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Rugby: Newport show back on the road
Caerphilly 20, Newport 46 NEWPORT got their show back on the road and at the same time laid out their title challenge with this convincing performance at Virginia Park on Saturday night. Caerphilly may be bottom of the table without a league win, but
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Football: Town pride at stake
CWMBRAN Town have nothing to play for as far as progressing in the FAW Premier Cup is concerned, but against Gwent rivals Newport County at Newport Stadium tonight (7:30pm) there is pride at stake. The Crows are bottom of Group B whereas the Exiles need
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Four die in river tragedy
FOUR men died last night when their car careered off the road and plunged in to an icy Gwent river. A fifth man, believed to be the brother of one of those who died, managed to escape and raise the alarm. He is today in hospital suffering hypothermia
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Injured man will fly home
A MAN injured in a motorbike accident in New Zealand is due to begin his journey home with his family tomorrow. Noel Wilbourne, aged 21, of Risca, is due to arrive at Heathrow on Wednesday, after the community in his home town along with family friends
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Football: Crows downed
Rhyl 1, Cwmbran Town 0 CWMBRAN slipped to their second league defeat in the last three games and the result and the performance may well convince manager Tony Willcox to bring in some new faces. Perhaps the time has come to freshen up the dressing room
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Rugby: Unwanted Christmas car for Steelemen
Bridgend 28, Ebbw Vale 24 ONE little yellow card. That was what cost Ebbw Vale the game as they were muscled out of the match by Bridgend. With the Steelmen down to 14 men after Kevin Ellis was sin-binned midway through the second half, the Ravens stepped
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I'm still in pain after being caught in fight
A MAN hurt in a mass brawl has welcomed news that his attacker will be behind bars for Christmas. Father-of-two Chris Reynolds had stumbled across a brawl outside Caldicot Football Club in June when he was attacked. Now he is hoping the sentence handed
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Rugby: Stumbling Pontypool sneak it
Pontypool 24, Newbridge 18 PONTYPOOL stumbled to second in Division One after a less than convincing victory over Gwent rivals Newbridge. In a game dominated by bruising forward play, both sides took credit from patches of brilliance from their front
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Lights spectacular proves a bright idea
CARNIVAL fever hit Newport last night, as crowds gathered in the frosty evening air to cheer on a host of floats and costumed characters. Pill Illuminated Carnival made its way through the town with a fantastic range of wonderfully imaginative entries
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Leading clubs throw out WRU plan
THE six leading clubs which make up the Premier Rugby Partnership of Wales have voted unanimously to throw out the idea of central WRU contracts for their players. The row has moved to a war footing, as the leading clubs voted 6-0 to refuse to allow the
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Flock of sheep just disappears
A LOCAL authority and farmers found themselves victims of sheep rustling when around 200 animals were stolen from a pound. Some of the stolen sheep had been impounded as strays, under the foot-and-mouth disease regulations. They were being kept at a fenced
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Football disgrace: Mass brawl after alleged foul play
NEWPORT County will not be taking disciplinary action against any of their players or officials involved in a mass brawl against King's Lynn at Newport Stadium on Saturday. But whether the club or invividuals escape any punishment depends on referee Russell
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Big haul in mail raid
THIEVES stole thousands of items from a Gwent delivery office in a weekend break-in. The raid was at the delivery office of the Royal Mail in Caldicot's West End. Royal Mail spokesman Stuart Price said: "We can confirm that Royal Mail Caldicot delivery
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'I'm glad there'll be no inquest'
THE grieving widow of a Newport man who plummeted 80 feet from a motorway bridge has welcomed a decison not to hold an inquest into his death. Father-of-three Jeff Williams, 42, of Llanthewy Road, Newport, and three workmates fell to their deaths on September
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Hard-hit areas can win funds from a £9m pot
DEPRIVED Gwent communities are set to get a share of a £9 million money pot - with a promise that getting it will be made easier. Areas in Gwent are among those across South Wales eligible for a £20,000- a-year handout from the National Assembly. The
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Rugby: Leading clubs throw out WRU plan
THE six leading clubs which make up the Premier Rugby Partnership of Wales have voted unanimously to throw out the idea of central WRU contracts for their players. The row has moved to a war footing, as the leading clubs voted 6-0 to refuse to allow the
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Residents asked to air their fears on crime
RESIDENTS in Blaenau Gwent are being urged to make their views known on their main concerns on crime. Blaenau Gwent council, Gwent Police and other key agencies are aiming to improve safety and reduce crime in the community by consulting the public. The
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Probe is launched after bakery inferno
FIREFIGHTERS battled through the night to control a massive blaze at a Gwent bakery. The emergency services have now launched an investigation into the cause of the fire at Avana Bakeries,Wern Industrial Estate, Rogerstone, just after 2.30pm yesterday
