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Clubs may force special meeting
MILITANT Welsh rugby clubs may force an emergency meeting of the Welsh Rugby Union in an attempt to fill a power vacuum created by the departure of group chief executive David Moffett. Clubs in West Wales are unhappy the Union have apparently breached
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'Save our tower'
IT's been a landmark since the 12th century, but St Peter's Church tower at Newchurch is in danger of being pulled down after it was described by an architect as unsafe. The cement holding the stones together needs replacing with lime mortar - a specialist
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Forster and Cooper return for Dragons
JASON Forster and Gareth Cooper return to the Newport Gwent Dragons squad for Saturday's final Heineken Cup pool game against Castres at Rodney Parade (5.15pm). Dragons captain Forster missed the match against Sale last week because of a recurring groin
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Dad's court tears for daughter
THE FATHER of a young Gwent woman who suffered "catastrophic" injuries in a road accident broke down in court as he recalled her active life before the accident. Graham Morgan, 54, has launched a High Court bid for more than £2m compensation for daughter
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Full steam ahead for wharf plans
PADDLE steamers could use a derelict Newport wharf as a base for pleasure cruises on the River Usk under ambitious plans proposed by the city council. The Church Street Wharf in Pill could be transformed into a base for the steamers - and the council
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Good friends in harness
BLIND and partially sighted people across Gwent who use guide dogs are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. There are currently 49 guide dog owners in Gwent - and one of them, June Goulding, said the companionship
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Hundreds at player's funeral
FOOTBALLER Peter Collier was described as a "giant" and a role model for youngsters in a moving tribute at his funeral yesterday. More than 700 mourners packed into St John the Evangelist Church in Maindee, Newport, or stood outside to say their farewells
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England selectors in a spin
There was nothing spectacular about the announcement last week of the England squad to tour India but what was interesting was the place which was left open for a third spinner. Warwickshire's Alex Loudon filled that in Pakistan but I am told that he
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Disabled customer in row with bank
A BANK apologised to a disabled and partially blind Newport customer after sending statements to the wrong address for almost a year. The row between Lance Green, of Haisborough Avenue, and Lloyds TSB's Commercial Street, Newport, branch began last year
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County denied at the death
NEWPORT County were cruelly denied three points last night after visitors Welling grabbed a goal with the last kick. County, who fielded a side unchanged from Saturday's 3-0 win over Maidenhead, were frustrated by a spectacular freekick from Jamie Day
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Council boss slams Clarke's 'bullying
A GWENT council leader is accusing Home Secretary Charles Clarke of "attempting to bully and perhaps bribe police authorities" over force merger plans. Blaenau Gwent county borough council leader John Hopkins wrote to Mr Clarke, opposing the proposed
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Friends of crash biker pay tribute
FRIENDS and neighbours paid tribute to the young man who died after a motorcycle crash near Pontypool. Adam Jones, 21, from Trevethin, was described as a "nice lad" who was popular in the community. The former Trevethin community school pupil - known
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ASBOs on yobs too soft, say residents
RESIDENTS living in communities terrorised by two yobs say the punishments dished out to them are too soft. Leon Kent, and Ryan Ahern, both 18 and from Newport, had their anti-social behaviour orders extended to 2008 at Abergavenny magistrates' court
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CAMPBELL CONFIRMED AS TARGET - County chase City striker
NEWPORT County boss Peter Beadle has admitted he is trailing Cardiff City striker Andy Campbell, but has poured cold water over claims that a deal has already been struck. However, Beadle has refuted suggestions that a deal to sign Campbell is as good
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Young mum tells of mugging terror
A MOTHER spoke of her terror last night after being attacked by a hooded man in broad daylight as she pushed her baby in his pram. Vicky Behan, 29, from Greenmeadow, Cwmbran, says she feared for the safety of her nine-month-old son as she was grabbed
