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Welsh Bok down to earth with a bump
A luckless Wales under-21 side toiled in the sunshine but was unable to stem an irrepressible Springbok unit, losing 50-21 at Newbury. They were dealt a blow when Argentina, who Wales beat on Tueday, took their place in the semi-finals by virtue of a
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City centre hearings for asylum appeals
ASYLUM-SEEKERS' appeals will be heard in the centre of Newport from next week, as Langstone residents prepare for a public inquiry over a proposed court on their doorsteps. The Immigration Appellates Authority (IAA) is to open a temporary appeals centre
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No wage to get to his wedding
PONTYPOOL'S Tongan rugby star Manu Tu'ipulotu could not afford a plane ticket home for his wedding - because the club hadn't paid his wages. The back row man, pictured, is one of a number of players owed money by Pontypool Rugby Club. The company running
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Nasrat's thanks
NEWPORT HARRIER James Nasrat paid tribute to Christian Malcolm and his coach, Jock Anderson, after winning the Welsh 400m and 800m titles at Cwmbran on the weekend. While Malcolm was on Great Britain duty in the 200m and 4x100m in Florence, Nasrat was
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10,000 back Tony Brown
NEWPORT Rugby Supporters' Club intend to present the Welsh Rugby Union with more than 10,000 reasons why the city name should be in the title of the new Gwent regional side. That is the amazing number of people who have signed the petition, started only
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It's back to square one for sad Wales
THERE seemed to be so much good from the Wales camp nine days ago, when, despite losing to Australia, they performed admirably against the world champions. But that good did not just turn bad last Saturday, it was positively ugly! There was an element
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Passengers cut free after collision
FIREFIGHTERS cut the roof off a car to free injured passengers after a collision in Marshfield, near Newport, this morning. The three vehicle collision happened at 6.20am on Marshfield Road, between Marshfield and Castleton. The crash scene is pictured
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We dominated - Davey
Wales under-21 coach Chris Davey paid tribute to his side, inspired by Newport prop Rhys Thomas, (pictured, left) but rued their luck after playing some superb rugby. "I think if you take the scores out of it we dominated," he said. "We created a couple
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Woman attacked by teenagers
RISCA police are appealing for information after a young woman was attacked by three teenagers. The 26-year-old told officers she was assaulted as she walked her dog through Sirhowy Valley park, in Wattsville, at around 9pm on Monday, June 16. Police
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Spellbinding performances
WIZARDS helped to cast a magical spell over Ottakars book store in Newport as it opened its doors for the rush for the new Harry Potter book. Children's manager Caroline Brentnall said children were queuing outside the shop when staff arrived at 7am.
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Wasps walloped
NEWPORT Wasps suffered their first home Premier League setback of the season, a last-heat defeat sealing their fate, giving the Islanders a double - and the bonus point. Wasps gave a cracking display on the island, beaten 45-44, and looked to turn the
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Malarczyk takes title
ANTHONY MALARCZYK was crowned the Welsh National Time Trial champion on Saturday - and then began planning another race yesterday over in the West Country. The 27-year-old Welsh international from Cwmfelinfach beat his 4bikesonline.com teammate Paul Sheppard
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School may still split
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a split site school at Rogerstone could still go ahead - despite massive objections from parents. Newport council's Cabinet will again consider its proposal for temporary replacements for fire-gutted Roger-stone Primary, following
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Skulls and sculls at festival
NEWPORT'S popular Waterfront Festival was launched again on Saturday, and the weather meant it was plain sailing for all those taking part. Many local groups and organisations - most with a watery connection - were involved in the festival. It was held
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Post office to be sacrificed
NEWPORT'S Field Park post office is set to close its doors next month - but mail bosses say it will safeguard the future of other branches in the area. The post office, of Ridgeway Avenue, Newport, will cease trading on July 23 much to the dismay of local
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We'll miss ace Frank Smart
WASPS fans had a glimpse into the future as they face life without Frank Smart next season. Smart recently announced that he was quitting the British scene and returning home to Perth. The popular Australian heat leader was absent for the return meeting
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'Ambulance bosses getting it too easy'
COMMUNITY leaders are giving ambulances bosses too easy a ride over Monmouthshire's lack of emergency cover, a health watchdog claims. On Saturday the Argus revealed that ambulances held up waiting to drop off patients at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport
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New building for blaze-hit surgery
THE owners of a Gwent surgery destroyed by fire are hoping to start work on a new building by the end of July. Candwr Brook Medical and Dentist Centre in Stokes Court, Ponthir, was destroyed in a £250,000 blaze last August. Recently Torfaen council approved
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10,000 back Tony Brown
NEWPORT Rugby Supporters' Club intend to present the Welsh Rugby Union with more than 10,000 reasons why the city name should be in the title of the new Gwent regional side. That is the amazing number of people who have signed the petition, started only
