tour to the moon Club, Cardiff on June 8.Andy Howells recently put questions to the band.Whereabouts are you from & how did the band form?We are a band from Phoenix, Arizona. Ben and I started the band in 2004 when
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Two cars destroyed in 'deliberate' fire in Blaenavon
EMERGENCY services were called to a deliberate fire on Park Street in Blaenavon in the early hours of Sunday morning. A Gwent Police spokesman said that two vehicles, a BMW Z3 and a VW Golf Mk 3 GTI, which were owned by one person, were destroyed
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The big question - how can we fill the skills gap in the digital area?
One of the areas looked at in depth at the two-day Digital 2015 event being held this week at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport is the skills gap and what can done to attract more people into the digital sector.This week's big question focusses on that
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Providing the tools for a stronger IT industry
It has been estimated that 800,000 more IT professionals are needed across Europe by 2020. According research by CompTIA, most IT companies in the UK are still struggling to find people with the right skills to fill job vacancies, with 44 per cent of
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Strike date announced over Newport steelworks pensions dispute
STEEL unions representing workers at Newport’s Llanwern steelworks have announced they will strike on Monday, June 22 over their ongoing pensions dispute. The strike action will be preceded by action short of strike action involving an overtime
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Wales needs a quality, skilled workforce to help it reach its digital potential
Dave Sadler, head of IT & Digital Recruitment at Newport-based Acorn discusses some of the ways the current IT skills gap is being addressed The Welsh Government is doing a great job attracting new digital and technology businesses, and
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Newport County appoint former Cardiff City man as their new General Manager
NEWPORT County AFC have appointed Jason Turner as their new General Manager, whose job remit will be controlling the day-to-day operations of the club, writes Michael Pearlman.Turner effectively replaces former chief executive Dave Boddy, albeit by stepping
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IntaPeople supports Digital 2015 at the Celtic Manor
Digital 2015 is an event which aims to encourage the growth of digital and ICT skills within Wales. Four streams of content are running over the two days, which finish today, and more than 2,000 delegates are expected to attend.Through engaging interactive
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Games guru urges schools to embrace coding
By Ian Livingstone CBE, games entrepreneur and Digital Skills Champion What did you speak about at the conference? I gave a visual account of my struggles as an entrepreneur in the 1970s when setting up Games Workshop with Steve Jackson
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'Tough Jack's just the lad for Wales' - defence coach Shaun Edwards full of praise for Dragons centre Dixon
WALES defence coach Shaun Edwards has no doubt that Newport Gwent Dragons centre Jack Dixon has the toughness to succeed at Test level.The 20-year-old from Newbridge was last week named in Warren Gatland’s 47-strong training squad for the World Cup.Dixon
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Firm building A465 dual-carriageway to talk about challenges it faces
THE construction firm behind the scheme to dual the Heads of the Valleys road will talk about the challenges it faces at Clydach Gorge, near Brynmawr. Costain began work to dual the 8.1kilometre section of the A465 between Gilwern and Brynmawr
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Two subjects close to Chris Griffiths' heart - innovation and technology
By Chris Griffiths, CEO of Droptask, Tec Marina, and OpenGenius What will you be speaking about at the conference? I get to speak about two things that I really love, technology and innovation. I have started several tech companies over
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From the director's mouth
I am always encouraged and enthused when Wales is at the forefront of development within any sector, but we have to concede that the progress that we are making within the digital arena is as important as it is impressive. Recent figures illustrate that
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Lee Selby wants to be a role model who outshines Gavin and Stacy!
HE’S the jewel in the crown of St Joseph’s boxing gym in Newport and boxing’s latest world champion, but Lee Selby is just delighted to have put Barry on the map for something other than Gavin and Stacy.The 28-year old became Wales’ 12th world champion
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Wilkinson smashes ton as Blackwood progress in Welsh Cup
DANIEL Wilkinson smashed a century as Blackwood responded to a league disappointment by beating Malpas in round one of the Welsh Cup.Blackwood had lost their top spot in Division One of the Glamorgan and Monmouthshire League after being edged out by Abergavenny
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Keeping your business safe in the digital age
By Mark Edwards, technical director, Capital Network Solutions How did you get into this line of business? I did a computer science degree at the University of Glamorgan and set up my own business as soon as I left which coincided with
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More residents join speedwatch scheme
THE fourth community speedwatch scheme in Monmouthshire has been launched in Usk.Eleven residents have teamed up with Gwent Police to help crack down on speeding motorists in the area.The community speedwatch scheme, which trains volunteers to monitor
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Liberty and Google present Masterclass sessions at Digital 2015
Liberty Marketing, Wales’ largest digital marketing agency and Google provided delegates at Digital 2015 with two masterclass sessions offering best practice advice on the latest search engine optimisation and pay per click methods. As a Google Top Tier
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Tigers make it two on the spin with super victory against Eagles
A BUMPER crowd watched Torfaen Tigers climb off the bottom of the Conference South table with an entertaining 48-24 win over former champions Sheffield Hallam Eagles at Cwmbran RFC.It took just nine minutes for the Tigers to take the lead after Chris
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Don't tempt car thieves, say police after 100 cars found with valuables on display
HUNDREDS of drivers across Gwent will receive letters reminding them of the need to remove valuable possessions from their cars, or hide them when leaving vehicles unattended. More than 300 vehicles were checked in theft hotspot areas in Caerphilly
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LIVE: Newport council debates the city deal and library changes
JOIN Argus reporter Fran Gillett who is at the Newport council cabinet meeting this morning. On the agenda is the city deal and a proposal to make changes to libraries. Tweets by @ArgusFGillett
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Cwmbran man drives 1,900 miles in four-day sports car charity trek
A COMPANY boss from Cwmbran drove 1,900 miles in a four-day charity sports car trip with three friends to raise money after beating eye cancer.Terry Smith, who jointly owns Bridgetime Transport Ltd, was treated for eye cancer in 2012 after he noticed
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ARGUS COMMENT: The brave new digital world
TODAY sees the start of a two-day event showcasing the role Wales - and this part of the country in particular - is playing in the digital revolution. Almost under the radar, a cluster of innovative, hi-tech companies has grown up in south east
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Introducing Tech Dragons: The home of the Welsh tech scene
As delegates gather for tech festival Digital 2015 at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Tech Dragons has launched as the home of the Welsh technology scene.It is an innovative online resource and organisation designed to promote Wales’s growing technology
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One in, one out at Ebbw Vale
EBBW Vale have bolstered their back row with the signing of Ethan Doyle but scrum-half Rhys Downes has left the club for Merthyr.Number eight Doyle, 25, started his career at Newport Saracens and caught the eye of the Steelmen with a strong performance
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Health issues
THE impact of asbestos on a worker’s health usually does not come to light until many years after exposure, at which time the employer’s insurance details have sometimes been lost or destroyed, making it impossible for victims to pursue compensation
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Splitting up
The British Labour Party are on the verge of splitting up, with Scottish Labour wanting to go its own way and Leighton Andrews putting out the controversial tweet that Welsh Labour isn’t interested in the “English Labour” leadership contest. One
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Libraries
Why is this Council intent on destroying the city’s libraries? In the last few years the service has been, what seems, the front line for cuts. This service is essential for communities, students, the elderly and people with mobility problems.
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Clueless
C Bradley’s letter of June 3, 2015, is spot on when commenting on the reality of life in Wales under the Assembly. When Ed Milliband said publicly, “Carwyn you are doing a grand job in Wales,” I thought to myself, “Ed you clearly have no idea what
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Appeal for anonymous slavery caller to speak up
GWENT Police is again appealing for an anonymous caller who has information about slavery and forced labour in Gwent to call back. The caller rang the police on Wednesday, May 27, and then Wednesday, June 3, and left a message on the answerphone
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How Digital 2015 can help your business
Digital technologies have revolutionised the way we live, the way we work and how we interact.Taking place on June 8 and 9 at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, the Digital 2015 event is the highlight of the digital calendar. It aims to encourage the growth
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Could people in Nissan Terrano help Usk death crash probe?
POLICE probing the death of a biker in a crash near Usk have released a picture of a car whose occupants they believe could be potential witnesses to the incident. The Nissan Terrano was travelling in the direction of Usk at the time of the crash
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LIVE: Digital 2015 at the Celtic Manor
JOIN Argus reporter Jen Mills for live coverage of the Digital 2015 conference at the Celtic Manor. Tweets by @ArgusJenMills
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75 years on: How Gwent was scarred by the naval tragedy which saw 1200 die
EARLY June 1940 saw Britain suffer defeat after defeat. The last exhausted troops had just been lifted from the beaches of Dunkirk leaving their weapons and equipment behind. As the Nazis completed their conquest of Europe, the evacuation of British
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Education technology accelerator launches at Digital 2015 signifying opportunities for innovative education start-ups across Wales and beyond
Technology conference Digital 2015, which has attracted more than 2,000 people from the digital sector to the Celtic Manoer Resort this week, will provide the platform for the Wales launch of EdTech UK, a new organisation aimed at helping accelerate the
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Businesses could be more at risk than they realise
Starting life as a bespoke software development company before expanding its services to include cyber security consultancy, Accelero Digital has seen vast change in the digital landscape of Wales since its formation in 2006. With recent headlines bringing
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ON THIS DAY: George Mallory seen for the last time 800ft from Everest summit
On this day - June 8 FROM THE ARGUS ARCHIVE: On this day a year ago the Argus reported on how hundreds enjoyed the Maindee Festival under blue skies. Five years ago today we reported how Newport students were protesting at a hike in
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Refuse fire on Corporation Road, Newport 'deliberate'
A refuse fire was deliberately lit on Corporation Road, Newport, just before 6pm last night. A spokeswoman for the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Maindee Station attended and put out the fire. In another incident, youths were
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The paper driving licence is being scrapped today: Here's what you need to know
TODAY the DVLA is scrapping the paper driving licence - but the RAC estimates that 55% of people don't know the change is happening or what it means. Here's our handy guide: What is happening? From June 8 2015, the DVLA will no longer
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Newport to take next step in negotiating City Deal
NEWPORT City Council’s cabinet will be asked to approve the next step in negotiating a City Deal with the UK Government, Welsh Government and surrounding authorities. The City Deal is a way to provide funding for infrastructure investment for the
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Teenage boy finds hole in heart thanks to screening held in memory of friend
A TEENAGE boy has discovered he has a hole in his heart thanks to a screening day arranged by the family of Jack Thomas. Morgan James, 14, went to a heart screening day at Oakdale Surgery, in Blackwood, which was organised by the family of Jack
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Teenagers laughed and boasted as they carried out 'cowardly and unprovoked' Newport street attack, court told
THREE teenagers were heard laughing and boasting following a "cowardly and unprovoked" street attack on a man in Newport, a court was told. Cardiff Crown Court heard how the 24-year-old victim had been punched in the face, jumped on and kicked
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Breaking news in Newport and Gwent, Monday June 8, 2015
10:44pm Firefighters tackle grass fires in Caerphilly 10:01pm Teenagers trapped in lift rescued from Cwmbran shopping centre 9:58pm
