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Cross Keys 16 Cardiff 17
CROSS Keys fell foul of referee Jon Mason as they slipped to a 17-16 defeat to Cardiff at Pandy Park this evening. Keys had three men sin-binned in the second half as Cardiff, helped by an incredible penalty count against the hosts, fought back after
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Future is positive for youth project
A NEWPORT project, which has helped thousands of youngsters escape the perils of crime and drugs got an extra £22,000 funding this year. Positive Futures provides sport and activities, volunteering, training and employment opportunities across the city
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Farmer jailed over unfit meat
A FARMER was jailed for theft and possession of meat unfit for human consumption after a truck full of sheep carcasses was seized in Newport. Julian Jones, 46, was investigated by Newport council’s environmental health and trading standards after Gwent
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Former darts world champ in Risca
FORMER darts world champion Richie Burnett is playing in a charity match in Risca tomorrow. Mr Burnett, nicknamed the Prince of Wales, won the British Darts Organisation (BDO) World Championship in 1995 and will play one leg of 501 against 15 players
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Praying for a Dream win
THE dream lives on for members of a Blackwood racehorse syndicate who believe their horse, Dream Alliance, can win the world’s greatest steeple chase on Saturday. The Welsh National winner is preparing for the Grand National and will be cheered on
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Petition opposes Mansion House car park
CAMPAIGNERS opposing plans to create a car park on lawns at Newport’s historic Mansion House submitted a petition to the city council. Residents raised their concerns after plans for to use the former Mayoral residence for weddings and civil ceremonies
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Keys look for winning finale
CROSS Keys are looking for a repeat of last week’s intense midweek display when they welcome Cardiff to Pandy Park this evening (kick-off 7.15pm). The Keys destroyed Llanelli last Tuesday with a well-drilled and feisty performance, scoring five tries
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Woman robbed after burglary, court told
A Newport woman said she felt “violated” after being robbed in her home hours after it was burgled, a court heard yesterday. Defendant Leanne Preece, 29, of Hopkins Walk, Ringland, is on trial at Newport Crown Court, denying charges of robbery
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Priest prays for a Sky Blues miracle
IT SEEMS as though a Midlands football club has a whole host of new fans in Newport thanks to a little divine help. For Newport priest and Coventry City fan Father Joe Breidenback has spread the word about the team to help bring it some success. This
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The Brown boys give Newport a bonus
Newport 23 Glamorgan 17 A STOP-START Newport stayed in the Championship top echelon with an eventual bonus point four-try win over Wanderers at Rodney Parade, but they made it hard going. After Wanderers had opened the scoring with a try from Rory
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Blaze victim to sue ambulance service
A BLACKWOOD man, who claims he waited two hours for an ambulance after sustaining 30 per cent burns to his body, is to sue the Welsh Ambulance Service for damages. Jamie Baldwin, 22, says he is angry he has not even received an apology for
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High fives for Pooler
Pontypool 27 Llanelli 26 PONTYPOOL are one win away from Premiership safety after a tense four-try victory against Llanelli last night. Pooler’s bonus point win has put relegation rivals Ebbw Vale 12 points back and on the brink of the dreaded drop
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Weston 1 County 4 – match report
CHAMPIONS Newport County moved a step closer to being record breakers last night with a win that relegated rivals Weston at Woodspring Stadium. The Exiles have now powered to 97 points and require just one win in their remaining three games
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Lifesavers up for a challenge
A LIFESAVING rescue team needs to raise more than £17,000 for a new lifeboat. The Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA), based on the River Severn, needs to replace one of its lifeboats at its station in Beachley near Chepstow. After 15 years of
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Fears over latest complaint strategy
NEW regulations requiring Gwent Police Authority to monitor complaints made to the police force could lead to “differences of opinion,” according to the authority’s chief executive. The government brought in the new responsibilities under an order
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Owner climbs into manhole to save pet
A NEWPORT man had to rescue his dog after it fell 30 feet down an uncovered manhole. Rory Macleod, 43, of Crawford Street, Glebelands, had to climb down, placing staffordshire bull terrier, Ruby, on his shoulder, carrying her out. Two-year-old
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Oklahoma! New Theatre
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! Is one of the most successful musical’s ever, the original production premiering in New York in 1943 and later going on to break box office records on Broadway, where it ran for 5 years and London’s Drury Lane where
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Families support Tory funds pledge
CONSERVATIVE Party plans to fund cancer drugs on the NHS even if they are not approved by the UK’s medicine advisory board were welcomed yesterday by Gwent cancer sufferers. Patients and their families said they would support a Tory pledge
