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'There were not many people like him': Hundreds pay their respects to 'dinosaur man' Jeremy Adams
THERE were no seats left empty as hundreds of people paid tribute to Jeremy Adams - the man whose purchase of a 15 feet high plastic dinosaur for his front garden attracted national headlines earlier this year - at his funeral today. St David's
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'The allegations should not mean business as usual' - criticism for university for hosting Prince Andrew
A VISIT to Newport by Prince Andrew this week has been criticised given that it comes at a time when he is facing serious allegations. The Duke of York visited the University of South Wales' city campus in Newport on Tuesday as part of a series
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Newport woman is oldest in Wales - and possibly the UK - to have clot-busting stroke treatment
A 97-YEAR-OLD woman has made a good recovery from a stroke after becoming the oldest person in Wales, and possibly the UK, to receive clot-busting thrombolysis treatment. Irene Pinkard, who lives in Newport, fell ill at home last month, an ambulance
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Councillors warned against refusing dog breeding kennels for animal welfare reasons
REFUSING plans for dog breeding kennels in Ebbw Vale because of animal welfare reasons could leave the council open to an appeal, planning officers have warned. Blaenau Gwent councillors resolved to refuse a proposal to convert a former stable into
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Tributes to Torfaen councillor stepping down as cabinet member
TRIBUTES have been paid to Torfaen councillor, Alan Jones, who has stepped down as a cabinet member. Cllr Jones will continue to represent the Blaenavon ward and will keep his roles as Blaenavon World Heritage Champion and Torfaen council Armed
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'Much more research' needed on effects of vaping
Here's the latest Argus column by Monmouth AM Nick Ramsay: A NUMBER of constituents have asked me about the safety of vaping following the dramatic news from the United States that a number of states are in the process of banning most flavoured
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Police appeal after car drives into employee at petrol garage
A DRIVER allegedly drove into an employee at a petrol station in Brynmawr on Monday. A black Ford Focus attempted to drive off without paying for fuel on Blaina Road, Brynmawr, at about 11.10am on September 23. When a member of staff approached
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Credit Union reaches £3m saving milestone
Gateway Credit Union is celebrating a major milestone as its members’ savings accounts have reached £3m for the first time. The landmark moment came after 22 years of offering ethical savings and affordable loans across Torfaen and Monmouthshire
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Williams to captain Dragons in PRO14 opener at Munster
RHODRI Williams will captain the Dragons in their Guinness PRO14 opener against Munster on Saturday. The Wales scrum-half led the Rodney Parade region in their pre-season win against Scarlets and will continue in the first game of the Dean Ryan
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Bus destroyed after fire prompts evacuation
A BUS in Cwmffrwdoer has been evacuated after catching fire. The incident occurred at around 11.30am this morning on the Number 16 bus from Pontypool. Emergency services were on scene and the blaze has been extinguished. READ MORE:
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Pedestrian died at the scene following Castleton crash
A FEMALE pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene following a crash in Castleton yesterday afternoon. The incident involving a grey Volkswagen Fox occurred at around 1.45pm yesterday. The driver of the car was not injured. Emergency services
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Sainsbury's to close up to 125 Argos stores and supermarkets - but open more
NATIONAL supermarket chain Sainsbury's has said it will close up to 125 Argos stores and supermarkets, but open even more amid an overhaul to slash costs. The group said it will shut up to 70 Argos shops and open around 80 instead within its supermarkets
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'I was obsessed' - Cwmbran woman wakes up from kidney transplant with passion for baking
A DAUGHTER has inherited her mother's love of baking cakes - after getting her kidney in an organ transplant. Stephanie Morse, 37, of Cwmbran, had never shared her mum's passion for making cakes - until she woke from the transplant operation with
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Paedophile facing lengthy prison sentence after admitting child sex abuse
A PAEDOPHILE is to be assessed for his dangerousness to the public after he admitted a series of sex attacks on a girl. Connor Barret-Beynon, aged 23, of Portland Street, Abertillery, pleaded guilty to six counts of sexual activity with a child
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Fears residents could be left 'prisoners in their own homes' after cuts to bus service
ABERSYCHAN residents have expressed concerns over bus services being cut in the area. From Sunday, November 3, the 23 service will no longer operate between Newport and Pontypool. The service run by Stagecoach currently runs up through Pontnewynydd
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Residents 'disgusted' as dirty syringes dumped in woodland
PILES of used syringes and other drug paraphernalia have been dumped in a Gwent woodland, prompting an angry reaction from people living in the area. Last week a large cache of used needles and drug equipment was found in Bluebell Woods in the
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Petition prompts council to review use of weedkiller linked to cancer
A PETITION calling on Torfaen council to stop using a controversial weed killer linked to causing cancer in a court ruling has prompted the authority to say it will carry out a review. Nearly 700 people signed the online petition, titled “stop
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Young archer who uses sport to help manage his diabetes is set to start competing
A 10-YEAR-OLD from Cwmbran is using his love of archery to help manage his diabetes, and is even set to start competing less than a year after first picking up a bow. Theo Williams was diagnosed with Type One diabetes when he was two-years-old,
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Wales profit as Uruguay stun Fiji in Rugby World Cup
FIJI’S hopes of setting up a crucial group clash with Wales were dealt a hammer blow after they were stunned by Uruguay in one of the great World Cup upsets. The Fijians, so good for much of their opener against Australia before being overpowered
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Dragons to make late calls over bench for Munster opener
THE Dragons will make late fitness calls on players bidding to be on their bench for the Guinness PRO14 opener at Munster on Saturday (kick-off 3pm). The Rodney Parade region start the Dean Ryan era with a tricky trip to Thomond Park to face last
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Service marks rededication of war memorial in village
A CROWD of 300 attended a civic service in The Square, Magor, on Saturday to rededicate the village’s war memorial following its renovation and repairs. The service was held 95 years to the day since the monument was originally unveiled in memory
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Criminal escaped from police station and made threats with a hammer
A PRISONER who escaped from Newport Central police station, committed a robbery and made threats with a hammer is to be assessed for his dangerousness. Levi Gulwell, aged 37, was given the warning by a judge after pleading guilty to a number of
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The Newport Now BID is up for renewal - and it needs your help
AN ORGANISATION dedicated to supporting businesses in the centre of Newport is up for renewal. And the Argus is calling on all members of the Newport Now Business Improvement District - or BID - to get behind the push for a second term. Since
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What can be done in Gwent to close a staggering 18-year gap in healthy life expectancy between its most and least deprived areas?
WHAT might a healthier Gwent look like in 2030? And what roles do government, councils, the NHS, and we as members of communities and as individuals, have to play in creating and maintaining it? These are key questions at the heart of Building
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Gwent crew aim to cross 21-mile Loch Ness in world record time – in a pedalo
A FOUR-STRONG crew from Monmouthshire will be jumping into a pedalo for a formidable 21-mile challenge on Loch Ness for Cancer Research Wales in memory of a schoolboy who died last year. The team will be competing in Monster the Loch on Saturday
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Riverside cafe in Chepstow set for green light despite concerns around impact on castle
A RIVERSIDE café in Chepstow is set to be approved despite objections from residents. The planning application, which will go before Monmouthshire County Council’s planning committee on Tuesday, October 1, includes a two-storey pavilion in the
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David Probert double takes him nearer his century – racing with Jim Beavis
SATURDAY’S meetings at Ayr, Newbury and Newmarket claimed the attention of most people, but David Probert went to Chelmsford City and had a productive day there, with a double taking his total for the year to 88. Miss Liberty Belle benefited from