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Hockey playing homage to heroes
A REGIONAL hockey club will feature as part of an endurance challenge aiming to raise money for injured service personnel from the armed forces.Gwent Hockey Club have teamed up with the Hockey for Heroes (H4H) team for the 2017 event, which has been codenamed
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Council slammed for its support of preferred M4 relief road plan
A STINGING attack has been launched against Monmouthshire County Council for their support of the preferred proposed M4 relief road.Mike Smith, a former deputy leader at County Hall, labelled the decision as “outrageous” at the first full council meeting
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Bank holiday sunshine predicted
GWENT is due to clock up some of the highest temperatures of the year so far entering into the bank holiday weekend. The met office has predicted that temperatures will rise from 21 degrees in Newport on Wednesday. It has also been predicted
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New coffee shops come to city
TWO new coffee shops have opened their doors in Newport.Café Ludek, in Mill Street, specialises in Polish dishes, as well as serving the usual café food – including “delicious” coffee.Zuzka Hilton, one of the owners, said: “Our soup of the day and our
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VIDEO: Newport church bulldozed for housing
A DERELICT 19th century church in Maindee, Newport, is in the process of being demolished to make way for 14 new affordable homes. St Matthews Church, which was in Church Road, closed in 2014 after it was deemed unsafe as a result of dry rot.
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Historic Newport hotel going under the hammer
ONE of the most historically-significant buildings in Newport is going under the hammer. The Grade II listed Westgate Hotel in Commercial Street previously went up for auction in March with a guide price of £2.1 million. But it did not sell
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Ex-boss of company is quizzed on assets
A FORMER company boss jailed for what a judge at the time called a “flagrant disregard” of environmental laws, has been quizzed over money unaccounted for from businesses he was linked to.Adrian Lewis, of Ebbw Vale, is appearing at a Proceeds of Crime
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Argus readers’ anger at drivers parking on Newport war memorial and poppy wreaths
ARGUS readers have voiced their outrage at some drivers using a war memorial as a “parking space”. We previously reported that a war memorial to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landing in 1944, which is situated in High Street
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Dad pens book about childhood adventures
A DAD has written a book based on his childhood adventures in the Wye Valley.Ian Crawford, 56, of Church Road, Caldicot, has self-published his first book, The Dragon Tree, about two children who are transported in time to when an evil sorcerer ruled
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Duo find new clubs after Exiles exits
TWO of the 11 players released by Newport County AFC manager Michael Flynn this month have found new clubs. Midfielder Mitch Rose has signed a two-year deal at League Two rivals Grimsby Town. And defender Darren Jones, who announced his retirement
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Snap up a commercial lot
A number of commercial buildings, including a former bank in Newbridge, will come under the hammer next month.The lots form part of the catalogue for the June sale held by Paul Fosh auctions, which will also see a number of residential properites and
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£4000 worth of mobile phones stolen
GWENT Police would like to speak to this man in connection with £4000 worth of mobile phones being stolen in Newport. The theft, which saw £4000 worth of iPhones stolen from a stockroom, took place at a supermarket on Cardiff Road on Wednesday,
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Reports of a distressed woman in Caerphilly prompts police appeal
POLICE are appealing for information after receiving reports of a distressed woman in the Mornington Meadows area last weekend. The woman was seen in the early hours of Saturday May 20, between 00.45am and 1.10am, specifically in the areas of Dol Fran
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Celtic Manor applies to build new budget hotel at Langstone
Plans for a new 154-bedroom budget hotel, with a drive-thru Starbucks at the Coldra have been submitted by the Celtic Manor Resort.The new hotel will help fill a shortfall of bedroom accommodation in the area near the new International Convention Centre
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GENERAL ELECTION 2017: Poll shows dramatic surge for Labour
LABOUR has had a dramatic surge of support in Wales ahead of next month’s General Election, a new poll has shown. Previous polls carried out the lead-up to next month’s vote have been dismal for Labour, with a number of surveys suggesting the Conservatives
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Brilliant year full of activities for Pontnewydd Scouts
1ST WEST PONTNEWYDD SCOUTS AGM: This has been a fantastic year with the Cubs 100 years celebration, and many more activities. We’ve taken our programme back to basics and learning a lot more scouting skills which will be continuing into this year.
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Special services to honour Monmouthshire regiment
SERVICE: Members from The Royal Welsh Comrades Association City of Newport branch along with the branch President Colonel Brian John CBE and his wife Mhairi as well as the branch Standard-Bearer, joined the City’s Mayor and Mayoress and a number of
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Lots to discuss at Pontnewydd Male Choir meeting
PONTNEWYDD MALE CHOIR: Fairhill Methodist Church was the venue for the annual general meeting on May 9. President Brian Davies gave his feedback on the choir’s performance year and congratulated the music team and choristers for outstanding performances
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Newport Speakers Club member to take on more awards
CLUB: Newport Speakers Club are delighted that their own Stephen Dance came second in both the National Speech and Topics Competitions representing the South West England and South Wales District in the Association of Speakers National Competition held
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"Musical treat" from Pontnewydd Ladies Choir
SHOW: Pontnewydd Ladies Choir mounted a very pleasant evening at Mount Pleasant Hall, Pontnewydd, on the evening of Thursday April 27. As always these incredibly talented ladies were well supported by their guest artistes, poet Sue King and soloist
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Torfaen business exhibition event success
More than 200 people from businesses and organisations across South Wales attended Torfaen’s second business show at Cwmbran Stadium.Delegates enjoyed a free networking breakfast, and heard from speakers including BBC’s business correspondent Brian Meechan
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Daily Mile initiative enjoys great success at Ty Sign Primary School, Risca
INITIATIVE: Ty Sign Primary School, Risca, is the latest school to sign up and launch it’s Daily Mile, an initiative that involves pupils jogging or running for 15 minutes every day in school. The scheme at Ty Sign Primary School, launched on May
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New and improved skate park in Risca
PARK: Young people in Ty Sign, Risca, are set to benefit from new and improved equipment for their local skate park. Caerphilly County Borough Council has awarded £24,250 to Risca Play and Learn Community Group from its Welsh Housing Quality Standard
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New Beginnings social group enjoy outing to the Senedd
GROUP: New Beginnings social group visited the Senedd on Tuesday May 16. We had an interesting tour around the building with our delightful guide Gareth and a warm welcome from both Newport AM’s Jayne Bryant and John Griffiths. After a visit
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Strictly stars visit newly opened FitSteps masterclass, Newport
DANCE FITNESS CLASS: A local dance fitness instructor Leah-Marie Hill of Pontywaun, Crosskeys, co-organised the first ever FitSteps Masterclass in Wales. Leah who is a member of the UK FitSteps training team alongside two of her colleagues Sam
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Chepstow Male Voice Choir perform alongside special guest
BUSY: Two weeks after an invitation to sing at a wedding, the Chepstow Male Voice Choir were back in the St Nicholas’ Church, Trellech, to perform in a concert, raising funds for the church fabric. The very popular Vicar, Sandra Howells welcomed us
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Cwmbran firm Zodiac Seats UK raises more than £5,600 for Alzheimer's Research UK
Following a year of fundraising events – including skydives, bake sales and auctions – Zodiac Seats UK has handed over more than £5,600 to the UK’s leading dementia research charity. Staff at the Cwmbran branch of the company voted for Alzheimer's
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Building society branches proud to be dementia friendly
A presentation at Monmouthshire Building Society’s Cwmbran branch, which was attended by Assembly Member Lynne Neagle, Torfaen Councillor Amanda Owen and Phil Diamond from Torfaen County Borough Council, celebrated the achievement of every branch staff
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Ex-Ebbw chief Davies confirmed as new Merthyr chief executive
FORMER Ebbw Vale head coach Nigel Davies has been made chief executive of newly-crowned Principality Premiership champions Merthyr. Davies left Eugene Cross Park last week after two years in the Ebbw hotseat, during which time the Steelmen won
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UPDATE: Elderly man who died in car park incident named
UPDATE: 12.55pm Tuesday, May 23 GWENT Police have named the elderly man who died following an incident at Festival Park, in Ebbw Vale, on Sunday. Brian Overfield, 80, from the Abertillery area sustained head injuries after getting out a black Smart
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Polish coffee shop opens in Newport
TWO new coffee shops have opened its doors in Newport. Café Ludek, in Mill Street, specialises in Polish dishes, as well as serving the usual café food – including “delicious” coffee. Zuzka Hilton, one of the owners, said: “Our soup of the
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Behind the headlines: The Connect Gwent hub has been supporting victims for two years
THE Connect Gwent hub, based in the former Blackwood Police Station social club building, brought a range of agencies and organisations together under one roof to improve the way victims of crime are dealt with.The hub includes support workers from Age
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Rory dedicates double Thailand delight to mum Fay
NEWPORT racing driver Rory Collingbourne enjoyed a sensational first visit to Chang International Circuit in Thailand, claiming a pair of fantastic podium finishes in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia. Collingbourne, 19 and his Australian Leipert
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Gwent’s top directors honoured at IoD Wales Director of the Year Awards
Six business leaders from Gwent have been recognised at IoD Wales’ Director of the Year Awards 2017.Celtic Manor owner Sir Terry Matthews was named IoD chairman Jean Church’s Director of the Year with 75-year-old Miriam Warner, managing director at Miracle
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Time to get snapping for 125 Appeal photography competition
PEOPLE of all ages and walks of life are being encouraged to submit entries for the 125 Appeal photography competition to help raise money for St David’s Hospice Care, which is being backed by a number of Gwent businesses.The theme for the photography
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One of largest industrial development sites in South Wales comes to market
One of largest industrial development sites in South Wales has been put on the market.The 36-acre site at Rhyd y Blew industrial site, Ebbw Vale, close to the Heads of the Valleys road is being marketed by Knight Frank, which was appointed by Welsh Government
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Four who kicked and punched man as he lay on the ground outside Queen's Hotel in booze-fuelled attack avoid jail
FOUR men who kicked and punched a man as he lay in the street in an alcohol fuelled New Year’s Eve assault in Newport city centre have avoided immediate jail, but will pay out significant sums of compensation. Newport men Caleb Laughlin, 24, Thomas
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Cockram takes the title after injury nightmare
GWENT runner Natasha Cockram may be easing her way back into competitive athletics after a string of injuries, but she isn’t taking it easy on her comeback trial.Having won the Pentyrch Hill Race last month the Micky Morris Running Team athlete stepped
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Tiny Rebel brewery set for summer opening
AWARD-WINNING Tiny Rebel’s new £2.6m brewery and visitor attraction is close to completion and ready for a summer opening.The new facility at Wern Industrial Estate, Rogerstone, will enable the company to produce up to five million litres per annum –
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Police appeal after theft from Wilkinsons
POLICE would like to speak to this man after a theft from Wilkinsons in Pontypool. They ask that anyone with information call 101 quoting 1700187470.
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Transport toasts ten years of success with the Fortec Distribution Network
A Cwmbran-based transport company which branched out into overnight pallets for the first time in 2007 is toasting ten years of successful growth over the past decade.Robbie Evans, director and co-owner of Bridgetime Transport, said he and his colleagues
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Promotion is achievable for the Exiles, says Jones
DARREN Jones believes Newport County AFC can challenge for promotion next season. Jones left County earlier this month and announced his retirement from professional football having helped his hometown club avoid relegation from League Two.
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WPD re-awarded customer charter for hearing impaired
Action on Hearing Loss the national charity for people who are deaf or have hearing loss has awarded its Louder than Words Charter Mark to Western Power Distribution for a seventh successive year.The nationally-recognised accreditation recognises organisations
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VIDEO UPDATE: Man arrested following attempted robbery at Newport post office
UPDATE: 10.30am Tuesday, May 22 GWENT Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery at a post office on Cardiff Road on Monday. The incident occurred at around 9.25am on May 22, and a 53-year-old man has been arrested
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Bows, swords and a double-headed Viking axe stolen from archery store
WEAPONS ranging from bows, swords and a double-headed Viking axe have been stolen from a Caldicot archery store. The incident took place at Wye Valley Archery on Crick Road, Crick, sometime during Thursday, May 18. The unknown person(s) gained
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Solicitor bids farewell to the firm he co-founded
One of the founding partners of Cwmbran’s longest-established law firm has officially retired after 28 years with the practice.Jerome O’Brien has left Rubin Lewis O’Brien after practising law for 45 years. For the last three years, Mr O’Brien has acted
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Tributes paid to popular Newport woman Dorothy 'Dot' Bishop
A POPULAR Newport woman who worked at laundrette for nearly fifty years has died. Dorothy Bishop, 86, died at the Royal Gwent Hospital on May 3. Her funeral - which is to be a colourful celebration of her life with those attending asked to
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Liberty House leader Sanjeev Gupta receives global accolade for steel transformation
International entrepreneur Sanjeev Gupta, who lives in Monmouthshire, has scooped a top global metals award in recognition of his drive to transform the steel industry in the UK and beyond.Mr Gupta, executive chairman of the Liberty House Group, which
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Risca funeral director invests for the future
Family-run funeral director Phillip Tom & Sons Ltd has upgraded its fleet of vehicles after receiving financing of more than £170,000 from Lombard.The Risca-based business has used the funding to purchase two new limousines and a hearse which will help
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Food festival serves up delicious treats for crowds
HUNDREDS of food and drink fans took advantage of the returning warm spring weather to sample the best that the Monmouthshire area has to offer on each of the two days of the county’s food festival.The event in the grounds of Caldicot Castle brought stallholders
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Student to take on Eiffel Tower cycling challenge for charity
A STUDENT from Chepstow is preparing to cycle from the Eiffel Tower to Blackpool Tower to raise awareness about mental health.Ellie Clutton, 20, will be taking part in the Tower to Tower bike ride in aid of the mental health charity Mind with five other
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Traffic and travel in Newport and Gwent, Monday, May 22, 2017
9:12am Good Morning, All #Blackwood based services are running as timetabled. — Stagecoach Wales (@StagecoachWales) 22 May
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Volunteers dig in to revive garden at site of £350 million hospital
WORK has yet to begin on Gwent’s Specialist and Critical Centre (SCCC) project - but one small part of the site is already a hive of activity.The Victorian walled garden at Llanfrechfa Grange, where the £350 million hospital will be built, is receiving