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Traps help solve lofty problem
THE CULL of pigeons squatting in parts of the Royal Gwent hospital has come to an end. The birds were proving to be a serious health hazard and hospital bosses decided they had to go. Cages were placed on the roof to catch the birds before they were humanely
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Evans outlines County's Conference plan
NEWPORT County new boy Terry Evans has drawn up a two-year blueprint to achieve Nationwide Conference status for the Exiles. The 27-year-old right-back maintains that Peter Nicholas' men will need a full Dr Martens League season to adapt to the new manager's
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City is targeted by cocaine dealer
A CAR passenger searched by police in Newport had cocaine on him which he intended to sell in the city, a court heard. Crack cocaine worth more than £1,700 was found on Gary Morris, 27, along with a quantity of heroin, Cardiff crown court was told. Morris
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Accident mum's fight for life
A VALLEYS mother-of-three was left fighting for her life after a collision outside her home. Sarah Baker, 30, from Beili Glas Road, Fleur-de-Lys, was taken to the intensive care unit of Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital with a fractured skull after the Tuesday
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Historic ship has to slip its moorings
NEWPORT'S medieval ship is going on another journey - but this time only of a few hundred yards. The timbers, which are stored in custom-built cold water tanks at Corus' Llanwern steelworks, are being transferred to another building on the same site.
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Joe's crown is mine - Mitchell
World title challenger Byron Mitchell has promised to beat Gwent's super-middleweight king Joe Calzaghe (pictured) on June 28 at the Cardiff International Arena - and then go on to avenge his defeat to the Welshman's rival, Sven Ottke. The tough-talking
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It's Will mania!
ROYAL fever was mounting in Newport today as the city prepared to welcome the present and future Princes of Wales. Prince William and his father were visiting Newport Action for Single Homeless (NASH) just outside the city centre, ahead of his 21st birthday
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My folks chose a boy for me!
ANYONE who has ever cringed at their parents' taste should spare a thought for Louise Butler. Allowing Mum and Dad to select you a dishy date on national television should socially scare any teenager - but the 19-year -old had sufficient faith in hers
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Vale pledge to end pay row
EBBW Vale officials have vowed to resolve the pay issue which has left nine first-team players without their wages. The players - not involved with either the Gwent regional set-up or the semi-professional Ebbw Vale side next season - have not been paid
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Politicians support Newport name campaign
POLITICIANS are rushing to support Newport Rugby Club and the supporters' association in their efforts to ensure the Newport name is included in the title of the new regional team. MPs Paul Flynn and Alan Howarth have joined the campaign started by the
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Politicians support Newport name campaign
POLITICIANS are rushing to support Newport Rugby Club and the supporters' association in their efforts to ensure the Newport name is included in the title of the new regional team. MPs Paul Flynn and Alan Howarth have joined the campaign started by the
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Cwmbran Town's European dream
CWMBRAN Town's European stalwart Richard Carter is hoping to be over the 'blue moon' tomorrow when the UEFA Cup qualifying draw is made. The Crows defender, veteran of four European soirees with the Welsh Premier League club, is keeping his fingers crossed
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Teenager is on the ball for TV fame
YOU may not know this soccer superstar's name yet - but Gwent teenager Abbas Farid is setting screens alight in the latest Nike advert. The 19-year-old, from Devon Place, Newport, displays incredible ball juggling skills to promote the famous brand in
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'Foetus picture' trial set
THE trial of the two anti-abortion campaigners arrested for showing a picture of an aborted foetus in Newport is set to begin on September 3. Joseph Biddulph, aged 52, of Ebenezer Street, Pontypridd, and Fiona Pinto, (pictured) aged 23, of Potters Bar
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Dad tells of silent phone calls
JENNA Brookfield's father told Michael Baldwin he was receiving silent phone calls after his daughter's disappearance - but thought "some sicko" was making them, jurors were told. As Nigel Brookfield (pictured) took the stand to give evidence at Cardiff
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Wales bring in just the one
Wales coach Steve Hansen has made just one change to the side beaten by Australia in Sydney last weekend for Saturday's Test against New Zealand in Hamilton. Llanelli flanker Dafydd Jones, who missed the game against the world champions because of a shoulder
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Crane set to give city docks a lift
A MASSIVE investment in Newport Docks is under way, after Associated British Ports (ABP) signed a new deal with Corus. The company is spending £800,000 on a new crane at the docks, on the back of a three-year handling deal with the steelmaker. ABP's South
