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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Mike McNamara, 59, frontman of Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Mike McNamara, 59, frontman of Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band

COMEDIAN: Stewart Lee

COMEDIAN: Stewart Lee

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Comedian Stewart Lee, who has called for the Arthur Machen collection to remain in Newport

Steve Howell, 60, a former journalist with the Argus in 1993/94, has written a novel, Over the Line, with Quaero publishers. Pictured is Steve at the Roman Amphitheatre in Caerleon, which features prominently in his novel. (16157647)

Steve Howell, 60, a former journalist with the Argus in 1993/94, has written a novel, Over the Line, with Quaero publishers. Pictured is Steve at the Roman Amphitheatre in Caerleon, which features prominently in his novel. (16157647)

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Steve Howell, chief executive of Freshwater UK and former Argus journalist

Members of the Valley Commandos Motorcycle club with guests of Olive Branch Day Centre. Pictured is centre manager Alison Cleverly. (15347166)

Members of the Valley Commandos Motorcycle club with guests of Olive Branch Day Centre. Pictured is centre manager Alison Cleverly. (15347166)

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Alison Cleverly, manager of the Olive Branch day centre in Newport

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: First group scout leader of the 1st Pontywaun, Mike Buckingham, the former Argus features writer

Christopher Dean (14884230)

Christopher Dean (14884230)

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Christopher Dean, wildlife photographer

Phil Cox, Chairman of Friends of the Newport Ship

Phil Cox, Chairman of Friends of the Newport Ship

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Phil Cox, Chairman of Friends of the Newport Ship

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Sign language interpreter Olivia Retter

Councillor Fiona Cross (1160272)

Councillor Fiona Cross (1160272)

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Torfaen Councillor Fiona Cross

Emma Corten, 27 from Pontypool, is a model and former Miss UK winner in 2005. She is fundraising for the final of Miss GB. Pictured is Emma at her home now in Cardiff. (10100705)

Emma Corten, 27 from Pontypool, is a model and former Miss UK winner in 2005. She is fundraising for the final of Miss GB. Pictured is Emma at her home now in Cardiff. (10100705)

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Ex-Miss Pontypool and Miss GB finalist, Emma Corten

Elle Wilks aged 14 from Cross Keys with the new top secret Newport Monopoly board (11220820)

Elle Wilks aged 14 from Cross Keys with the new top secret Newport Monopoly board (11220820)

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Miss Teen beauty Newport 2014, Elle Wilks

Documentary filmmaker Alexis Girardet

Documentary filmmaker Alexis Girardet

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Documentary filmmaker Alexis Girardet

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Charlotte Greig, organiser of the Monmouthshire Food Festival

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Nick Webb, Tory candidate for Newport West

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Nick Webb, Tory candidate for Newport West

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Nick Webb, Tory candidate for Newport West

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Paul Chambers, marketing officer at the Riverfront Theatre in Newport

Heather Myers chief ececutive of Abergavenny Food Festival (10270595)

Heather Myers chief ececutive of Abergavenny Food Festival (10270595)

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Heather Myers, chief executive of Abergavenny Food Festival

ACTOR: Evan James

ACTOR: Evan James

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Ebbw Vale actor Evan James, star of the 'Book of Mormon'

Usk in Bloom chairman Tony Kear

Usk in Bloom chairman Tony Kear

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Tony Kear, the chairman of Usk in Bloom

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Turner Syndrome sufferer Kelly Horton

Sir Terry Matthews (3112844)

Sir Terry Matthews (3112844)

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Peter Fox, leader of Monmouthshire council

L-R Councillor Dale Rooke, town clerk Sandra Bushell, mayor Stephanie Dovey, Councillors Peter Farley and Hilary Beach with the prize hamper (1016807)

L-R Councillor Dale Rooke, town clerk Sandra Bushell, mayor Stephanie Dovey, Councillors Peter Farley and Hilary Beach with the prize hamper (1016807)

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Dale Rooke, deputy mayor of Chepstow

Ned Heywood of Chepstow, who is to get an MBE in the new year (3180509)

Ned Heywood of Chepstow, who is to get an MBE in the new year (3180509)

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Ned Heywood, mayor of Chepstow

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Cwmbran poet, Francis Hicks

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Blaenau Gwent mayor Bernard Willis

STREET OPERATIVE: Keith Wright with his BEM at Pontypool Civic Centre.

STREET OPERATIVE: Keith Wright with his BEM at Pontypool Civic Centre.

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: BEM Pontypool street-sweeper Keith Wright

Paul Williams who started his own cake company a year ago and won two categories at a competition in London. Pictured is Paul with one of his winning cakes at his business in Cwmbran. (5406404)

Paul Williams who started his own cake company a year ago and won two categories at a competition in London. Pictured is Paul with one of his winning cakes at his business in Cwmbran. (5406404)

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Cwmbran cake shop owner, Paul Williams

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Magor fundraiser, Charlotte Andrews

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Newport round-the-world cyclist Ryan Farley

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Cwmbran businesswoman Laura Adams

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Cwmbran businesswoman Laura Adams

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Cwmbran businesswoman Laura Adams

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Ex-Newport rugby star Dennis Perrott

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Jodie Emes, who runs Cwmbran pub the Blinkin' Owl

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Newport City Council Chief Executive Will Godfrey

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Newport City Council Chief Executive Will Godfrey

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Newport City Council Chief Executive Will Godfrey

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Newport fundraiser Alexandra Morgan

Five Minutes With: Helen Beveridge of The Fudge Fairy Ltd

Five Minutes With: Helen Beveridge of The Fudge Fairy Ltd

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Helen Beveridge of The Fudge Fairy

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Risca headteacher John Kendall

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Ian Lamsdale, manager of Newport City Radio

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Blackwood magician and Take Me Out star Jason Tatton

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Blackwood magician and Take Me Out star Jason Tatton

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Blackwood magician and Take Me Out star Jason Tatton

Patrick Killian

Patrick Killian

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Gwent artist Patrick Killian

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Newport photographer Ieuan Berry

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Newport photographer Ieuan Berry

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Newport photographer Ieuan Berry

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Newport's Andrew Corten - British Pool champ 2009

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Peter Wakins-Hughes

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Peter Wakins-Hughes

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Peter Wakins-Hughes

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Torfaen Councillor David Daniels

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Pontypool RFC corporate director Ben Jeffreys

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Pontypool RFC corporate director Ben Jeffreys

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Pontypool RFC corporate director Ben Jeffreys

Launch of Art Gallery on the upstairs level of Newport Market. (left to right) Steve Reynolds, Steven Jones and Debbie Wilcox from Newport Council. (2237842)

Launch of Art Gallery on the upstairs level of Newport Market. (left to right) Steve Reynolds, Steven Jones and Debbie Wilcox from Newport Council. (2237842)

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Steven Jones, founder of independent art group, Bosch.

Michael Hine of the Kingsway centre

Michael Hine of the Kingsway centre

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Michael Hine, manager of the Kingsway Centre

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Colin Baker of Bettws in Bloom

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Marcia Clement of the King's Church, Newport

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Marcia Clement of the King's Church, Newport

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Marcia Clement of the King's Church, Newport

Argus Reporter Emma Mackintosh spends a days work experience with Stone Carver Matthew Caines at his studio in Abergavenny. Portrait of Matthew. (2605514)

Argus Reporter Emma Mackintosh spends a days work experience with Stone Carver Matthew Caines at his studio in Abergavenny. Portrait of Matthew. (2605514)

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Abergavenny sculptor and stone carver Matthew Caines

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Poet, author and teacher John Gimblett, from Newport

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Poet, author and teacher John Gimblett, from Newport

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Poet, author and teacher John Gimblett, from Newport

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Five minutes with Matt Jarrett of Newport music store Diverse Records

Andy Dingley is a member of Chepstow Association of Steampunk Gentlefolk.

Andy Dingley is a member of Chepstow Association of Steampunk Gentlefolk.

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Five Minutes With Andy Dingley

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Dragons Academy coach, Byron Hayward

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Dragons Academy coach, Byron Hayward

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Dragons Academy coach, Byron Hayward

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Kerry Gwillym - Cwmbran rabbit breeder

FIVE MINUTES WITH: Kerry Gwillym - Cwmbran rabbit breeder

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Kerry Gwillym - Cwmbran rabbit breeder

Elizabeth Howard and Adam Howard

Elizabeth Howard and Adam Howard

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Five Minutes with Newport Night of Honour good neighbour award winners

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