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Welsh Cup glory for Panteg
PANTEG have won the Gwalia Welsh Cup for the first time after crushing Llandudno by nine wickets at the Swalec Stadium. The leaders of the Glamorgan and Monmouthshire League, Division One produced a fine performance to win silverware in Cardiff
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Paralympic hero from Cwmbran dies
Chris Hallam MBE, the Paralympic champion from Cwmbran who was an inspiration to athletes across the world, died last Friday. Friends and colleagues paid tribute to the swimmer and wheelchair racer, who came home with medals at three consecutive
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Gwent Police arrest man after alleged rape of an 18-year-old man
A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of raping another man in a Newport street this morning. The 18-year-old victim was taken to hospital and has now returned home. His alleged attacker remains in police custody. Gwent Police cordoned
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Justin Edinburgh won't be adding to squad anytime soon
THE injuries keep coming for Newport County AFC but manager Justin Edinburgh admits that there is little chance of him adding to his small squad any time soon. The Exiles boss saw his side deservedly beat local rivals Bristol Rovers 1-0 at Rodney
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The Caerphilly Passport programme for young unemployed proves a success
CAERPHILLY County Borough Council is giving young unemployed people a passport to better prospects through the PASSPORT programme.The Caerphilly PASSPORT programme is an innovative training and employment scheme aimed at ensuring young people across the
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Monmouthshire Canal walk for hospice
A SPONSORED walk along the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal takes place next month. Last year the walk, organised by the Hospice of the Valleys, saw 200 people raise almost £10,000 for the cause. Entrants are encouraged to wear onesies for the
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Newport gives ideas on future of city centre
REOPENING the valleys rail line, introducing pop-up shops and hosting a music festival are among the things traders think could improve prospects in Newport city centre. We asked business owners to respond to a request by Simon Gibson, chairman
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New flood prevention scheme to save 800 Newport properties
AROUND 800 Newport properties will be better protected against flooding following a new flood prevention scheme at Tredegar Park. The work on the Newport council fields was carried out by Newbridge Construction Limited with support from Natural Resources
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Cwmbran online guitar tutor gets 10 million YouTube hits
A CWMBRAN band is becoming more popular on the pub scene after its guitarist has received more than ten million youtube hits. Online Gutair tutor Alan Robinson ,of Cwmbran, has formed new band Gas Trick Band after his online tutorial received more
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County in control in 1-0 win
IT MIGHT have been tense in the closing moments but overall this was about as comfortable as a 1-0 win ever gets. Newport County AFC only had Andy Sandell’s penalty to show for their dominance but a desperately disappointing Bristol Rovers couldn
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Blaenavon - new home of the big cheese
WHILE Caerphilly, perhaps Wales’ best known cheese is no longer made in the town bearing its name, Blaenavon’s answer is growing in popularity along with its home town. PETER MARSHALL and CHRIS WOOD investigate. AFTER being set up to mark Blaenavon
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Blaenau Gwent AM will work with parents to solve bus problem
BLAENAU Gwent’s AM Alun Davies has said he is trying to find a solution to help Ebbw Vale children get to school safely. Mr Davies announced his commitment as parents gathered outside Beaufort Hill Primary on Wednesday to protest against the council
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Newport travel plan aims to cut car use
NEWPORT council has adopted a staff travel plan aimed at reducing individual car use. The document gives employees travel options in a bid to stimulate change in behaviour towards more sustainable and healthy travel options. This includes cycling
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Fire crews tackle blaze at Newport flat block
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a three-storey block of flats in Newport last night.Crews from Maindee, Malpas and Duffryn attended the fire at the Newport City Homes-owned block on Aberthawe Road, Alway, around 10.56pm.A spokesman for the South Wales
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Newport Police investigate sexual assault on man
GWENT Police are investigating claims that a man was sexually assaulted by another man in Newport this morning. The rear of Corporation Road, near Rodney Parade ground, has been cordoned off by police after they received a call by a member of the
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Newbridge women celebrates 100th birthday
A WELL-known Caerphilly woman celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, including her great great granddaughter. Bessie Williams marked the occasion on Tuesday at the Ty Iscoed residential home where she lives in Newbridge. Originally
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Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly join for care services
CAERPHILLY council and Blaenau Gwent council have approved permanent arrangements to create a joint social care workforce development service . The plan, which was approved by Blaenau Gwent executive and Caerphilly council cabinet, will focus on
