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Leinster 41 Dragons 8
Leinster's coronation as Magners League champions came a week early as Michael Cheika's side proved far too strong for the Newport Gwent Dragons in at the RDS, running out 41-8 winners. With their final two matches against the Dragons, Leinster only
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"Why I'm loyal to Labour" - ex-council leader
FORMER Blaenau Gwent council leader John Hopkins said was pleased to retain his seat in Brynmawr. Councillor Hopkins stepped down as leader earlier this year - he said ahead of a move to oust him by members of the Labour group. But he remained loyal
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Possible coaltion for Blaenau Gwent
A COALITION could be formed between Independents, People's Voice and Liberal Democrat councillors in Blaenau Gwent, the Independent leader told the Argus. Des Hillman, spokesman for the independent councillors, added that he would also be willing to
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Burglary suspects involved in RTC
Two men suspected of carrying out a burglary in the Risca area were involved in a road traffic collision that led to the closure of Pontymason Lane on Saturday. The road was closed from around 5.20am until 3.30pm while fire and rescue officers from
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I dedicate win to husband - Blackwood councillor
Independent Blackwood councillor Kay Presley dedicated her win in Caerphilly's council elections to her late husband Fred, who died earlier this year following a battle with cancer. "I'm pleased and proud, he'd be over the moon," she said.
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Breaking News...Accident closes Risca road
Risca's Pontymason Lane has been closed since 7am today after a crash. Police are at the scene and say they are clearing away vehicles. It is not yet known how many vehicles were involved, but police said there have been no fatalities.
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"All options are open" - Caerphilly Independents
BLACKWOOD Independent councillor Kevin Etheridge said he was overjoyed with the council election results in Caerphilly. The Independents doubled their seats in the former Islwyn area from the last election, jumping from two to four, winning nine seats
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County play down player exodus fears
Blight today moves to allay growing fears of a player exodus at Spytty Park. Yesterday the Argus reported that several players were opening negotiations with other clubs after Blight did not attend a meeting scheduled for Thursday evening. However,
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Labour councillors' crisis meeting
LABOUR councillors in Caerphilly are meeting today to discuss the future. Labour lost an 11 seat lead over Plaid Cymru, with the two parties both having 32 seats each. That leaves the Independents potentially holding the balance of power when it
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Arrest after bank burglary bid
A MAN was arrested after an suspected burglary at a Monmouth bank. The alarms went off at Abbey National in Agincourt Square, Monmouth at 3.20am yesterday. Police attended the scene and arrested a 35-year-old local man on suspicion of burglary.
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Swansea 42 Ebbw Vale 20
A SECOND-HALF comeback and the impressive boot of Wales Under-20s star Dan Biggar ensured that Ebbw Vale's season ended in disappointing fashion at St Helen's.p> Defeat put an end to the Steelmen's bid for successive runners-up finishes but nonetheless
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Sewage anger in Blackwood
RESIDENTS in Blackwood are calling for action after a development has left pools of sewage collecting near their homes for years. Work on a development behind Thorncombe Road car park began three years ago and cracked a sewage pipe, which resulted
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Team Calzaghe trio ready for return to the ring
EWBRIDGE fighting trio Enzo Maccarinelli, Bradley Pryce and Gavin Rees are all set for a return to the ring in June, with former world champion Rees in the frame to fight Amir Khan, it has emerged. Commonwealth light-middleweight champion Pryce, nicknamed
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Bristol aiming to make Parade a fortress
FORTRESS Rodney Parade - that is what Guinness Premiership team Bristol are aiming for as they make it their home over the next two seasons. Bristol signed the deal on Thursday with Newport and the Dragons to share their ground while their own is being
