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Woman who saw her dad die in front of her will run half marathon in his memory
A WOMAN from Caerleon whose dad died while they were out jogging together on holiday is taking on this weekend's Cardiff Half Marathon in his memory. Sioned Thomas, 22, was jogging with her father, Grahaeme, in the French seaside town Les Sables-d
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Take a look inside the South Wales warehouse where vital medical supplies are being stockpiled in case of a no-deal Brexit
WITH less than a month to go until the UK leaves the European Union vital medical supplies are being stockpiled at a warehouse in a secret location in South East Wales. The warehouse was bought by the Welsh Government for around £5 million to stockpile
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'Fostering good attitudes in a child's early years crucial to later life'
Here's the latest Argus column by Newport West AM Jayne Bryant: THE emotional and mental well-being of young people is a challenge that has come to the forefront in recent times. Last week I led a debate in the Senedd highlighting some of the
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Pine martens returned to forest
ONE of Britain’s rarest animals has have been reintroduced in the Forest of Dean. Eighteen pine martens have been released into the Gloucestershire countryside, in an attempt to help the population recover. Hunting and destruction of woodland
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Petrol station nominated for brace of industry awards
A PETROL station in Langstone has been shortlisted for two awards in a competition rewarding the top businesses in the sector. Hillcroft Garage is up for two accolades in SuperStation, the forecourt standards competition run by Certas Energy, which
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Members of commission formed after M4 relief road was scrapped are named
THE seven members of the new South East Wales Transport Commission have been revealed. The commission was formed following Mark Drakeford’s decision to scrap the M4 relief road project earlier this year, with the intention of developing alternative
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Caerphilly council boss embroiled in six year, £4m pay row 'facing the sack'
A COUNCIL chief executive embroiled in a long-running pay row involving senior officers which has lasted more than six years and cost taxpayers more than £4 million could soon be sacked, according to sources. Caerphilly council chief executive, Anthony
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Uno spells rebrand for Newport networking club ABC
A Newport networking club is looking forward to a vibrant future after rebranding as Uno and moving to larger premises to accommodate growth. The club, known for the last 13 years as Action Business Club, is re-launching as Uno, which is Welsh
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Welsh businesses plan jobs boost as confidence grows
Business confidence in Wales rose two points during September to zero per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Companies in Wales report higher confidence in their business prospects at 18 per cent
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Enjoy the dry weather today - there's more rain on the way
AFTER the welcome respite today, prolonged rain is set to return to Gwent tomorrow afternoon as the remnants of the giant Hurricane Lorenzo blow in from the Atlantic. And while coastal areas in west Wales - along with parts of south west England
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Dragons fly-half Lewis could miss entire season after training ground injury blow
DRAGONS fly-half Josh Lewis faces a battle to play again this season after rupturing knee ligaments in training. The 27-year-old from Aberdare suffered the blow in pre-season and a scan revealed that he has torn anterior cruciate ligaments in his
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Woman stabbed by jealous boyfriend who stopped her going to hospital
A JEALOUS boyfriend who stabbed his partner with a Stanley knife and then stopped her from seeking hospital treatment for her wound is behind bars. Robert Greening, 38, from Cwmbran, slashed his girlfriend of five years after he threatened to “
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Gwent’s Olympic hopefuls ready for world title push
GWENT’S Rosie Eccles and Lauren Price will be eager to impress at the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships as qualifying for next year’s Olympic Games gets ever closer, writes David Williams. Eccles goes into the event in Siberia fresh from
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WATCH: 'Reckless' go kart driver put 'lives at risk' in Newport
THIS is the moment a "reckless" go kart driver put "lives at risk" by looping around a busy roundabout in the centre of Newport. The go-kart - which had two people on it - was seen driving over Newport Bridge and onto the busy roundabout by
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Exiles showing their intent against ‘so-called big sides’
STRIKER Jamille Matt reckons Newport County’s performances against the “so-called top sides” in League Two shows they really mean business this season. Having suffered only one defeat and accumulated 20 points from a possible 33 so far, the Exiles
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Super scoring as nothing to choose between trio at the top
FIVE players hit 30+ averages on an incredible evening in the Gwent Super League, as Baneswell and Pontnewydd went level on points with Chepstow FC at the top of the table, writes Morgan Barrell. Pontnewydd’s Welsh international Nick Kenny led
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Missing Blackwood nurse confirmed as woman found dead in a car in the River Sirhowy
A NURSE from the Blackwood area who had been reported missing has been identified as the woman found dead in a car in the River Sirhowy near Wyllie yesterday. At around 1pm yesterday afternoon, a car was discovered in the river near the B4251 road
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Council appoints interim chief executive
NEWPORT council has appointed an interim chief executive. Sheila Davies has been appointed by a cross-party member panel, following the departure of the previous chief executive, Will Godfrey. Ms Davies’ recent role as programme director for
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Campaigners raise questions over school site’s future
LAND close to Mounton House School, which will close next year, is on a list of potential sites for development in Monmouthshire council’s Local Development Plan, it has emerged. Campaigners say the issue has raised questions about the authority
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Project launched to revamp town centre
WORK to renovate the Cross area of Caldicot town centre begins this week – the first stage of a wider programme of regeneration which is hoped to boost local business and increase footfall in the town. The renovations will be funded by Monmouthshire
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Transplant Games brought £1m economic boost to Newport
THE British Transplant Games brought a £1 million economic boost to Newport and surrounding area, the City of Newport Business Club heard at its latest meeting. Yuri Matischen, the man who delivered this year’s games in the city, told guests and
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Free-to-use cash machine plan for Ebbw Vale praised - but MP says more communities need help
NEW free-to-use cash machines will be installed in Ebbw Vale through a programme to protect free access to cash in communities where this is being eroded. The move - by LINK, the UK's main ATM cash machine network - has been welcomed by Blaenau
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MP hears about compostable cups crowdfunding campaign on business visit
A LLANHILLETH-based firm has launched a crowdfunding appeal to help finance a new product which can be both composted, and recycled. And Blaenau Gwent MP Nick Smith paid a visit to The Pure Option, which won the Environmental Business of the Year
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McBryde: Wales won't take dangerous Fijians lightly
WALES assistant coach Robin McBryde says his side's World Cup victories over Australia and Georgia "will not a matter a bit" if they fail to successfully complete their Pool D assignment against dangerous Fiji. Wales are in pole position to reach
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Moriarty ready to smash and grab his Wales start back
DRAGONS back row forward Ross Moriarty intends to be a training ground wrecking ball in a bid to win back his Wales start at the World Cup. The 25-year-old has established himself in Warren Gatland's XV in recent seasons, starting in 29 of his 36
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Pensioner woke up to see man pointing gun at her
A PENSIONER was left "absolutely terrified" after waking up in the middle of the night to see a man in a balaclava pointing a gun at her. Armed police were called after a group of men dressed in black with balaclavas reportedly barged their way
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Rise in A&E attendances in Gwent are concern for health board
THE seemingly inexorable increase in the number of patients attending Gwent hospital emergency departments has continued through what has proved to be a difficult 2019. By the end of August, 116,477 attendances had been recorded at A&E (the
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Son inspired by father becomes academy's youngest plumbing graduate
AN 18-YEAR-OLD from Blackwood is the youngest ever plumbing graduate from an academy run by a home assistance provider. Callum Turner, who left Blackwood Comprehensive School at 16, was inspired to follow his father into the plumbing industry, and
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'Without Tony Blair there would have been no Good Friday Agreement': Ex-Torfaen MP Paul Murphy recalls the Irish peace talks
Here is the second in a series of extracts from the autobiography of former Torfaen MP Paul Murphy. In this extract, he talks of his time in the midst of The Troubles in Northern Ireland. TONY AND MO had decided that I should be the Political Development
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THE NIGHT SKY: What's in the heavens this October
Here's the latest Night Sky column from Argus columnist Jon Powell: AS THE evenings draw in, an excellent opportunity presents itself under the October night sky to seek out a near neighbour of ours, the Andromeda galaxy. For beginners in astronomy
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Police in Gwent fail to record one in 14 reports of rape, figures reveal
ONE in ten crimes reported to Gwent Police - including one in 14 cases of rape - are not being recorded properly by the force, it has been revealed. Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRC) has said it was
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Trebles all round for Ron Harris and David Probert – racing with Jim Beavis
MONMOUTHSHIRE trainers bagged a fabulous four-timer at Wolverhampton on Monday evening, David Evans and Ron Harris both notching doubles. Local jockey David Probert rode the Harris horses, having made the dash up the M5 from Bath where they had